Dr Kashfia Jamali is a fellow North Queenslander, growing up in Townsville and graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University.
She strives to deliver the highest quality of dentistry for all her patients and eliminates any dental anxiety that may exist. Currently, in her spare time, she is continuing post-graduate studies and stays up to date with the latest dental technologies.
Dr Claire Abraham graduated from Griffith University in the Gold Coast in 2013 before relocating to Melbourne to begin her dental career. Claire has spent her years working within both the public and private sectors in Victoria. This type of work has given Claire extensive experience across all areas of dentistry and further developed her love of helping patients across all walks of life.
Claire enjoys all aspects of dentistry, however, she particularly enjoys helping patients overcome their fear of the dentist and making patients feel as comfortable as possible. She also enjoys cosmetic dentistry and is a certified Invisalign provider, which she utilises alongside restorative procedures and whitening to help patients achieve their dream smile.
Claire regularly attends study clubs with her colleagues and fellow dental peers to ensure she stays up to date with the latest dental technology. She also attends conferences throughout the year across various dental topics and enjoys being able to continually learn and develop new skills.
When not at work, Claire enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family. She also enjoys travelling (when COVID permits) and exploring all of Melbourne’s restaurants.
Deciding on Dentistry
Though Dr Hassoun (Dentist) initially thought he would become a medical doctor, he soon realized that a hospital environment wasn’t for him. He made the switch to dentistry, attending the University of Adelaide and graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1991. With a vision of creating a unique, high-quality practice with excellent customer service, he moved to Melbourne in 1998 and opened his practice a year later.
I love it when people get up from the chair and say that it was the best experience they’ve ever had, and they didn’t feel a thing.”
President-Elect for AACP
Of recent, Dr Wally has been nominated as the President-Elect for the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (Australian Chapter). As well as holding memberships in the below associations, Dr Wally remains passionate about his speciality in dentistry as well as treating TMJ, Sleep and more advanced speciality services.
Associations and Memberships
With more than 30 years in the industry, Dr Hassoun remains passionate about the work he does and has a thirst for knowledge, constantly taking educational courses. Just some of the associations he holds a membership in include:
- The Australian Dental Association
- The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain – Australian chapter
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Australasia
- The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain
- World Sleep Society
As a former medical student, Dr Hassoun has an interest in the total health of each patient and how their mouth relates to it. He’s dedicated to providing a positive experience that takes the fear out of visiting the dentist.
Outside of the Practice
Outside of Dental, in his spare time, Wally spends time with his family or trains in Taekwondo, in which he is a second-degree black belt. He enjoys playing basketball and staying fit. With three sons and two daughters, he stays busy!
Sophie Oostermeyer completed both her dual qualifications of Dental Hygiene in 2004 and Dental Therapy in 2005 at the University of Melbourne being awarded top marks and the best clinical practice award. Sophie went on to complete her Graduate Certificate in Dental Therapy - Advanced Clinical Practice at the University of Melbourne in 2018. She has worked in both general and specialist practice for 12 years and at the University of Melbourne as a demonstrator with students at the Royal Dental Hospital. Her interests in the specialist fields of both paediatrics (children’s dentistry) and periodontics (gum disease) along with her views of addressing the body as a whole rather than just the mouth make her a versatile, knowledgeable and holistic practitioner.
Dr. Julie Ghaly graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2006 and has worked in private practice ever since.