Our Team
Making sure that your teeth are strong and healthy is an
important component of maintaining overall good health.
Making sure that your teeth are strong and healthy is an important component of maintaining overall good health.
Dr Kathryn Joe
Kathy graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 1984. After working in private practice in Auckland and London between 1985 to 1990, she arrived in Perth and purchased an established practice, Mandurah Terrace Dental Clinic, in 1991. After 15 years on ‘The Terrace’, the practice was expanded and relocated to Silver Sands, to become Silver Sands Family Dental Care, as it is known today.
Kathy is passionate about dentistry. Having had extensive dental treatment as a child, and numerous visits as a patient herself, Kathy has realised that dental care delivered with compassion and a high standard of excellence can have a profound effect on not only the dental outcome but more importantly on a patient’s life. Her passion and special interests are in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry whilst operating a general family dental practice. She is dedicated to improving the oral health and general wellbeing of her patients by providing a high level of dental care in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment.
Kathy regularly attends seminars and continuing education courses to ensure she stays up to date, as well as to refine her skills and keep up with the ever-changing technology in modern dentistry. She has been a long-standing member of the Australian Dental Association.
While having lived and practised in Mandurah for over 28 years, Kathy enjoys the great Mandurah lifestyle with her husband Phil, their 2 children, and 2 Ragdoll Fur Babies. She is a keen skier, gardener (bonsai) and cook.
Dr. Yan Mohamed
Dr Nurazian (Yan) Mohamed graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2000. A caring and gentle dentist, Dr Yan’s aim is to provide dental care to patients from all walks of life.
She began her career with rural town settings and has practiced in Cloncurry, Mt Isa and Mildura before moving back to Western Australia in 2003. She has experience working in both government and private practices. Dr. Yan has been working at Silver Sands Family Dental Care since 2006.
Dr Yan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She is committed to attending continuing education events to provide her patients with the latest evidence-based treatment for a successful outcome.
She is also fluent in the Malay language and believes in the importance of work-life balance. When she is not at the surgery, she would spend her time cycling, swimming, delving into sustainable organic gardening and looking after her two Burmese cats!
Dr Yan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She is committed to attending continuing education symposiums to provide her patients with the latest evidence-based treatment for a successful outcome. A caring and gentle dentist, Dr Yan’s ritual is to provide dental care to patients from all walks of life. She is committed to providing compassionate and ethical care, while striving to serve her patients with kindness and sincerity in alignment to her faith and values.
Dr Yan believes that maintaining a work-life balance is truly essential. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending her time in nature. Finding peace and gratitude in life’s simple moments allows her to recharge and to continue providing excellent care to her patients.
Dr. Ram Nair
Dr Ram is a Western Australia local and graduated with his dental degree from the University of Western Australia. Ram has had the opportunity to work in both private and public dental practices in WA, Tasmania and more recently in Victoria.
Over the last few years Dr Ram has been focusing his work and continuing education on the aspects of dentistry that he is most passionate about, which is root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry and dental implant procedures.
Dr Ram consistently travels around Australia and internationally to learn from pioneers in the field which then allows him to bring the latest knowledge and techniques to the care of his patients. In 2023, Dr Ram gained his mastership with both the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and from the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP).
He brings awarm, friendly and gentle approach to dental treatment which patients find very calming during their visit.Outside of dentistry Dr Ramlikes to spend time playing sports, relaxing in the company of family, friends and his pets.
Read more about him here.
Duy Tan (Peter) Lam
Peter was born and raised in Sydney, NSW, where he also attended primary and high school. He began his dental career in 2006 at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Peter completed his Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology in 2008 and began furthering his tertiary education with a Masters of Dental Technology in Dental Prosthetics in 2009. Whilst undertaking his Masters degree, he worked alongside Apex Dental Laboratories enabling him to further his knowledge and skills in dental technology. Graduating from his Masters in 2010, he continued to work with Apex full time in 2011. During this time, he undertook a position at Griffith University as a tutor and academic, teaching Dental Materials.
After gaining a thorough understanding of dental technology, Peter moved back to Sydney, NSW in 2012 to pursue a clinical career as a Dental Prosthetist, working solely with nursing homes all over NSW. Peter learnt how to treat and manage a wide variety of patients including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and those in pallative care.
After attaining a great deal of experience in clinical dental prosthetics working alongside nursing homes, Peter opened up a dental clinic, in 2014 in western suburbs of Sydney, which provided both general and prosthetic dental services. During this time he worked closely with dentists giving him a more complete understanding of dentistry in general.
In 2016, he moved to Perth to continue his pursuit of providing the highest quality of dental prosthetic care and treatment.
Dr. Twisha Sharma
Dentist
Dr Twisha is a passionate general dentist with a postgrad in Endodontics, originally from India and now proudly calling Australia home. Since arriving in 2018 and starting practice in 2021, she’s been on a powerful journey of unlearning, relearning, and levelling up — both professionally and personally.
Once a self-confessed introvert, Dr Twisha now finds deep joy in connecting with patients, cracking jokes chairside, and helping nervous patients become confident regulars. She’s especially proud of helping a woman who hadn’t seen a dentist in 20+ years become a consistent and comfortable visitor — a true testament to her heart-led care.
Root canals are her jam, and she’s on a mission to relieve pain, save teeth, and save our patients a trip to the specialist — all with skill, compassion, and a smile. She’s also currently pursuing further postgrad studies to expand her scope and keep providing top-tier care.
Outside of the clinic, Twisha is all about care, culture, and coffee. She starts and ends her day with gratitude, and lives for soulful music, peaceful evenings.
She shares life with her IT-wiz hubby and their fur baby, Pepper 
— and we can’t wait to hear more stories over coffee (or a cheeky chai).
Marco Cestari
Marco is an Oral Health Therapist who is passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their oral health journey. He is deeply committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and takes pride in creating a calm and supportive environment for every person he treats.
Marco believes that great dentistry starts with listening. He takes the time to explain treatment options clearly and at a pace that suits each patient, empowering them to understand not just what is happening, but why it matters. He places strong emphasis on prevention and education, helping patients build simple daily habits that lead to long-term oral health success.
One of the most rewarding aspects of Marco’s work is supporting patients who feel anxious or uncertain about dental treatment. Seeing patients leave their appointment feeling heard, at ease, and more confident about their dental care is what drives him every day.
Outside of the clinic, Marco enjoys staying active through running and walking, and he has a strong interest in continuous learning and self-improvement. He lives by the philosophy that consistency and small improvements lead to meaningful, lasting results — a mindset that strongly reflects his approach to both patient care and professional growth.
Dr Yan Mohamed
Dr Nurazian (Yan) Mohamed graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2000. A caring and gentle dentist, Dr Yan’s aim is to provide dental care to patients from all walks of life.
She began her career with rural town settings and has practiced in Cloncurry, Mt Isa and Mildura before moving back to Western Australia in 2003. She has experience working in both government and private practices. Dr. Yan has been working at Silver Sands Family Dental Care since 2006.
Dr Yan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She is committed to attending continuing education events to provide her patients with the latest evidence-based treatment for a successful outcome.
She is also fluent in the Malay language and believes in the importance of work-life balance. When she is not at the surgery, she would spend her time cycling, swimming, delving into sustainable organic gardening and looking after her two Burmese cats!
Dr Ram Nair
Dr Ram is a Western Australia local and graduated with his dental degree from the University of Western Australia. Ram has had the opportunity to work in both private and public dental practices in WA, Tasmania and more recently in Victoria.
Over the last few years Dr Ram has been focusing his work and continuing education on the aspects of dentistry that he is most passionate about, which is root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry and dental implant procedures.
Dr Ram consistently travels around Australia and internationally to learn from pioneers in the field which then allows him to bring the latest knowledge and techniques to the care of his patients. In 2023, Dr Ram gained his mastership with both the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and from the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP).
He brings awarm, friendly and gentle approach to dental treatment which patients find very calming during their visit.Outside of dentistry Dr Ramlikes to spend time playing sports, relaxing in the company of family, friends and his pets.
Read more about him here.
Duy Tan (Peter) Lam
Peter was born and raised in Sydney, NSW, where he also attended primary and high school. He began his dental career in 2006 at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Peter completed his Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology in 2008 and began furthering his tertiary education with a Masters of Dental Technology in Dental Prosthetics in 2009. Whilst undertaking his Masters degree, he worked alongside Apex Dental Laboratories enabling him to further his knowledge and skills in dental technology. Graduating from his Masters in 2010, he continued to work with Apex full time in 2011. During this time, he undertook a position at Griffith University as a tutor and academic, teaching Dental Materials.
After gaining a thorough understanding of dental technology, Peter moved back to Sydney, NSW in 2012 to pursue a clinical career as a Dental Prosthetist, working solely with nursing homes all over NSW. Peter learnt how to treat and manage a wide variety of patients including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and those in pallative care.
After attaining a great deal of experience in clinical dental prosthetics working alongside nursing homes, Peter opened up a dental clinic, in 2014 in western suburbs of Sydney, which provided both general and prosthetic dental services. During this time he worked closely with dentists giving him a more complete understanding of dentistry in general.
In 2016, he moved to Perth to continue his pursuit of providing the highest quality of dental prosthetic care and treatment.
Taylor Wright
With six years of experience as a Dental Nurse, Taylor made the exciting transition into oral health therapy and is passionate about helping patients achieve their healthiest smiles. She has a special interest in gum disease treatment and takes pride in supporting patients especially those with dental anxiety through positive, confidence-building care.
Outside the clinic, Taylor enjoys getting creative with resin art and painting, and loves camping adventures with her beloved fur babies.
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