Meet the Team West Lakes
With a talented team of dental professionals who bring decades of experience to our practice, we’ve created a welcoming and friendly environment designed to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and cared for at every stage of your visit.
Dr Rupa Mannan
Lead Dentist
Dr Rupa Mannan graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Kings College London in 2009, following this she completed the Royal College of Surgeons Membership Examinations. Additionally, Rupa has completed a Masters program in Dental Implantology from the University of Bristol.
Dr Daniel Kennedy
Dentist
Dr Daniel Kennedy joined NDC Kadina in 2022. He completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide and has grown up in South Australia.
Dr Neetasha Bisram
Dentist
Dr Neetasha Bisram completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide and has worked in both public and private clinics in South Australia. She worked in the country town of Port Lincoln where she had the opportunity to gain vast dental experience whilst interacting with a diverse community.
Dr Ranu Acharya
Periodontist
Dr Ranu Acharya is an exceptional oral health care professional with over 15 years of experience in Australia and abroad. She has worked in public hospitals, private practices, and prestigious universities across Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. After achieving her qualification of Primary Dental Sciences in 2018, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry with distinction in Periodontics from Griffith University in 2022, publishing groundbreaking research on dental implant survival rates in the International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research (IJBAR). These achievements underscore her commitment to advancing dentistry and her expertise in periodontics. Dr Acharya is highly skilled in periodontics and has expertise in managing periodontal disease, soft tissue grafting, hard tissue augmentation procedures, and implant dentistry. She is a compassionate practitioner who utilises cutting-edge technologies to optimise periodontal health and provide personalised treatment. Dr Acharya is a distinguished achiever with numerous qualifications and memberships in esteemed dental associations, including the Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP), Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), and International Team of Implantology (ITI). By selecting Dr Ranu Acharya, you are choosing a compassionate and highly skilled dental professional who is committed to improving your periodontal health and preserving your teeth for a lifetime.
Dr Samuel Law
Dentist
Dr Samuel Law graduated with the Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2019 from the University of Adelaide. Samuel has experience working in different suburban areas and has now moved on to servicing the community in West Lakes. He is also spending some time working regionally in Murray Bridge and Strathalbyn.
Samuel is constantly participating in continuing education in all aspects of general dentistry and is currently undergoing a Post Graduate Diploma in Orthodontics. He is particularly interested in root canal treatments and extractions. His patients often commend him for his warm and friendly nature. Samuel is very motivated in achieving the best outcome and is somewhat of a perfectionist.
Outside of dentistry, Samuel loves playing badminton and volunteering in his local church. He and his partner also have a food Instagram account where they post about their foodie adventures around Adelaide!
Dr Sasha McLean
Dentist
Dr Sasha McLean prides herself on making even the most anxious patients feel comfortable, cared for, and informed during their visits.
Sasha has a soft touch and a gentle nature. She is thorough and will take the time to listen to your concerns and work with you to choose the treatment that best suits your needs. Dr Sasha is a perfectionist in her work, with an eye for detail, and strives to build lasting relationships with her patients and provide the highest quality care.
In her spare time, she enjoys embroidery, gardening, cooking, podcasts, reading, travel, and time with family and friends.
Julie McDonald
Hygienist
Julie McDonald is one of our friendly Dental Hygienists. She graduated from TAFE SA - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health in 2007. She has over 20 years experience in the dental field with a special interest in periodontal disease management from working 4 years in a periodontal practice.
Melissa Ford
Hygienist
I graduated from the Gilles Plains College of TAFE in 1986 with a Diploma of Dental Hygiene. Since then, I have worked with many different dentists including Dr Durgood in Renmark, Dr Stanbeuicius, Dr Vagrona, and locum work with Dr Hobby and Dr Thomas. As a school student I always had an interest in science and health, and this led to an interest in dentistry in later years.
Dr Maryam Jaberi
Dentist
Dr. Maryam Jaberi graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2018 from the top medical university in Iran.