Advanced Dental Centre

About Us

Meet the Team

While we strive to practice the most advanced dental techniques, it is our genuine care and personalised service that sets us apart.

Dr. Karl Scarpin (BDS)

Dr Karl Scarpin heads the team of dental professionals at Advanced Dental Centre. An experienced Dental Surgeon, he completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1994 and is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

He has worked in city and country dental surgeries and hospitals, gaining extensive experience in both the private and public sectors.

Karl created Advanced Dental Centre to provide high quality dental care in a warm, relaxed and comfortable environment. He has a strong belief in continuous learning, always striving to enhance his knowledge and skills.

Karl is married to Angela and has two lovely daughters, Claire and Renae. He enjoys playing tennis and going fishing (so if you hear about his fishing trip with Agassi, you might want to take it with a pinch of salt).

Dr. Nichola Matto (BDS)

Dr. Nichola Matto completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001, and worked in country Victoria for four years before joining Advanced Dental Centre. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

Her primary focus within the practice is on preventive care of the teeth and gums. She especially enjoys treating children and coaching them in effective home care.

In her spare time, Nichola loves to carve up the snowy slopes of the Victorian highlands. When not skiing, she finds peace of mind peddling across hilly terrain on her bicycle .

Angela Scarpin

Angela Scarpin with her husband,
Dr. Karl Scarpin, created Advanced Dental Centre. Her experience as an Accountant has played an important role in the success of Advanced Dental Centre.

She balances the books with the same dedication as she does being a great mother to her young daughters Claire and Renae. And according to Karl, she is also a great cook.

Angela has a chronic case of the travel bug with Italy being her favorite place in the world. Her Italian love affair includes enjoying tiramisu and cappuccinos at the finest cafés around Adelaide. She burns those extra “tiramisu” calories by going to aerobics.

Karma Hill-Ling

Karma Hill-Ling has a Certificate III in Dental Assisting with many years of experience in dental assisting.

Her focus is on the patient’s comfort and care, and does all she can to assure the treatment goes smoothly and pain free.

Karma enjoys sharing lively conversation and great food and wines with her many friends. There is never a dull moment when Karma is in the room.

Jacinta Vickers

Like lots of children, Jacinta Vickers grew up in fear of the dentist. After eight years as a Dental Assistant though, she knows the right treatment can transform people's lives. "Even just a simple clean can work wonders, and make patients so much more confident and happy," she says. "That’s very rewarding."

With a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Jacinta strives to ensure patients are relaxed and comfortable.

When she’s not at work, the former Broken Hill girl is on the court. Cina, as she’s known to her friends, is big on tennis, basketball and barbecues in the park with friends.

Doreen Ludlow

Walk into Advanced Dental Centre and Doreen Ludlow’s smiling face is likely to be the first thing you’ll see. ‘Dee’ is always on hand to ensure the reception area runs like clockwork.

After working in back-office administration roles for the past decade, Dee couldn’t be happier on the front line at Advanced Dental Centre. “I absolutely love the patient contact – it’s the aspect I enjoy most about my work," she says. "If someone’s feeling a little bit anxious, it’s important to let them know they’re not alone in thinking that way and to go the extra mile to put them at ease."

After work, Dee can often be found on the dance floor. She and husband Keith took up ballroom dancing about five years back, and fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll on a dance cruise around the Pacific. They still dance every week and use the hobby as a great way to stay fit, healthy and young at heart.

Kylie Storti

Every day is a learning experience for Advanced Dental Centre’s Kylie Storti. And the former graphic designer couldn’t be happier.

"Every client is different. While I’m chatting with them and helping them to relax and feel more comfortable, I’m also learning about dental issues and how to adapt to new challenges and situations. It’s a very rewarding role in that sense."

Kylie, who has just embarked on a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, says “everything clicked” when she arrived for her first day of work at Advanced Dental Centre. "It’s a wonderful team to work with and it’s a really lovely working environment. It’s busy and dynamic and I am learning more all the time – I feel very lucky to be here."

When she’s not caring for clients, Kylie’s busy caring for her menagerie at home. She and partner Craig have two Dobermans, a Maltese Toy Poodle, a turtle and some fish.

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