Lane Cove

As well as being a dentist, Dr Frank Nguyen values his role as an educator. He teaches at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney, and continues to upskill in technology and techniques himself. He loves to help his patients, and that often means utilising technology like CAD/CAM to ensure they can have the precision made smiles they desire.

He has meticulous attention to detail and combined with his ability to put anxious patients at ease, he is a valued member of the Apple Dental and broader National Dental Care team.

As a father, he values teaching his younger patients about their health and is always happy to answer any questions they have. He enjoys the day to day of being a dentist, but in his spare time, he is a thrill-seeking snowboarder, foodie and first and foremost, a loving parent.

With multiple accreditations, Dr Hiba Amin completed her Masters in Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute in London before relocating to Sydney, Australia.

Having completed multiple areas of study from across the world, Dr Hiba Amin, sees learning as a key part of being a dentist. Her growing skillset end expertise enables her to offer her patients optimum results.

Her patients value her skills and appreciate her kind and gentle approach. As a parent herself, she enjoys welcoming new families to the practice.

Jesse qualified as an Oral Health Therapist in 2011 from Sydney University, and has periodically worked in both cosmetic practices and private practices. Completing postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne, he has worked at private cosmetic practices in South Yarra, Victoria and Double Bay, Sydney.

He enjoys and focuses on aesthetic, preventive and restorative aspects of general dentistry.

An artist by passion, Jesse loves to shoot and film landscapes and portraiture – expressing an inherent desire to create. He has been creating and developing artistic works since a young age.

When he’s not in the practice, you’ll either find him at a speakeasy, climbing perilously high mountains, or kayaking in lakes – and always looking for that perfect photography opportunity.

With a dedicated approach and caring personality, Dr Mandy Zheng values her patient’s experience as well as their outcomes.

She loves meeting new faces and learning about her patients and their families over the years. She also enjoys restorative dental procedures, such as Invisalign and facial injectables, which contribute to patient’s long-term health outcomes and goals.

Beyond spending time with her patients, and continuously upskilling her techniques, Mandy enjoys spending time with her family. She is a proud mum with two children, and values taking an active role in her community.

Dr Mark Casiglia has been long considered a trailblazer within the dental industry.

With a growing reputation for utilising technology, like CEREC, he is able to transform smiles in a single visit. This progressive approach to full-mouth rehabilitation means he can offer his patients an impactful change to the aesthetic of their smile, without having to undergo several visits over a couple of months.

Whitening, laser dentistry, and dental implants are just some of the additional areas of expertise Dr Mark Casigilia has received media coverage for, as well as both patient and peer acknowledgment for.

National Dental Care is extremely pleased to welcome Dr Mark Casiglia and the legacy he has built at Apple Dental.

Dr Patricia Vivaldi brings to Apple Dental 20 years of experience as a family and cosmetic dentist, working in private practices both in Australia and in her native homeland of Brazil. She obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the prestigious University of Parana (UFPR) in 2000 and has been practicing in Australia since 2014.

Patricia is extremely passionate about Cosmetic Dentistry and is particularly recognised for her knowledge of aesthetics and her artistic skills in improving smiles in a natural and conservative way. She attended a post-grad training course at the worldwide renowned Fahl Institute in Brazil, where she learned the most up to date techniques in natural and conservative cosmetic dentistry.

She believes that by using a multidisciplinary approach, she can provide her patients with the best possible outcomes. For this reason, Dr Vivaldi is always seeking new knowledge to complement her existing skills.

She is an Invisalign provider and is accredited to perform facial injectables. Having a Masters degree in Paediatric Dentistry under her belt, Dr Vivaldi also provides a comprehensive approach to children’s dental treatments including assessment of habits, growth and breathing patterns. She believes that prevention, early detection and early intervention result in the delivery of the best care for her young patients. Her calm, gentle and caring manner have made her popular amongst families. Children love to see Dr Vivaldi at Apple Dental, and leave their appointments with a balloon sculpture made by her on the spot.

When not at work, Patricia is kept busy looking after her two children and their Bichon Frise, Cruiser. Her passions outside dentistry are playing the piano and practicing Bikram yoga.