Our Dentists

Cathleen Vi Pho

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Cathleen has worked in various metropolitan and regional clinics in Victoria
Is committed to providing high quality care to all patients as if they were her own family
Aims to treat existing dental issues in a non- judgemental environment and educate patients on how to prevent them from reoccurring in the future
Likes to keep to to date on the latest techniques in the field
Also speaks Vietnamese
In her spare time, Cathleen enjoys watercolour painting, baking and seeing live music performances

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Bachelor of Biomedicine (BBiomed) University of Melbourne
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) University of Melbourne

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Dalina has gained broad experience at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and various metropolitan and rural community clinics across Victoria
She loved going to the dentist as a child and wishes to provide an equally positive dental experience to all her patients
She is passionate about providing high quality, comprehensive, individualised dental care in a stress-free environment
Always ensures her patient’s concerns are addressed, and they leave the clinic having a much better understanding of their oral health
Outside of dentistry, Dalina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing the piano, and keeping herself busy with some arts and crafts
She also speaks Vietnamese

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Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS: University of Sichuan (China), 2004
PhD and specialist double-degree program in Prosthodontics, University of Sichuan (China), 2005-2009

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Relocated to Australia ten years ago, and practiced dentistry in the private sector as well as teaching dentistry at the University of Sydney and James Cook University.
Well-versed in all aspects of dentistry.
Maintains a rigorous continuing education schedule, constantly updating his knowledge on all aspects of Dentistry.
Previous academic and research background equips him to practice dentistry in an evidence-based approach rather than empiricism.
His passion for Dentistry and compassion for his patients proves to be a very successful combination, insuring his patients no longer have to fear the dentist or put their oral health at risk.
Speaks English and Mandarin.
Outside dentistry, Michael is an avid runner and loves completing long-distance running races all over the world.

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Worked along the southwest coastline of Western Australia, Geelong region and now Point Cook.
She continues the tradition of dentistry in her family and is a third-generation dentist. Her family’s affinity to dentistry was probably a natural progression from their pearling business in Broome where Sophie’s great-great grandfather was locally known as the “Pearl Doctor”.
Enjoys all aspects of family dentistry
Aspires to create a comfortable environment where she can work collaboratively with each individual to achieve their oral health goals, improve their overall health and regain their confidence to smile.
Dedicated to enhancing her skills and knowledge to ensure she provides the most up to date, optimum care for her patients.
Enjoys cooking, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with yoga and pilates and has recently taken an interest in learning golf and guitar.

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Bachelor of Dental Science BDSc: University of Melbourne 1998
Post Graduate Diploma Dental Sleep Medicine 2016 – University of Western Australia

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Principal Dentist
Dedicated to delivering holistic dental treatment
Passionate about sharing knowledge and managing postural, breathing and developmental issues
Believes in embracing a team approach to patient care and working closely with medical & allied health professionals
Inspired by her 2 young children, aged 8 and 9, she has pursued an interest in early childhood development and associated issues of snoring, memory loss, bed wetting, mood swings and teeth grinding
Loves spending time providing educational support to her children, reading, bush-walking, playing tennis as well as teaching herself to play the piano and guitar along with her 2 children

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