Our Team
Dr. Kerry Eupene
Dentist
Monday – Friday
Dr. Kerry Eupene
Dr Mina Pillai
Dentist
BDS (Otago, NZ)
Mina graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand and brings with her over 20 years of experience working as a general dentist predominantly in Australia.
“I chose dentistry as a career as I liked the idea of growing from the consistent challenges that come from being in the dental profession. Whether it is a small impact or one that has a big change in my patient’s health, I am privileged to be able to participate in their life. “
Keeping up with continuing education has become a hobby, and Mina finds it exciting to put into practice new evidence based knowledge that would help her patients feel and look their best.
Outside of work she loves a bit of adventure and creative pursuits. She is a keen reader and enjoys spending time with her husband and friends especially over food and coffee.
Dr. Yvonne Huijser Van Reenen
Dr Mina Pillai
Dentist
BDS (Otago, NZ)
Mina graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand and brings with her over 20 years of experience working as a general dentist predominantly in Australia.
“I chose dentistry as a career as I liked the idea of growing from the consistent challenges that come from being in the dental profession. Whether it is a small impact or one that has a big change in my patient’s health, I am privileged to be able to participate in their life. “
Keeping up with continuing education has become a hobby, and Mina finds it exciting to put into practice new evidence based knowledge that would help her patients feel and look their best.
Outside of work she loves a bit of adventure and creative pursuits. She is a keen reader and enjoys spending time with her husband and friends especially over food and coffee.
Dr. Mina Pillai
Dr. Hannah Mcvinish
Dentist
Monday – Saturday
Dr Hannah McVinish graduated from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2016. Since then, she had been working in Toowoomba and made the move to the Top End in July 2018.
Hannah is passionate about providing personalised, well-explained treatment plans to achieve optimal oral health. Her friendly nature and gentle hand helps to provide a comfortable, enjoyable dental experience. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with special interests in restorative, preventative, dentures, and special needs care.
Outside of the dental surgery Hannah enjoys dancing, coffee, riding her dirt bike, and exploring all the wonders that the Top End has to offer
Dr. Hannah Mcvinish
Dr. Stephanie Shields
Dentist
Wednesday – Friday
Dr Stephanie Shields is originally from Brisbane and moved to the Top End in January 2015 to work at both Smith Street Dental Practice and Humpty Doo Dental. She completed her dental training in 2012 at Griffith University Gold Coast and worked for two years at a family practice in Brisbane. Steph enthusiastically enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain an optimal level of dental health. She finds it very fulfilling to improve a patient’s overall well-being through the application of modern dental concepts. Steph is keenly interested in contemporary treatment advances and has a commitment to life- long learning. She is currently the secretary of the Australian Dental Association NT branch. Steph thoroughly enjoys the tropical lifestyle in Darwin and loves yoga and camping.
Dr. Stephanie Shields
Dr. Sinead Ruane
Dentist
Monday – Friday
Dr Sinead Ruane graduated, with honours from University of Dublin, Trinity College in 2002.
Thereafter she took on the role of House Officer at Dublin Dental Hospital, during which time she successfully completed her membership exams for the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
She then worked in a busy Private Practice outside Dublin for 3 years, after which she decided to spread her wings and do some travelling. This decision lead her to Darwin where she has been working in Private Dental Practice for the past 12 years.
Sinead enjoys every aspect of dentistry and loves treating all members of the family. She particularly enjoys helping anxious patients overcome their fears and achieving results which they never saw possible at the outset.
In her spare time, Sinead enjoys running, swimming, and frequenting the various beautiful outdoor spaces which Darwin has to offer, with her young family.
Dr.Sinead Ruane
Ms Ronda Shaw
Oral hygienist
Monday – Thursday
Ms Ronda Shaw
Dr Sanil Kalyan
BDSc Hons (UQ)
Dr Sanil Kalyan joined our team from Albany, Western Australia after working there for 5 years.
His prior experiences included working in Geraldton and QLD. He graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours.
His desire for knowledge is reflected in the many continuing education courses he attends.
He recently graduated from a 1 year gIDE Master Clinician Program via the globally run gIDE institute in implant dentistry.
While Sanil enjoys all aspects of dentistry which includes, routine restorations, working with children, crowns and bridges, CAD CAM technology, endodontics, his special interest is in implant and aesthetic dentistry
Sanil understands the importance of empathy, patience and building trusting relationships as keys to instilling confidence for his patients and allowing them to regain pride in their oral health.
Ms Leonie Brown
Dr Sanil Kalyan
BDSc Hons (UQ)
Dr Sanil Kalyan joined our team from Albany, Western Australia after working there for 5 years.
His prior experiences included working in Geraldton and QLD. He graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours.
His desire for knowledge is reflected in the many continuing education courses he attends.
He recently graduated from a 1 year gIDE Master Clinician Program via the globally run gIDE institute in implant dentistry.
While Sanil enjoys all aspects of dentistry which includes, routine restorations, working with children, crowns and bridges, CAD CAM technology, endodontics, his special interest is in implant and aesthetic dentistry
Sanil understands the importance of empathy, patience and building trusting relationships as keys to instilling confidence for his patients and allowing them to regain pride in their oral health.