Our Dentists

B.D.Sc. (Melb.), GradDipClinDent., F.R.A.C.D.S

Available Mondays to Fridays, and Saturdays by appointment

Dr. David graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1999. In 2003, he returned to the University of Melbourne to complete his Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry, majoring in restorative dentistry. He trained under specialist endodontists, prosthodontists and periodontists for a year before completing his fellowship in RACDS in 2004.

Prior to moving to Doncaster, Dr. David practiced in Williamstown for 17 years. Highly experienced in general dentistry, he also enjoys the challenges of orthodontics, endodontics and implantology. For him, the best part about the job is getting to know his patients and being able to see them grow and move along in life over many years. In his free time, Dr. David enjoys spending time with family and friends, being involved in the Rotary Club, and serving in his community church.

BHSc (Dent),MD

Available Thursday Evenings and Saturday Mornings

Dr. Nicole Chong graduated with her Masters of Dentistry from La Trobe university and has a conservative approach to dentistry. Patients describe her as caring and conscientious, as her motto is that she would "treat all her patients as if they are family".

Dr. Nicole is also a member of the Australian Dental Association and enjoys professional development within the dental industry. She believes that one never stops learning and strives to constantly improve her practical and theoretical skills.

Dr. Nicole loves being in a profession which allows her to meet people daily and finds dentistry thoroughly rewarding. Dr. Nicole is a foodie and enjoys spending time with family and friends during her spare time.

Dr. Nicole is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Dr Samantha Tan qualified from the University of Adelaide in 2015 before moving back to Victoria to practise. While she initially practised regionally and in community centres, since then, she has predominantly been in private practice in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Dr Sam looks forward to making your experience at the dentist a comfortable one. Her approach is both gentle and patient centred. She is passionate about restoring health and function to her patients' teeth, as well as helping them improve their smiles. 

In addition, she is able to converse in Mandarin Chinese.
Outside of work, Dr Sam enjoys keeping fit and active by walking the family dogs, or with yoga and Pilates. She also likes exploring Melbourne's food and cafe culture and travelling.