A dedicated Oral Health Therapist and clinical tutor, Diem has over 14 years of experience and is an integral part of the Advanced Dental Centre team. She’s involved in all aspects of dental health including providing pre- and post-operative dental hygiene clinical care to a variety of patients.

‘At Advanced Dental Centre, we’re always laughing and we’re a team where we are all similar minded and positive, which is unique for a practice. Our personalities just seem to match and we all get along so well, which flows on to our interaction with patients.

I really do love working with every type of patient. Each person presents their own kind of challenges that I enjoy working through, even if someone is apprehensive about treatment, I enjoy working out what works best for them and putting their mind at ease.’

A believer in ongoing education, she shares her knowledge with students at University of Adelaide and previously at Charles Sturt University as a clinical tutor.

Outside of work Diem is a CrossFit lover that likes getting muddy in the hills on her mountain bike on weekends. She’s also known for making some of the most creative cakes you’ve ever seen… which no one in the office minds one bit!

A capable and friendly Oral Health Therapist with outstanding communication skills, Seja really enjoys working as part of a team to achieve the best results for her patients and coworkers.

In addition to a Bachelor of Oral Health, Seja also possesses a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, meaning she brings a bunch of skills and knowledge to our practice that makes her second to none.

As you can imagine, Seja is superb with children and families and you’ll always find warmth and patience when you have an appointment with her. She ensures a close relationship with patients and their families and that they have complete involvement in their course of care.

‘I just find it so rewarding to work with kids and families and I continually find ways to expand my expertise in this area.’

During her previous placement at Dental for Schools, she was responsible for completing a wide range of preventive and restorative treatments in a mobile dental setting, providing services to over 200 schools across South Australia. And we’re so lucky that she brings all that wisdom and experience to our practice.

‘I’m quite good at reading people’s body language and trying to make them comfortable for the entire appointment. It’s important to me that I get to reassure patients and remind them that they are in control, so every appointment is a pleasant experience.’

Known to collect an indoor plant or two, she loves being surrounded by her collection whilst she’s drawing or sketching in her downtime.

Alicia graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Being dual qualified in dental hygiene and dental therapy and with plenty of experience with reputable clinics under her belt, means patients don’t just get high-quality care but they get education as well.

Alicia has delivered a range of oral hygiene services to primary and high schools across South Australia. Alicia assisted second-year uni student’s clinic sessions, as a peer mentor at the University of Adelaide whilst providing respected mentorship and support.

‘Truly, my main objective is patient comfort whilst providing a very gentle and friendly approach. It’s important that I build a rapport as quickly as possible by getting to know them and their history and finding common ground, before I do anything invasive. I want them to know they are important to me.

Seeing patients return and making them feel better is a real highlight to me. As is hearing I’ve done a thorough job.’

When she isn’t in the clinic, Alicia loves to spend time in the gym, going out and trying different restaurants whilst spending time with family and friends.

Zoe graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2019, receiving the Adelaide Dental School Medallion and awards for research, alongside her degree as an Oral Health Therapist. Zoe is currently progressing her dental career by studying a Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

Zoe has a passion for improving community health literacy and promoting preventative dental practices all whilst giving the very best care in the chair.

‘I believe I have a warm and friendly manner which means every appointment experience is enjoyable in a calm environment. This is what keeps my patients coming back.’

Zoe is extremely community-minded which she has displayed through a collaboration with Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service and aged care workers for oral health CPD sessions, oral health counselling with Common Ground homelessness support service, oral health screening in partnership with Catherine House, creation of a dental migrant health stall for Australian Migrant Research Council Annual General Meeting and much more.

Outside of work, Zoe is a qualified netball coach and umpire and can be found in the gym, discovering local food and produce or exploring Adelaide with friends.