Meet the Team

Dr Russo has served the community of Western Sydney for almost 40 years. His extensive dental implant experience, continued education, and commitment to advances in dental technology have been instrumental in making Gentle Dental Care one of Sydney’s most respected dental surgeries.

I enjoy keeping up to date with the latest improvements in modern dentistry and have a strong interest in implant, paediatric, cosmetic and General Anaesthetic dentistry.

Graduated from Sydney University in 2001, Dr Ngo enjoys all aspects of dentistry. He has completed a mini orthodontic residency at EODO and trained at the Brener Implant Institute.

I am committed to providing my patients with the best quality care, with latest technology & continued professional development.

I take pride in providing my patients with the highest quality and cutting edge dental care and have a particular interest in endodontics and implantology.

I am strongly interested in Oral Surgery and am dedicated in providing my patients with proficient treatment while ensuring they receive comprehensive care in a calm environment.

My background is Italian and I have a strong interest in cosmetic dentistry and working with anxious patients. I attend many professional development courses in order to keep abreast of new dental techniques and materials.

I have an interest in all aspects of general dentistry and have completed numerous continuing education courses. I look forward to meeting your dental needs.

I enjoy getting to know my patients and strive to provide pain free, quality dentistry.

With an artistic eye, Joseph provides nothing short of comprehensive care. His relaxed nature and gentle hand ensure that all treatment is carried out in an easy, painless and enjoyable way for patients of all ages.

I have deep interest in all aspects of Dentistry. My other passion is my family and I love to travel. I'm also fluent in Macedonian, Serbian and Croatian languages.

Cassie is a highly skilled Oral Health Therapist, with a passionate focus on dental hygiene. She enjoys interacting with her patients in a caring and sweet nature. She has a great ability working with children and nervous patients.

I take pride in treating my patients with the utmost care and respect. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, yoga and the challenges of being a new mum.

I am passionate about providing my patients with individualized oral hygiene education. I believe a healthy dentition is achievable through maintaining great oral hygiene habits.

Dr Lesley Short is an ADB specialist orthodontist with over 20 years experience, having trained and worked in Australia, Canada and the USA.Dr Short offers a wide range of orthodontic services and products including (almost) invisible Incognito braces and Invisalign. She has successfully helped thousands of adults and children improve their smiles.
As a mother of three children who have all had orthodontic treatment, she has a reputation for helping children feel at ease.

As a Specialist Orthodontist I take great pride in providing the highest standard of orthodontic treatment to both children and adults using a highly personalised approach. I aim to make your orthodontic treatment as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

With over 30 yrs experience, Dr Sandra Short is one of a few dentists accredited to give conscious sedation by the dental board. She is a member of Australian Dental Board, the Australian society of Dental Anaesthesiology, the Australian Society of Implant Dentists, the Australian Osseo-integration Society and the international Congress of Oral Implantology.

Dr Aggarwala is a Specialist Endodontist, having completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Otago. She enjoys all aspects of endodontics, but has a special interest is minimally invasive endodontics. She is also involved in teaching dental students at the University of Sydney.

With a special interest and passion for children with snoring and sleep apnoea issues as well as Orofacial Myology, I am fluent in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian and take pride in providing my patients the best gentle dental experience.

I enjoy working with my patients to achieve their unique dental goals using the latest techniques, and have a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry.

I'm committed to providing individualised oral health treatment and working together with patients to achieve optimal results. I'm very compassionate, gentle, and demonstrate a holistic approach when providing oral health care to my patients.

Patients who see me are always well informed and reassured. I am very happy knowing my patients are receiving the latest and best treatment in all areas of dentistry.

I am passionate about dentistry and committed to working with patients to deliver tailored dental care of the highest quality.

Dr Kamal Ahmed is a registered specialist orthodontist, which means he can talk to you about improving your smile and the best time for treatment, whether you are a child, teenager or adult who never got around to improving your smile. He is passionate about the art of orthodontics and delivering the very best in orthodontic care, utilising the latest technology and modern techniques to achieve excellence in orthodontic care and in the smiles he creates.