National Dental Care

Brisbane (CBD)

Dr Lavery graduated from the University of Queensland as a dentist in 1997. Working as a general dentist since graduating, Dr Lavery has gained experience in public and private practice and has enjoyed applying himself to most aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in orthodontics, Invisalign®, cosmetic dentistry, and CAD (Computer Aided Design) / CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) dental techniques including ceramic (Cerec) restoration.

Dr Lavery has been providing a mix of general dental and orthodontic treatment in Brisbane, Regional Queensland and Darwin practices. Dr Lavery is married with two young children and enjoys spending time at the beach when time allows.

Dr Elizabeth Im graduated from Kings College London university in the UK in 2009, with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery. After graduating, Dr Im spent her first year in the public sector of community dental in the UK, where she treated many anxious and medically compromised patients, sometimes with the adjunct of inhalation sedation. In Dr Im’s second year, she worked in hospital as a Senior House officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr Im then migrated here to Australia where she has mainly worked in the private sector, but has also been a mentor for dental students in James Cook University in Cairns. Dr Im is passionate about all aspects of dentistry, and has a great interest in oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry, especially with the use of CAD-CAM technology to produce same day crowns and ceramic fillings.

You will find Dr Im has a caring and gentle nature combined with having a high regard for attention to detail, which ensures dedication in providing the most comprehensive care and pleasant treatment experience for all patients.

Outside of dentistry Dr Im has a great passion for photography, international travel and trying out different cuisines that Brisbane has to offer.

Our Dental Hygienist Kylie has over 20 years dental experience. She has gained extensive dental experience in both the public sector as well as private practice. She is uniquely qualified to aid with the management of oral disease, focusing on periodontal health and education.

Her role as a Dental Hygienist is to perform periodontal maintenance as well as administering advice on periodontal disease prevention, oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, use of fluoride and quitting smoking. Kylie’s work compliments that of our dentists and she will endeavour to make your visit as comfortable and informative as possible.

Outside of work Kylie likes to spend time with her husband, two children and two playful pugs.

Dr Marie Sanfey qualified as a dentist from University College Cork in Ireland in 2012. She has been working in private practice in London, UK and Dublin Ireland, until last year when she moved with her husband to Brisbane. Dr Marie is extremely passionate about providing her patients with the best; she has spent many years in Postgraduate training courses since qualifying as a dentist so that she can offer her patients the most modern and up-to-date treatments. Marie completed membership exams for the Royal College of Surgeons of England, completed a 3 year Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry in King's College London, a year long Diploma in Implant Dentistry and is currently in the third and final year of her second Masters in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.

Having a huge passion for dentistry and dental education, Dr Sanfey also teaches other dentists at postgraduate level; she is a guest lecturer and examiner in King's College London for the MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry. Marie also teaches and examines internationally with Dr Subir Banerji a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry through the Academy of Dental Excellence and University of Portsmouth.

Marie's area of special interest lies in minimally invasive, aesthetic dentistry; she enjoys nothing more than seeing her patient's confidence transformed with a beautiful new healthy smile!
Outside of dentistry, Marie is kept busy spending time with her husband and their little boy, exploring everything Queensland has to offer!

Priya obtained her Bachelor of Dental Science from King’s College London and worked in the United Kingdom for several years. After visiting Australia in 2012, she fell in love with the country and moved here permanently a few short months later. Priya and her husband James met in Gladstone and relocated to Brisbane in 2019. We were very excited to welcome Priya to our team in December 2019.

Priya is very passionate about dentistry, and she has a strong focus on providing the best possible dental care to her patients, with a gentle and caring approach. She considers the impact that poor oral health has on the whole body and likes to ensure that her patients fully understand all options that are available to them.

Priya has specific interests in restorative, cosmetic, periodontal and preventative dentistry. She holds the strong belief that a healthy smile is the key to overall wellbeing. She gets great satisfaction in restoring aesthetics and function to a broken tooth, as well as educating her patients on preventative measures for the future.

Priya ensures a safe, friendly and relaxed environment in which she is fully committed to ensuring the best quality dentistry.

Dr Vinita Goyal is a general dentist with a special interest in orthodontics. Dr Vinita graduated in 2006 and has worked in highly reputable practices in Melbourne, including a specialist orthodontic practice.

Dr Goyal is very gentle, knowledgeable, and has extensive experience. She is an excellent dentist that takes pride in her work, taking the time to understand her patients' needs.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys music and nature.