Specialist Paediatric Dentists

Dr Jane Practice Principal
Dr Jane Lee

Dr Lee graduated in dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 2003 and obtained a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Melbourne in 2008. She has held positions at The University of Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospital in the past. She has a special interest in paediatric trauma and treating children with special needs.

She has three young children and is currently on maternity leave.

Dr Debra Practice Principal
Dr Debra Elsby

Dr Elsby graduated in dentistry with Commendation from the University of Dundee, Scotland in 2006. After emigrating to Australia, she graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry in 2014 and became a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Paediatric Dentistry).

She is past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Victorian Branch and lectures for both the University of Melbourne and the dental profession. Her special interests include helping to reduce dental anxiety and treating children with special needs.

Deb’s charity work has taken her to the Kingdom of Tonga. She loves visiting new places as well as working on her fitness.

Dr Delia Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Delia Chin

Dr Chin graduated in dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 2016. She then continued her studies at the University of Melbourne and obtained a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry in 2022.

She enjoys all aspects of paediatric dentistry, with a special interest in dental trauma management and helping anxious children feel comfortable in a dental setting from an early age and into their adult lives.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys arts and crafts, playing board games, and tennis.

Dr Delia Chin is currently on maternity leave.

Dr Lucy Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Lucy Yu

Dr Yu graduated in dentistry from the University of Queensland in 2015 and obtained a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Sydney in 2021.

Upon completing her specialty training, she spent some time abroad working and teaching at the University of Liverpool (UK) and has held a position at the Children’s Hospital Westmead (Sydney). Her special interests include the management of dental trauma and helping children overcome their dental fear and anxiety.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, photography and painting.

Support Staff

We are supported by our highly trained and dedicated staff.

April Oral Health Therapist
April

April is our oral health therapist and hygienist. She loves teaching kids how to brush and floss their teeth and believes every dental visit should end with a smile. She is currently on maternity leave.

Teresa Oral Health Therapist
Teresa

Teresa is our oral health therapist. She lives by the motto ‘only floss the teeth you want to keep!’ and looks forward to meeting your children for a toothbrushing class to help keep their teeth healthy for life.

Simone Reception
Simone
Sophie Senior Dental Assistant / Reception
Sophie
Chris Senior Dental Assistant
Chris
Cristina Dental Assistant
Cristina
Simona Dental Assistant
Simona
Sophie Dental Assistant / Reception
Sophie

Associations

Our specialists are active in teaching at The University of Melbourne and continuing education for dentists, and contribute to many organisations.

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