My journey to becoming a dentist took me around the world. I was born in Paris – my name even comes from a French prime minister – and grew up in the UK, the Middle East, and New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty before moving to Sydney.
Dentistry runs in the family. My mum is a long-time dental assistant who taught me to appreciate the difference dental care makes in people’s lives. From helping someone with a sore tooth in one visit to transforming a year-long smile, she showed me how rewarding each day in dentistry can be.
What I Love About Dentistry
Building lasting relationships with patients is one of my favourite things about this career. As a social person, I love getting to know new people every day and seeing familiar faces grow over the years. Watching a patient go from a teenager to their wedding day to treating their children is incredibly rewarding. I also enjoy using my hand skills and eye for detail to create high-quality results that will serve my patients well.
Skilled in Implants and Wisdom Tooth Extractions
My first job put me on a fast track in surgical dentistry. Working with a busy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team in New Zealand, I was trained by top surgeons who emphasised precision and skill. Their mentorship sharpened my anatomy knowledge and gave me the confidence to perform complex surgical procedures. Since moving to Australia, I’ve continued to expand my proficiency through various courses and collaboration.
A Knack for Helping Patients Feel Comfortable
Enjoying My New Environment
Some of my favourite spots include Chowder Bay on a sunny day with some togs and a picnic and Hayden Orpheum’s Picture Palace, an amazing old-style cinema that regularly hosts amazing movie nights. I can’t recommend getting to see the Banff Mountain Film Festival enough to watch short movies of people doing some of the most impressive feats.
My Number One Oral Hygiene Tip
Don’t wash away your toothpaste after brushing your teeth. Toothpaste has special ingredients that can help teeth repair early decay, but it only works if it is given enough contact time with the tooth. The best time is overnight! So once you’ve finished brushing your teeth, feel free to leave a bit of toothpaste on some teeth to help them heal overnight.
Equally, once you’ve brushed your teeth, don’t eat or drink anything before sleeping. If you do, you wash away the toothpaste and instead give the sugars in food a long contact time with the teeth, increasing your risk of decay.
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Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.