Meet The Team

Dr Youssef Mankarious completed his dental training in May 2000 and spent the following years practicing in his home country of Egypt. In 2008 he made the move to Australia to continue his career and has been part of the Maven Dental Punchbowl, formerly Dental Partners Broadway Plaza, team since. Over the years he has developed clinical interest in surgical procedures and is confident performing tooth extractions.

Passionate about lifelong oral health, Dr Mankarious places high importance on educating his patients on the significance of oral health and preventative care. He also enjoys getting to know his patients, building strong relationships and explaining dental treatments to ensure they are left feeling confident and at ease.

When not at work, Dr Mankarious enjoys spending his spare time reading.

Dr El-Jurf is an Associate Dentist currently practising from Maven Dental Punchbowl. She is a graduate of the University of Sydney with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) where she trained at multiple hospitals across Sydney, including spending time improving access to care for rural patients in Ballina Community Dental Clinic. 

Before becoming a dentist, Dr Hagaar worked as an aged care pharmacist after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with Honours at the University of Sydney. She continued to diligently work in the aged care sector in the years following her graduation. In the future, she hopes to bring together both degrees and professional experiences to provide high-quality, holistic care.

Dr El-Jurf is dedicated to providing the best patient care through clear communication, education and high-quality dental services. She holds a firm belief that patient empowerment and education are far more important than overtreatment in modern-day dentistry. Dr El-Jurf is passionate about providing her patients with a relaxing and gentle dental experience, as she understands some may find the dentist to be a challenging place to attend.

Dr El-Jurf has clinical interests in emergency and pain relief services, root canal therapies, crowns, fillings and minor oral surgeries. She is interested in these specifically as they allow her patients to remain pain-free, regain function, and have a better quality of life. 

When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she says, "It always keeps me on my toes! There's never a boring day in dentistry. It allows me to utilise and explore my creative and critical thinking skills."

Outside of dentistry, Dr El-Jurf can be found tending to her seven rescue cats and family. Additionally, she enjoys relaxing outdoors, going on bike rides or swimming with her husband.