Our Team
Qualifications: BDSC (HONS)
Position: General Dentist
Dr Paul McKay is a General Dentist, concentrating on performing Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Rehabilitative Dentistry, Dental Implant Surgery and Prosthetics.
Graduated from The University of Queensland in 2003 with First Class Honours.
Continuing Education:
Accredited with the Australian Society of implant Dentistry.
Misch International Implant Institute Surgical Program.
Diplomate of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Member of The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry.
Member of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Advanced Occlusion programs with Kois Center (Seattle) and Dr Bill McHorris (Gnathologist).
General and Cosmetic Dental Excellence programs at Kois Center Seattle and additionally completed programs include Treatment Planning, Occlusion, Perio-Restorative Interface, Implants – Fixed and Removable, Periodontal Surgery.
Advanced Digital Photography Courses in Dallas.
Implant World Conferences in Vancouver, Taipei, San Diego, Chicago
Sixteen years’ experience in placing and restoring Dental Implants
Dr Graham McKay
Qualifications: BDSC(HONS) B.PHARM(HONS)
Position: General Dentist
Dr Graham McKay is a General Dentist, concentrating on General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Comprehensive General Dental Care.
Graduated from The University of Queensland in 1978 with First Class Honours.
Graduated with First Class Honours and Medal of Excellence.
Graduated as Pharmacist prior to Dentistry, with Honours.
Continuing Education:
Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Attends American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry biannually.
Accredited to provide Microthin (Durathin) Veneers from the USA.
Heidi Van den Borst
Qualifications: Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)
Position: Dental Hygienist/Oral Health Therapist
Heidi is an Oral Health Therapist at Brisbane Smiles providing dental hygiene care and oral health education to our patients. Originally from New Zealand, Heidi worked in the dental field in the United Kingdom for many years before returning to New Zealand to complete a Bachelor in Oral Health degree, graduating from the University of Otago in 2016.
Heidi is a keen interest in oral health, particularly for children where she worked for the Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service for a few years before relocating to Brisbane in 2019. Heidi was also Secretary on the committee for the New Zealand Hygienist Association. Heidi is passionate about increasing public awareness on the importance of oral health in the community.
Heidi is also really passionate about music, art and reading. She also loves to travel and socialising with her friends and enjoying the Queensland sunshine.
Elsabe Martincich
Qualifications: Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences, Advanced Diploma of Oral Health
Position: Dental Hygienist
Elsabe is a Dental Hygienist who has been with Brisbane Smiles since January 2019. She graduated from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa in 2016 with Distinction and completed the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health from Tafe SA on permanently immigrating to Australia. Elsabe provides Dental Hygiene Care, Treatment and Education to patients.
Elsabe has passionately participated in various outreach programs, serving the oral health needs of underprivileged communities. She is currently an active member of the Dental Hygiene Association of Australia and strive to continue her professional development by studying the latest research and developments in health care.
Elsabe is married to Edrich Martincich, an accountant by profession but foremost a sport enthusiast. They are expecting their first child, a baby girl. away from the practice, Elsabe loves long distance running, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Dental Hygienists
Our three Dental Hygienists, Elsa, Heidi, Melanie are top of their chosen field and are trained to provide cleaning and preventive programs to our patients. Elsa, Heidi and Melanie complete countless hours of continuing education every year to stay up to date with the best preventive dental care available for their patients.
Our Hygienists are trained to discuss Decay Management Principles and help to prevent both gum disease and dental decay. Our Dental Hygienists identify the factors causing decay, and give recommendations to make the appropriate changes to prevent further decay, meaning less fillings in the future. From these tests our Hygienists are able to tailor a specific Home Care Program that helps you to protect you teeth and gums. Our Hygienists are trained to perform your Teeth Whitening Procedures.
