Meet Our Dentists
Dr Joseph Lee, Practice Owner
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.
Dr Jo Laney
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.
Dr Chandrashekar Siddappa
Dr Chandrashekar Siddappa Graduating in 1999 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dr Shekar has been practicing dentistry since 2000. He has been at Beaufort Dental Clinic 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.”
Dr Sophia Hawes
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.
Insurance coverage is accepted, and our team are preferred providers for several insurance plans. Book your time with us today!