Our location
Suite G6 32 Morrow Street, Taringa, QLD 4068
Meet the Team
at Absolute Dental Care clinic Taringa
We provide quality dental care with a high level of customer service. We respect patients’ time and are committed to developing lifelong relationships based on trust and communication. Our team’s focus is to assist our patients and members of the community in understanding their oral health needs. We aim to achieve this in a modern, relaxed, caring and friendly environment.
We empower staff members to develop and be a part of a happy, cohesive, supportive and caring team that communicates at a high level and works together seamlessly.
We pride ourselves on providing a full explanation of the treatment choices available to patients, and we support the decision they make.
What our recent accreditation means for you . . .
Recently, at Absolute Dental Care, we went through a thorough (and we mean, thorough) accreditation process. We have been assessed against the rigorous National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, and we passed with flying colours! Here’s what it means for you …
Why do this?
Sometimes in business, you don’t really know where you stand compared to others in the field. As a result of the accreditation, we learnt where we were doing well, and we improved a few aspects of the practice in the process. We know we always need to be doing better.
What it means for you?
For you, accreditation is an independent way to verify that we’re doing the right thing by you. Because we’re accredited, you’ve got peace of mind that we’ve demonstrated our skills in things like:
- Communication and information management
- Social, environmental and ethical responsibility
- Risk management, workplace health and safety (WHS/OHS)
- Consumer information, privacy and safety
- Feedback, compliments and complaints
- Staff, human resources (HR), registrations and licensing
- Equipment maintenance, servicing and safety
Paul Rollason BDSc (Hons)
Principal Dentist
Born and raised in Brisbane, Dr Paul Rollason knew he wanted to be a dentist in grade six when he met and grew to admire his orthodontist. The idea of working with families and being hands-on with patients appealed to both his personal connection with people and his interest in dental science.
He was told in grade seven that he wouldn’t be good enough, but he has never been one to turn away from a challenge. He set about finding ways to get what he wanted. He enjoys using his hands to help people by getting them out of pain and putting a smile on their faces.
Paul obtained the Baden Powell Award in Scouting in 1998 – the highest award in the Rover Section.
Paul started in the practice as an associate in 1996 and managed the practice for 10 years before purchasing it off the owner in 2006.
When he is away from the dental surgery, you will often find Paul enjoying many fun and enriching activities.
- Spending time with his family
- Trains of all sizes
- Model trains
- Model-building
- Restoring his two full-size railway carriages for use back on the main line
- Scouting (Paul helps manage Brisbane South Region, especially in the areas of adventurous activities.)
- Photography
- Gardening
- Ballroom dancing (non-competitive)
Paul is also a founding member of the Scouts Queensland Health Fellowship.
Ashley Morine
Hygienist
Ashley is an adventure-loving Canadian and registered dental hygienist. She’s practiced dental hygiene in New Zealand and across Canada, including a town 200 km above the Arctic circle! Ashley has a gentle, patient-centred approach to dental hygiene. Her favourite part of the job is the ability to form personal connections with her patients.
Ashley is thrilled to be living in Australia! When she’s not at the office she is typically found on the beach, practicing yoga, reading a mystery novel or blogging for the young adult cancer organization she is passionate about.
Qian He
Senior Dental Assistant
Qian originally comes from Shanghai China and has been working with us since April 2009.
‘I love caring people and helping them for their oral health. Doing my job can move around (not sitting there all the time) and every day is different. I also have chance to talk to people and learn not only English but also the culture.’
Outside of the clinic, Qian loves to cook all types of cuisine, looking after her pot plants, taking amazing pictures of different countries traveled and reading.
Tammy Sleeman
Practice Coordinator
Originally from New Zealand, Tammy moved to Australia in 2004 with her mum when she was 14.
At 16 she landed her first job as a dental assistant and 14 years on she still enjoys working within the industry.
She loves interacting with patients and making sure they have the best possible experience.
Outside of work, Tammy enjoys spending quality time with her mum, partner and friends.
Tammy loves going on road trips, spending time at the beach and watching a good tv series on Netflix.
Nazreth (Naz) Winter
Dental Assistant
Naz has a cert iii & cert iv in dental assisting & radiation! She has had a passion for science & people for as long as she could remember hence the career choice.
“I love knowing that I’m contributing to making a healthy and happier you!”
She loves traveling & learning new things regularly. In her spare time she loves adventuring the outdoors with my husband & son.
Stephanie Shepherd
Front Office Manager
I was born and raised in Brisbane and am the eldest of 2 kids. I’m very close with my family and love to spend time with them including my 3 nephews and niece. We love to camp and hike and have a nice BBQ around a fire.
I’m a fully qualified florist by trade and did that for 12 years. I still do special events on the weekends and love the creativity and colours. I’ve added amateur cake decorating to my repertoire for special events as well.
What drew me to a change of career is the want to help people. I’m loving the work that we do here at ADC and loving the people I work with.
In my spare time I love to dance with Rhythm and Dance Attitude, bake cakes and decorate them, spend some time in the gym improving my health and getting out and about either with walks or exploring and catching up for a coffee with loved ones at one of the many great cafes around Brissy.
Natalie Russell (Nat R)
Client Experience Manager
I grew up in South Australia where I found my passion for Dentistry and People. Completed my DAA Certificate and Radiography, work with some brilliant Dentists, and made many friends and colleagues over the years.
Moved to the Northern Territory and establish a new Dental Software program in the 1990s with a few leading Dental Practices then worked in Dentistry and Orthodontic practices.
I made Darwin my home for 13 years and had two beautiful children who are the loves of my life.
Moved to Brisbane and found many exciting opportunities worked in the Pet Industry for many years, which my love for animals grew. I was a Senior Business Account Manager and qualified Pet Nutritionist.
I have a Beautiful Rag Doll cat called Oliver and Golden Retriever called Shandy. I love Health and fitness in SA I had a scholarship at the South Australian Institute of Sport in Women’s lightweight rowing competing at State Level. Marathon runner, ultra trail runner, level 1 running Coach, and current enjoying Multi-sport triathlon.
Love movies – Gold Class, chocolate, dancing, and a good restaurant dining experience with friends.
Tanya Korsun
Dental Hygienist
Tanya has always dreamed of working in health care. She began her career in dentistry as a dental assistant and continued her professional development by completing a Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree at Griffith University. She is very passionate about educating her patients in oral health care and believes that prevention is always better than cure. She has extensive experience in various areas of dentistry, although her passion lies in orthodontics, periodontics, and new technology. Tanya continues her professional development and constantly obtains new skills. In her spare time, she is busy with her two children and dog Mimi. She stays fit and healthy and also enjoys good coffee and cooking, as well as meeting with her friends.
Abdul Khan
Dental Assistant
Abdulrahman has spent most of his life in a Northern city of Canada known as, Prince George. Currently, he’s pursuing his lifelong dream of practicing dentistry and with his love for hot weather, Australia perfectly aligned with his ambitions. Being a Dental Assistant is something Abdulrahman is drawn towards as it will allow him to gain skills and perspective on other attributes of the dental profession alongside the impact it holds on individuals’ lives.
“I’m always willing to lend a hand to make your dental experience even better”
Janice
Dental Assistant
Janice is originally from the USA; born in Pennsylvania but spent most of her childhood years in New York State. She is the 4th child out of six with 4 brothers and 1 sister. In 2006 Janice moved to a farm just out of Inverell, NSW, Australia with her parents and younger sister and brother. In 2009 she opted out of doing year 12 and worked full time in a dental clinic while completing her Cert. III in Dental Assisting through TAFE, NSW. She then did a Cert IV in Oral Health and a Cert. IV in Dental Radiography. Since then, Janice has worked in a variety of large and small dental clinics both here in Australia and back in the USA. After 12 years of dental assisting, Janice is still enjoying her work in the dental field helping patients feel, welcome, comfortable, and confident about their smile.
What does Janice miss the most about the USA? Definitely the snow and winter sports. But, after the large adjustment of moving overseas in year 9…leaving behind her friends, school and familiar neighborhood, Janice has made many Aussie friends and feels very much at home down here. Janice loves reading, especially murder mysteries, as well as getting outdoors and enjoying time with friends.
Christopher Goode
BMedImg (Hons), DMD (USyd)
Associate Dentist
Dr. Christopher Goode is our new associate dentist at Absolute Dental Care. Chris completed a Bachelor of Medical Imaging at the Queensland University of Technology and subsequently, a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Sydney. While studying, he has worked as a diagnostic radiographer across a range of public and private hospitals and outpatient clinics, which has seen him develop a strong foundation in outstanding patient care and a deep understanding of the patient experience.
Having grown up on the southside of Brisbane, Chris was thrilled to return home after completing his dental studies in Sydney and begin his career with us at Absolute Dental Care. He enjoys spending time with his close-knit family and friends, exploring the many incredible hiking tracks SEQ has to offer and aims to never miss a game of cricket if Australia is playing.
While new to the dental profession, Chris is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to all his patients with true compassion and empathy, and warmly welcomes you to book your next appointment with him at Absolute Dental Care
Cameron Greenham
Dental Assistant
I love being able to help people in a meaningful way and I just find all things dental fascinating.
I love reading fantasy novel, I like baking new recipes and playing some games when I get the chance.
I grew up in Coffs Harbour before moving to Brisbane to study dental prosthetics
I grew up in Coffs Harbour before moving to Brisbane to study dental prosthetics
Deepa Singh
Dental Hygienist
Deepa first entered the world of dentistry in 1997 after receiving a scholarship in dental hygiene at the Fiji School of Medicine. After working three years in the School of Dentistry in Fiji as a clinical coordinator, Deepa moved to Sydney and completed her bridging course to obtain her licence in dental hygiene. Deepa worked for 17 years in a private dental practice in Sydney before moving to Brisbane in 2018 with her husband and three kids to be closer to her parents.
Deepa is passionate about oral health and general health and is a role model for patients. She helps patients modify their behaviour to focus on preventative maintenance of their teeth and gums to avoid disease in the future.
Deepa is patient, understanding, detail-oriented, energetic, and friendly. She works hard to make the patient feel comfortable and relaxed, and she fully explains the health reasons and steps behind everything she does inside the patient’s mouth.
Deepa loves sports, athletics, and fitness. She represented Fiji Islands in the South Pacific Games and achieved a couple of gold and silver medals in the 20-km walk. Deepa is passionate about health and fitness; when she’s not at work, you will find her either at the gym or cooking healthy meals for her family.
Sienna Pritchard
Front Office/DA
Sienna loves being outdoors, whether it’s camping, 4WD, climbing, or hiking. She started Scouts when she was 10 years old, and that skyrocketed her love for working in a team and the outdoors.
She is currently studying to be a Paramedic. She always loves to help people and likes to work in changing environments. But really, she just wants to turn the lights and sirens on in the ambulance.
She loves the people at Absolute Dental Care as they are kind and enthusiastic, which creates a loving and open environment for employees and patients.
Kat Skinner
Dental Assistant
Kat has 5 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant and is a friendly and kind person and is always willing to help others. She is patient focused and only wants you to feel cared for and reassured in your time in the chair. She is a hard worker with a kind and easy-going nature. Outside of work, Kat loves to paint and enjoys spending time with family and friends
Stephanie Rollason
Dental Assistant
A little bit about Little Steph! Little Steph has just graduated high school and is currently studying Interior Design. She is loving the course!
With 3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant working at Absolute Dental Care, she can help you feel calm and comfortable.
She loves having a chat about interior design, nails, and dancing. Steph is an accomplished ballroom dancer and attends competitions Australia-wide.
Kristen Koehler
Front Office/DA
Kristen comes to us from Canada, and we couldn’t be happier that she has decided to join the ADC team!
She is an enthusiastic and positive post-graduate student with over 4 years of customer service experience who brings passion and hard work to our practice. She has previously worked in a sports and health area and loved assisting patients and getting to know them.
Outside of the practice, Kristen likes to run, dance, and explore at the beach. Her creative outlet is drawing, although she hasn’t had much opportunity lately because of travel.
Kristen is a big foodie and would welcome any recommendations you might have when you visit with us next.
Hannah Morlock
Dental Hygienist
Hi, I’m Hannah,
When I’m not in scrubs, I enjoy cooking and exploring Australia’s great outdoors with my husband and son, diving into adventures like beach trips, and camping.
Over my years of training, I have heard stories from patients that have led to them avoiding dental work this has led me to make it my mission to fight against these dental phobias so that people can feel safe and not judged when trying to better their oral health. I try to do this through my VIP services, my reassuring communications, and my comforting nature.
I graduated from Bachelor of Dental Hygiene on the Gold Coast from Griffith University with Griffith Award for Academic Excellence for 3 years.
I love helping people achieve dental health. I do this by educating and empowering patients to change the perception of dentistry through gentle care and creating the confidence in patients to smile.
I am passionate about preventative dentistry and oral health education. I believe that patient centre care is the most trustful approach to empower patients to take control of their oral health.
I am dedicated to restoring patients’ faith and trust in the dental profession and Dental Professionals.
Sami Wells
Dental Assistant/Front Office Coordinator
Sami joins the practice from Ruakaka, New Zealand!
Sami recently moved to Brisbane for a new adventure and a new opportunity.
Having just come out of hospitality after being in the industry for over 12 years, Sami is looking forward to a new challenge and working with the team.
Sami recently moved to Brisbane for a new adventure and a new opportunity.
Having just come out of hospitality after being in the industry for over 12 years, Sami is looking forward to a new challenge and working with the team.
Nat S
Dental Assistant
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Almost qualified as a DA and am very honoured to be a part of the ADC Family. I love to ease anxious patients and make their dental experiences more pleasurable and ensure all patients are in the best hands possible when coming into ADC.
Why I chose DAing? Love working alongside dental professionals to learn how better to educate patients on the importance of oral health care, so they are in turn taking part in controlling their oral health and overall health, and how much a beautiful smile has such a positive impact on the patient and I love being a part of the patient’s beautiful transformation.
Previously an Educator and was in the profession for over 7 ½ yrs, before I followed my passion for dentistry…and here I am, landing my 1st job as a DA at ADC.
Grew up in Brizy, engaged to my partner of 13 yrs, and we have a beautiful 6 yr old son together, as well as a rat bag of a pup – English Staffordshire bull terrier x cattle and he is a little terror, but we love him dearly.
I love to spend quality time with family – beach trips, swimming, fishing, holidays, get aways and more…..I like to unwind with some yoga and meditation, walks and exploring, tunes, movies and seasons on Netflix and my favourite tv show – Home and Away.
Kara
OHT
Hi I’m Kara,
I was born and raised in in Scotland and recently took a big leap moved over to Brisbane in 2024 from the UK. I decided to move to Brisbane due to the warm weather and outdoor lifestyle.
When I was at high school I knew I wanted to become an oral health therapist because I had a fear of coming to the dentist as a patient and I really wanted to make sure that dentistry can be made enjoyable. Caring for patients is something I find really easy to do and I love that Absolute Dental Care is all about patient care.
I trained at Glasgow Caledonian University and qualified in 2018 with Bachelor in Oral Health Science. Since then I have had a wealth of experience treating patients for periodontal disease and dental decay amongst children and adults in Scotland and England. I particularly enjoy treating children and engaging in conversation with patients throughout appointments.
When I’m not in clinical scrubs you will catch me in gym gear as I like working out and reading books from all genres. At weekends I am embracing exploring the city and its natural beauty.
We Welcome You to Get in Touch
We warmly welcome new patients of all ages and look forward to your call. Our clinic is located on Morrow Street in the Westside Hospital. We work with most health funds and have HICAPS available for your convenience.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Absolute Dental Care.
