Meet our experienced team of professionals.
Dentists
Dr. Lisa Matriste
| Qualifications | BDSc Hons (Uni of Qld) Associate, Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine Environmental Committee, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology |
| Interests | Scuba diving, spending time in the wilderness. I love wildlife and the natural environment, especially the sun and surf thanks to my Queensland heritage. |
| Something about myself | I am innovative and prepared to take risks that others wont and will devote my energies towards helping people and adding happiness to their lives. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I established the 2nrich Centre to create a multi-faceted approach to addressing the huge range health problems in modern society. I wanted to work in a clinic with progressive and industry leading technology that still had an environmental conscience – the best way to achieve this was to start my own clinic. This has evolved into Laser + Holistic Dental where we focus on developing new clinical standards and utilising the most advanced technology available. |
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Dr. Edward Lee
| Qualifications | BDS/MD (La Trobe) |
| Interests | I regularly play outdoor and indoor soccer to increase concentration and keep myself fit and healthy. I also enjoy playing guitar and listening to music. |
| Something about myself | My personal philosophy is to achieve the ultimate goal of happiness through helping others. I believe that surrounding myself with positive and like-minded people will accelerate my growth. Treating patients as if they are my own family drives me to work harder. I’m passionate about surgery and aesthetics as they allow me to restore perfect smiles for my patients. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | New technologies and innovative approaches in dentistry have attracted me to join the team. It is a guest-oriented clinic and is highly equipped with new technologies. I am always seeking to offer my patients the best possible solutions – being at Laser + Holistic Dental gives me this opportunity. I am also a big Star Wars fan and I love my lasers! |
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Dr. Simon Javadi
| Qualifications | BSc (Melb), DDS (Melb) |
| Interests | Playing indoor soccer, listening to and also playing music (piano), strength training at the gym to stay fit and healthy. |
| Something about myself | I am committed to life-long learning and always striving to achieve excellence professionally. It is through this approach which I believe I can most positively benefit my patients through the services I provide. When not at work, I can often be found supporting my soccer team (AC Milan) from home at the early hours of the morning, taking my German Shepherd for our daily run or enjoying the good food on offer around Melbourne. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | Laser + Holistic Dental is a modern practice with like minded practitioners and a friendly and supportive team. There is an emphasis on utilizing the latest technologies to deliver optimal treatment outcomes which resonates with my philosophy of practicing dentistry. |
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Dr. Sutanter Wander
| Qualifications | Masters in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology – RMIT University, Melbourne); Bachelor in Dental Surgery (India); Australian Dental Council (ADC). |
| Interests | I love reading reading and enjoy outdoor pursuits including hiking mountains, zip lining and scuba diving. But best of all is daily walks with my beloved puppies and a good coffee which is easy in Melbourne. |
| Something about myself | I am highly motivated and have a special desire to achieve great outcomes in people’s health and wellness. My special interests include oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, TMJ support and diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I wanted to be involved because I share the passion for holistic wellness and natural dental care practices that Laser + Holistic Dental was built upon. Our philosophy here is that overall wellness comes from optimising the balance between the oral and systemic health. |
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Admin & Nursing Staff
Ainelen
| Qualifications | Diploma of Beauty Therapy, Certificate III in Mirco Business Operations, IPL/Laser Safety Officer Certificate, First Aid Level 2 |
| Interests | Going to the gym, spending time with my kids, exploring the forests, beaches and different parts of Australia, camping with my family and entertaining at home. |
| Something about myself | My approach in life – I’m not sure what will happen tomorrow, but I’ll take care of myself so I am strong enough to face it. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | The philosophy at Laser + Holistic Dental is what naturally attracted me to been part of the team, I love learning different approaches which are in line with improving one’s physical health. The team is supportive, committed to helping each individual and been conscious of their needs. |
Abby
| Qualifications | VCE Graduate |
| Interests | Exploring and camping under the stars in Australians very own backyard. Being with my family, preparing and sharing beautiful, nutritious meals. |
| Something about myself | You are what you eat. I absolutely believe in ‘food as thy medicine’. This is a philosophy that has shaped me into the happy healthy person I am today. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | After becoming increasingly aware of the health issues and implications conventional dental procedures and materials have on not just the patient but our environment, I discovered Dr Lisa and the team at Laser + Holistic Dental. I’m so proud to be a part of a team that truly delivers on best patient care possible, by offering toxic free and biocompatible solutions to our patients with the aim of protecting our planet for us and future generations. |
Chrissy
| Qualifications | VCE Graduate, Certificate III – Dental Assisting, Certificate IV – Bookkeeping, First Aid, Studying Bachelor of Business (Accounting) |
| Interests | I enjoy being challenged, what I enjoy more is overcoming challenges. What I enjoy most is being surrounded by inspiring people. |
| Something about myself | I believe that there are many things to overcome in this world and the best way to overcome them is to surround yourself with good people. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I strongly believe that a Holistic approach should be incorporated into all medical professions. Often you see treatments aimed to help alleviate symptoms instead of tackling the cause of the underlying problem. My way of thinking has changed during my time working with Laser + Holistic Dental and it is a great feeling being a part of a philosophy that has the potential to transform people’s lives. |
Phoenix
| Qualifications | VCE Graduate, Certificate III – Interior Design |
| Interests | Making sushi, travelling and cats. |
| Something about myself | When I’m not at work I am working hard to build a modelling career. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | Growing up in an environmentally conscious family means that 2nrich and Laser + Holistic Dental is a perfect fit. I really appreciate the extra effort involved in doing things in a way that takes the environment into consideration and it is great to share that with our clients who are like minded. |
Zolaikha
| Interests | Spending time with my family! – I love them more than anything. |
| Something about myself | Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | It is a great feeling to work in an environment with health conscious people. As Laser + Holistic Dental is all about offering safe treatments to our patients using up to date technologies. I really value being a part of a 2nrich philosophy of eliminating exposure to toxins both personally and environmentally. |
Bhawna
| Qualifications | BDSc. (BFUHS, INDIA) |
| Interests | Travelling, reading novels, singing and dancing. |
| Something about myself | “Think positive and positive things will happen”. I am very enthusiastic person and I welcome all the opportunities come to me. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I am very passionate about dentistry. Working at Laser + Holistic Dental has given me a great opportunity enhance my knowledge in the field of dentistry i.e. working with latest and advanced technology to treat patients with a holistic approach. I consider myself lucky to be a part of great team and supportive environment. |
Ruth
| Qualifications | VCE Graduate, Cert III Dental assisting |
| Interests | Walking, reading, telling jokes and dancing. |
| Something about myself | I am a very honest person and I pride myself in that but I am also a kind and gentle person. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | Before I joined Laser + Holistic Dental I always thought being holistic had to do with hippies but as I read through information it really showed me that it’s more about caring for the people you’re treating and actually helping them in their goal toward overall health. |
Sam
| Qualifications | CERT III Design – Graphic, Advanced Diploma Design – Interior, Currently Studying – Diploma in HR |
| Interests | Gym and Cirq training/performing (silk acrobatics, hoop Lyra) |
| Something about myself | I get the excitement of being able to perform across Australia in a hobby I can push myself in which I’m very lucky to do. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I believe in full observation is needed to process anything in life, Laser & Holistic dental follow my same beliefs in the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an issue. |
Sunbul
| Qualifications | Certificate III In Dental Assistant (Menzies), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Iraq) |
| Interests | My interests include reading, traveling, and exploring different cultures. I am absolutely fascinated by different languages, practices, cuisines, and customs. |
| Something about myself | I’ve lived in four countries and speak three different languages. I consider myself a compassionate, helpful person, which is what primarily drew me to working within the field of health. I can honestly say that nothing makes me happier than the feeling of having helped someone. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I admire the truly unique approach that Laser+Holistic Dental has towards dental health. Rather than treating the mouth as an isolated entity, the dentists here take into constant consideration the ways in which the overall health of an individual has an impact on the oral cavity, and vice versa. Additionally, the use of lasers in the treatment of a multitude of dental conditions sets this practice apart from most others. |
Sebo
| Qualifications | DDS (Jimma Uni. Ethiopia), Certificate III In Dental Assistant (Menzies) |
| Interests | Adventuring, reading books, watching soccer, being up to date to dental technologies, discussing meaningful topics and spending quality time with family. |
| Something about myself | I’m friendly, strive for best patient care, optimistic, open minded, compassionate and family oriented. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I chose Laser and Holistic Dental because the team is advanced in their practice and they strive for best patient care. They have a modern approach in their philosophy by implementing Metal-free dentistry which is better for the patient health and the environment. In addition to that using laser treatment in dentistry and sleep disorder inspire me to join the team. |
Maryam
| Qualifications | Certificate III In Dental Assisting, First aid, Diploma of child care |
| Interests | Spending time with my kids and taking care of my family. Going to the swimming pool. Dancing, playing music. |
| Something about myself | I am a child of God. I allow myself to forgive; it will allow me to move beyond the pain, to a place of peace. I will speak kindly to others and to myself. I love who I am. I choose to see the good in the people. It is always too early to give up on my goals |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | I’m glad to be a part the Laser & Holistic dental team as they approach Dentistry in a way that promotes overall health and well-being instead of just focusing on the teeth. It is a wonderful feeling to work bunch of supportive professionals working hard just to provide their patients with an excellent treatment using up to date technologies. |
Kaiwen
| Qualifications | VCE Graduate, B-BMED (University of Melbourne, currently completing) |
| Interests | I enjoy listening to most genres of music (especially classical), playing Piano and Violin, playing Chess, doing anything Pokémon related, watching and playing tennis and cricket. I am a big foodie and love travelling to eat! |
| Something about myself | I am a very curious individual who has a hunger to learn anything new. With this approach, I relish new opportunities that allow me to advance my knowledge, especially pertaining towards my two most piqued interests: surgery and aesthetics. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | The holistic philosophy of the clinic is very unique in that it dissects the human system into parts with the belief that everything is interconnected and solely identifying a patient’s symptoms is oftentimes not enough to justify specific treatments. In addition, the clinic’s cutting-edge technology to be able to treat patients safely and holistically really exemplifies the quality of medicine and dentistry being practised. Having the opportunity to work with people who share the same mantra and in an environment with these qualities is fantastic. |
Charly
| Qualifications | Completing Bachelor of Business (Accounting) |
| Interests | I strongly believe that success is the result of intelligent efforts. |
| Something about myself | Listening to jazz, watching stand-up comedies, reading and spending time with my family. |
| Why Laser + Holistic Dental? | Since working with Laser + Holistic Dental, I have grown to highly appreciate the diverse and unique philosophy in which the human system is viewed not just as different parts but as a whole. I value the opportunity to work with such inspiring and professional people and it makes me very proud to be part of a team that always strives not only to deliver the best dental service but also to protect our environment. |