60 Racecourse Road, Pakenham, VIC-3810
New Patients offer $220 for Checkups, Clean and Preventative X-rays.
About Us
Committed to Helping You
The team at RACECOURSE ROAD FAMILY DENTAL is made up of experienced professionals who have a true passion for the dental field. From standard cleanings and preventative treatments to orthodontics and surgical reconstruction, our doctors are trained to do it all. Scroll below to learn more about our team.
Providing you with the best doctors for the best care
Dr Priya Gopalakrishnan
Dr Priya Gopalakrishnan graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Chennai, India from one of the prestigious institution. She has been practicing dentistry since 2000. She passed her Australian Dental Council exams in 2008 and since been practicing in Australia in both public and private sectors. Her immense knowledge and skill has created many long term patients in her bayside practice. She is a member of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in General Dental Practice since 2014.
She loves her general dental practice and pursued her career further by doing Invisalign, surgical removal of wisdom teeth removal, full mouth rehabilitation etc., She was a Honorary Clinical (Fellow) within Melbourne Dental School, and currently hold a voluntary Adjunct Lecturer position at La Trobe Rural Health School within the College of Science, Health and Engineering at La Trobe University.
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Her immense more than 20yrs of dental experience, skills and knowledge and her passion to serve the community is inevitable. She is a happily married wife and a busy mum of two young kids. Her hobbies are to try different recipes and gardening.
Dr Anju B Thomas
Dr. Anju is a compassionate and thorough dentist dedicated to helping patients improve and maintain their oral health. Known for her gentle and friendly demeanour, she excels in making genuine connections with her patients and their families. Her caring nature is especially valuable when working with patients suffering from dental phobia, ensuring they feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.
With a strong commitment to helping patients achieve their treatment goals, Dr. Anju bringsover 20 years of experience in both public and private sectors. This extensive background hasprovided her with deep insight into understanding the diverse dental needs of her patients,allowing her to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual. Dr. Anju is passionate about root canal treatment, restorative dentistry, and preventative care.Her interest in orthodontics inspired her to pursue a postgraduate diploma in digitalorthodontics, enabling her to help patients smile confidently with clear aligners. She is aproud member of the Australian Dental Association and is dedicated to continuousprofessional development. By attending regular seminars and courses, she stays up to datewith the latest dental innovations to provide high-quality care.A firm believer in the adage "prevention is better than cure" Dr. Anju emphasizes the importance of educating her patients on maintaining good oral health for a healthy body. Hergoal is to ensure every patient has a positive experience and receives the highest quality care.
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Dr. Anju graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001, moved to Australia in 2003,and completed her ADC examination in 2004. She has been serving the Melbournecommunity since then.Outside of dentistry, Dr. Anju enjoys baking and indulging in Korean dramas, adding a touchof creativity and relaxation to her life.
Mr Gary Linkin - Dental Prosthetist
Gary Owned His Own Dental Prosthetic Private Practice For Over 30 Years.
Gary offer personalized and compassionate care to each and every one of the clients.
With many years of experience as prosthetist, he developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by those who require dentures. Specialized in creating high-quality dentures that look natural and are comfortable to wear, Gary's goal is to provide the clients with the highest quality dentures available and to ensure they receive the support and guidance they need to lead fulfilling lives.
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Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his boys, travelling with his wife or playing a round of golf. Feel free to come and see Gary for an obligation free, complimentary consultation.
Dr Suranji Jayarathna
Dr Suranji Jayarathna graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Srilanka in 2014 and practicing dentistry since 2015. before arriving in Melbourne she was practicing both in the academic and private sector in Srilanka.
Since clearing her Australian Dental Council exams she is been practicing in Australia in both the private and public sector, before joining Racecourse Road Family Dental she was working in a mobile dental surgery where she provided care at aged care and schools and in the community clinic serving the bayside community clients providing a wide range of dental services. she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a particular interest in geriatric and pediatric dentistry, ensuring to provide compassionate and patient-centered care for individual patients outside work.
Dr Suranji loves spending time with family, reading and travelling
Dr Ansu Saji
Dr. Ansu Saji graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2014 from India. After attaining her registration in Australia, she has worked in both public and private sector in Melbourne.
Dr. Ansu enjoys providing a range of general dental services to all age groups with special interests in pain-free dentistry and cosmetic dental treatments including white fillings and porcelain restorations. She also enjoys patient education and promotes preventive dentistry. She understands the anxiety around dentistry and always ensures to provide a relaxed and friendly environment. To keep up with the latest techniques and technologies available in dentistry, she regularly attends continued professional development courses and is currently doing 1-year General Dentistry Residency Program.
Dr.Ansu loves gardening, crazy fan of indoor plants and loves to spend time with her busy young family.
Dr Marian Bassalious
Dr. Marian Graduated From The University Of Otago (New Zealand) With A Bachelor Of Dental Surgery. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in Oral Surgery. To further her Oral Surgery skills she has worked at the Oral Surgery department of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne for three years. She is currently studying a postgraduate diploma in oral implantology with the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners.
Dr Marian constantly keeps up with all the new developments in the dental field. She is very good at making her patients feel at ease and is especially passionate about helping them achieve a confident smile and keeping them in good dental health. Marian was part of a national project run by the New Zealand Ministry of Health, looking at improving the Oral Health of older people. She strives to help her patients achieve good dental health no matter what life stage they are at.Outside the dental world,
Dr Marian enjoys spending time with her family and friends and exploring Melbourne’s fine cafes.