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Dr Tony Appleton

Dr. Tony Appleton

Tony and wife Lisa met while dental students at Sheffield University and qualified together in 1986. They have worked together ever since, owning and developing very successful practices on both sides of the world! They are now delighted to be settled in to The Gunyah and to be enjoying life on the beautiful Central Coast. …

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Dr. Mark Steenson

Mark qualified in Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast in 2015. Following graduation, Mark moved to Devon England for a year for further training in general practice including aesthetic dentistry and endodontics. He has a patient focused approach and strives to make appointments comfortable, stress free and has a huge Where’s Wally poster on his ceiling …

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Dr. Nick Mills

Dr Nick and his wife Rachael opened Albert Street Dental Practice in 2005. They both arrived in Taree in 2002 together on a round the world travelling trip, opted to stay here for 3 months and never actually left.

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Dr. Lucia Leonard

Dr Lucia Leonard graduated from Queen University Belfast with a distinction in 2016. She has gained a wealth of knowledge working in General practice and hospital Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic departments.

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Dr. Neville Bo

Dr Neville Bo graduated from the University of Liverpool (UK) in 2003 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He then joined the Royal Air Force as a dental officer for six years.

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Josh Heit

Josh provides empathetic care to all individuals with a holistic approach. He enjoys all aspects of dental prosthetics as it has the ability to restore and improve an individuals quality of life.

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Dr. Daniel O’Connor

Dr Daniel O’Connor graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2016. He worked in general practice in private practice and with the NHS before coming to Australia in 2022 and settling on the Central Coast.

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Dr. Miles Watson

Dr. Miles is a dedicated advocate for patient-centred dental care. With a genuine passion for understanding his patients’ needs, Dr. Miles takes the time to listen attentively and engage in meaningful discussions about treatment options and outcomes. By fostering an environment of trust and collaboration, he ensures that every patient feels empowered to make informed …

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Dr. Erika Dellaretti

Dr Erika graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Even though she has over 15 years experience in dentistry, she does courses every year to ensure her clients receive the best evidence-based treatment.

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Cherady Russell

Cherady Russell graduated from the University of Newcastle with her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy in 2018. She founded her love for dental as an assistant, now she is dual qualified as a Dental Therapist and a Dental Hygienist.

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Dr. Josephine Bourne

Dr Josephine Bourne graduated from the University of Sydney with a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Josephine started her journey as a dental assistant where she discovered her love for dentistry and decided to pursue it as a career.

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Ashleigh Lerway

Ashleigh completed her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy at the University of Newcastle in 2019. As an Oral Health Therapist [OHT], she is dual qualified as a dental therapist and dental hygienist. She moved to Orange and worked in rural public health for four years before returning to the Central Coast. 

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