Meet The Team

Dr Anton Esterhuysen joined the Maven Dental Yokine team as a dynamic and innovative dentist. Anton graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 1993 with a dental degree. Prior to working at Maven Dental Yokine, Anton spent 16 years working in a successful private practice in South Africa and 3 years at the prestigious Smile Company in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Experienced in all areas of general dentistry, Dr Anton Esterhuysen has developed a special interest in oral surgery, aesthetics and dental implants. Ensuring he remains up to date with the latest dental techniques, procedures and equipment in his field, Anton regularly attends further education courses. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Anton is committed to providing his patients with a high standard of dental care ensuring lifelong oral health.

When he isn't tending to his patients, Anton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Dr Sophie became a dentist because she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them smile with confidence. Born and raised in Perth, Sophie studied locally, obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2014. Following graduation, her love of adventure saw her relocate to Singapore, where she spent three years in private practice, gaining a wealth of experience in high-tech digital dentistry.

Following this, Sophie’s career took her to regional New South Wales where she split her time between private practice in the beautiful coastal town of Yamba, and emergency dentistry at Coffs Harbour Regional Hospital. After four years away, Sophie returned to sunny Perth, taking up a position with the team at Maven Dental Yokine.

Dr Sophie practices general dentistry with a focus on conservative family dentistry and orthodontics. She is a braces and Invisalign® provider whose aim is to provide not just straight teeth, but beautiful smiles and faces as well.

Outside of work, Sophie’s unbridled love of food sees her spending much of her free time searching for Perth’s best eateries. She is passionate about the outdoors and the ocean and is a certified PADI open water scuba diver. She cares deeply for her patients and their health and looks forward to helping you achieve your best smile.

Dr Megan Donaldson brings an impressive and unique experience to our clinic at Maven Dental Yokine. Her dental journey started at the University of Dundee, graduating in June 2020 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Her dedication to the field extended beyond the classroom; in 2019, she volunteered with the Vine Trust, providing essential dental care in remote and underserved villages along the Amazon river in Peru. This experience not only honed her clinical skills but also deepened her understanding of diverse patient needs.

After graduating, Dr Megan practised in the picturesque village of Drymen, located in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland. She also worked in a practice in Glasgow and as part of the local out-of-hours service, ensuring urgent dental care was accessible even during weekends and holidays. This range of experiences has equipped her with the ability to handle a variety of dental situations with confidence and care.

Clinically, Dr Megan is particularly interested in working with nervous or anxious patients, including children. She finds great satisfaction in building strong relationships with her patients and helping individuals overcome their dental anxieties. Dr Megan also enjoys the problem-solving aspect of dentistry. She feels privileged to use her knowledge to improve people's quality of life and boost their confidence.

Outside of work, you'll likely find Dr Megan keeping active, enjoying hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and going to the gym. She also loves to travel and explore new places, describing her recent camping trip in Western Australia as 'the most beautiful place I've seen yet!'

Bede van Schaijik is an Associate Dentist practicing from Maven Dental Yokine. Bede was born and raised in New Zealand, and moved to Western Australia to pursue dentistry.

During his studies, he was a recipient of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Foundation scholarship and awarded the Harold Baggett Prize in Histology and the Alistair Devlin ANZSPD Prize in Paediatric Dentistry. He has a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) (Auckland) and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (UWA).

With a background in biotechnology and cancer research, Bede has a highly scientific mind, and enjoys staying up to date with the latest dental research and technology. He particularly enjoys paediatric dentistry and oral surgery, and has a passion for cosmetic treatments to help patients achieve their perfect smile.

Bede is a caring clinician, passionate about providing the best care for his patients. He is greatly fulfilled helping nervous patients through their dental journey and seeing the results of his work when they smile.

Bede married his beautiful wife in 2021, and together they enjoy an active lifestyle with long walks in King's Park and experiencing the Perth coffee scene. Bede is also a musician, having played the French Horn in various orchestras around New Zealand and Perth. Bede also has a passion for volunteering, providing services to remote communities in the Kimberley and the patients at St Pats Community Centre.

Lee Wilson was welcomed to the Maven Dental Yokine team as a dental hygienist in July 2013. Originally beginning her dental career as a dental assistant Lee completed her Diploma for Dental Assisting from Natal Technikon in 1981. Following her passion for the industry she went on to complete her Diploma of Oral Hygiene in 1987 at the University of the Witwatersrand - receiving the Oral B Award for Most Outstanding Student.

After receiving her qualifications, she went on to work for an orthodontist, periodontist and prosthodontist before moving to Australia in 2013 and joining the Yokine practice. In her current role she enjoys building positive relationships with patients and assisting them in improving their oral health.

In her spare time, Lee loves spending time with friends and family, eating out and enjoying what Perth has to offer.

Joining our team at Maven Dental Yokine as a Dental Hygienist, Anne Spencer brings 9 years’ experience in clinical dentistry to the practice. Anne graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2012. She has recently completed her certificate in Human Nutrition.

Throughout Anne’s career she has developed a passion for interacting with patients and providing them with exceptional dental care. She is known for her happy demeanour and approaches every day with a positive attitude. Anne enjoys the challenges of her job and has a keen interest in treating advanced gum disease. The improvements to patients’ oral health that she can achieve as a dental practitioner never ceases to amaze her.

Away from Maven Dental Anne is either keeping fit and active or curling up on the couch with a pot of tea. She regularly swims, takes long walks with her dog, and is a Black Belt 1^st Dan in Taekwondo and Shaolin. Anne also loves cooking her grandma’s traditional Vietnamese recipes and knitting.