Practitioners

Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1980 and completed his Masters Degree in prosthodontics in 1982. In 1983 he was awarded a fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

He has a keen interest in microdentistry, minimally invasive dentistry and laser dentistry and in recognition of his efforts was awarded a Fellowship of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. He also has an interest in the dental treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Jeff has been at Coburg Dental Group since 1981 and is a consultant in Prosthodontics at Monash Medical Centre where he treats cancer patients after mouth surgery to reconstruct their teeth.

He has also lectured locally, interstate and overseas to undergraduate and graduate dentists on laser dentistry, prosthodontics and obstructive sleep apneoa.

Dr Meredith Metin graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1996. She began her career at Monash Medical Centre as the Dental Resident in 1997. There she treated medically compromised and trauma patients. It was there where she met Dr Jeffery Kestenberg, and she came to work with him at Coburg Dental Group in 1998. Meredith has always been an active member of the Australia Dental Association (ADA) and was a member of the Dental Health Education Committee and Fluoridation Committee between 1999 and 2005. She was the Chairman of the Dental Health Education Committee of the ADA between 2003 and 2005. Meredith's areas of interest are Preventive and Restorative Dentistry. She is married with two sons.

Dr Shannon Gune has a Bachelors degree in Dental Surgery from the university of Melbourne (1997) and a postgraduate Diploma in clinical dentistry majoring in Endodontics (root canal treatment) and crown, bridge and dental implant Prosthodontics. He had oral surgery training in Nottingham, England (1999) and his biggest passion is dental implant surgery.

Dr Peter Apostolopoulos graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2004. He spent the next four years in Queensland working as a Dental Officer in the Australian Defence Force; firstly with the Australian Regular Army in Brisbane and Townsville, and then the Royal Australian Air Force in Ipswich.

Peter returned to Melbourne in 2009 to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (focusing on Dental Implants), and currently works Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at Coburg Dental Group, maintaining an interest in all aspects of general practice dentistry.

As part of the team at the Coburg Dental Group, Derrick Lee provides general dental care with a keen interest in periodontal therapy and implant surgery. Currently completing specialist training at the University of Melbourne in the Graduate Periodontics program, Derrick strives to maintain up to date with the latest technology in dental implants and gum related surgery. He graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2001 and has worked in private practice since until entry into the Post Graduate program. Derrick is also part of the teaching curriculum at the University of Western Australia and University of Melbourne since 2005, where he supervises undergrdautate clinical practice. He is a member of many associations, including the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, and International Team for Implantology.

Dr Kenny Chong graduated from The University of Otago (NZ) with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001. He began his career at the Maxillofacial Department, Waikato Hospital, New Zealand as the Dental Registrar in 2002. There he treated medically compromised and trauma patients. In 2003 Dr Chong moved over to Melbourne, Australia where he worked at multiple practices both in the private and public sector. He then decided further his studies at University of Melbourne where he gained a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in 2005. Currently Dr Chong is in his final year of a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry program specialising in Fixed Prosthodontics.He recently joined Coburg Dental Group in January 2009. He is an active member of the Australia Dental Association (ADA) and Academy of Prosthodontists.

Mohammed is a registered dental hygienist who has been working at Coburg Dental Group since 2000. He completed a Diploma in Oral Health Therapy at Melbourne University. As an active member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (D.H.A.A.), Mohammed has participated and completed many continuing education programs which enable him to add to his dental skills, but also to keep him up-to-date with anything new in dentistry.

Vicky is a registered dental hygienist and has a Diploma in Oral Health Therapy from the University of Melbourne. Graduating in 2002 she received both the Dental Practice Board of Victoria Prize and Dental Hygienists Association Award for 'Best Clinical Skills, with an emphasis toward patient care and management'. She previously worked in the field of orthodontics and has been working with us at Coburg Dental Group since January 2003.

Sarah Graduated from the University of Melbourne witha Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy in 2007. Sarah along with her classmates were the first Melbourne graduates to finish with dual qualifications in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. Sarah Enhjpys the challenge of treating moderate/advanced periodontal disease and making an impact on improving a person' oral health. She also loves to work with children modifying their home oral hygiene practices and aiding parents in the management of their child's health, prevantative and restorative dental needs. Previously Sarah worked as a qualified dental nurse for several years in Metroplitan and Northern suburbs of Melbourne before she furthered her education. On the weekends you will find Sarah playing ball with her new family member Jazz (beagle x cavillier) pooch.

Mandy Obtained her Dental Hygiene certificate from the university of Adelaide in South Australia in 1978 after completing 2 years of dental nurse training and obtaining her radiography certificate. She then moved to Melbourne and has worked in city and suburban practices. Mandy has been with Coburg Dental Group since 2001.