Meet the Team Townsville
We’re proud to have earned a reputation for our superior patient care, thanks to our exceptional dental team which includes Lead Dentist Dr Andrew Doig - a member of our Townsville practice for over two decades.
Dr Andrew Doig
Lead Dentist
I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1998 with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree (Honours).I have since worked in the Royal Australian Air Force, posted in Townsville and also serving overseas. At the Lavarack Barracks and RAAF base Townsville, I served as the Senior Dental Officer. In 2002 I began working in a private practice and established Confidence Dental.
Dr Navdeep Kaur
Dentist
Dr Navdeep Kaur graduated in 2014 and worked overseas for 3 years before permanently moving to Australia in 2017. After successfully passing her Australian Dental council examinations in 2017 Navdeep has since worked in different private practices across Western Australia and Victoria. Dr Kaur recently relocated to Townsville with her family and is enjoying the lifestyle North Queensland has to offer. Navdeep enjoys providing all aspects of general dentistry, including but not limited to root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, fillings, dentures, and cosmetic dentistry. Navdeep's philosophy is to work with her patients to achieve a more holistic approach to oral health. She aspires to make all dentistry from simple fillings to endodontics and extractions more predictable and comfortable for her patients. Dr Navdeep is a good listener and always tries her best to help her patients overcome their anxieties relating to dental treatment. She enjoys spending time with family, sports, painting, and horse riding during her free time. Along with English, she can also speak Hindi and Punjabi fluently.
Charlotte Pond
Oral Health Therapist
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Katherine Juszczyk
Hygienist
Dr Katherine Juszczyk graduated from the Royal Army Dental Corps in the UK in 1985. Since then, Dr Juszczyk has worked in the UK and Africa before immigrating to Australia in 1989. For many years she alongside Periodontist, Dr Brian James.
Dr Brandon Dwyer
Dentist
Dr Brandon Dwyer graduated from the James Cook University in 2023. Since then, he has worked in many different dental environments including hospitals, community and indigenous clinics and private practices.
Dr Alexa Canlas
Dentist
Dr Alexa Nicole Canlas graduated from James Cook University in 2023, with a passion for providing a holistic approach with her dental treatment.
Dr Luke Pitty
Oral Surgeon
Dr Luke Pitty is a general dentist who focuses on providing oral surgery services. He is passionate about providing dental extractions and wisdom teeth removal in a painless and relaxed atmosphere. He graduated from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry with first class honours in 2012 and completed a Graduate Diploma(Surgical Dentistry) from the University of Sydney in 2019. He is currently completing his final year of a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry(Oral Surgery) at the University of Sydney. Dr Pitty has spent over 10 years in the Australian Defence Force providing dental services at home and abroad in both humanitarian and military operations. Dr Pitty has an interest in overseas development work and completed a Graduate Certificate(Global Health) in 2022. On his off time, Dr Pitty enjoys the beaches and restaurants around Sydney. He loves jazz, swimming and travel.