MACKAY

Dr Shorab is a registered Periodontal Specialist and a Senior Lecturer in Periodontology with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences at James Cook University. He is also a visiting Associate Professor to the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Services at Fiji National University and Advisor to the Heads of Dental Services in the Pacific Island Countries.

Dr Shorab has been practising dentistry since 1981 and undertook his specialist training at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Dr Shorabs background includes his work at Specialist clinics in Auckland, New Zealand and Cairns where he provided Periodontal and Dental Implant Services. He was also a Consultant in the Oral Health Unit at Greenlane Hospital in Auckland and Senior lecturer in Oral Health Sciences at AUT University in New Zealand.

Dr Shorab also has a proud association with the military having served as a Dental Officer with the Royal Fiji Military Forces and then the New Zealand Defence Force. Dr Shorab is also a Rotarian.

Dr Shorab is married and has an adult daughter working in Townsville as an Optometrist.

Leah is very passionate in preventative dentistry and prides herself on her ability to perform dental hygiene treatments for adults including cosmetic tooth whitening and all general aspects of paediatric dentistry for children under the age of 18.

Having worked in the Mackay practice since 2010 Leah has built a strong patient base over the years and thoroughly enjoys regularly seeing her familiar patients and their families.

Leah strives to ensure her patients feel comfortable and endeavours to provide each and every one of her patients with a pain-free dental experience. She prides herself on her communication as well as her gentle and empathetic approach to make each dental visit a pleasant one.

Dr Sandy performs all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, restorative procedures and reconstructive dentistry. She prides herself on her gentle and caring nature. Dr Sandy believes in a painless approach to dentistry ensuring her patients receive optimal dental health and patient satisfaction.

Building trust and rapport with her patients is very important to Dr Sandy. She is looking forward to providing excellent dental care to her patients and their families in the Mackay region.

When not in practice, Dr Sandy loves being outdoors. Dr Sandy and her wonderful husband Brijesh (BJ) loves to go camping, bushwalking and spending time at the beach. To relax Dr Sandy enjoys watching movies and going shopping.

Dr McBlain performs all aspects of general dentistry with a special interest in fixed/removable prosthetics and minor oral surgery. She is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and receives great pleasure from the success of her patients smile makeovers.

With almost 30 years’ experience Dr McBlain is very focused on providing excellent dental services to her patients and their families. She enjoys working with children and is also looking forward to providing her expertise and calm nature on excellent preventive care for children.

When not in practice, Dr McBlain loves the outdoors and keeps fit and active by kayaking, fishing, sailing and surfing. To relax she enjoys painting.

Dr McBlain has recently moved from the United Kingdom and is settling in in Mackay. She is looking forward to living the ‘Australian Dream’!

Dr Vikram Jain Completed his Bachelor of Dental Science in 2008 at a university in India.

Dr Vikram is passionate about all dentistry he is particular interested in Endodontics, Crown/Bridge work and Conservative Dentistry. He believe it is important to understand each individual patients own needs and requirements.

While Dr Vikram isn’t at work he enjoys spending time with his wife, playing Cricket, Dancing, Chess and learning classical vocals

Katrina Stevenson studied a Bachelor of Oral Health at CQUniversity and graduated in2015.
Katrina is an Oral Health Therapist with adult scope, meaning that she can treat adults for fillings and check-ups as well as children. Katrina enjoys treating children and creating an environment where they feel comfortable receiving dental treatment. She have an interest in community health and oral health promotion and is hoping to combine them through tooth fairy visits to kindergartens and pre-schools.

While Katrina isn’t at work she loves playing beach volleyball, going hiking and reading.