Dr Valence Roberts

PRINCIPAL DENTIST BDS (HONS) MELB

Growing up in Beaumaris, Valence always thought he would follow his father’s footsteps into the dental world. One of the top students of his year, he graduated with first class honours in 2004 (University of Melbourne). One of few students to have work published, he was offered several scholarships throughout his studies.

Val spent two years working at Prime dental practice in Noosa, honing his skills (including surfing). He returned to Beaumaris in 2006, when he joined his father, Dr Carlo Roberts, who has provided quality dental service to the Bayside area for over 40 years. Val has now settled in Beaumaris with his young family, and is determined to do the same.

Enthusiastic about all aspects of dentistry, Val has dedicated his career to enhancing people’s lives both functionally and aesthetically through continuing education and training at the highest level. This includes participation in dental community health and volunteer programs both locally and internationally.

Additional training and qualifications:

• Inman aligner & 6 month braces training

• Esparza surgical training

• Nobel bio care implant training 

• MIS implant training 

• Invisalign training

• Laury Walsh laser training

• AADFA training for botox and fillers 

Dr Hisham

(BDS) OTAGO

Hisham grew up in New Zealand. Graduating from Otago University with a double degree in Microbiology and Immunology (2007) and Dentistry (2010) he’s deep curiosity makes him always interested in what provide the best results . Extremely passionate about dentistry Hisham has endeavored to improve and fine tune his skills with a multitude of professional development courses. His clinical interests are in Orthodontic, Cosmetic, and Surgical dentistry and he’s always happy to share a sporting tale especially if it’s about basketball!

In his spare time, Hisham enjoys watching NBA Basketball and hanging out with friends.

Additional training and qualifications:

• POS Orthodontics Course 2-year post-graduate program

• Master course in Posterior Composites

• Full Mouth Rehabilitation

• Master Course in Aesthetic and Complex Composite

• Practical Oral Surgery 

Dr Sarah Braun

(BSc) DDS MELB

Sarah has grown up in the Bayside area and attended the University of Melbourne for both her Bachelor of Science (2013) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (2017).

Sarah loves to help people alter their expectations of what it means to go to the dentist. Her goal is to make appointments informative, honest and above all enjoyable. She takes particular interest in seeing children of all abilities and nervous patients.

Improving functional and aesthetic dental concerns is a constantly evolving area and as such Sarah partakes in frequent continuing educational programs. She enjoys practising all aspects of dentistry and aims to provide the highest level of care always.

When she’s not learning about dental techniques and concepts, you could find Sarah baking anything from three layered cakes to custard donuts, hiking around outer Melbourne with friends or reading anything psychology related.

Additional training and qualifications:

⁃ Master course in Anterior and Posterior Composites

⁃ Master course in Minimal Preparation Ceramic Veneers

⁃ Master course in Injectable Resin Veneers

⁃ CSDS Silver Fluoride Training

⁃ Implant Restoration

Dr Jordan Kolsky

(BDS) MASTERS IN DENTISTRY

Dr. Jordan Kolsky is a graduate of Latrobe University, having completed a masters degree in dentistry across regional Victoria. He then went to pursue adventure in the Top End, spending a half decade working in private practice in the tropics.

In addition to practicing dentistry, Jordan has been heavily involved in an array of voluntary positions in the dental industry. He has served as a councillor for the Australian Dental Association for 4 years – one of which he held the position of the Executive Treasurer. Similarly, he held the position as Ambassador for the Northern Territory for the National Graduates Advisory Panel. He has ongoing involvement with the Timor Leste Dental Missing – travelling to remote East Timor to provide dental services to the people of Atauro Island. In addition to helping draft exams for the Australian Dental Council, he has also been recruited to help teach dental students at Latrobe University – namely in crown and bridge.

Jordan harbors a strong commitment to professional development – having travelled the world to seek out industry leaders as teachers. The area of interest that appeals most to Jordan is prosthodontics and minimally invasive dentistry. His passion currently lies in treating patients that suffer from a worn dentition. As a chair side clinician, he is best known for valuing empathy and patience – believing that patients should be welcomed as family.

When not at the clinic, you may find Jordan running along Brighton beach or hiking around the Dandenongs. He is particularly interested in Vipassana meditation, animal welfare, painting – and is no stranger to playing acoustic guitar. If you have a music request for your appointment, be sure to mention it to him!

(BDS) JAMES COOK UNI, PGDIP (Oral Implantology)

Meet Dr. Johnny Chen, a caring dentist with a knack for easing anxious patients’ fears. Graduating top of his class from James Cook University with three awards, Dr. Chen holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and is a proud member of the ADA. He’s particularly passionate about endodontics and oral surgery, constantly challenging himself to expand his expertise.

Dr. Chen's enjoys on building relationships with his patients, especially those who are nervous about dental visits. Dr. Chen believes in working together with his patients to ensure a positive clinical outcome and a stress-free experience.

With his caring nature and commitment to excellence, Dr. Chen is an invaluable addition to our team. Welcome, Dr. Chen, to a journey of compassionate care and continual growth!