INTRODUCING THE PRACTICE TEAM
Our overall goal is to provide you and your family with all your treatment needs, in a professional, yet friendly, caring and relaxed atmosphere. We excel at meeting the individual dental needs of our patients and offer the information required to best prevent dental diseases.
 Dr Adam Alford BDS (Hons)
In 2000 I graduated from the University of Sydney with Honours. I have worked extensively in Country, General Family, Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants practices, in both Australia and the United Kingdom.
I have strong beliefs in offering patients options with supporting information on the positives and negatives of these options. This enables you, as the patient, to make an educated decision and to decide the treatment that best suits your particular circumstance.
I started my career in North Richmond, on the outskirts of Sydney. Here, I developed the skills to organise and plan treatments across the many dental mediums involved in large reconstructive cases. I also worked closely with the principal dentist and maxillofacial surgeon, to improve and enhance my oral surgery skills.
My next location was on the lower north shore, at Wahroonga. During this time I concentrated on high quality restorative and preventative treatment, with an emphasis on offering treatment options for long term success. Here, I started to research Snoring and Sleep Apnoea issues, and Fluoride supplementation guidelines for prevention. I also started to research new, more aesthetic materials which still offer the same long term success as the older style materials. For example, using ceramic crowns instead of the older metal fused to ceramic crowns, and ceramic restorations instead of the tooth coloured plastic materials.
During 2004 I moved to London to follow my wife’s career. Here, I joined a Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants based practice in Richmond, London. I soon enhanced my knowledge in these areas. I spent time with the principal dentist, specialising in the placement of Dental Implants and reconstructive cases with implants, and learning the often neglected skill of planning. Whilst in London I researched and compiled a study on Teeth Whitening for an Australian dental supply company.
After returning to Australia, I joined Cosmetic Dentistry and Dental Implants practice in Mosman, Sydney, once again trying to hone my planning skills for reconstructive cases and enhancing my knowledge in high quality General Dentistry.
I believe strongly in the importance of treating children in a friendly and caring environment, with as little fear and tension as possible. I have organised and carried out talks to kindergartens and young school children in London and Sydney, merely so the ‘big bad dentist’ is meeting the children in their own environment, where they are most comfortable. This desensitises them somewhat to the idea of the dentist, whilst also sending good information home to mums and dads about preventative treatments and fluoride usage guidelines.
Overall, I have tried to work in different styles of practices to gain a sound understanding of all mediums of dentistry. I regularly attend courses to maintain and enhance my current knowledge. I believe that continual education is the most important aspect of being able to offer the best service to your clients, for any professional. I strive to always offer the highest level of care, for even the simplest of treatments. However, certain treatments require specialist care. If this applies, we are happy to refer our patients to our trusted specialists because this enables them to receive the highest quality care possible. This is the most important outcome.
Dr Todd Verner
We are pleased to introduce Dr Todd Verner to MLC Centre Dental. Dr. Verner graduated with a Bachelor of dentistry in 2008 from The University of Sydney. Todd also has a PhD from the faculty of Medicine in Neurophysiology. Todd has worked for the last couple of years at an established general and cosmetic dental practice in Sydney’s south, we are very fortunate to be able to offer his professional services.
Dr Gloria Kim
MLC Centre Dental welcomes Dr Gloria Kim to our team. Gloria graduated from The University of Queensland in 2003 with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science; she then completed her graduate training at The University of Sydney in 2007 to graduate with a bachelor of dentistry. Since then, Gloria has worked extensively at Westmead Hospital in Pediatrics’, emergency and special needs. Gloria has also worked in private general and cosmetic dental practices in Fairfield and Turramurra. Gloria is a dedicated and professional member of our team.
Kellie Hinchcliffe
After studying the justice system for 2 and a half years, Kellie then made the revelation that she should be in dental. After gaining invaluable experience as a clinical coordinator for an implant and cosmetic dentistry practice in Sydney’s lower North Shore, Kellie then made the transition to Hygienist. Kellie graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Kellie has worked as a Hygienist in specialist orthodontics practices in Chatswood and Randwick along with general preventative, family and dental implant practices. Kellie is dedicated to patient education and quality care.
Kylie Conroy
In 2002, Kylie started her dental career as a junior dental nurse in a very busy 20 staff practice in Newcastle. Since then Kylie has worked extensively in general family, cosmetic, oral surgery and dental implant practices in the capacity of Senior Clinical Coordinator and most recently a Practice Manager for a successful surgery in the Sydney Hills District over the last 8 years. We have been very fortunate to have Kylie on board here at MLC Centre Dental.
Jessica Robins
Jessica enthusiastically started her dental career here at MLC Centre Dental 18 months ago, in the capacity of a dental assistant. Jessica is in the final stages of completing her certificate III in dental assisting. Jessica’s keen interest in patient care and attention to detail has excelled her dental career into the responsible role of MLC Centre Dentals Patient Coordinator. Jessica has a very approachable personality which is complemented by her astute dental knowledge.
Trish Czerkies
Initially starting out in hospitality, Trish started her dental career in 2007 at a very busy practice in Parramatta as a clinical assistant, since then MLC Centre dental has been fortunate to have Trish onboard. Trish is our Clinical Coordinator, where her acquired knowledge from the Certificate IV Dental Assisting Certificate and her Radiology training has made her a key member of the team. Trish is very caring, knowledgeable and exceptionally efficient which makes her an excellent asset to our Sydney CBD practice.
Abigail Mallari
Abigail started her dental career here at our Sydney CBD dental practice at the beginning of the year. Abigail has quickly become an invaluable asset to our practice through the capacity of a junior dental nurse. Abigail has a bubbly and kind personality and enjoys working within our team.
Emma Clifton
MLC Centre Dental welcomes Miss Emma Clifton to our dynamic team. Emma started her dental career in 2008 in Sydney’s North West as a clinical assistant. Emma has successfully completed her certificate III in dental assisting making her an excellent asset to our Sydney CBD practice. Emma has a warm and friendly personality and is always complimented on her ability to put even the most apprehensive patient at ease. |
