Our Team
Dr Prathap Kripakaran (PK), BDS, RACDS(GDP) – Dentist
Dr Prathap Kripakaran (Dentist) has been practising in Australia since 2004 after completing a training course at the University of Melbourne and having passed the Australian Dental Council licentiate examinations. Dr PK (Dentist) also recently completed the MRACDS.
As the principal dentist, Dr PK (Dentist) is dedicated towards ensuring his patients always receive the very highest standards of dental care. In addition to all areas of general dentistry he has a special interest in microscope assisted root canal procedures, implants and oral surgery including wisdom teeth extractions. He is passionate about keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and ensures the clinic is equipped with the very best technologies. Dr PK (Dentist) regularly attends continuing education courses and feels this is absolutely essential as dental technology is constantly evolving and developing.
You will find Dr PK (Dentist) is great at helping nervous patients feel comfortable and relaxed. He finds it immensely rewarding when he is able to help someone achieve good dental health and very much enjoys the technical side of dentistry.
Dr PK (Dentist) likes to talk about cricket, the economy and international affairs and is always interested in IT and technology. When he isn’t at work, Dr PK (Dentist) likes to relax by spending time with his wife and son, reading or watching sports whenever he gets the chance.
Dr Simi Jacob, BDS, FRACDS(GDP) – Dentist
Dr Simi Jacob (Dentist) has been practicing in the region since 2010 after acing the Australian Dental Council licentiate exams. She also completed the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Dentistry from the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne. Dr Simi Jacob (Dentist) also recently completed the MRACDS.Having worked in a busy hospital based dental practice prior to moving to Australia, Dr Simi Jacob (Dentist) is confident in all areas of General Dentistry and truly loves the variety of a Family General practice. She enjoys treating children and believes that a positive dental experience goes a long way in reducing stress and delays in seeking treatment. She also enjoys Cosmetic Dentistry and loves the confidence a good smile can bring to patients. She is a trained Invisalign (Clear Aligners) provider.
Dr Simi Jacob (Dentist) is known to be very easy going and gentle and is much loved by her patients, especially the very nervous patients. She truly believes in doing the best she can for each patient and takes the time to get them comfortable and ready for treatment.
When she is not at work, Dr Simi Jacob (Dentist) loves spending time with her husband and little boy and enjoys good movies, music and the company of her friends.
Dr Sue Dalton – Dentist
Qualified as a dentist in London, England, in 1988, Sue worked for 14 years there before emigrating to Australia. With her mother living in Airlie Beach, the Dalton family settled in Mackay. She has worked in private practice, the Aboriginal and Islander Health Service and on the Royal Flying Doctor Mobile Dental Unit. Sue has experience in many areas of dentistry, including cosmetic, implants, children’s and general dental services, and places great importance on preventive care. Outside work, she lives with her husband, mother and two loveable dogs and enjoys being involved in theatre, both performing and backstage.
Zoe Stein – Oral Health Therapist
Zoe has been in the dental industry within the Mackay region for over 15 years. Beginning as a Dental Assistant, Zoe developed a real passion for delivering fantastic patient care before becoming an Oral Health Therapist and attaining a Bachelor’s in Oral Health with Distinction at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton.
Zoe is passionate about children’s preventive dentistry, as well as providing an enjoyable and caring dental experience for all, believing that proper education and communication are the keys to good oral health.
During her downtime Zoe spends as much time as possible with her husband and two sons, usually either at the football fields or exploring Mackay’s’ beaches.
