About DBay Dental

Ellen graduated from the University of Queensland Bachelor Dental Science (Honours I) and has since practiced in both public and private sector Dentistry.

Ellen is a local of the Moreton Bay region and has practiced on Bribie Island, Caboolture, Brisbane, Ferny Grove, Taigum and now Deception Bay. She prides herself on providing a safe and happy environment for all patients, making their visit as relaxed as possible.

Ellen enjoys spending her spare time with her young family, as well as skiing, cycling and camping.

Michel was born and raised in Canada. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Otago, New Zealand before immigrating permanently to Australia in 1989. Michel graduated with awards in Periodontology and Restorative dentistry and now exclusively practices aesthetic, reconstructive and orthodontic dentistry. Michel makes a fantastic addition to the Dbay Dental team as he can provide implant tooth replacement and orthodontic services.

Michel is married with four children and enjoys cycling, wine tasting and coaching his daughter basketball.

Sam was born in Taiwan and raised in New Zealand before moving to Brisbane for studies. Sam graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Queensland in 2015. After spending 2 years practising in rural Queensland he has returned and settled back into Brisbane.

Sam has recently joined the Dbay Dental team and has a keen interest in oral surgery and preventative dentistry. Sam is a lover of exotic teas and a  classical music enthusiast. In his spare time he enjoys playing and recording piano pieces.

Dr. Akhilesh Palvannan has a bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Science) and a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry, both of which he completed at Griffith University.

Dr. Akka is passionate about relieving patient anxiety in the dental chair and instilling confidence by helping patients with their oral health. Dr. Akka understands that going to the dentist can be challenging. His gentle and caring approach allows for patients to have a pain-free and comfortable experience in the dental chair.

Dr. Akka enjoys all areas of General Dentistry, with special interests in treating Periodontal Disease and doing Crown/Bridgework

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Akka considers himself a cricket fanatic. He also enjoys playing tennis, exploring cafes and restaurants as well as meditating in his free time.

Dr Ian was born in China and migrated to Sydney at a young age to continue his primary and secondary education.  Dr Ian graduated from Griffith University with both a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and a Master of Dentistry.

Dr Ian has recently joined the Dbay Dental team and enjoys building trusting relationships with patients and strives to deliver high quality treatment to positively influence the dental health of patients.

Dr Ian has a keen interest in both restorative dentistry as well as preventive dentistry. With a gentle and caring demeanour, Dr Ian is passionate about providing a positive experience at the dentist for the entire family.

On weekends, Dr Ian often enjoys exploring restaurants and cafes, watching movies and keeps active with hiking, running and playing sports.

Min completed her Bachelor of Dental Science with Class I honours at the University of Queensland. Before coming to Brisbane for her studies, she was born in South Korea but grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. Min is a dentist with a gentle and patient-centred approach. She places a strong emphasis on good communication and makes sure that patients understand what is happening throughout their appointments. Min believes in prevention and maintaining good oral health, and will do her best to be of help. Min can also speak Korean fluently to service those who are more comfortable with speaking Korean.

Jonathan is committed to providing the highest quality of care to all of his patients and strongly believes in ensuring that all treatment options and procedures are clearly understood by you before beginning. Jonathan has a friendly, caring and patient personality, taking his time to listen attentively to your needs and to ensure your dental visit is a pleasant experience. What a filling!

Jonathan believes in preventative dentistry, and supports the idea that ‘prevention is always better than the cure’.  He believes that removing the cause of any dental problems early results in longer-term results, less treatment, and fewer fees! What a flossophy…

Jonathan loves animals, nature, watching National Geographic and would jump at the opportunity to visit any aquarium. His favourite animal is an Emperor Penguin. Being a huge tennis and Roger Federer fan you might also catch him at the local tennis club trying to imitate Federer’s slick moves