National Dental Care

Alexandra Hills

Dr Amjad Aghaei graduated from the University of Sydney in 2011. Since then Dr Amjad owned a private dental clinic with his wife in country NSW. Dr Amjad and his young family decided late last year to sell his practice and move to Brisbane for a sea change and to be closer to his extended family.

He love working at National Dental Care, having more time renovating while spending time with his young family and his 2 Groodle dogs named Toledo and Sintra.

Dr Amjad is experienced in all areas of dentistry, with particular interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry.

Christopher W Wheate studied and trained at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2011. After qualifying, Christopher pursued practice at DL Dental under a casual role which soon transformed into a full time position.

He later relocated to Australia and finally became part of National Dental Care. Mr Wheate is a highly competent oral health therapist in Alexandra Hills who can deliver a diverse range of treatment options from routine cleaning to periodontal management.

He is particularly drawn towards paediatric therapy and utilizes a combination of personal stories, toys and his signature origami to deliver a more personalised experience.

Dr Ersan Karadeniz completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at Hacettepe University, one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey before moving to Sydney to embark into a Doctor of Philosophy in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney where he was awarded a PhD in Orthodontics in 2011. In 2012, he returned to Turkey to fulfill clinical training in Orthodontics at Karadeniz Technical University where he also worked as Assistant Professor in Orthodontics until 2017.

In 2017, he moved back to Australia with his family and worked as full-time Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at James Cook University, Cairns where he was actively involved in teaching, research, academia and clinical practice.

Ersan holds a specialist Orthodontist registration in Turkey, he is a member of the Australian Dental Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, European Orthodontic Society and Turkish Orthodontic Society. Ersan has published several scientific articles in major peer-reviewed orthodontic journals.

Ersan is a general dentist with special interest in Orthodontics in Australia. He enjoys treating children, adolescents and adults. He aims to achieve the best dental and facial outcomes, while making orthodontic treatment the most enjoyable experience for all his patients.

Outside of dental practice, Ersan enjoys barbecues with friends and family and is a strong supporter of Trabzonspor, his hometown football club.

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Prof Neil Meredith has been placing and restoring dental implants for over thirty years. After completing an MSc in Fixed Prosthodontics at the Eastman in London in 1987 he was awarded a PhD at Imperial College in 1992.

Neil then invented RFA, the diagnostic technique that became Osstell; the world standard for the measurement of implant stability. He undertook research with P-I Bränemark and Tomas Albrektsson in Gothenburg, Sweden and was awarded a second PhD for his work. He returned to the UK as Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials at Leeds University.

In 1998, Prof Neil Meredith invented a Dental Implant System and raised Venture Capital funding to secure its development. As CEO he carried the system and company through the next ten years where it showed exceptional growth and success. He then moved to Australia to return to Academia as Professor of Prosthodontics at UQ and latterly at James Cook University. He has lectured and published widely and internationally but his real passion is clinical patient treatment and teaching.

Having grown up in Sydney, Dr Stephanie moved to Adelaide to complete her studies at the University of Adelaide. She graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with first class Honours. Dr Stephanie stayed in Adelaide after graduating and worked in the private sector gaining extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry.

She has since worked in Sydney and the NSW Central Coast before finally settling in sunny Queensland. Dr Stephanie has a passion for continuing education. She has undertaken further training across a broad spectrum of dentistry to ensure all her patients receive the best possible care. She has attained Membership of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in General Dental Practice which involved further extensive study and examinations.

She enjoys practicing all aspects of dentistry and in particular is a strong believer in preventative dentistry. She always seeks to put anxious patients at ease with a warm and caring manner. She has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry with experience in porcelain and resin veneers. Stephanie is trained in Invisalign and Inman aligner, allowing adult patients to achieve the smile they want without metal braces. Her further studies have involved mastering the use of one visit CEREC dentistry for long lasting results for patients.

Outside of work Dr Stephanie enjoys spending her spare time with her husband and two young daughters. She enjoys eating out and exploring the Queensland coast.

After I qualified from Jordan University of Science, I had the opportunity to move to the United Kingdom to continue my postgraduate studies. I completed a Masters in Restorative Dentistry with Distinction from Liverpool University. I worked in different hospitals in U.K including Guys Hospital in London, Leeds Dental Institute and Edinburgh Dental Institute which enabled me to obtain my Fellowship with Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

I have gained extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry including cosmetic, periodontics, prosthodontics, restorative and pediatric dentistry. From working in oral and maxillofacial surgery departments, I am confident to carry out surgical extractions, managing traumas and medical compromised patients.

When I’m not in practice I like to play squash, going to gym and to keep fit and healthy. I also like meeting people from different cultures through traveling. I’m very excited about joining National Dental Care team and I’m looking forward to providing excellent dental care to Alexandra Hills community.