Yass Valley Dental Team

Dr Daniel Yang

Dr Melissa Orr

Dr Emily Scrivener

Dr Komal Shah

Dr Rupesh Singla

Dr Jannet Bui

Alana Henderson

Kristin Butler

Holly Murphy

Laura Clifton

Melwyn Monteiro

Isabelle Tidd
Ready for a healthier, brighter smile?

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.
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 😉
Educational background:
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.
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.
Educational background:
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.
Educational background:
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
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.
Educational background:
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”
Educational background:
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”
Educational background:
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.
Educational background:
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”
Educational background:
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