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About Us

Located in the centre of town, Alice Dental Associates provides exceptional dental care in our well-appointed, accredited facility on the intersection of Todd Mall and Reg Harris Lane. Easily accessible on the first floor, our office is situated just a stone's throw away from Todd Mall.


Our team of experienced dental professionals are dedicated to delivering top-notch general and cosmetic dentistry for all ages for all dental care.


Experience a comfortable and secure atmosphere at Alice Dental Associates as we cater to your dental needs with precision and expertise.


Meet Our Friendly Staff

ICOI Fellowship


On March 2020 Dr. Alison earned Fellowship status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The awarding of Fellowship status is an honour which a professional society such as the ICOI bestows on a dental professional involved in dental implant treatment. The ICOI has a Fellowship program in which active members are encouraged to achieve Fellowship status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experience.

Dr Alison Wissman

(She / Her)

Dentist

With over 30 years experience in Private Practice, Alison is a warm and friendly person who is committed to making a lasting positive difference to her patients. With years of dedicated further study she is proficient in all aspects of reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry with a special interest in Implant Dentistry. She uses modern technologies to facilitate her practice. She is a good communicator and practices with care and minimal intervention.


Alison graduated as a dentist from the University of Adelaide in 1992 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. In 1994 she was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry, also from the University of Adelaide. She attained Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry with distinction from Kings College London in 2016. In 2014 she undertook a Dental Implant study tour in Spain with world leaders in digital planning of dental implants: the Avinent Implant company and Race Dental. She completed the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry Accreditation in 2015.


Alison is an active member and Fellow of the Australian Society of Implant dentistry; a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists; a member of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Prosthodontic Society.


Alison commenced practicing at Alice Dental Associates in 1996. In 2001 she became a part owner of the practice. In 2013 she moved to Adelaide with her family and began ”FIFO” one week a month. When in Adelaide she practices at Muller Road Dental Care, Hampstead Gardens. PH (08) 82662100


Adults with missing, crooked, damaged or worn teeth often have more than one way to restore their dentition to full function and a confidant smile. I am able to provide options or a second opinion for complex dental care with common sense and the long term in mind. I believe a healthy mouth and smile is imperative for your overall well- being. I seek to develop trusting long term relationships…and care for your teeth…. for life.

ICOI Fellowship


On March 2020 Dr. Alison earned Fellowship status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The awarding of Fellowship status is an honour which a professional society such as the ICOI bestows on a dental professional involved in dental implant treatment. The ICOI has a Fellowship program in which active members are encouraged to achieve Fellowship status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experience.

Dr Nevene Jayatilaka

(He / Him)

Dentist

Nevene has been a dentist for well over 30 years now!



Since graduating in 1991 from the University of Western Australia, he has been fortunate to have owned and run two extremely busy dental practices in rural W.A., also having worked in Alice Springs for 4 and a half years prior to Covid closing the borders.


In 2009 he completed further studies at the Las Vegas Dental Institute in Neuromuscular dentistry and is also a graduate of POS Orthodontics(USA/fixed braces), which is one of the most comprehensive orthodontic training programs available to dentists. He is also Invisalign accredited, having been so since 2013 (to assist patients requiring invisible, clear aligners).

 

He has received training in dental implants, since 2019, including implant placement, bone augmentation and grafting procedures to enhance implant placement from the GIDE Dental Institute(Los Angeles) under Professor Sasha Jovanovic.


He has a love for general dentistry, having extensive experience with creating beautiful fillings, porcelain crowns and veneers, root canal treatments and extraction of nearly all wisdom teeth.

 

He loves working in Alice Springs as the patients are as nice as anywhere he has ever worked and was very excited to be offered the opportunity to return!

 

“I am passionate about providing the highest quality dentistry that is second to none in Australia, delivered with gentleness and caring”

 

Outside of dentistry, he is a passionate musician in piano and guitar having received his Associate of Music Pianoforte Diploma/AMEB/(1985)!

 

When not practicing piano for hours per day, he is also heard, alongside his wife, cheering his kids on at sports on weekends.


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Dr Zeal Gandhi

(She / Her)

Dentist

Dr. Zeal Gandhi has more than four years of experience in Dental Services. She has worked in private dental clinics in Tasmania as a general dentist. Dr. Zeal Gandhi graduated from Sumandeep University in India with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2017. She cleared her Australian Dental Council exam in 2019.

She believes in the importance of patient education to ensure every patient’s oral and general healthcare is optimally maintained. She is gentle, calm, caring and thorough in her approach to look after her patients. She enjoys providing most aspects of general dentistry with a keen interest in Cosmetic dentistry, Crown & Bridge and rebuilding worn dentition. She finds joy in rebuilding smiles and giving people back their confidence.

Outside work, Zeal loves to paint and spending time with her family.

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Dr Dieu Huynh

(He / Him)

Dentist

Dr Dieu Huynh graduated from Adelaide University in 1992, and started his dental career in Darwin. Since then, he has worked extensively in both public and private sectors, including operating his own private practice for over 12 years. Dr Huynh has also worked as a senior locum dentist in many parts of Australia, including in regional and remote communities such as Bellarine Community Health Victoria (where he helped set up a private dental clinic) and Ardrossan Community Health South Australia. Dr Huynh finds being able to provide much needed dental care to under-serviced communities hugely rewarding, and notes that it is also one of the best ways to see, explore and learn about this great continent of ours.

Having gained extensive experience in a diverse range of areas, Dr Huynh enjoys all facets of dentistry with a particular focus in oral surgery, wisdom teeth removal, and cosmetic dentistry. He believes in a patient-centred approach, with the main focus on empathy and understanding the patient's needs. He enjoys patient interactions and strives to work together with his patients to improve their oral health to their satisfaction. Dr Huynh stays up to date with the latest in dentistry by regularly attending continuing professional education and is a member of the Australian Dental Association.

Outside of work, Dr Huynh enjoys travelling and cooking. He finds trying out different cuisines one of the best ways of learning about other cultures and particularly loves cooking from Australian Traveller Magazines. Dr Huynh lives by what his mother taught him - to never stop learning.


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Dr Majida Hamza

(She / Her)

Dentist

I graduated from the Yenepoya Dental College, in India. I passed the Australian Dental Council exam in March 2023.


I have been living and working in Melbourne for the past 10 years and have moved to Alice Springs recently, with my husband and 2 daughters.


I want to provide the best care to patients and help them achieve optimal oral health and hygiene. I practice general Dentistry.


When I am not working, I love doing dot painting and doodling.


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Debra Mackrell

(She / Her)

Oral Health Therapist

Debra qualified as a Dental Therapist in Adelaide and has over 35 years of experience in providing preventive and general dental services to children under 18 years of age.

Her experience and dedication have been enriched with over ten years of part time clinical tutoring in the Bachelor of Oral Health program at Adelaide University.

Debra loves getting to know her patients and has a child-friendly approach to providing dental services. With a strong focus on prevention and positive oral health practices, she loves supporting her patients by encouraging ways they can incorporate practical and beneficial dental habits into their everyday lives.

Debra relocated to Alice Springs in 2021 with her husband, who has a Regional Manager position in the Gas Industry. She loves the outback lifestyle and its natural environment and has a keen interest in music, travel and gardening.

Farah Zaidi

(She / Her)

Dental Assistant

Farah has been with Alice Dental Associates since February 2019. She is originally from India, but has lived in Australia since 2015.


Farah is a qualified dentist in India since 2014. She has been working as a dental assistant in Australia for the past 3 years. We are very lucky to have her here with us on a working visa for as long as we can keep her.


Farah does a fantastic job assisting the dentists. She has a lovely manner towards patients which helps them feel very comfortable and relaxed during their dental procedure.

Aline Delgado

(She / Her)

Dental Assistant

Aline has been with Alice Dental Associates since March 2019. She is originally from Brazil, but has lived in Australia since 2016.


Aline is a qualified dentist in Brazil since 2014. She has been working as a dental assistant in Australia for the past 3 years. We are very lucky to have her here with us on a 4 year working visa.


Aline has a lovely friendly manner with plenty of experience to help make your dental visits as comfortable as possible.

Viviana Villegas

(She / Her)

Dental Assistant

Viviana came to Australia in 2019 and moved to Alice springs in 2023 to join our team. She is originally from Colombia and is an overseas qualified Dental hygienist.

She has been working as dental assistant in Australia since last 5 years. We are very grateful for having her in the team.

She has cheerful and bubbly personality which helps patients feel welcome and comfortable. Outside work, she loves to watch movies and travel, exploring Australia.

Maria Jimenez

(She / Her)

Dental Assistant

Maria is one of our most recent additions to the team. She is originally from the Philippines but has been living in Australia since 2015 and has been working as dental assistant since last 2 years.

She is an overseas qualified dentist, and we are excited to have her on our team. She has a calming presence and her gentle nature enable patients to feel supported and welcome.

Outside work, Maria likes to spend time with her children and travelling.

Sara Schwarz

(She / Her)

Dental Assistant

Sara is a qualified dentist from Brazil, in 2019, she worked as a Dental Assistant here in Australia.  In 2020 she went back to Brazil to finish her degree in Dentistry, at the University of Brazil. In April 2023, Sara returned to Australia to join our team and continue her journey in healthcare.


Sara is committed to providing the best care for the patients, which, in turn, drives her to constantly expand her knowledge and skills through ongoing education. We are very happy to have her working with us.


Sara is a dedicated dental assistant who brings a unique blend of skills and passion to the dental field. She believes in the power of a warm smile and caring demeanour to make patients feel at ease and comfortable during their visits.


Beyond the dental world, she has a profound love for music, travel and spending quality time with friends and her partner.

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For all dental checkups or enquires about possible treatments please call or stop by our office to make an appointment.

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