All our dedicated team members are dentally qualified and bring a wealth of expertise and experience.
Up to date Clinical First Aid certificates are held by ALL of our team members.
Continuing research, education and training are constantly being performed by all our team. When you consolidate this with clinical excellence and genuine care and concern for our patients it goes a small way to show some of the many reasons Council Avenue Dental stands out from the crowd.
Ms Loraine Gohrt DCA.
Our Practice Manager.
Qualified as a “Dental Clinic Assistant WA” in 1982. Numerous certificates in frontline dental management and development. Oversees staff management and the clinical and administrative side of our busy practice.
“I have been in dentistry many years, working in many varied practices. Working with this team and Dr Wong, in this exceptional practice, is by far the most challenging and enjoyable.
We all strive to provide the highest quality dentistry, technically, clinically and personally. We all share the same vision and goals, which makes my role so much
more rewarding."
Rhonda -DAA
Qualified as a DAA (Dental Assistants Association) in 1982. Rhonda is our Front Office Coordinator and is a trusted and familiar face in our practice.
Rhonda manages all of the patient scheduling, hospital liason and general administration.
"I started my career in dentistry in 1978. Over the past 30 years I have seen many advancements which have helped dentists provide a wider range of treatment options and more consideration of patient comfort. I have been fortunate to have worked with talented dentists over this time gaining much knowledge. I have worked for Dr Wong for 9 years. He has pushed the boundaries and developed a beautiful, modern clinic that offers extensive dental treatment in a very comfortable, caring environment."
Joanne - DNA.
Qualified as a DNA (Dental Nurses Australia) in 2000.
Joanne is our Senior Clinical Coordinator working alongside Dr Wong. This is a mammoth task in itself yet she also manages all the clinical and infection control protocols, materials, supplies and equipment maintenance.
Julie - DSA
(National Examining Board for Dental Nurses) United Kingdom. Qualified in 1985 as a Dental Surgery Assistant, Julie joined our Practice in December 2007.
Julie has recently migrated from the UK and works alongside Rhonda, managing the patient appointments and general administrative responsibilities.
“I emigrated to Australia in 2007 and was exceptionally lucky to start working her almost immediately. It is a pleasure to work in such a state of the art Practice. The team camaraderie makes it an enjoyable work environment as well as friendly and relaxing for the patients”.
Kylie: DCA
Qualified as a DCA (Dental Clinic Assistant WA) in 2004. Kylie is our newest member.Kylie assists Dr Koh with his busy schedule, nursing alongside our patients, coordinating laboratory work and keeping up to date with clinical procedures and techniques.
"I entered the dental field and became a qualified dental assistant in 2004. I moved to Port Kennedy and started working at Council Avenue Dental in July 2008. Since working here I have been introduced to new dental procedures such as Orthodontics, Implants and IV Sedation (Sleep dentistry). All the staff here are fantastic and the Practice is a fun, happy place to work".
Laura - DA
Laura has also recently joined the practice, training to be a Dental Assistant in our Oral Hygiene Department. Laura is responsible for assisting our Therapists, Dentists and our patients and also looking after our Sterilisation and Infection Control areas.
"I came here from Noosa QLD in 2007. I have been interested in Dentistry for quite a while and was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to work in this "Staff and patient" friendly practice in July 2008. I can happily say that I now know what I will be doing as my life career".
Tanya DNA:
Qualified as a DNA (Dental Nurses Australia) in 2002.
Tanya works closely with Dr Wong and Joanne and is skilled in both clinical and administrative procedures.
Tanya has just had her second child in July 2008 and has taken a well earned rest but assists the Practice with both administrative and clinical procedures when necessary.