our team

Shannon has worked in the Dental Industry since 1995. She first worked as a Dental Assistant in Canberra,  ACT, in both the public and private sectors. It was during this time she realised she was passionate about patient care and preventive dentistry.

Eliza completed her Bachelor of Applied Health Science degree in Oral Health at the University of Queensland in 2004. Since graduation she has gained further experience in both public and private settings as both a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.

Eliza has extensive experience in the maintenance of crown, bridge and implant dentistry and enjoys providing professional in chair whitening to patients. She is very passionate about helping patients improve their overall oral health, and has a particular interest in the treatment and maintenance of periodontal disease. She also loves treating children, always in a very kind and gentle manner.

She is an active committee member of the Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia (QLD Branch) and contributes to the organisation of continuing education events. She has most recently gained further qualifications and experience in the field of orthodontics.

Eliza grew up in the dairy farming region of South East Queensland and loves going home to visit her family and enjoying the country air. She also enjoys team sports such as netball and touch football, and hosting dinner parties. Eliza and her husband, Angus, have a beautiful daughter, Brianna, who was born in 2017.

Susanne completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2007.

After graduating she moved to Melbourne where she gained invaluable experience working in a very busy and progressive private practice. Susanne later returned to Brisbane to be closer to her family, and joined our team of registered Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists in 2014. Susanne brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team.

Ashleigh started her career in dentistry in 2006 as a Dental Assistant. Her passion for providing oral health care led to her obtaining her Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Queensland in 2013.

Since graduating she has worked as an Oral Health Therapist in both the private and public sectors. Ashleigh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Medland team, having extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry, and in the specialty fields of Pediatrics and Orthodontics.

Ashleigh is passionate about sharing her knowledge with patients to help them maintain good oral health and prevent dental issues developing. Ashleigh has great interest in all areas of dentistry, particularly children’s dentistry and periodontics. She takes pride in being a caring and gentle practitioner whilst delivering the highest standard of care to her patients.

A member of The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association, Ashleigh enjoys attending regular continuing education seminars and study groups.

Outside of work, Ashleigh and her husband, Gavin enjoy travelling the world together, spending quality time with family and friends and dining out. In her spare time Ashleigh enjoys Pilates, hot yoga and watching her husband play reserve grade AFL.

Sue has over 25 years experience in the dental industry. She started working in 1991 as a Dental Therapist with the Queensland School Dental Service. In 2003 she qualified as an Oral Health Therapist, which added dental hygiene to her scope of practice. The additional duties complemented her interest in preventive dentistry and dental health education. She has practiced throughout South East Queensland and in Sydney, in both government and private practices before joining the Medland Dental team.

Sue takes pride in providing quality, individualised treatment. She loves helping her patients enjoy their dental visits, and ensuring they are comfortable throughout their appointment

Sue and her husband Ian have three children who keep her very busy. In her spare time Sue enjoys going to the gym, camping with her family, and has recently started singing with the Churchie Community Chorale.

Brad completed his Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Queensland in 2013. Since graduating, Brad worked for two years in a private practice in Chinchilla, where he was born and raised. Although a country boy at heart, he is looking forward to residing in the city again.

The motivating factor for Brad to study Oral Health was his interest in helping people. His greatest satisfaction is having patients confidently smile when they leave the dental practice. Brad enjoys providing thorough, yet gentle scaling, while also helping to educate his patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. He also has a keen interest in orthodontics.

Outside of work, Brad’s main passions are travelling and sport. Before starting at Medland Dental he spent 14 months working and travelling around the UK and Europe. Brad is a keen tennis, squash and touch football player.

Katherine started her dental career as a dental assistant in Bundaberg in 2006. Her passion for helping people lead her to further her career by completing her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton in 2015.

Katherine has worked in the Brisbane region in the private sector since graduating. She is passionate about oral health education and promotion and enjoys working with patients to help them achieve their optimal oral health while creating positive dental experiences.

Currently, Katherine is continuing to expand her knowledge and skills by completing further studies in nutrition, as well as attending regular continuing education events.

Outside of work and studying, Katherine enjoys keeping fit with aerial silks, aerial hoop, yoga and loves to spend time outdoors with friends and family.