West Lakes

I completed my Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene at Adelaide TAFE in 1979, and have been working at West Lakes Dental ever since. I have continued to further my education in this time, regularly attending association meetings, seminars, and taking Continuing Professional Development courses.

I knew I wanted to be a dental assistant since I was 16 years old, and an interest in dental hygiene developed from there. I enjoy my current practice, thanks to a friendly team who get along well with one another.

I love the long-standing regular patients we receive, and feel I have really gotten to know them and their families over the years. Our surgery also has a fantastic view! In my spare time I like to keep fit, spend time at my ‘shack’, travel, read, and be with family and friends.

I graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2012, with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Since then, I have regularly attended professional development lectures and courses to add to my education. I have been in practice working full time since graduating. During this time, I have worked at West Lakes Dental, Walkerville Dental and Victoria Park Dental Specialists providing orthodontic care.

I enjoy children’s dentistry as I believe the first few years of a child's dental life are incredibly important and I like being a part of a positive experience. West Lakes Dental is a friendly, warm practice that has an incredibly passionate team in which I am proud to be part of. I am passionate about my job and provide high quality dental care in a calm, friendly dental setting. I care about my patients—not just their mouths.

I am a member of the Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Dental Society, and make time to participate in the National Dental Foundations Dental Rescue Days—a charitable organisation that facilitates the provision of pro bono dental treatment to those in our society who cannot access timely dental care. I was lucky enough to be selected to fly with the RFDS to Marlee to provide dental care to locals who could not access dental care in 2012.

My family have a history of working in dentistry; my father is a dentist, and instilled in me a similar enthusiasm. My interests outside of dentistry include travel, cooking and music - I have had a passion for the piano since I was five.

I graduated from the Gilles Plains College of TAFE in 1986 with a Diploma of Dental Hygiene. Since then, I have worked with many different dentists including Dr Durgood in Renmark, Dr Stanbeuicius, Dr Vagrona, and locum work with Dr Hobby and Dr Thomas. As a school student I always had an interest in science and health, and this led to an interest in dentistry in later years.

I practice general dentistry and spend the majority of my time in a clinical setting. I am pleased to be part of a dental practice which maintains a high standard of dental care, and keeps up to date with the latest technology for our patients to benefit from. I work hard to be gentle yet thorough, and enjoy chatting with patients to make them feel comfortable.

In my spare time, I keep fit through walking and paddle boarding, and enjoy dining out at Adelaide’s many wonderful restaurants. I also have an interest in growing fruit and vegetables, although not with a high degree of skill! I devote time to surf life saving with the Henley Community Garden.

Neetasha completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at University of Adelaide and has worked in both public and private clinics in South Australia. She worked in the country town of Port Lincoln where she had the opportunity to gain vast dental experience whilst interacting with a diverse community.

Neetasha is a friendly and gentle dentist who understands that every patient has different needs and comes up with a tailor-made approach for different patients so that they feel comfortable during their visit. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with a particular interest in preventive and restorative care, oral surgery and treating children.

During her spare time, Neetasha likes to attend courses to learn about recent advances in dentistry. She also enjoys cooking, baking and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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I graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Kings College London in 2009, following this I completed the Royal College of Surgeons Membership Examinations. Additionally I have completed a Masters program in Dental Implantology from the University of Bristol.

During my career I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including Oral and Maxillofacial departments in UK Hospitals where I gained an interest in oral surgery as well as working in General Practice. I have been involved in the clinical teaching of dental students at the Royal London Hospital. I have also had experience in healthcare regulation.

I moved to Australia in 2016 and have found Adelaide to be a welcoming new home! In my spare time I enjoy swimming, snorkelling and drawing.

A graduate of the University of Adelaide, Sasha is a conscientious and compassionate dentist who engages with her patients to deliver the highest standard of care. She believes in treating her patients with the care and comfort she would her own family and wants to help her patients achieve their best oral health and feel good about their smiles.

She frequently attends professional development courses to keep up to date with current advances in dental procedures and technology. Sasha is planning on a long term career with us for the benefit of our patients and her own professional development.

Her interests outside of dentistry include cooking, sewing and crochet, running, travel, and walking some of the beautiful trails in parks around our city. Sasha’s friendly demeanour, integrity and gentle approach makes her a valued asset for National Dental Care, West Lakes.

Dr Siavash Tabatabaei graduated from Tehran University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2014. He has practised general dentistry with passion and love since then. His priority is that his patients have a positive experience. He is a good listener and tries to find the patient’s genuine needs to address those concerns.

Taba's skills span across all aspects of general dentistry, particularly root canal treatments. After his post-graduate course in implantology in 2015, he started to provide dental implants for his patients too. He believes that digital dentistry is the future, and enjoys working in this field at West Lakes where they have state-of-the-art digital technology.

When not working in dentistry or updating his dental knowledge, Dr Tabatabaei enjoys writing short stories, reading novels and sometimes poems as well. He also enjoys exploring different restaurants, foods and wines.

Dr Vanya Rasaie completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Tehran University, one of the oldest and most prestigious dental schools in Iran. She then decided to further studies, obtaining a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics. Dr Rasaie was also an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2020, where she oversaw several dental publications, highlighting her in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge dental technologies.

With over 6 years’ experience, Dr Rasaie has a wealth of knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach to dental treatment. She has a special interest in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). In addition to offering ideal and suitable treatments to her patients, she considers a range of versatile, and convenient treatment options that address not only the aesthetic concerns but also the functional needs of her patients.

In her free time, Vanya enjoys spending time with her family and friends, swimming, watching movies, photography, and traveling.

Dr Veena Jain is an energetic and caring dentist with over 10 years of experience in dentistry. Dr Jain graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2008 and she also holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences form the University of Western Sydney. Her warm and caring nature helps many of her patients to feel comfortable and at ease.

Dr Jain’s interested in a conservative and preventative approach to dentistry for both adults and children. She takes part in continuing her education to remain up to date on the latest techniques for providing a high level of care.

Dr Jain shares a strong passion for commitment to excellence, care and innovation, offering our patients gentle dentistry with a holistic approach.