Our practice and people
Pakenham

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s East, our practice sees people from all over the area looking for outstanding dental care and cosmetic treatments. Learn more about our experienced team below and find out more details about our practice.

Meet your Pakenham dental team

Practice Manager

  • Jacinta Wilkinson

    Jacinta is our amazing Practice Manager! She has been in the dental industry for over 17 years and gained experience in all aspects of dentistry. Jacinta has a natural gift of making people feel welcomed and comfortable, and always has a smile on her face. Her focus is on encouraging the team to be the best they can be, and have fun while doing it!

    Outside of work Jacinta loves to read, explore new places, go kayaking and spend time with friends.

     

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  • Dr Jade Sun

    Dr. Jade Sun, who founded Sun Dental in 2013, graduated from Melbourne University in 2007. Dr Jade suffered from dental phobia when she was young after a traumatic experience and is now particularly interested in helping nervous and scared patients overcome their fear, and offers services like dental sedation. She is very popular amongst all our patients, big or small. If Dr. Jade is not in the office, it can be safe to say she is either travelling or attending a coin show, she is an avid collector of Australian decimal coins! Her favourite coin is the 1966 round 50 cent coin.

     

    Particular dental interests: Paediatric, Cosmetic dentistry, Anxious/Nervous patients

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  • Dr Jeannine Shen

    Dr. Jeannine Shen graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science with first class honours.

    Jeannine has continued to do postgraduate study with a particular interest in restorative, cosmetic and preventive dentistry. She is extremely passionate about all aspects of dental health and education and strongly believes that prevention is better than cure so that her patients can achieve a healthy smile for life.

    Jeannine understands that a visit to the dentist can be daunting so she always endeavours to help her patients overcome dental anxieties. Her bubbly and caring nature ensures that you will feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit.

    In her spare time Jeannine loves watching movies, spending time with her family and going to the gym.

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  • Dr John Khamtanh

    Dr. John Khamtanh graduated from Griffith University (Gold Coast) with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, and a Graduate Diploma in Dentistry. He obtained awards for academic excellence, ranking in the top students of his cohort consistently each year. John has continued to do postgraduate study with a particular interest in implant, wisdom teeth removal, surgical extractions and restorative dentistry.

    John’s friendly and caring nature ensures that you will always feel comfortable in the treatment that he provides. He understands that for most people, a visit to the dentist can be daunting so he always strives to make the experience as smooth and pleasant as possible.

    John is also very active outside of the dental world, he owns Gameology, a board game store and plays a range of sports such as basketball and squash

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  • Dr Holly Porter

    Dr. Holly Porter graduated from University of Dublin, Trinity College, Ireland with a Bachelor of Dental Science, and has worked in a practice in Ireland for the past few years. She has recently moved to Melbourne to continue her career.

    Dr. Holly has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry and in Cosmetic Dentistry as well. She aims to create a comfortable and stress-free environment for patients and provide high quality treatment.

    In her spare time, Dr. Holly enjoys exercising, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

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  • Dr Ross Green

    Dr. Ross Green studied dentistry at the University of Dundee where he obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2017. Although having recently moved to Melbourne from Scotland, he has visited Australia on a number of occasions and is very excited to explore the country further and get to know the locals a little better.

    Over the course of his career he has become confident in all areas of general dentistry but finds particular fulfilment in working with and managing dentally anxious patients to achieve their desired treatment outcomes.

    Outside of work, Dr. Ross is a big sports fan with particular interest in golf and soccer and loves attending as many sporting events as he can get to. He also enjoys socialising with friends and family, going to the cinema and travelling to new places around the world.

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  • Alison Lewis

    Alison graduated from Melbourne in 1987 with a Diploma of Applied Science (Dental Therapy) and completed a Graduate Certificate in Advance Clinical Practice from the University of Melbourne. She has worked in both community based and private practice, including a paediatric practice and orthodontics.

    Alison is able to treat all members of the family and has extensive experience in treating children, including those with a dental phobia or special needs. She takes great delight in her patients enjoying the dental experience and leaving with a smile on their face.
    Married to Graeme, mum of Cohen, Mason and Tori, nanna to Penelope. Alison is highly involved with Calisthenics and loves musical theatre.

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  • Natalie Martyn

    Natalie graduated from La Trobe University in Bendigo with a Bachelor of Oral Health Science. She has worked across private, public and specialist clinics, including supervising upcoming dental professionals and working in a specialist clinic for special needs. Natalie enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has a particular interest in preventative care. Natalie strives to make each dental appointment enjoyable to create a positive dental experience.

    Outside of work Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and keeping fit.

     

How to get to our practice

Practice details

19 John St, Pakenham
VIC 3810

Nearby parking

Nearby & on street parking

When are we open

Opening hours

  • Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Xmas & Boxing Day Dec 25-26
  • Renovations Dec 27 - Jan 5, 2025
  • Australia Day Jan 26, 2025

Get in touch your way

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Some common questions about our Pakenham practice

FAQs

  • Can I choose my Pakenham dentist?

    Absolutely - or if you are new, we can also recommend which member of our team may be available soonest or which may have experience with your unique situation.

Find our dental practice in Pakenham

Totally Smiles Pakenham provides dental care to Pakenham South, Nar Nar Goon, Officer South, Pakenham Upper, Officer, Rythdale, Nar Nar Goon North, Cardinia and surrounding suburbs.

19 John St, Pakenham VIC 3810

Our Pakenham Dental Team

“Our team is amongst the most experienced in Melbourne, which is why so many people choose us for their dental needs – and why we create such strong relationships with our patients”

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Update

Notice to patients

We wish to inform you that from Tuesday 23rd December we will no longer be a part of the Honeysuckle ‘First Choice Network’.*You will still be able to use your health fund to claim for a rebate at your appointments. Please speak with our reception team if you would like further clarification.