Maven Dental Yokine

Meet The Team

DR ANTON ESTERHUYSEN | Perth Dentist
Associate Dentist

Dr Anton Esterhuysen

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…

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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 MICHAEL NEUMAN | Perth Dentist
Associate Dentist

Dr Michael Neuman

Dr Michael Neuman joined the Maven Dental Yokine team bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge. He qualified as a dentist from the Wits University, Johannesburg in the 1980s. Since graduating Michael has had a successful career working across a number of practices around the world, including Cape Town, London, Wellington and Perth.

Michael enjoys working in a family practice delivering exceptional dental care to his patients. With a passion for the dental industry, he is always striving to make useful and favourable contributions to the practices he works in.

DR EMMA HUNTER | Dentist Perth
Associate Dentist

Dr Emma Hunter

Dr Emma Hunter was welcomed to the Maven Dental Yokine practice as a highly passionate and experienced associate dentist. Dr Hunter completed her dental qualifications at the University of Dundee, Scotland, in 2010. She began her career working in the UK NHS system before relocating to Perth to enjoy a change in lifestyle.

While enjoying and offering all aspects of dentistry, Dr Hunter has a particular passion for helping nervous patients to feel comfortable and confident within the practice. She regularly furthers her skills and knowledge within her field by attending continuing professional development courses and additionally is a member of the Australian Dental Association.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Hunter spends her spare time indoor rock climbing, running and eating out.

DR VIJAYA WAGH | Perth Dentist
Associate Dentist

Dr Vijaya Wagh

Dr Vijaya Wagh joined the Maven Dental Yokine team as an associated dentist. Originally from Mumbai, India, Dr Wagh spent 15 years owning and running her own dental practice before making the move to Western Australia in 2012. Dedicated to helping her patients achieve lifelong oral health, she is experienced in performing a wide range of dental treatments and procedures.

Away from work, Dr Wagh loves spending quality time with her family getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. She also enjoys tending to her vegetable garden and cooking.

Dr Vijaya Wagh is part of the following associations:

  • Australian Dental Association
  • Australian Prosthetic Society
  • Indian Prosthetic Society
  • Indian Dental Association
Dr Megan Donaldson Bio Photo Web
Associate Dentist

Dr Megan Donaldson

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…

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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!'

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Associate Dentist

Dr Bede van Schaijik

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…

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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 | Maven Dental Yokine
Dental Hygienist

Lee Wilson

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…

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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.

Anne Spencer | Maven Dental Yokine
Dental Hygienist

Anne Spencer

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…

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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 1st Dan in Taekwondo and Shaolin. Anne also loves cooking her grandma’s traditional Vietnamese recipes and knitting.