ROMA (DCG)

Long is a friendly and enthusiastic dentist who prides himself in delivering a high standard of care in a comfortable and relaxed environment. He attained his Bachelor of Dental Science with honours at the University of Queensland and has practised in several clinics around Brisbane.
Roma was Long’s home for several years, where he provided orthodontic management, surgery under general anaesthetics and complex prosthetic dental treatment.
In 2012, Long started further training in fixed and removable orthodontics and completed his training in 2014. He was also certified in prescribe Invisalign in 2014. Long has particular interests full-face treatment, giving patients not only straight teeth, but teeth that fits in harmony with entire face, soft tissue and masticatory function.
Long now resides at the Sunshine Coast where he is the principal dentist at Dental Centre Buderim. He now returns once per month to Roma Dental Centre to provide orthodontic services. Please note, Long is not a specialist orthodontist. He is a general dentist who has done extensive training in the field of orthodontics but is not a registered specialist

Dr Michael Dimitrov graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns. With a focus on rural and remote healthcare, Michael understand the individual needs these communities require.

A Gladstone local, Michael has always enjoyed rural and regional living. Michael has travelled to remote indigenous communities within the Northern Territory to work, which has shown him the diverse culture present throughout our country. He has provided dental services within the public sector to the Proserpine community in the Mackay region which has helped him understand the needs of Australia’s rural and remote populations.
Dr Michael understand that visiting the dentist can sometimes be a difficult experience for some, which is why he has a keen interest in helping patients with Dental Anxiety or Phobias. he understand that each patient’s needs are different and tailors his treatments to you individual needs.
While Dr Michael isn’t at work he enjoys his time by traveling, fishing and camping within the Gladstone region.
Dr Michael is excited to be working within the Gladstone community and to join the team at 1300SMILES Gladstone to provide you with the best possible treatment.

Dr. Aarnika studied at SRM University in Chennai, India. She graduated in 2010 and moved to Australia in 2014.

Dr. Aarnika enjoys all aspects of general dentistry especially restorative whilst giving her patients the highest quality dental treatment in a caring, gentle manner. Dr. Aarnika continues to broaden her dental abilities by attending dental courses.

During her spare time in Roma, Dr. Aarnika enjoys exploring the Roma area, going to the gym, baking and cooking authentic Indian meals for her co-workers. When she’s not working, Aarnika will be travelling to Brisbane to see her husband, Ragu, and her friends.