SMITHFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE

Dr Stander performs all aspects of general dentistry, but has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics and dental pain relief. He graduated from James Cook University with an Academic Medal.

Dr Stander strives towards providing pain-free dentistry to ensure every dental appointment is as comfortable as possible. He is known as a gentle and compassionate dentist that prides himself on his excellent patient care and communication.

In his spare time, Dr Stander enjoys cycling, watching movies, playing golf, travelling and taking advantage of the wonderful Cairns lifestyle. Dr Stander is also a proud owner of a Maltese-Shih Tzu named Millie.

Dr Rachel enjoys providing all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in Oral Surgery, Special Care Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry. She is also passionate about providing the best quality treatment for all her patients and ensures that she develops individualised treatment plans with her patients input and their best interest in mind. Dr Rachel particularly enjoys managing anxious patients to help them overcome any limitations in attending for dental treatment.

Dr Rachel is from Scotland, graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2015. She is keen to develop her skills and continue professional development, becoming a member of the Royal College in Glasgow and is currently working towards a Diploma in Special Care Dentistry.

In her spare time, Dr Rachel is a keen runner and has run in 2 of the World Marathon Majors – London and Berlin. Dr Rachel is currently enjoying her new home in Cairns and being able to pursue various new outdoor pursuits, also travelling to new countries and meeting people from all different cultures. Prior to commencing with 1300Smiles Dr Rachel volunteered on YWAM outreach ship in the Milne Bay Province of PNG providing dental pain relief.

Dr Shorab has been practising dentistry since 1981 and undertook his specialist training at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Dr Shorab’s background includes his work at Specialist clinics in Auckland, New Zealand and Cairns where he provided Periodontal and Dental Implant services. Dr Shorab is a Lecturer in Periodontology at JCU. He was also a Consultant in the Oral Health Unit at Greenlane Hospital in Auckland. Dr Shorab 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

We welcome Dr Justin Halliday to the Smithfield Team. 

Cairns local for 15 years who is experienced in all facets of General Dentistry, coupled with his wealth of knowledge in Medicine.

Justin has trained in rural, remote and regional communities in North Queensland and holds a passion for affordable, preventative and minimal intervention dentistry.

Justin enjoys sporting activities with a round of golf and squash with friends.  Amongst other things Justin has experience with IT and building computer systems in his down time.