Dr James
Cooke
Dentist
B.Dent (Hons) (Syd)
M.B.A Int (GU)
B.Sc (Anatomy) (UQ)
Dr James Cooke obtained his Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours in 2005 and is currently
undertaking the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons. He also has as a Masters in Business Administration from Griffith University.
Dr Cooke has been awarded the John Stephen Hill Memorial Prize for proficiency in
clinical restorative dentistry in BDent 4th year, Dr Henry Bruce Maxwell Prize for
proficiency in operative dentistry and Robert and Geoffrey Morse Withycombe Prize
for proficiency in clinical periodontics.
Dr Cooke is a member of the Australian Dental Association, NSW Dental Association
and the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry. His philosophy is to provide
pain free dentistry in a kind, ethical and empathetic manner. Dr Cooke's
calm and confident bedside manner makes him popular across all age groups.
Dr Cooke has also spent time giving back to the community through volunteering his
dental skills to the disadvantaged in rural and remote areas of Vietnam, East Timor,
and Alice Springs.
Throughout the years Dr Cooke has shown a very strong commitment to continuing education
and as a result has completed numerous courses in all fields with a special focus
on oral surgery, implant dentistry and orthodontics. Dr Cooke is an Invisalign dentist at Sydney’s
Dentistry by design.
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Continuing Education
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DATE
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TOPIC
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2010
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2010 Nobel Biocare Restorative & Surgical Levels 1
Practical Aesthetic and Functional Cerec, Sirona
RACDS Orientation Course
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2009
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Invisalign Accreditation Course
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2008
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Full Face Mini-Residency Courses 1-4, Excellence in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Medical Emergency Certificate, Australian Dental Association NSW
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2007
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Preps, Impressions and Bites, Australian Dental Association NSW
Levels 1, 2 and 3 Certificate, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
Crown and Bridge Course, Orange, Australian Dental Association NSW
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2006
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Practical Practice Management
Posterior Composite Placement, Australian Dental Association NSW
Rotary Endodontics, Kerr K3 System
Applied Anatomy Course for Oral Surgery, University of NSW
Practical Oral Surgery for your Dental Practice, University of Sydney CE
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2005
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Revealing the Secrets of Cosmetic Dentistry, Kerr (Dr Christopher Ho)
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Dr Jemima
Neale
Dentist
B.Dent (Honours) (Sydney)
B. Liberal Studies (Honours) (Sydney)
Dr Jemima Neale obtained her Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours in 2007 and is currently
undertaking the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental
Surgeons.
Dr Neale has been awarded The Rudolf Gunz Medal: for Proficiency in Knowledge and
Clinical Work in all aspects of the Bachelor of Dentistry program; The Martin Halas
Prize: for Proficiency and Professionalism in all Clinical Components of 4th year
of the BDent program; The John Stephen Hill Memorial Prize: for Proficiency in Clinical
Restorative Dentistry; The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Prize:
for Most Outstanding Honours Project in the BDent program; and the HJV Cusak Memorial
Prize for Proficiency in Clinical Restorative Dentistry in BDent 3; Oral Health
Foundation Elective Scholarship and the Dental Alumni Society Award II (Bronze medal)
for Proficiency in Pre-Clinical Tooth Conservation.
Dr Neale is currently the Chairperson for the Australian Dental Association Recent
Graduate Committee and is a Tutor for Pre-clinical Restorative Dentistry at the
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney. She is a member of:
- Australian Dental Association including Recent Graduate Committee
(2008-present)
- Eastern Suburbs Dental Group Committee (2009- present)
- Australian Prosthodontic Society member (Committee- 2010)
- Australian Society of Endodontology
- Australian Asian Association of Dentists
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Her philosophy is to provide high standards of care whilst addressing the needs
and comfort of her patients. She is a gentle, caring and trustworthy dentist who
is also dedicated to continuing education and excellence by attending courses both
in Australia and overseas.
Her particular interests include restorative dentistry, endodontics and prosthodontics.
She is also an
invisalign dentist at Sydney’s Dentistry by design.
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Continuing Education
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DATE
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LOCATION
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TOPIC
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August 2010
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Sydney, AUS
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I-Tero Digital Imaging launch,
Australian Asian Association of Dentists Lecture,
Australian Society of Endodontology Lecture
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July 2010
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Sydney, AUS
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Australian Prosthodontic Society lecture,
Australian Society of Periodontology lecture,
Dental ED Lecture
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April 2010
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Sydney, AUS
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Update Evening for Invisalign dentists in Sydney
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Nov 2009
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Sydney, AUS
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Osseointegration Program 1, Richard Chan
ADA Recent Graduate Lecture,
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July 2010
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Sydney, AUS
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Invisalign Accreditation Course
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June 2009
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Sydney, AUS
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Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Primary Examination Orientation course
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May 2009
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Sydney, AUS
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Eastern Suburbs Dental Study Group Lecture
Nobel Biocare Scientific Symposium
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Apr/May 2009
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Honolulu, USA
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American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry 25th Annual
Convention- 5-Day Conference
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March 2009
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Sydney, AUS
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Sirona- CEREC Jumpstart Program For CAD-CAM
Chairside Dentistry- 2-Day Course
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Sept 2008
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Sydney, AUS
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DentalED Lectures By David Roessler & Michelle
Heffernan- Evening Lectures
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July 2008
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ADA CPD, Sydney
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Perfect Posterior Composites, Stephen Poss - One Day Hands-On
CAD CAM Achieving Patient Satisfaction- Dr A. Devigus, Evening Lecture
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July 2008
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Novotel, Sydney
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Sirona Advanced CEREC Course, One Day
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May 2008
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ADA CPD, Sydney
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Sybronendo Rotary Endodontics, Dr M. Heffernan & Dr G Shipper
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April 2008
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HenryShein Halas, Sydney
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Biolase Ezylase- Lasers In Dentistry, Dr A Mak
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March 2009
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ADA CPD, Sydney
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Closed Flap Crown Lengthening
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Dr Michelle Romanos
Dentist
B. Dent (Honours) (Sydney)
B. Med Sci (Sydney)
Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours after achieving her Bachelor
of Medical Science at Sydney University. Her philosophy is to provide comprehensive
treatment of the highest quality with genuine enthusiasm, warmth and regard for
the patient. She enjoys working with all age groups in all fields of dentistry and
especially enjoys treating children. Her particular interests include aesthetic,
restorative and prosthodontic dentistry.
Dr. Romanos is a member of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian
Prosthodontic Society. As an Invisalign dentist at Sydney’s Dentistry by design,
she has completed the Invisalign Accreditation Course, and looks forward to furthering
her clinical education in the future.
"The team at Dentistry by Design collaborate and work together. Getting input
and ideas from different dentists enhances the quality of our patient care."
Dr Martin
Nash
Dental Surgeon
BDS (Sydney)
Dr Nash is a highly experienced and committed dentist who is an excellent fit with
our high standards and patient friendly philosophy.
He has practiced in London and ran his own successful practice in Westmead for many
years before joining Dentistry by design. “I enjoy being part of a big team. We
have a huge range of different skills, so that we can refer among ourselves and
don’t have to send people away when they need special treatment. In my experience,
patients prefer to stay in the same place.”
As a member of The Australian Asian Association of Dentists, The Endodontic Society,
The Australian Dental Association he has a strong commitment to continuing education
and keeping up to speed in all aspects of practice. Like all clinicians at Dentistry
by design, he frequently attends continuing education courses in Restorative, Endodontic,
Periodontic & Implant Dentistry.
Dr Nash has a gentle touch that over the years has ensured his patients from Westmead
travel in to Balmain to return to him time and time again. He believes all patients,
given good treatment and advice, are able to maintain healthy teeth for a lifetime.
Dr Nash prefers to take a minimalist approach and likes to give his patients choices.
He is a reasonably conservative dentist, which means his aim is to preserve as much
natural tooth as he can. Dr Nash believes that good communication and patient involvement
in treatment is one of the most important aspects of providing a high level of care.
Treatment planning and decisions are best when there is a co-operative effort between
the dentist and patient.
Dr Firoz
Vellani
MBBS
Dr. Firoz Vellani attained his medical degree in 1992 from the University of Sydney.
He went on to do further training in the fields of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care
Medicine and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Vellani has over 10 years’ experience in providing
dental sedation.
He developed a special interest in this area and currently provides this service
to many leading dentists and dental specialists in Sydney - including oral surgeons,
endodontists and prosthodontists. He also has extensive experience in providing
sedation for patients undergoing dental implants. Dr. Vellani also practices Emergency
Medicine in two busy Emergency Departments in the Sydney area. Dr. Vellani supervises
sedation procedures at the practice.
Kathleen Sutherland
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist (NSW)
Kathleen Sutherland was a dental assistant in the UK prior to graduating with Honours
as a Dental Therapist in 1965 in Christchurch, NZ. She has always had a keen interest
in all things dental, as she comes from a family of dentists.
In 1995, Kathleen graduated as a Dental Hygienist at the University of Otago. She
was in a class of 16, being the first dental hygienists to graduate in New Zealand.
She then worked in Christchurch, New Zealand for five years as a hygienist before
relocating to Sydney in 2000. She has been working at Dentistry by design since
2005.
Her interests include Preventative Dental Hygiene Practice, Elderly Oral Health
& Cosmetic Enhancements. Kath frequently attends continuing education courses
and is a member of the Dental Hygiene Association.
Kate Ganora
Dental Hygienist
B. Oral Health (Newcastle)
Registered Dental Hygienist (NSW)
Dr Eddie
Medina
Practice Manager
BDS (Uni. of Chile)
Dip Health Institutions Management (Uni. of Chile)
Eddie Medina has been working within the dental field for more than twenty years,
as a dentist, trainer and assessor and practice manager. He graduated from Alhambra
High School in Phoenix, Arizona, United Sates of America and continued his tertiary
education at the University of Chile, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Health
Administration, receiving his Bachelor Degree in Dentistry in 1986 and Diploma of
Health Institutions Management in 1990. He was a dentist and practice manager for
one of the largest health insurance companies in Santiago, Chile, effectively running
a fifteen chair dental clinic for more than ten years.
He has successfully completed Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Certificate
IV in Frontline Management. Eddie is aiming to complete the Diploma of Professional
Practice Management this year.
He is currently the Practice Manager for Institute for Dental Implants and its associate
entity Dentistry by design and also works as a Trainer and Assessor within the dental
assisting and practice management field.
When not at work or studying, he spends most of his spare time with his son Alejandro,
who is only six years old and chatting with his daughter Tamara who is at university
in Chile.
Alema Bukalo-Becic
Dental Hygienist
B. Oral Health (Newcastle)
Registered Dental Hygienist (NSW)
Alema is a friendly, enthusiastic and gentle dental hygienist who graduated with
a Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle. Alema plays an important
and active role in maintaining good oral health and dental care for our patients.
Her particular interests are treatment and management of periodontal diseases and
implant care.
“If you haven't been to a hygienist before, I'm eager to make your first visit
as comfortable as can be. I will explain what I will be doing and address any questions
you may have.”
“I love chatting with patients and I try to make your hygiene treatment a pleasant experience. I am pleased to work on your smile!”
Alema is a registered member of the Dental Hygienist Association of Australia.