Meet Our Team
Kristin, Practice Manager
At Chatswood Dental Associates, Kristin provides an invaluable role by giving direction and guidance to our team. She holds a myriad of qualifications and has taken several courses, including:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate IV in Oral Health Education
- Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Diploma in Practice Management
- Advanced Diploma in Management (HR)
- Intraoral Radiographer
- Bachelor of Business Degree
Continuing to Learn
Kristin is certified in first aid and has attended the Las Vegas Institute’s course on Neuromuscular Occlusion. She is also an intraoral radiographer.
Within the practice, Kristin manages everything we do and maintains our practice accreditation within the standards set by NSQHS. To ensure we run even more smoothly, she has recently completed a Bachelor of Business degree at Swinburne University. She’s constantly improving our procedures to ensure that our patients receive excellent care and that we maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
In Her Spare Time
When she isn’t in the office, Kristin enjoys weightlifting and snowboarding. She’s passionate about travelling all over the globe to further her experience and knowledge.
Elysha, Front Office Coordinator
Elysha’s previous experience includes working as a beauty therapist after completing a diploma in the field in 2005. She began a new career as a dental assistant two years later and has been with our team for more than a decade. The qualifications Elysha holds include:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
- Certificate IV in Professional Practice Management
- First Aid Certificate
- Intraoral Radiographer
- Diploma in Practice Management
Outside of dentistry, Elysha loves to spend time with her two young boys at the beach and keeps active at the gym. Her special interests include candle making, the product of which you’ll notice when you enter our practice.
Ranulfo, Dental Hygienist
Ranulfo relocated to Australia from the Philippines, where he worked as a qualified dentist. Since 1998, he has been a dental assistant. The training he has undertaken include
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
- Certificate IV in Oral Health Education
- Diploma of Dental Hygiene
- First Aid Certificate
We’re pleased to have had Ranulfo as a part of our team since 2008. He’s constantly updating his skills with further courses. You’ll find Ranulfo here with us on Tuesdays and Fridays. He loves helping patients enhance their oral health.
In his spare time, Ranulfo loves to garden and travel back to the Philippines to visit his loved ones.
Gevork, Dental Hygienist
Gevork Safarian has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Technology, Sydney and a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy/Hygiene from Charles Sturt University. Gevork has further gone on to extend his scope of practice to treat all age groups at the University of Sydney. After qualifying, Gevork has worked in Western Sydney, multiple rural areas, the Northern Beaches and the North Shore over the years. Gevork has worked with mobile dental companies that supported schools to deliver educational programs along with dental services for students.
Gevork’s passion for dentistry stems from wanting to educate others in promoting great oral health in order to obtain the best results.
Gevork in his spare time enjoys learning about new research in dentistry and how that can be applied to his practice.
Ariel, Senior Dental Assistant
Since 2016, Ariel has been a part of our team. She had a career in a law firm before deciding to change careers. The qualifications Ariel holds include:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate IV in Dental Radiography
- First Aid Certificate
- Intraoral Radiographer
Ariel enjoys using her knowledge in clinical procedures and to take great care of our patients. She’s responsible for training our new staff members and is completing her Certificate IV in Oral Health Promotion.
In her spare time, Ariel likes to go camping and take 4WD adventures along with her partner. She has recently discovered a love of traveling.
Maureen, Dental Assistant
I launched my own lash business at 17 after completing a lash course in 2021, and I continue to pursue it as a side hustle. Currently, I’m studying for a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, broadening my professional skills in healthcare.
I’m also a qualified volleyball coach and an avid player. I compete in a Sydney representative league, blending my passion for the sport with community involvement.
In my spare time, I enjoy the company of my pets. My partner and I have a pet bird named Archie and a dog named Percy, whom we love taking on adventures.
Contact Us Today
Call or email our friendly team now to schedule your appointment with us! You can use your health insurance at our practice.
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