Our Team - Dental At Forest Hill
Family Dentist Near You
Dental At Forest Hill offers you the very best when it comes to dental care and treatment to improve your oral hygiene. Our dentists specialize in general & cosmetic dental services: dental implants, Invisalign, dental veneers & more.
Dr Dinesh Erlewad,
Principal Dentist
Dr Dinesh Erlewad is a passionate General and Aesthetic Dentist with expertise in Dental Implants and Orthodontics. He has been serving his clients for well over 22 years in 3 different continents and believes in combining technology and dentistry to provide the highest possible dental care. Dr Erlewad comes from a vibrant Indian background. In 1999, he acquired Bachelor in Dental Surgery in Aurangabad, India.
With years of experience in the field, Dr. Erlewad is known for his dedication to providing top-quality dental care to his patients. He combines a gentle touch with advanced dental techniques to ensure that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their needs.
Dr. Erlewad’s commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in dentistry ensures that his patients always receive the best possible care. His warm demeanor and genuine concern for his patients’ well-being make him a trusted figure in the community. Dr Erlewad enjoys spending time with his Family, practicing Yoga & Meditation, Traveling, Biking as well as Cricket.
Dr. Melina Chen, Senior Dentist
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Dr. Melina Chen is a highly experienced, skilled, caring and dedicated dental surgeon with 37 years of experience. Dr. Chen graduated from Melbourne University with competent skills in general and preventive dentistry. She believes in treating patients holistically, conservatively and of course, preventatively. She is highly skilled in Myofunctional orthodontics in the growth and development of children ages two to teenage, as she is a certified MyoBrace and MyoMunchee practitioner.
Dr. Chen is passionate about taking ‘REAL CARE” in looking after her patients. She personally rings her patients the next day after major work and sends out “get well” and greeting cards to patients for their celebratory events. Dr. Chen is also excellent in dealing with patients who dread to come to the dentist.She has absolute empathy and patience dealing with these patients because she is experienced on how to calm and relax them. She also has small, gentle hands to give tender loving care to everyone. Dr. Chen is very down to earth as she loves to chat with patients regarding anything, including holiday, gardening or cooking tips. Dr. Chen is also wonderful dealing with children. They are often rewarded with little take home surprises after treatment.
Dr. Chen is also able to converse in Cantonese, Malay and Indonesian. She can be quite fun as she loves taking jazz singing lessons and even does some singing gigs occasionally. Rest assured, patients can totally be relaxed and happy in Dr. Chen’s dedicated care.
Dr Purva Avhad, Dentist
Dr Purva Avhad is a highly skilled Dentist with a total of 7 years of clinical experience. Dr Purva graduated from India in 2017, and holds a Masters in Prosthodontics. Her main area of works includes but not limited to replacing missing teeth using complete dentures, removable partial dentures and fixed teeth. Her key skills lie in fabricating bridges using teeth and implants placement. She has experience in performing cosmetic enhancements using veneers, teeth whitening and smile designing.
She has a strong sense of empathy while treating her patients and provides quality Dental work. Dr Purva has also done research work in Sports Dentistry and stresses on the importance of having Mouthguards for children.
In her personal life, Dr Purva loves to cook and enjoys reading.
Team Members
Kalpana Mundhe
Practice Manager
Kalpana Mundhe: Her strong leadership and organisational skills plays an integral role in our practice. Kalpana helps promote a sense of inquiry among our team. In addition, she also participates in collaborative team work and problem solving with colleagues. Kalpana also assists our dentists and patient care coordinators with a variety of procedures at our practice.
Outside work, Kalpana devotes her time helping others. As a passionate social worker and community activist, she never misses a chance to do good in the world.
Diksha
Dentist Assistant
Diksha is a dedicated dental assistant with a passion for helping others achieve optimal oral health. With a keen eye for detail and a gentle touch, she ensures that every patient feels comfortable and well-cared for during their dental procedures. From assisting the dentist during complex procedures to providing patients with post-operative care instructions, Diksha’s expertise and empathy shine through in every aspect of her work.
With her warm demeanor and unwavering professionalism, Diksha is an invaluable member of the dental team, trusted by both colleagues and patients alike.
Samia
Dentist Assistant
Samia is certified Dental assistant , very empathetic and caring towards patients. Samia have excellent Organisation skills and key to attention . Samia is compassionate and caring
Samia can help patients with different age and have assisted many surgeries. She is also very child friendly
In her free time , Samia looks after her 3 beautiful kids and husband . She loves cooking and can share a yummy recipe too
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Easy Payment Plans
Payment Options / Plans
Payment plans are essentially loans, which can support you in managing the high cost of dental treatment. Rather than paying for your dental work in an upfront lumpsum, a payment plan allows you to pay in instalments over a period of time. We have onboard, payment plan service providers who will make your payment plan’s instalments even more affordable.
There are several payment options available at our surgery including Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Credit Card, HICAPS, AMEX and Direct Deposit.
