Meet the Team Tweed Heads
Our long-standing team includes Lead Dentist Dr Ian Scholes, who’s been with us for over 20 years, and many team members who’ve been a part of our practice for over a decade and counting.
![Dr Ian Scholes - Lead Dentist](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/z56dhnka/production/73f72aba2a4775e5da716297c49fee84a16214f1-3219x4829.jpg/012%20-%20NDC%20Tweed%20Heads_20240422-008.jpg?rect=0,0,3219,3194&fp-x=0.475206611570248&fp-y=0.26332231404958684&w=320&h=320&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&auto=format)
Dr Ian Scholes
Lead Dentist
I was educated at the University of Queensland and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1983. I worked in a private London practice for 20 years before returning to Australia in 2005 to join National Dental Care in Tweed. I am enjoying working at my current practice, and work hard to ensure the overall health and wellbeing of my patients is maintained at the clinic and at home.
![Dr Amit Sharma - Dentist](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/z56dhnka/production/9059df5988c4303d3518ef64d3eee868d50a42cb-640x568.jpg/dr-amit-sharma.jpg?rect=36,0,568,568&w=320&h=320&fit=min&auto=format)
Dr Amit Sharma
Dentist
Dr Amit Sharma, an accomplished general dentist with several decades of experience, possesses a special interest in the field of oral surgery. Dr Amit possesses a wealth of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions.
Dr Claire Pua
Dentist
A detailed description is currently being written.
![Dr Taleah North - Dentist](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/z56dhnka/production/3bae60282aaba81eeb8d39f062704d89d345b4cb-3144x4716.jpg/012%20-%20NDC%20Tweed%20Heads_20240422-009.jpg?rect=0,0,3144,2795&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.28946694214876034&w=320&h=320&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&auto=format)
Dr Taleah North
Dentist
I was born and raised in Tweed Heads, and have a strong connection to the area. I have studied at multiple education facilities, completing a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) at the University of Newcastle in 2001, a Graduate Diploma in MRS Ct Applications, Medical radiation science, CT at Charles Sturt University In 2005, and a Bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Science) and Graduate Diploma in Dental Science at Griffith University in 2010.
![Renee Gulliver - Oral Health Therapist](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/z56dhnka/production/d088a5993cb22796c15b0782fdaa8e9cd162ed41-3003x4504.jpg/012%20-%20NDC%20Tweed%20Heads_20240422-007.jpg?rect=0,0,3003,3116&fp-x=0.5041322314049587&fp-y=0.3059793388429753&w=320&h=320&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&auto=format)
Renee Gulliver
Oral Health Therapist
Meet Renee, Oral Health Therapist. With over 20 years of dedicated service in the dental industry, Renee brings a wealth of experience and a passion for improving gum health and patient satisfaction to our practice.
![Melena Mehrtens - Oral Health Therapist](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/z56dhnka/production/8606c8ae770dd24982d39429f25e3cdbb4ed7725-3261x4892.jpg/012%20-%20NDC%20Tweed%20Heads_20240422-006.jpg?rect=0,0,3261,3182&fp-x=0.487603305785124&fp-y=0.28258677685950423&w=320&h=320&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&auto=format)
Melena Mehrtens
Oral Health Therapist