Staff

Meet our Dentists

Our Dental Team in Morwell

Dr Rajeev De Silva

Dentist

Raj has been a member of the team for over 20 years and is now co-owner of Gippsland Dental Group alongside Shailander. He moved to the Latrobe Valley after completing his dental degree in 2002.

Raj adopts a gentle approach when treating patients and is highly accomplished in many aspects of dentistry. He has a keen interest in improving smiles, crown work and restoring implants.

Raj has made his home in Gippsland and is now considered a local.

Raj is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Dr Shailander Kancherla

Dentist

Joining Gippsland Dental Group in 2010 and more recently becoming an owner of Gippsland Dental Group, Shailander qualified in 2002 from Rajiv Gandhi University, Bangalore, India. He moved to Australia in 2007 and achieved ADCQ (Australian Dental Council Qualification) in 2009.

Both patients and colleagues associate Shailander with a compassionate, caring and gentle approach to dentistry. His commitment to advanced general dentistry and patient care make him the perfect choice for an easy integration into Gippsland Dental Group.

Shailander works in the clinic Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

Dr Lakkhana Rabel

Dentist

Lakkhana also known as Lucky grew up in Warragul and graduated from La Trobe University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and a Masters of Dentistry.

He has worked in the northern rural areas of Victoria including Mildura and Bendigo and returned to his hometown where he has been working for the past six years

With every patient he meets, Lucky aims to provide a relaxed experience and the best quality dental care possible. Lucky takes a special interest in root canal treatments.

He is a passionate basketball fan and in his leisure time likes to watch movies and spend time with his family.

Lucky is available for appointments on Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr Savravanan Ramakrishnan

Dentist

Sav relocated to the Latrobe Valley in 2009 from Malaysia. He worked in both public and private practice until 2014. Then he moved closer to Melbourne for his kids education. Lucky for the us he came back and joined GDG in 2022.

Sav has many years of experience in all aspects of dentistry. His special interest is restoring worn teeth. His soft and gentle approach is what his patients keep telling us they love.

Outside of work you may run into him hiking or fishing in the area or at a yoga class. He loves to cook and can’t resist a good action movie.

Sav works at GDG Monday to Friday.

Dr Shruti Sharma

Dentist

Shruti completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne. Shruti grew up in India and moved to Melbourne in 2015 for her education.

Shruti is trained in all aspects of general dentistry and endeavours to provide exceptional evidence-based, patient-centred care. She understands that dental treatment can be a bit overwhelming for some patients and tries to make the environment as comfortable she can.

Outside of dentistry, Shruti also enjoys drawing, hiking, spending time with friends and playing basketball.

Shruti joined Gippsland dental group in early 2023 and works at the clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr Raveena Mapa

Dentist

Originally from Melbourne, Dr Raveena completed her Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Dentistry at La Trobe University in Bendigo. She has worked across regional Victoria including Bendigo, Ballarat, Melton and the Gippsland regions.

Dr Raveena is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and is known for her gentle and caring nature. She is trained in all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in oral surgery and restorative dentistry.

In her free time, Dr Raveena enjoys reading a good book, spending time outdoors and indulging in creative hobbies, as well as spending time with her friends and family.

Raveena is available on Tuesday and Friday.

Dr Andrew He

Dentist

Dr Andrew is a passionate and caring dentist who has been servicing the Latrobe Valley region since graduating from Melbourne University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

With a keen interest in dental surgery and prosthodontics, Dr Andrew understands that a visit to the dentist can be intimidating and is committed to providing a comfortable and stress-free experience to all patients.

Outside of work, Dr Andrew is often found walking Truffle, his family’s labrador or enjoying a game of Tennis or Volleyball.

Dr Andrew is currently working on Fridays at Gippsland Dental Group and would love to welcome you as a patient.

Samantha Rich

Dental Therapist

Samantha is our dental therapist.

She completed her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy 2017. Sam joined Gippsland Dental Group in 2024.

She enjoy treating children and making them feel more comfortable in a dental setting.

In her spare time, she is busy with her three cats named Charlie, Luna and Dutch. She enjoys going to the gym and enjoys spending time her veggie garden.

Samantha is available for appointments on Wednesday.