History

Essendon Dental Group

History

Essendon Dental Group

Today

Tania has been joined by Dr Nathan Phung, Dr Louise Thavarajah, Dr Katharine Dal Santo and Dr Lyndall Smythe, who continue to work as associate dentists within the practice.

No practice can perform without talented office, reception and support staff – and Essendon Dental Group is no exception. Vicki Anastasiou has been with the practice since 1987 in her role as practice manager. Our lovely nursing and reception staff include Sarah, Veronica, Fiona, Ting, Salina, Sanna and Anne.

2022

November 7, 2022

In October 2022, the building underwent major roof and interior renovations providing the building with a fresh look.

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2015

November 7, 2015

In 2015, Dr John Matthews and Dr Stephen Brennan retired from clinical dentistry, and Tania took over as principal dentist.

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2013

November 7, 2013

Dr Tania Fong joined the practice in 2013, having previously worked in public and private dental practices around Australia.

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2003

November 7, 2003

Dr Rhonda Gwyther joined the practice and, in 2003, became a partner as all the senior partners reduced their working hours. 

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1990

November 7, 1990

A new allied health professional was introduced in 1990 – the dental hygienist.

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1983

November 7, 1983

Bert Matthews retired in 1983 (after over 50 years in the profession). The practice was expended further to include a fifth surgery in the west side.

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Late 1970’s

November 7, 1978

In the late 1970’s two dentists, Drs Gerard Condon and Stephen Brennan, joined the practice and became partners.

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1965

November 7, 1965

In 1965 when his son, Dr John Matthews, joined the practice the eastern side of the premises was modified to include four surgeries overlooking the back garden.  

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1933

November 7, 1933

Dr. Herbert (Bert) Matthews started the current practice in 1933 when he purchased the property. The dental rooms were relatively modest and occupied the western corner of the building.

Read more

Today

Tania has been joined by Dr Nathan Phung, Dr Louise Thavarajah, Dr Katharine Dal Santo and Dr Lyndall Smythe, who continue to work as associate dentists within the practice.

No practice can perform without talented office, reception and support staff – and Essendon Dental Group is no exception. Vicki Anastasiou has been with the practice since 1987 in her role as practice manager. Our lovely nursing and reception staff include Sarah, Veronica, Fiona, Ting, Salina, Sanna and Anne.

2022

November 7, 2022

In October 2022, the building underwent major roof and interior renovations providing the building with a fresh look.

Read more

2015

November 7, 2015

In 2015, Dr John Matthews and Dr Stephen Brennan retired from clinical dentistry, and Tania took over as principal dentist.

Read more

2013

November 7, 2013

Dr Tania Fong joined the practice in 2013, having previously worked in public and private dental practices around Australia.

Read more

2003

November 7, 2003

Dr Rhonda Gwyther joined the practice and, in 2003, became a partner as all the senior partners reduced their working hours. 

Read more

1990

November 7, 1990

A new allied health professional was introduced in 1990 – the dental hygienist.

Read more

1983

November 7, 1983

Bert Matthews retired in 1983 (after over 50 years in the profession). The practice was expended further to include a fifth surgery in the west side.

Read more

Late 1970’s

November 7, 1978

In the late 1970’s two dentists, Drs Gerard Condon and Stephen Brennan, joined the practice and became partners.

Read more

1965

November 7, 1965

In 1965 when his son, Dr John Matthews, joined the practice the eastern side of the premises was modified to include four surgeries overlooking the back garden.  

Read more

1933

November 7, 1933

Dr. Herbert (Bert) Matthews started the current practice in 1933 when he purchased the property. The dental rooms were relatively modest and occupied the western corner of the building.

Read more

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