Dr Eliza Santalucia

Eliza was born and raised in Geelong and completed her schooling at The Geelong College (OGC 2016). She went on to study the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University, graduating in 2019 with Distinction and majoring in Infection and Immunity and then a Doctor of Dental Medicine at The University of Sydney,

Eliza strongly believes in prevention as the foundation of oral health. Her approach is evidence-based, focused on patient education, clear communication and regular recall visits to help patients maintain long-term dental wellbeing. She is passionate about ensuring every patient understands their oral health and feels confident in their treatment decisions.

Throughout her training and early career, Eliza has treated patients from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of needs, including patients with intellectual or physical disabilities, mental health and complex, chronic and/or terminal medical conditions.

Eliza’s aspiration to become a dentist was shaped by her personal understanding of anxiety. She is committed to creating a dental experience where every patient feels safe, heard and supported and strives to provide dental care for patients in a respectful, comfortable and inclusive environment.

Her professional interests include preventative family dentistry, particularly paediatric care for children, as well as management of periodontal disease (gum disease) and tooth decay – all with the goal of helping patients maintain lifelong dental health.