Dr Nhi Truong (B.D.S)
Dr Nhi is the principal dentist at Sunshine Family Dental. After graduating from James Cook University, she returned home to Melbourne to practice dentistry. Dr Nhi enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in restorative dentistry and oral surgery. She frequently attends training courses run by expert clinicians in the dental industry to ensure that she delivers the highest quality, comprehensive, and up-to-date dental care for her patients. With her gentle nature and precise skills, Dr Nhi can work with patients across all age groups and make them feel at ease while delivering premium dental care. She is also very passionate about patient education and volunteering, for example, she organised oral health promotions at schools in rural Vietnam. Outside of work, Dr Nhi enjoys baking and trying out the newest restaurants and dessert spots around Melbourne!
Dr Alex Ho (B.D.S)
Originally born and raised in Melbourne, Dr Alex has been serving the Sunshine community since 2018. As a senior dentist, Dr Alex frequently maintains continuing education to be up to date with the latest technology and materials. He has held positions as a clinical demonstrator at Ballarat Health Services, helping train future graduates from La Trobe University. Dr Alex is a current member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society and has a special interest in both restorative dentistry and the prevention of tooth wear. On his days off, you might catch him eating banh mi, or shooting photos on weekends.
Dr Annie Huang (D.D.S)
Upon completing her dental training at the University of Melbourne, Dr Annie practised a number of years in country Victoria before returning back to Melbourne and joining our team as a senior dentist. She finds great joy in treating the whole family, especially the little ones! Her particular interests lie in preventative dentistry and root canal therapy. Dental visits can be a challenging experience for many but Dr Annie’s gentle chairside manner helps patients feel at ease. She places great importance on continuing education and ensures she is up to date with current treatment concepts and technology so she can provide optimum care. When not working at the dental clinic, Dr Annie can be found with a paintbrush in hand or adding a new plant to her growing collection.
Dr Peter Ho (BHSC (Dent), MDent)
After completing his dental studies at La Trobe University, Dr Peter returned to Melbourne to work in private practice. He is a friendly and caring dentist who is committed to ensuring patients have a positive experience at their dental appointments. Dr Peter has particular interests in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and is passionate about working with patients to achieve their long-term oral health goals. Comprehensive and high-quality dental care forms the foundations of Dr Peter’s treatment philosophy. Outside of dentistry, you can find Dr Peter playing his guitar or shooting up shots at the local basketball courts.
Dr Albert Nguyen (BSc, D.D.S)
After graduating from the University of Melbourne, Dr Albert has worked in a range of public and private practices in regional and metro Victoria. He has a keen interest in all aspects of general dentistry with a passion for oral surgery, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He believes that kindness and generosity is crucial in order to provide patients high-quality dental care. Outside of work, you may find Albert hiking, travelling, or on the badminton courts!
Ms Thuy Le (B.O.H)
Thuy is one of our Oral Health Therapists, completing her degree in Oral Health from the University of Melbourne. Thuy was awarded overall Excellence in Dental Therapy Practice and was placed on the Dean’s Honours List for her high achievements. Thuy is a family-oriented person with an empathetic, caring and calm manner. She loves building rapport with her patients and is committed to providing high-quality care. Thuy enjoys working with patients of all ages, however, is very passionate about treating children. With Thuy’s gentle and calm approach, she can help ease her patients into dental treatment and is able to provide a very comfortable and positive experience for her patients. Outside of dentistry, she loves spending time with her loved ones and doing arts and crafts.
Ms Susan Tran (BOHSc)
Susan is also one of our Oral Health Therapists, graduating from La Trobe University in 2012 and over the past decade, she has worked as an Oral Health Therapist at the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. When she’s not working at Sunshine Family Dental Clinic, Susan is a Clinical Teacher, sharing her expertise with the next generation of dental professionals at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University. Susan recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Susan is passionate about improving the oral health outcomes of all her patients and ensuring her patients are comfortable and at ease during every appointment. Outside of dentistry, Susan enjoys travelling, baking sourdough bread, camping and hiking.
Dr Vy Phan (B.D.S, MHlth&MedLaw, MRACDS (GDP))
Dr Vy was previously the principal dentist at Sunshine Family Dental for the last 6 years. She is trained in numerous areas of dentistry including fixed orthodontics/braces, clear aligners and cosmetic injectables. She completed her Masters of Health Medical Law at the University of Melbourne and was the President of the Melbourne Law Masters Student Association during her law studies. Dr Vy has held positions as a clinical teacher for Latrobe dental students, the Head of Unit at the Dental Teaching Clinic, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and was a member of the ADAVB Oral Health Committee. More recently, Dr Vy received her Membership in General Dental Practice from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Staying true to her constant desire to further her dental education and knowledge, Dr Vy is currently embarking on a journey to study oral surgery abroad. She hopes to return to Sunshine Family Dental after her post-graduate studies and trusts that the team at Sunshine Family Dental will be looking after her patients to the best of their ability in the meantime.