If you’ve ever wondered how often you should get a scale and clean, you’re not alone....
Scale and Clean
by Dr Kenneth Chan (dentist) | Jun 11, 2025 | Scale and Clean
If you’ve ever wondered how often you should get a scale and clean, you’re not alone....
Dr. Scott Church, a dedicated Canadian dentist, honed his expertise at the prestigious University of Sydney, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine [DMD] degree. His dedication to dental excellence matches his commitment to ongoing education, allowing him to offer his patients comprehensive and cutting-edge dental care.
An Advanced Invisalign Provider, Dr. Church excels in providing alignment before reconstructive implant surgeries, significantly improving his patients’ smiles, functionality, and dental health. His relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to complete a post-graduate diploma in digital orthodontics and extensive training in implantology with Nobel BioCare, advanced surgical techniques, and tissue management with Professor Richard Chan and maxillofacial surgeon Dr Lydia Lim.
Tissue management training includes hands-on training with Specialist Periodontist Professor Tino Mercado. This training and experience gained by performing thousands of surgeries has equipped him with the expertise to perform sophisticated procedures such as digital implant planning, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, full arch reconstruction, complex wisdom teeth removals, and various advanced surgical and tissue management techniques. These skills, honed under the guidance of Sydney’s top surgeons, enable Dr. Church to tackle complex dental cases with precision.
Dr. Church is renowned for his compassionate and patient-centred approach. He values his patients’ input, ensuring that their concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. Patients consistently commend his gentle touch, warm personality, and reassuring smile, making each dental visit a comfortable and positive experience.
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) (University of Queensland)
Fluent in English. Conversational Mandarin and Shanghainese
Born and raised in Sydney, Dr Connie went to study dentistry in Brisbane at the University of Queensland, graduating with Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). She has spent time in regional Queensland as well as working in Wollongong for over 2 years before moving back to metropolitan Sydney to be closer to home.
The most rewarding aspects of dentistry for Dr Connie is the ability to provide comfort to those most anxious or apprehensive about dental treatment having seen and treated extremely vulnerable members of our society. She is particularly interested in all sides of dentistry, confident in extractions as well as exploring cosmetic options. She understands the need to listen and develop individualised treatment as everyone is unique in their situation and dental priorities. Despite all dentistry has to offer, Dr Connie is most passionate about providing patients the ability to take control of their own oral health with preventative care and guidance.
Dr Connie appreciates the importance of taking care of other aspects of your health so she also takes the time to relax with Netflix or hits the gym to exercise.
Bachelor of Dentistry (University of Sydney)
Fluent in English and Cantonese
Dr Ken grew up as a local in the hills area attending Oakhill Drive Primary School and Baulkham Hills High School.
Ken strives to deliver excellent and comprehensive dentistry to our patients. He thoroughly believes in patient education and takes the time to explain all facets of dentistry and procedures to patients.
He likes working with children and adults of all ages and is particularly interested in preventative care and conservative management of teeth. He has undergone training in orthopaedics and orthodontics as a general dentist providing traditional braces and clear aligners for patients.
He is a keen participant in his local church and loves drinking coffee, eating fried chicken and spending time with friends and family on the weekend.
Professional Training
Doctor of Dental Medicine (University of Sydney)
Fluent in English and Cantonese
Dr Anne grew up in Western Sydney and worked as a solicitor before completing her studies in dentistry. She has since worked in dental practices across Western and South Sydney.
Anne strives to provide patients of all ages with a calm, caring and educational dental experience. She understands that dental visits can be stressful and aims to make patients feel at ease in a friendly and warm environment. Although she is interested in preventive and restorative dentistry, she was also awarded the Campbell Harry Graham Prize for Proficiency
in Prosthetic Dentistry, and aims to deliver patient-centred care in all areas of general dentistry to the best of her abilities.
In her free time, Anne enjoys watch photography, reading, gaming and spending time with family and friends.
Bachelor of Dentistry (University of Sydney)
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Dr Karen Lai graduated from The Bachelor of Medical Science and The Masters of Health Informatics before completing her degree in the Bachelor of Dentistry at The University of Sydney.
Dr Lai enjoys working with patients from all age groups and places strong emphasis on education and prevention. She understands that dental procedures can be intimidating and strives to ensure her patients are comfortable and will take time to explain things for patients and answer all relevant questions.
Professional Training
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Adelaide)
Master of Public Health (UNSW)
Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Dr Jonathan grew up locally in Sydney attending Baulkham Hills High School before pursuing his passion studying dentistry in Adelaide. He has gained a variety of clinical experience in metropolitan and rural South Australia as well as volunteering overseas in Nepal and Cambodia.
Dr Jonathan understands seeing a dentist can be nerve-racking sometimes, therefore he ensures a relaxed and friendly environment where patients are comfortable and at ease through his gentle and caring manner.
He also strongly believes in patient education and understanding; taking the extra time and effort to thoroughly discuss treatment options and questions with the patient. Dr Jonathan invests highly in continued education to deliver the best quality care so that you and your family can smile with confidence!
When not working behind the mask, Jonathan enjoys cooking, food crawling new places and balancing all those calories with some gym and badminton.