OUR TEAM

Dr Michael Thorpe

BDSc Hons (QLD)

Michael Thorpe graduated from the University of Queensland Dental School in 1984 with First Class Honours. Michael worked in private practice at the Sunshine Coast for two years and then in London, UK for another two years. He then completed an MBA from UCLA in California in 1990.

Dr Joanne Mattner

BDSC (QLD)

Joanne graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland in 1989. Following graduation she worked in a variety of private and public practices around South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. She has been providing quality dental care in The Gap and Newmarket areas since 1997.

Dr Vanessa Romer

BDS (El Salvador, Central America) Fluent in Spanish

Dr Vanessa Romer graduated from the Evangelical University, School of Dentistry in 2004. After graduating she worked at one the largest regional hospitals in El Salvador, while also working in private practice. Vaness moved to Australia and completed a Diploma of Dental Technology at Southbank Institute of TAFE in 2010.

Dr Miriam Tane

BDS (OTAGO)

Miriam graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand, attaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2004. After graduating Miriam moved to Australia, practiced in Queensland Health for two years before joining Dr Peter Allen in Ashgrove and Bray Park.

Dr Annette Gareis

Dr. Annette Gareis graduated from Dentistry at University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. On completing her dental studies Annette worked in the UK for a few years, she has also worked in South Africa and then Australia since 2001. Annette has worked in both NSW and QLD.

Dr Peter Allen

BDSC (QLD)

Peter started private practice at Strathpine and practiced there for 31 years. In 2000 he bought the Ashgrove practice and continues to practice there today. His goal in practice is simply to give the best dental care possible.

Dr Shannon Sia

BDSC HONS (QLD)

Shannon graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 with Honours and has worked in private practice between Gold Coast and Paddington. The aspect Shannon enjoys most about dentistry is being able to give back to the community.

Dr. Mick Curtis

BSc (UNSW) B Dent (USYD) GDip Clin Dent (UNIMELB)

Dr Mick is a self-motivated and empathetic General Dentist with over ten years’ experience in dentistry and has post graduate qualifications in Dental Implants. He thrives in a team environment and has excellent communication skills.

Dr Lorraine Lim Park

BDS Otago, PGDipClinDent Paeds

Lorraine, a Distinction graduate from Otago in 2005, has worked across New Zealand, completed a Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry, and now lives in Brisbane, enjoying treating patients holistically.

Dr Jungin Park

Jungin graduated from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2003. Working both in private practice, as well as for the New Zealand Army during his younger years, he had the privilege of working with several Dental specialists over the years to enhance his skills in the field of dentistry he is especially passionate about – difficult tooth extractions.