The Team
Dental Practitioners
Dr. Peter Salameh
BDS (Sydney) FRACDS
GradDipClinDent (Oral Implants) (Sydney)
Clinical Educator (Sydney)
Dr Peter Salameh obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Sydney in 1996. Peter returned to the University of Sydney to complete a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Peter was also a clinical educator at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry for several years. Peter brings an implant focus to the practice, in addition to performing all manner of general dentistry services and procedures.
Dr. Joanne Tseng
BDS (Sydney)
With over 20 years of experience, Joanne offers a full range of dental services from restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, extractions and dentures to extensive cosmetic dentistry for a full smile makeover. Joanne has a keen interest in the field of orthodontics, including traditional braces and Invisalign and provides treatment for both children and adults.
Dr. Marisa Perera
Dr Marisa Perera received her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours Class I) from The University of Sydney.
Throughout these degrees she was the recipient of the Noel D Martin Memorial Prize, Summer Research Scholarships and Global Mobility Scholarship.
Marisa has had experience in working at private practices in Sydney as well as throughout rural NSW including Tamworth, Armidale, and Bathurst. She is also currently working as a clinical educator for the University of Sydney.
Marisa has a friendly gentle, demeanor and always aims to get her patients out of pain. She puts anxious patients at ease quickly and aims to make the dental visit pleasant and fun.
She has an interest in all areas of general dentistry and aims to look after patients for life, giving them the tools and knowledge to ensure their oral health is the best it can be.
Dental Assistants
Rebeca Preda
Rebeca has been in our team for more than 10 years and has provided chairside dental assisting with great passion and care. Rebeca has a Certificate III & IV in Dental Assisting and Radiology along with 15 previous years of experience in the dental field. Rebeca possesses a variety of clinical skills such as infection control, preparing and organising treatment rooms, processing dental instruments and providing patient care. She especially enjoys welcoming and calming new or anxious patients and providing a friendly environment during their dental treatment.
Bonita Herwig
Bonita began working with us in September 2020. She has graduated with a TAFE Certificate III course in Dental Assisting. She is a valued member of our team, and possesses a variety of clinical skills such as infection control, preparing and organising treatment rooms, processing dental instruments and providing patient care. Bonita particularly likes undertaking restorative work and orthodontic treatment.
Sharon Gilchrist
Sharon began dental nursing in 1981, and joined our Practice in December 2020. Sharon has assisted general dentists and specialists, and has even worked in a university hospital setting. Sharon loves to assist and undertake surgical procedures and general restorative procedures. Sharon brings a joyful spirit to the Practice and is a warm, welcoming presence to the patients.