Meet Our Clinicians
Dr Estelle Swart
Owner & Principal Dentist
Estelle opened Brighton Beach Dental in 2008 with the aim of bringing state-of-the-art dentistry services to Perth’s northern suburbs. Having four children of her own, Dr Swart understands the importance of developing good dental health habits early in life.
In order to change the perception of dentistry that many people have grown up with she has created a family dental practice with a warm, friendly and calming atmosphere.
Dr. Jennifer Cullen
Dentist
Dr Jennifer Cullen obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery qualification from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She worked in rural clinics in South Africa, doing both charity and state work, before moving onto private practice.
Jenn’s passion for dentistry began at a young age and it is her goal to help every person feel as comfortable as possible in the dental chair. She believes that taking the time to communicate openly and actively listen are the best ways to help all her patients achieve their dental goals.
She prides herself on having a friendly, caring chair-side manner and on her gentle approach. She enjoys all facets of dentistry and loves to spend time educating her patients on their oral health and prevention of disease. Her desire is for all her patients to have a smile they love and can be proud of!
Jenn believes that overall general health is very important too and lives an active lifestyle, including running, cycling and hiking. She likes to grow her own food in her garden and has a special interest in nutrition. When not at work, she enjoys exploring in her restored Discovery 1 Landy.
Dr. Tina Oosthuizen
Dentist
Dr Tina Oosthuizen completed a Bachelors of Dentistry from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2001. Having been an indispensable part of the dental industry since then, Tina is skilled at administering a host of multifarious dental practices with endodontics and restorative dentistry being her forte.
In addition to this, she has a passion for communicating with anxious patients to help them relax, with the hope to find a treatment plan they are comfortable with and to ensure they receive a positive and enjoyable dental experience.
Tina is continuously staying up to date with her dental knowledge through ongoing CPD courses and seminars. She has been practicing in Australia since 2019 when she immigrated with her family from South Africa.
Her interests outside work includes art, gardening, spending time outdoors and quality time with her family.
Laura
Hygienist
Sue
Hygienist
Sue has been a dental hygienist since 1997. She started her career in South Africa as a hygienist as a result of her love for the medical field and helping people stay in good health. In her spare time, Sue looks after her three boys, all of which are in school.
Sue is also a talented creative type, enjoying baking and painting. Sue doesn’t just focus on her dental health, she also keeps physically healthy by keeping up an active jogging routine.
Heloise Swart
Oral Health Therapist
Heloise has completed a Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy) at Curtin University and is registered as an Oral Health Therapist (OHT) with Adult Scope. She is strongly focused on disease prevention, oral health promotion and periodontal management.
Heloise is very passionate about helping patients achieve confidence with their smile and aims to make each dental appointment a pleasant visit.
Oral Health Therapists can perform many common dental procedures including but not limited to preventive dental treatment such as oral cancer screening, scale and clean, periodontal (gum) assessment and treatment, fissure sealants, radiographs (x-ray), teeth whitening and more complex procedures such as temporary and permanent fillings, placing stainless steel crowns or extracting baby teeth.
An Oral Health Therapist with Adult Scope can also provide above treatment on adults as well as children.
