Meet The Team

Dr Jiao is a Newcastle local and Merewether High School graduate who completed her BDS at the University of Adelaide. Whilst there she was invited to develop educational modules for the University’s prosthodontics program analysing various dental materials. Jiao has also completed her Primary Dental Examinations granting her membership of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association and previous committee member of the Newcastle Branch. She worked on the Mid North Coast before returning to Newcastle to run her practice from Maven Dental Newcastle.

Jiao is a firm believer in a preventative approach to dentistry and is willing to spend time with her patients to equip them with the skills and knowledge to maintain their oral health throughout their lifetime. She is gentle and patient and being a mum of two she is also great with kids. Jiao provides the whole spectrum of general dentistry and has additional post graduate training in Invisalign and Sleep Dentistry. She works with local sleep physicians including her husband to provide dental solutions for sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea, nocturnal bruxism and snoring.

Outside of work, Jiao enjoys walking her dog Momo, hiking and getting her hands dirty in her vegie patch. You may run into her at a local playground, shopping centre or beach while she keeps her two young kids entertained, fed and largely out of trouble.

Dr Agnes Zhao completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in New Zealand with distinction in 2011. Drawn to the coastal lifestyle and the vibrant food scene, she made her way here in Newcastle, where she has been a valued dentist practising from Maven Dental Newcastle since 2014.

Dr Agnes is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care, tailoring her treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient. She places great emphasis on patient comfort and oral health, ensuring that even the most nervous patients feel at ease and confident about their dental care.

With a gentle approach and a focus on preventative care, Dr Agnes helps her patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. She finds great satisfaction in seeing her patients return with renewed confidence for ongoing dental needs.

In her downtime, Dr Agnes enjoys going for long runs and loves taking part in local, interstate and overseas running festivals.

Dr Conor obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University College Cork in 2016. Since graduating, he has remained dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care across all aspects of general dentistry. He gained valuable experience working in both Ireland and Canada, before relocating to Australia.

He is particularly passionate about creating a calm and reassuring environment for his patients, with a special focus on supporting those who may experience dental anxiety. Dr Conor takes the time to build trust with each patient, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment journey.

With a strong interest in cosmetic dentistry, he is committed to helping patients enhance their smiles with personalised, evidence-based care. He is pleased to be joining the team at Maven Dental Newcastle as a locum dentist in January 2026 and looks forward to welcoming new patients to the practice.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Conor enjoys playing the saxophone and maintains an active lifestyle through involvement in triathlon events.