South Yarra

Dr Daniel Ang is an Associate Dentist with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and a Masters of Dentistry from La Trobe University. He works across all areas at our practice and wants to make sure that his patients maintain excellent oral health so they are able to continue to eat well. The appreciation and thanks he receives from his patients after helping them with their oral health are his favourite things about being a dentist. He firmly believes that prevention is better (and cheaper) than a cure so make sure to brush and floss every day! When he isn’t helping out his patients, Daniel loves to travel, eat out at restaurants and go to the beach.

I graduated from the University of Leeds in 2013 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) and completed the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2014. I moved to Melbourne in 2015 and I’m currently studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Facial Aesthetics.

In the world of dentistry, I have a passion for prevention, education and building relationships with patients so that I can help them along their oral health journey.
I joined D-Spa in November 2021 and thoroughly enjoy working with such a wonderful, dedicated and hard working team whose overall goal is to improve the oral health of our patients.

In my free time I enjoy reading and exploring what Melbourne and regional Victoria has to offer.

Jade started with dspa in 2016 as a dental assistant and instantly fell in love with all things dental. Following the completion of her certificate III and IV in dental assisting, Jade became our senior nurse at South Yarra.

Jade thrived in this supportive environment and working at dspa motivated her to continue her education. With this support, Jade received her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy and Hygiene from Charles Sturt University in 2021.

Jade enjoys meeting new people, forming lasting relationships with patients and helping make a real difference to their oral health.

When she isn’t working she is spending time at the beach, camping or visiting her family in Central Coast NSW.

Nina graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Melbourne and has continued to hone her skills in both private and public practice. She is passionate about health promotion, and regularly visits early childhood learning centres to conduct oral screenings.

She is a general executive of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association, to advocate for her profession, deliver professional development for her peers and assist graduating oral health therapists transition into the workforce. Nina also serves on the Australian Dental Association’s Oral Health Committee to assist in disseminating to the public and dental profession knowledge relating to oral health and prevention of dental disease.

Nina has a caring nature and ensures every dental visit is relaxing and enjoyable. She supports her patients to achieve their ideal smile.

Having dinner at Melbourne’s popular eateries or reading a book in the park is where you will see Nina in her spare time.

Rebecca received her Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Melbourne in 2014. She specialises in helping patients of all ages maintain excellent oral hygiene but is especially interested in kids’ dentistry.

Rebecca joined the team here at D-spa South Yarra in 2018 and in that time has developed some really rewarding relationships with her patients. She thrivesbon seeing her patients’ oral health improve through regular preventative care appointments and through improvement in their home care rituals. She is focused on making sure that nobody is scared to visit the dentist so that everyone can maintain a healthy smile.

When she isn’t working she is spending her time at the beach, catching up with family and friends and enjoying all the great food Melbourne has to offer.

Shirleen joined D-spa in 2006, her interest in dental came from working part time at a dental practice whilst she was studying a Diploma in Banking & Finance.

Shirleen found dental to be interesting and wanted to further her knowledge, so she enrolled to do Certificate III in Dental Assisting at RMIT.
Shirleen started out as a dental assistant then moved on to become a front office coordinator and is now the Practice Manager at D-spa South Yarra.

Shirleen comes with 18 years of dental experience and is known for her friendly and calm personality. Shirleen will be your first point of contact at D-spa South Yarra, with her warm and easygoing nature, she helps patients to feel welcome and comfortable. She is always happy to help and answer any questions you may have.

Away from work, Shirleen loves to keep active, go for long walks. She enjoys spending time with her family, she is a mum two beautiful children who keep her busy with lots to do.

Melanee joined the South Yarra family in 2018 and quickly found her home at reception. Melanee is quick to make patients feel at ease by building confidence, trust and friendship with each patient. Melanee is our “Green Queen”; her role is to monitor and encourage our team to reduce our environmental impact and help implement more sustainable practices. When not in clinic, she spends her time with her puppy dog, Bella, and in the yoga studio!

Born and raised in Sweden, Michelle moved to Melbourne in 2016. Working in various fields of the medical industry she decided to take on a new field in 2021 and joined the team at D-Spa South Yarra as their new Front of house Concierge. Michelle is the first person to greet you when you enter through the door and she is your go-to person when you need to stock up on your Dsmile products. In her spare time, she likes to go to the beach, working out in the gym, enjoying a good burger with friends, or her favourite thing – snuggle with her cats Tom and Jerry

Lauren joined the South Yarra team in early 2020. Shortly after starting, she enrolled to begin her Certificate III in Dental Assisting to further learn the ins and outs of her role in assisting the clinicians. Having her studies complete, Lauren is very excited to be the senior nurse of the clinic. On her days off you will find her outdoors, staying active and having coffee dates with friends!