Our Team

Brisbane Smiles has a highly experienced team dedicated to providing innovative dentistry with exceptional care.

Dr Paul McKay

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.

Dr Caroline Dalleh

Qualifications: BDS(HONS) USYD
Position: General Dentist

Dr. Caroline Dalleh was born and raised in Sydney and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours from the University of Sydney.

Caroline is passionate about preventive dentistry and believes preventing dental disease is more rewarding and less costly than correcting problems after they occur. She enjoys taking the time to understand her patient’s medical history and lifestyle habits in order to develop a customised treatment plan specific to them.

Dr Ross Foreman

Specialist Medical Anaesthetist

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.

Melanie Burnett

Qualifications: Bachelor of Oral Health
Position: Oral Health Therapist/Dental Hygienist

Melanie is an Oral Health Therapist at Brisbane Smiles. She completed a Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Queensland in 2007.

With over 12 years experience, Melanie has been providing our patients with specialised preventative and oral health care for almost 7 years.

Prior to this she was a long term employee at a well established practice on Brisbane’s Southside.
Melanie always aims to provide a warm and friendly environment for our patients and loves to educate them on optimising their dental health. She is very passionate about the importance of regular continuing care.

In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her two little girls and walks down by the water. She also loves socialising with family and friends.

Malvika Malhotra

Qualifications: Bachelor of Oral Health
Position: Oral Health Therapist/Dental Hygienist

Malvika Malhotra graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2011, having completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health. She began her career in dentistry working for the Auckland regional dental services in a government practice. Malvika worked for a government organisation for 3 years while working part time on the weekends at a private clinic. After three years, Malvika entered into private practice where she continued to work until relocating to Australia in September, 2016.

As an Oral health therapist Malvika is passionate about helping people maintain a sustainable change in their oral hygiene. She holds clinical interests in oral health education and the clenching/grinding of teeth, and regularly attends continued professional development courses to further her skills and knowledge.

Away from the clinic she spends her time experimenting with baking, hiking with her fur baby Aki and visiting local animal sanctuaries.

Bianca McKay

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business, Dip Practice Management
Position: Business Manager

Bianca McKay graduated from the University of Queensland with both a Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing) and a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology). Since graduating Bianca worked as a Medical Sales Representative and a Senior Marketing Co-ordinator before becoming a mum to three beautiful children. Since Dr Paul and Bianca bought the dental practice Bianca has worked closely with Dr Paul behind the scenes to ensure the dental business is managed and marketed well. Bianca has also completed her Diploma of Practice Management and assists the team leaders with the daily practice management of the business. In her spare time, Bianca is involved with her children’s soccer teams and enjoys spending time with her family on the weekends.