Practitioners

Dr. Donny Mandrawa graduated in 1998 from The University of Melbourne Dental School. He undertook part of his studies at The University of Minnesota, U.S.A. Due to his impressive clinical accomplishments, he was immediately offered a position to work in Western Australia by a leading prosthodontist (crown and bridge specialist), Dr. Timothy Yuen. There he gained expansive experience that substantially improved his credentials as a dentist.

Consequently, when he returned to Melbourne, he began working at the prestigious The Dental Group Dingley and Bayside. His dental interests then began to widen into full-face orthodontics (braces, face and jaw developments).

In his pursuit of knowledge, he began to further his studies under international orthodontic leaders, like Dr. Skipp Truitt, Dr. Derek Mahony, and Dr. Brock Rondeau. He completed the mini residency courses with each one of them.

In 2002, he traveled to India to treat orphaned Tibetan children in Dharmsala, voluntarily for a few weeks. With Dr. Nomita Gonsalvez, and under the Rotary Club, they helped to improve and educate the dental status of the local community, visiting Tibetan schools around North India and even meeting with the Dalai Lama.

His continuing passion has encouraged him to broaden his skills into neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry, where he attended the influential Las Vegas Institute, the mini residency of Dr. Steven Olmos, and countless continuing education courses of Dr. Jeffrey Okeson, Dr. Galip Gurel, Dr. Terry Wong, and Dr. Steven Lee to name a few. He is also now accredited to treat patients using the Invisalign system, where clear mouthguards are worn instead of braces to straighten teeth.

He has also recently completed an intensive 6-day workshop of dental implant surgery, under the teaching and instructions of internationally acclaimed periodontist, Professor Robert London, from Seattle, USA. Through the week long session, he managed to place 25 dental implants, performed sinus lift and bone grafting surgeries, and acquired a long term association with the Biomet 3i dental implant system.

He finds dentistry to be gratifying, and is determined to aspire further in this field he loves. He hopes that his two daughters will develop a sense of determination and achievement that he has, and that they will grow into well-grounded and inspiring individuals.

Member of Australian Dental Association
Member of Australasian Society of Implant Dentistry
Member of International Association of Orthodontics
Member of American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Alumni of Las Vegas Institute
Invisalign Accredited

Dr. Nomita Gonsalvez is one of the principal dentists of our practice. In addition to graduating second from the School of Dental Science at the University of Melbourne in 1998, she also received several prizes, including the Ernest Joske Prize and the Royal Dental Hospital Auxiliary prize. She undertook an exchange program as part of her formal dental studies in the UK, at Guys College London and Cambridge hospitals.

After graduation she was appointed the dental resident at Monash Medical Centre in 1999 (one of only two coveted positions available in Victoria). Here she provided dental care to both hospital inpatients and outpatients with complex medical and dental conditions who are unable to be routinely treated in the community. She worked closely with the visiting dental specialists - Dr Philip Zimet, Dr Jeff Kestenberg, Professor Quail and Maxillofacial surgeons Mr. Bill Beasly and Mr. Rowan Story.

As part of her post graduate training, Nomita has passed the first part examination of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS).

Her main interests include full face orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. To expand her knowledge and expertise in these areas she has attended educational programs conducted by leading experts such as Dr. Skipp Truitt, Dr. Derek Mahony and Dr. Steven Olmos. She has also completed mini-residency programs with them. To further refine her orthodontic skills she worked over a 12 month period under the supervision of orthodontist, Dr Derek Mahony.

In 2002, she jointly led a volunteer Rotary dental team that provided dental care to Tibetan refugees in northern India. In addition to managing the practice, she enjoys caring for young son and daughter. Nomita strives to achieve excellence in her work and takes pride in educating all her patients.

Member of Australian Dental Association
Member of International Association of Orthodontics
Member of American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Alumni of Las Vegas Institute
Invisalign Accredited

Dr. Sandeep Arora gained his Bachelor of Dental Science degree in 2002. He continued his studies further to earn himself a Graduate Diploma Information Systems in 2003 and a Graduate Diploma Clinical Dentistry Implantology in 2008. His passion for dental implants and oral surgery constantly pushes him to learn and improve his skills and knowledge. Some of his continuing education portfolio include the Australasian Osseointegration Society Biannual Conference, Understanding Tooth Colour Form and Shape Course, and the Art of Composite Course.

Member of Australian Dental Association
Member of Australasian Osseointegration Society
Member of Australian Society of Periodontology

Dr. Hui Chuan Lau is a graduate of The University of Melbourne Dental School, in which she achieved with Honours. She has successfully completed her Primary Examinations with The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, meaning that she is well on her way in gaining her Fellowship status. She is very active in her continuing education commitments, having completed courses in Advanced Aesthetic Restorations, Rotary Endodontics, and attended the Australian Dental Association Convention. She also participated in the Trans Tasman Endodontic Conference in New Zealand.

Member of Australian Dental Association