Paul graduated from Melbourne University in 1988 and moved to Kerang in rural northwest Victoria to work in full-time private practice. After six and a half years of country practice he moved to Nigeria, West Africa to serve in a missionary school clinic for six months. He returned to Melbourne in 1996, joining Dr Leong at the Ringwood Surgery. Paul enjoys the variety of general dentistry, but has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry implementing the use of orthodontics and implants. Apart from work, he also enjoys improving his golf handicap, serving in his local church and spending time with Sylvia and their very active teenage boys, Brandon and Jaiden.

Jade has been a dentist with Brighter Smiles for over 15 years and specialises in providing excellent oral health care for families with warmth and friendliness.

She speaks Mandarin Chinese, and has previously supervised undergraduate students and volunteered dental services for local and overseas charities.

Jade takes pride in being thorough and diligently keeps up to date in all aspects of general dentistry, including obtaining a postgrad certificate in Dentistry.

She loves being mum to 3 beautiful boys.

After graduating from Melbourne University, Elice headed off for a tree-change in Northeast Victoria to work in community dental clinics for a few years. She joined Brighter Smiles when she moved back to Melbourne in 2010, but still enjoys working part time in a community clinic in the inner city and supervising dental students at Melbourne University. She is passionate about preventive care – helping you understand and look after your oral health. It’s ok if you’re a little nervous about dental visits, no matter what age you are – Elice is happy to discuss your concerns and will plan out a gentle approach with you. Her other interests include handmade ceramics, cheesy saxophone solos and pottering about in the garden. Elice speaks Mandarin and a little Hokkien. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association Public Dentistry Committee. 

Grace graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2005. Since then she has worked in private practice in Melbourne’s inner city and outer suburbs, and has been involved in clinical supervision of dental students since 2010. Grace is dedicated to minimally invasive dentistry and preventive care, and enjoys general dentistry, endodontics, crowns and implant crowns. She also offers Clear Correct invisible braces for suitable situations. She loves reading, dancing, gym classes and serving in the worship team at church. Grace is most comfortable speaking in English but is happy to speak in Korean as well.

Florence graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2004. She has since worked in public and private practices in Melbourne. Florence enjoys all aspects of dentistry, from crown and bridge work, cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment to paediatrics. Florence's gentle and caring approach is ideal for treating nervous patients. Outside of work, Florence is busy looking after her family, she helps run the children's program at her church. Florence is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. 

Alvin graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2006, and since then has worked in private practice across metropolitan Melbourne.

Alvin aims to provide the best possible outcome for each patient whilst making sure they are comfortable in the dental chair and is happy to discuss treatment options. He has a gentle and thorough approach and enjoys practising all aspects of dentistry. He has a particular interest in preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry (including crown and bridge) and endodontics.

Alvin is a member of the Australian Dental Association and continually updates his knowledge by attending professional development courses.

Outside of work, Alvin loves spending time with his wife, Karen, and their young daughter. He also enjoys playing soccer and tennis in his spare time and is a keen AFL fan.

Aleisha graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne and is passionate about providing individualised care, aiming to restore and maintain her patient’s oral health and function whilst using a gentle approach. Aleisha has a particular interest in preventive and restorative dentistry, and is committed to staying up to date with current techniques and treatment concepts.

Outside of work she enjoys staying active at the gym, dabbling in photography and exploring Melbourne’s food scene.