Our Team

Dr Chandrashekar Siddappa graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and has been practicing dentistry since 2000. He has been at Beaufort Street Dental Centre since late 2019. A combination of art and science, dentistry for Dr Shekar is about working with hands, helping people, being creative and being a leader. Helping Patients Smile Brighter.

Since his childhood, Dr Shekar was fascinated with a smile. “I always wanted to see people happy and loved to bring a smile on their faces.” He enjoys connecting with his patients since he can relate to those from diverse backgrounds and different age groups. “My commitment to the art of dental excellence has always inspired me to achieve the highest levels of clinical success for my patients. I enjoy working with them to ensure their optimal dental health and satisfaction along with helping them maintain their teeth for life.”

Keeping up to Date in Dentistry

While enjoying all aspects of being a dentist, Dr Shekar has a special interest in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. “I constantly work to improve myself and my abilities with continuing professional development courses. They aid me in keeping me up to date with current trends in the latest treatments and procedures.” He is a certified Invisalign® provider and finds it highly interesting. Dr Shekar is a member of the Australian Dental Association.

At Beaufort Dental Clinic, we treat patients with exceptional quality, service and care.

Outside the Office

Dr Shekar also stays busy outside the practice by spending time with his family, reading about current affairs and watching movies. He is also associated with a local community group which spreads noble thoughts like “Work is Worship” and “Humanitarianism.”

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Inspired by his father, an oral surgeon, Joseph was destined to enter the dental profession. His mum even helped in his father’s surgery, and Joseph lived and breathed dentistry for his entire life. Also in the industry is his sister, who is a periodontist.

Though he briefly considered architecture as a career, Joseph went with the choice that felt natural and entered the University of Adelaide to earn a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, graduating in 1995. He then went on to Newcastle University in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, achieving a Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry.

Traveling Back Home From the UK

Before establishing his current practice, Joseph worked in a hospital setting in the UK. He taught in the undergrad clinics while he was seeing his patients, as well as conducting research in bonding systems. He then returned to Australia, opening Beaufort Street Dental Centre to serve our community with high-quality dental care.

We have a patient-centred practice, and truly get to know people and their families. It’s gratifying to interact with them and get positive feedback on our care.

He takes regular continuing education courses on dental materials, advanced techniques, basic clinical skills and dental implants. Additionally, Joseph is a member of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Society for Implant Dentistry.

Staying Busy Outside of the Practice

Joseph and his wife have been married since 1997. She’s a former microbiologist and accountant, who now has three jobs: looking after the boys, keeping house and minding the books at the practice. They also stay busy with their active sons and the sports they participate in.

In his spare time, Joseph is an avid reader who reads anything he can get his hands on, from newspapers to magazines, novels and autobiographies. He’s a keen kayaker and has practiced Taekwondo since bringing his sons to a class. He uses it as a tool to discipline his mind and manage stress.

Beaufort Street Dental Centre is a preferred provider for HBF, HCF, BUPA and Medibank Private.

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Dr Sophia Hawes is a General Dentist who graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Western Australia. She was inspired to become a dentist from her family relative, who was a specialist paediatric dentist in Perth.

Dr Sophia grew up in Perth, studying Neuroscience and then Dentistry at the University of Western Australia, receiving the Alistair Devlin ANZSPD Prize in Paediatric Dentistry.

Dr Sophia is passionate about family dentistry, preventive dentistry, as well as aesthetic and restorative general dentistry. She regularly attends professional development courses and is always reading to keep up to date with recent research and advances to ensure she provides her patients with the best care possible.

Dr Sophia has a gentle and caring approach, she enjoys getting to know her patients, making time to listen to their concerns and ensure they feel at ease during their dental appointment.

Outside the Office

Outside of dentistry, Dr Sophia keeps active with Pilates and Yoga, baking, spending time with her family, and is the singer in a hobby band for charity and local community events.

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Dr Laney has always been passionate about healthcare, making her venture into dentistry a natural one as it offered her a perfect combination of applied medical knowledge and hands on practice. She decided to attend Sydney University where she received her Bachelor of Dentistry (Honours) in 2007.

At Beaufort Street Dental Centre, Dr Laney makes it her mission to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy, confident smile. She makes a point to stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in the field of dentistry to be able to offer patients the best possible services and results.

Outside of Beaufort Street Dental Centre, Dr Laney enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling and kayaking. Also a fan of music, Dr Laney revels in dancing and art.