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About DBay Dental

Our practice provides complete dental care in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. Our experienced dentists will work with you to achieve the best oral health that is both cost effective and of the highest standard.

Our dentists, Dr Nicola Rayner, Dr Harry Goodman & Dr Shane Hourihan combine years of experience in patient care with the latest knowledge and innovations in dentistry learnt through continuing professional development. This means that you will receive the best available treatment and service at all times.

Dr Nicola Rayner

Dr Nicola Rayner

Dr. Nicola Rayner earned her degree from the University of Leeds in the UK in 2004. Dr. Nikki earned a second post-graduate diploma in primary dental care at the University of Edinburgh in the UK after passing the post-graduate exams required for membership in the prestigious Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

In order to keep her knowledge current and to give her patients the best care possible, Dr. Nikki places a strong value on post-graduate education, ongoing professional development, and scientific fact.

Dr. Nikki has extensive experience in several dental specialities and procedures, but her greatest passions are preventive care and developing relationships with patients. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, she frequently emphasises.

Dr. Nikki enjoys meeting new people and forming a bond with her patients.

Dr Harry Goodman

Dr Harry Goodman

Dr. Harry Goodman’s empathetic demeaner fosters a comforting environment, resonating with patients seeking not just treatment but compassionate care. Beyond this, He employs a meticulous approach to oral healthcare, ensuring precision and quality in every procedure. He believes in ensuring that all treatment options are clearly defined and understood before beginning.

Dr Harry earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns. Committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements, he is currently pursuing a postgraduate diploma in dental implantology at the esteemed Australian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr. Harry has a special interest in aesthetic dentistry, preventative care and pain free dentistry.

Outside of dentistry Dr. Harry is a keen golfer, fisherman and freediver. On the weekend you will find him in the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf. Come on down to Dbay Dental to try him as your new ‘go to’ dentist.

Dr Russell Neglia-Wong

Dr Russell Neglia-Wong
“I always had fun attending the dentist as a kid, which inspired me to become a dentist. I hope to provide you with that same experience. I look forward to being a part of this amazing team here in Redcliffe. I moved here from Canada to study and have now found myself residing in Queensland”
Nickname: Russell or Russ
 
Favourite Aspects: Restorative work, aesthetics, and working with people
 
Hobbies: Building and painting scale models, Skiing, Surfing, Playing netball

Dr Shane Hourihan

Dr Shane Hourihan
Shane Migrated to Australia as a child from Ireland. Worked for 20 years as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in Australia and the UK. Studied at Griffith University and graduated with Honours in 2019. Have worked in public dental clinics, private dental clinic, indigenous dental clinics, and mobile dentistry with aged care and pediatric patients.
 
My overall interest in dentistry is delivering good quality dental care to all age groups, with special interest in special needs dentistry and patients with complex medical histories.
 
Out of work I enjoy spending family time with my wife who is a Registered Nurse, 13 year old daughter and 14 month old son. Enjoy travelling and watching sports such as AFL, soccer, and athletics.

Our Dental Assistants and Admin Team

Kathleen

Name: Kathleen

Position: Practice Manager

What I love about dentistry: I like how all the roles within the practice all play their own important part in contributing to the common goal of providing a great experience for patients.

Hobbies: I dabble in anything arts & crafts – pottery, painting etc. I also enjoy pilates, walking, traveling and riding my bike.

Fun fact about me: I’ve lived in 4 states of Australia

Amelia

Name: Amelia

Position: School based Dental Assistant Trainee

What I love about dentistry: Everyone in the team is so kind, and I am learning so much. I hope to be a Dentist one day.

Hobbies: I love playing card games and board games, as well as camping/outdoor activities.

Fun fact about me: I love watching the Cowboys beat the Broncos!

Tamzin

Name: Tamzin

Position: Dental Assistant

What I love about dentistry: I love helping patients leave with a good experience and learning about detnal treatments.

Hobbies: Baking

Fun fact about me: I used to run a strawberry patch

 

 

 

Shellee

Name: Shellee

Position: Dental Assistant and Front Desk

What I love about dentistry: I love that I can contribute to out patients having a more enjoyable visit to the dentist.

Hobbies: Loving my beatuiful staffies and walking them, beach walks, swimming in my pool and breakfast by the water on the weekends.

Fun fact about me: I have a gold medal in archery!

 

 

 

 

Lexy

Name: Lexy

Position: Dental Assistant

What I love about dentistry: I like seeing people become comfortable with their smile and I enjoy learning new things in the dental field.

Hobbies: Reading, singing and pilates

Fun fact about me: I can play the guitar behind me head.

 

 

 

 

Kelly

Name: Kelly

Position: Dental Assistant

What I love about dentistry: I love that I can be a part of providing the best care for our patients by making patients feel at ease ensuring they have a positive experience all round.

Hobbies: Loving my beautiful young family including our staffy (of course!), Pilates, Baking & time outdoors.

Fun fact about me: I also have my certificate in personal training. 

Gabi

Name: Gabi

Position: Dental Assistant

What I love about dentistry: I love how everyday is something different and learning the clinical side of things.

Hobbies: Yoga, sport and reading

Fun fact about me: I have worked at Australia Zoo

 

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