East Melbourne Dental Group

Graham Culy is the Principal Dentist and has over 30 years of experience. Graham was born in New Zealand. He is married to Kate and has 4 children. Graham is passionate about using the best techniques and equipment to maintain and create beautiful teeth. He genuinely loves what he does although his family and friends find it very strange!

Susanne is our qualified Dental Therapist as well as a Dental Hygienist. This means that in addition to her dental hygiene work she is also trained to do fillings and fissure sealants with children. She is great at developing rapport with children and getting them used to coming to the dentist. As a Hygienist, Susanne has lots of fans for her gentle approach, non-judgemental manner and great results in oral health.

Born in the UK, dentist Ronak (Ron) Patel graduated from London’s prestigious Guy’s King’s and St Thomas Dental School in 2003. After working extensively in private dental practices throughout the UK, he established his own practice with his dentist wife Priya. Ron and Priya emigrated to Melbourne in 2011 and joined East Melbourne Dental Group. Ron has particular expertise in Endodontics (root canal therapy), implants, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. He is also a licensed and experienced Invisalign practitioner, and has extensive experience with other removable orthodontic appliances such as Clear Aligners and Inman Aligners. Ron is the first Dental Phobia certified dentist in Australia and anxious patients can attest to his skill in making them feel relaxed and comfortable.