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Dr Alexander Goichman has been practicing clinical dentistry since 2001. He is the practise manager of Malvern Family Dental and also Balaclava Dental Care in East St. Kilda. He is an experienced clinician with attention to details and passion towards dental restoration and rehabilitation involving implants, crowns and complex facial and smile makeovers. Early in his career, Alex gained clinical experience in private and corporate dental practices working alongside Oral surgeons, Prosthodontists, Endodontists and Periodontists. During these early years, Alex realized that by gaining in-depth experience in different aspects of dentistry and being exposed to diverse and different approaches to dental diagnosis and treatment modules will allow him to offer his patients the highest level of care. As a result of these years Alex had established his treatment philosophy: Dentistry, same as medicine, needs to start by comprehensive and accurate diagnosis which relays on skill, knowledge and backed by technology. This is to be followed by detailed planning and only then a high level of treatment. Throughout his clinical career, Alex has noticed that most people prefer quality yet “in-house” dental care, therefore, Alex insists that his entire dental team will constantly be training and improving to be able to offer most aspects of dental care “in-house” to the highest standard. Always wanting to learn and improve Alex is passionate about dental technology and materials. Having a background in chemistry you will often find Alex experimenting with new materials and technologies: attempting to improve working protocols and experiment with different applications. With the advances in digital technology, Alex was able to combine his knowledge of chemistry and passion for the accuracy of 3D design to develop dento-digital treatment protocols which collect digital 3D dental data to pre-plan then carry out accurate and reliable dental solutions for a variety of dental and aesthetic conditions. Alex has been the principal dentist and owner of Balaclava Dental Care since 2008, implementing his clinical philosophy enabled BDC to grow and become a multi clinician, multi-disciplinary and advanced dental centre. In recent years, due to high patient demand, we found it necessary to expand our operations and now are fortunate to include Malvern Family Dental as a sister clinic, offering the same level of service and care to our existing and new clients. When not working, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and 2 dogs. He is a trained Barista who often roasts his own coffee, plays Basketball and loves Mountain Biking with his kids and dogs on the hills and mountains around Melbourne.

Dr Maryam Henein graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009. She has a broad range of dental experience, having worked in Darwin, including remote indigenous communities, as well as private practices across Melbourne and in Port Macquarie. Her approach to practice is minimally invasive and she is a firm believer that prevention is better than cure. Importantly, she also believes that one must continually update their skills and knowledge with further education. In addition to being in private practice, Dr Maryam is involved in dental volunteering projects in the developing world. Outside of dentistry, her interests include philosophy, meeting people and hearing their stories, travelling, yoga, pilates, AFL (go Saints!), good coffee, trying new things and spending time with friends, family and her beloved pug, Blue.

Rhiannon Koch has an impressive and well-rounded background in dentistry. Growing up in central Victoria, she pursued her studies at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, where she earned her Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Her passion for dentistry extended beyond her undergraduate studies, leading her to complete postgraduate training in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry. Rhiannon is particularly passionate about preserving natural teeth and preventing the need for expensive replacements, emphasizing prevention and early intervention. Her extensive experience as a dental nurse for 20 years further strengthens her expertise in patient care. Known for her gentle and empathetic approach, Rhiannon specializes in helping anxious or fearful patients feel at ease during dental treatments. She also dedicates over 80 hours annually to continuous education, keeping herself up-to-date with the latest advancements in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics, and Preventive Dentistry. Outside of her professional commitments, Rhiannon enjoys physical challenges at the gym, a wide variety of music, bushwalking, and volunteering for the Maneki Neko Cat Rescue, reflecting her deep love for animals and nature.

Dr Nonu Kohli spent her early days as a dentist volunteering to help underprivileged people access dentistry, and saw firsthand how oral healthcare can improve lives. Since moving from India to Australia in 2014, Nonu has continued to love helping others through dentistry, treating patients in English, Punjabi and Hindi. With special interests in aesthetic procedures such as crowns, bridges and veneers, she loves helping others smile with confidence. Nonu understands how nervous people can feel towards dental treatments. With her gentle, patient manner, she creates a relaxed and comfortable setting in her appointments, and takes plenty of time to explain treatments and answer questions. Nonu gets excited about educating her patients on how to best look after their teeth, and loves to see people leaving their appointments with new knowledge and a newfound inspiration to protect their smiles. When she’s not at work, Nonu’s adventurous spirit drives her to travel, so she can see exciting new destinations, meet plenty of new people, and try lots of delicious food. Nonu is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi