Our Staff
Dr Andrea
Principal Dentist
Born in Auckland, and relocating in 1992 to Robina, Andrea is very well established on the Gold Coast. Graduating in 2012, she has worked at Murwillumbah, Pacific Pines and Mudgeeraba before setting up Fresh Family Dental with her husband in 2020. Andrea and Ben have two young sons who adore football and other sports, so much of her down time is taken up with cheering on the sideline. Her husband Ben, coaches semi-professional league, and his passion for this has extended for more than 27 years in the coaching space.
Andrea takes pride in settling dental anxiety and using a variety of techniques to assist even the most worried patient to get through their treatment. She loves educating people in their dental health, singing along poorly to the radio while she works, and listening to live music.
Dr Rachel
Dentist
Rachel is our fabulous Irish dentist who loves Golf and has made the GC her home. Recently married to Dave, Rachel has a passion for orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. When she isn’t in the surgery, Rachel is either on the Golf course, eating out, or doing pilates to stay fit.
Dr Turna
Dentist
Growing up in Rockhampton, QLD, Turna loved the charm of small-town life. This love for community led her to study dentistry at JCU in Cairns – a tropical paradise where learning felt like a vacation! After graduation, she spent six years giving back to her hometown, providing dental care to the community she grew up in.
Three years ago, love brought her to these sunny shores. Now happily married to her husband Prit, she hopes to make the Coast her forever home.
At Fresh Family Dental, Turna isn’t just a dentist, she’s part of the family. Her passion lies in helping patients overcome anxiety and achieve their dream smiles.
When Turna isn’t in the office you’ll find her at the gym with her husband, going to dance classes, catching up with family and friends in Brisbane, soaking up the sun on the beach and exploring Gold Coast’s best coffee spots.
Dr Arun
Orthodontist
Dr Arun and his lovely wife Varsha have been working with us for over a year now.
They are based on the Sunshine Coast, but travel to treat our patients.
Dr. Arun is a board certified orthodontist who has dedicated his life to perfecting smiles and bites in adults and children, and who has a passion for evidence based treatment and ethical care of all his patients..
Carmen
Front Office Coordinator
Carmen is our main receptionist and all around superstar. She has been married to Ali for 24 years and has 2 adult children, Georgia (our dental assistant) and Jack. She has 3 gorgeous pets, Louis, Indie and Mr Murphy. Carmen and her family moved from NZ to Australia 21 years ago and she is always seeking a new thrill. She loves going to the gym, playing social tennis and watching Motorsport – and certainly doesn’t mind a nice glass of rose’
Cheryl
Front Office Coordinator
Cheryl is one of our beautiful reception staff. She is married to Steve and has two adult children. Her favourite foods are chocolate and coffee and she loves reading true crime. If you find Cheryl travelling, she will be where the sun is shining as she loves warm travel destinations.
Varsha
Front Office Coordinator Orthodontics
Varsha is his fantastic and very talented wife, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Dr Aruns patients are looked after with the personal touch
Georgia
Dental Assistant
This is Georgia. She is one of our longest serving staff members, being with us from the day we opened our front door for the first time. She loves going to the gym and spending time on the water with a Jetski or paddleboard. She loves spending time with her long term partner, Gert, and her family and friends.
Georgia is most notorious around the clinic for always running into things!
Chloe
Dental Assistant
A former cruise ship dancer, Chloe moved back to Australia after many years abroad to settle down with her husband Roman. They have worked exceptionally hard to get a solid base in Qld and after almost 2 years with us, Chloe is aiming to study OHT in the future.
Courtney
Dental Assistant
Courtney has also come to us with no dental background, but her hard work ethic and willingness to learn have allowed her to excel in the dental field. She has a happy and kind demeanour and loves putting our patients at ease in the chair.
Mimi
Dental Assistant
A Burleigh local, Mimi has fallen in love with the dental field in a very short space of time. Mimi loves travelling, and is always the one to make us laugh throughout the clinic. Mimi loves the beach and travelling and has a long term partner Tommy.