Meet the Team at O Dental
Dr Yuval Samuni
We are pleased to welcome Dr Yuval Samuni to the O Dental team. He brings extensive oral surgery experience to the practice, with over 20 years of knowledge and specialist expertise.
By day, Dr Yuval is a Dental Board of Australia Registered Specialist Oral Surgeon. He obtained his dental degree in 1996 from the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Israel and completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2004.
In 2012 Dr Yuval was awarded a master’s degree in Health Administration. He went on to obtain a PhD in Biochemistry and undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR/NIH) in the USA.
After hours, you might find Dr Yuval halfway up a rock climbing wall, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen with some new, experimental dish. He spends most of his time with his family — his wife, three children and their two dogs — and enjoys hiking with family and friends, reading history books and biographies.
We are delighted and honoured to have Dr Yuval join the team. He has published book chapters, and scientific articles in peer-reviewed international journals and has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of implant dentistry*.
*Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.
Experience Compassionate Dentistry
Dr Jack Hodgkinson, BOH (Dent Sci), Grad Dip Dent (Griffith)
Dr Hodgkinson graduated from Griffith University in Queensland. He is a kind and caring dentist who always builds great rapport with his patients.
He has vast experience having worked in different clinical settings including Public hospitals, Private clinics and a large corporate dental organisation.
Jack enjoys using the latest technology for treatment and specialises in CAD/CAM restorations, Endodontics (Root Canals), and Oral Surgery. He excels in Crown and Bridgework and is currently expanding his skills in Implant Dentistry.
You find Jack surfing somewhere along the Sydney coastline on his days off.
Dr Joy Chen
Dr Joy Chen graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (first class honours). She is gentle and compassionate and takes a thorough approach to caring for her patients.
Dr Joy practices all aspects of general dentistry, and loves to help people achieve their dental goals to create a beautiful and healthy smile.
Having grown up in New Zealand, she enjoys nature and hiking with her friends; also trying new foods and painting.
Elena, Receptionist
After more than 6 years working in the dental industry, Elena has learned a great deal about running a dental practice! She started her career as a dental nurse before moving into practice management and growing her skillset along the way.
Elena manages the administration for the practice but has plenty of interaction with patients. From discussing treatments and creating treatment plans, to answering the phones and scheduling appointments, she loves to add a personal touch to your dental experience.
Elena’s favourite feedback from patients is how painless their appointment was.
Anna, Dental Assistant
As a member of the O Dental team Anna is responsible for maintaining of a high standard clinical environment and patient management. Her friendly attitude and high attention to details help our team to deliver exceptional service to our dear clients.
Anna obtained her dental degree in 2015 from the Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry in Russia. Her professional dental experience of over 4 years includes General Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Chairside Assistance.
Contact us today to book your time! Health funds are accepted with HICAPS facilities on-site for immediate processing.
