Best dentist in Yass and Murrumbateman

April 14, 2026
Written by YVD Team

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Alana Henderson

Hygienist

Educational background: Dip. Oral Health Therapy (Dental Hygiene), University of Melbourne 2005

Focus Area: Providing gentle, comprehensive oral hygiene care while educating patients on every aspect of their dental health journey.

Personal approach to patient care: Deeply family-oriented, Alanna brings that same warmth and dedication into her professional life, treating every patient with compassion, understanding, and the highest standard of care.

Why dentistry: Good overall health starts with the mouth. Neglecting dental care over time can lead to serious health problems throughout the body.

Dr Melissa Orr

Dentist

Educational background and credentials: Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University

Focus areas: management of anxious patients, root canal treatment, dentures, management of jaw pain with splints and botox therapies

Personal approach: gentle, calming, empathetic, nurturing, hear what the patient is saying and work with the patient 

Why dentistry:  I love being able to change the stereotype/stigma dental visits being a negative experience to a positive one instead

Fun fact or personal quirk: I have spent 25 years of my life in Murrumbateman and run a reformer pilates studio outside of practicing dentistry, I am also obsessed with my 3 mini dachshunds (Bentley Spencer and Winston)

Quote or light hearted motto: a good dentist never gets on your nerves 😉

Dr Jannet Bui

Dentist

Educational background:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine – The University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) – The University of Melbourne

Focus areas: Interested in all aspects of general dentistry including fillings, crowns, and oral surgery.

Personal approach to patient care: Gentle and patient-specific approach.

Why dentistry: Drawn to the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, with the ability to positively impact lives by enhancing not only oral health but also overall well-being and confidence.

Dr Rupesh Singla

Dentist

Educational background: Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) – Charles Sturt University

Focus areas: All areas of dentistry with a special interest in preventative dentistry and conservative management of oral diseases.

Approach: Gentle and empathetic approach with a focus on reducing dental anxiety and making patients feel at ease.

Why dentistry: Driven by a desire to use practical skills to help people in pain and empower them to embrace their smile.

Dr Dong Heuk (Daniel) Yang

Principal Dentist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Medical Science – The University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – The University of Adelaide
  • Post graduate diploma in Clinical Orthodontics – The City of London Dental School (UK)
  • Master of Implantology and Third Molar Extraction – Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (UniCamillus) (Italy)

Focus areas: Orthodontics, dental implantology and oral surgery.

Personal approach to patient care: a gentle, caring, and patient-centered approach to ensure every individual feels comfortable, supported, and respected throughout their dental experience.

Why dentistry: Pursued dentistry following a respected monk’s recommendation, recognising it as a calling to serve others through compassionate, hands-on care.

Melwyn Monteiro

Oral Health Therapist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Oral Health with adult restorative
  • Master of Business Administration

Focus areas: Paediatric dentistry and working with children

Personal approach to patient care: Warm and patient-focused, I value building personal connections to ensure a comfortable dental experience

Why dentistry: I love working with people and am grateful that I can help others through my work. I also love the creative element and artistry of restorative dentistry

Personal quirk: I love to sew

Light-hearted motto: Laughter is the best medicine

Isabelle Tidd

Oral Health Therapist

Education: Bachelor of Oral Health, Charles Sturt University.

Focus areas: preventative care, periodontal therapy, paediatrics.

Personal approach to patient care: Warm, friendly, and patient-focused with a passion for meaningful connections.

Why dentistry: Love interacting with people from all walks of life and sharing expertise to help them. The opportunity to make a difference in so many lives makes this career deeply rewarding.

Laura Clifton

Oral Health Therapist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy, Charles Sturt University

Focus areas: Passionate about oral health education and children’s preventive care

Personal approach to patient care: Warm, judgment-free care focused on comfort, confidence, and empowering patients of all ages toward better oral health

Why dentistry: Developed a passion for the dental industry when working as a dental assistant for Yass Valley Dental, then pursued a career to be more directly involved in a patient’s dental journey

Fun fact: Dog lover – have a goofy golden retriever named Mac, bookworm, cooking enthusiast

Light-hearted motto: “What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear”

Holly Murphy

Oral Health Therapist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy and Hygiene, Charles Sturt University

Focus areas: Treating and educating kids, adult restoration, assisting operators with orthodontic work

Personal approach to patient care: Good listener, understanding, gentle, if you’re nervous will take it as slow as you’d like

Why dentistry: I fell into dental assisting many years ago and loved it, I loved helping the clinicians and learning new things in the industry, I then decided to study to become an oral health therapist as I love helping people and making them feel great

Personal quirk: I’m a sucker for TV drama like Married at First Sight and love watching TikToks

Light-hearted motto: “I believe when you put a smile out there, you get a smile back”

Kristin Butler

Hygienist

Educational background: 

  • Bachelor of Oral Health Newcastle University
  • Certificate IV Sports Nutrition Advisory

Focus areas: Interested in optimising oral health through education and modification. Specialising in in-chair, professional dental whitening.

Personal approach to patient care: A gentle, slow treatment approach that is tailored to the patient’s needs.

Why dentistry: Grateful each day for the opportunity to improve patients’ oral health and smile and empower them to take the best care of their own oral health at home.

Dr Komal Shah

Dentist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (First Class Honours)
  • The University of Adelaide

Focus areas: Restorative and biomimetic dentistry – basically making your teeth look like they’ve never had any work done!

Personal approach to patient care: Engaging, informative, and detail-oriented with a passion for patient education and dental photography

Why dentistry: Passionate about dentistry since childhood, I combine art and science to create positive, lifelong dental experiences, especially for growing kids.

Personal quirk: Spending time in the kitchen and trying different things to cook is my favourite hobby

Quote: “Dentistry is where art meets science”

Dr Emily Scrivener

Dentist

Educational background:

  • Bachelor of Clinical Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) –  Charles Sturt University 

Focus areas: Interested in all areas of dentistry with a special interest in aesthetic and rehabilitation dentistry

Personal approach to patient care: Commitment to provide exceptional care in all areas of general dentistry while prioritising patient well-being

Why dentistry: Grateful each day for the opportunity to improve patient’s quality of like and endeavours to encourage patients to make informed decisions about their oral health