Profile
Modern comprehensive dental care requires highly qualified support staff. Our staff have been meticulously selected and trained in their specific duties and are instrumental in providing our patients with optimum dental care here at Kinross Dental.
Dr. Richard Slattery
Graduated from UWA in Dentistry in 1974. Richard worked in country Western Australia until 1994 at both Katanning and Bunbury. On moving with his family to the metropolitan area Richard opened Kinross Dental in December 1995. During this time he has been able to experience most forms of dentistry and attends many update courses around the country. Richard enjoys dentistry as a profession and at present is undertaking Post-Graduate studies with the University of Adelaide, as well as working full time in the practice. He has enormous optimism about the future directions of dentistry and dental treatment, not only to control disease but to enhance function and aesthetics.
Gail - Practice Manager
Joined the practice in May 2001. After returning from 12 years living in the North West, “I have been working in the medical industry for 20 years; it was not a hard transition into Dentistry”. Gail’s role at Kinross Dental is to assist in the Hygiene area, reception, continuing care, sterilisation procedures, inventory and just about anywhere needed, hence 'Practice Manager’ describes her well. Gail says, “I have the best position in the practice as I am able to be involved in all areas”. Gail is also currently studying to complete Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.
Yvette - Hygienist 
Joining the practice in December 2000, she is bright and friendly. Yvette specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and the prevention of tooth decay. She checks the condition of the gums and teeth and provides necessary treatment involving the meticulous removal of plaque and calculus deposits in order for you to keep your natural teeth for life.
Robyn Dowding, 
Chairside Assistant
Robyn joined Kinross Dental & Invisible Orthodontics in 2006. She adds to our team a wealth of experience in the dental field, enjoying all aspects of general dentistry and Oral Surgery. Robyn graduated in 1998, and has been in the dental industry ever since.
Robyn is a lovely, happy, easy-going person who will make your visit comfortable and will leave you feeling more at ease.
Melissa - Chairside Assistant
Qualified as a dental assistant in 1991. Melissa joined the practice in March 2003. A happy, friendly person, who is highly experienced in all aspects of general dentistry as well as specialist areas such as oral surgery, general anaesthetic, crown and bridge, implants and orthodontics. Melissa has also spent some time working in a dental laboratory to help further her knowledge. She is here to care for you and give any moral support you require.
