Dr Neil McElvanna is a friendly and skilled dentist committed to delivering his patients happy, healthy smiles. He is focused on building strong relationships and enjoys seeing the improvements a healthy, functional mouth can have on his patients' overall wellbeing.
Backed by a wealth of experience, Dr McElvanna has been practising dentistry for over 10 years. He was awarded the Entrance Exhibition Scholarship to Trinity College Dublin and graduated with Honours with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2005. Following his graduation, he worked as a House Officer in Dublin Dental University Hospital for a year before working in private…
Show more...Dr Neil McElvanna is a friendly and skilled dentist committed to delivering his patients happy, healthy smiles. He is focused on building strong relationships and enjoys seeing the improvements a healthy, functional mouth can have on his patients' overall wellbeing.
Backed by a wealth of experience, Dr McElvanna has been practising dentistry for over 10 years. He was awarded the Entrance Exhibition Scholarship to Trinity College Dublin and graduated with Honours with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2005. Following his graduation, he worked as a House Officer in Dublin Dental University Hospital for a year before working in private practice. Throughout his time in Dublin, he gained invaluable experience in emergency dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and fixed/removable prosthodontics.
In 2013, Dr McElvanna relocated to sunny Cairns where he has continued to work in private practice and now enjoys operating his practice from Maven Dental Cairns North. He enjoys exploring his clinical interests in cosmetic and minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry, veneers, crowns/bridgework, dental implant restorations and tooth alignment treatments; and has also undertaken a Graduate Certificate in Digital Orthodontics.
Dr McElvanna also plays an active role within the field of dentistry and is committed to remaining up to date with the latest developments. He is a member of the Australian Dental Association and International Team for Implantology.
Beyond dentistry, Dr McElvanna is often kept busy training and competing in triathlons, travelling, walking his Golden Retriever Toby and enjoying music.
Dr. Duran Stander graduated from James Cook University in 2014 with an academic medal. Dr. Stander is proficient in all aspects of general dental, but has a special interest in root canal therapy, veneers, crowns, and cosmetic dentistry. Between his friendly nature and passion for ensuring patient comfort, you will have an enjoyable dental experience.
Dr. Stander fell in love with the North Queensland lifestyle while studying in Cairns and he has been living and working there since graduating. In his spare time, Dr. Stander enjoys watching movies, going to the gym, walking his fur babies and making the most of what Cairns has to offer.
Dr Sarah Farrell graduated from her Bachelor of Oral Health at Charles Sturt University in 2013. While practicing as an oral health therapist, Sarah worked at the Mackay Hospital and soon after, took on the role of lead Oral Health practitioner at the Broken Hill Hospital. It was during this time that she realised that she wanted to give more back to the community and therefore, went back to university to complete a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University.
Dr Sarah is passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, however, has a particular interest in preventative dentistry. She…
Show more...Dr Sarah Farrell graduated from her Bachelor of Oral Health at Charles Sturt University in 2013. While practicing as an oral health therapist, Sarah worked at the Mackay Hospital and soon after, took on the role of lead Oral Health practitioner at the Broken Hill Hospital. It was during this time that she realised that she wanted to give more back to the community and therefore, went back to university to complete a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University.
Dr Sarah is passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, however, has a particular interest in preventative dentistry. She believes it is important to instil good oral health habits into her patient’s routine to maintain a healthy smile for life. Sarah always creates a warm and comfortable environment for her patients to ensure a pleasant experience each visit and has a knack for working alongside nervous patients.
Outside dentistry, you’ll find Sarah enjoying quality time with her little girl Claire and fiancé at the Cairns aquarium, walking her dog at the beach and hanging out with family and friends.
Wesley Tong is an Oral Health Therapist (OHT) with adult scope that graduated from the University of Melbourne dental school. Upon completing his studies, Wesley decided to relocate back to his home city of Cairns from Melbourne to work with Maven Dental.
Wesley has a strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and enjoys caring for patients of all ages. He believes that prevention is better than cure and is devoted to providing tailored oral health care to ensure his patients protect their pearly whites.
Outside of the world of dentistry, he loves to play soccer and go to the…
Show more...Wesley Tong is an Oral Health Therapist (OHT) with adult scope that graduated from the University of Melbourne dental school. Upon completing his studies, Wesley decided to relocate back to his home city of Cairns from Melbourne to work with Maven Dental.
Wesley has a strong commitment to providing excellent clinical care and enjoys caring for patients of all ages. He believes that prevention is better than cure and is devoted to providing tailored oral health care to ensure his patients protect their pearly whites.
Outside of the world of dentistry, he loves to play soccer and go to the gym to stay fit and active. He also likes to explore various restaurants and cuisines, so make sure to provide him with some recommendations!
Aldo Ricardi is a highly experienced dental hygienist with over 10 years of expertise in periodontics and orthodontics. With a background as a dentist from overseas, Aldo possesses an in-depth understanding of the complexities of oral health and dental treatments. His experience enables him to offer a comprehensive approach to dental hygiene, incorporating his knowledge of dentistry into his daily practice.
Known for his gentle and caring approach, Aldo is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and ensuring the comfort of his patients.
With a passion for outdoor activities, Aldo finds balance and inspiration in nature. He believes that a healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand with maintaining good oral health.