Meet our Dentists

Dr Peter Kingsbury
General Dentist BDSc LDS (Vic)Peter Kingsbury is the Principal Dentist. With over 40 years of experience in the Melbourne CBD and Country. His dental knowledge is invaluable. Peter focuses on taking a kind and gentle approach with his patients and is renowned for his high-quality dental work. Peter works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in Traralgon.



Dr Rajeev De Silva
General Dentist BDSc (Melb)Raj has been a member of the team for over 10 years and is an owner of Gippsland Dental Group alongside Shailander. Raj adopts a gentle approach when treating patients and is highly accomplished in crown and implant work. Raj has made his home in Gippsland and is now considered a local. His vast dental experience is an asset to the team. Raj works in our Morwell Clinic Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays in Traralgon.



Dr Shailander Kancherla
General Dentist BDS (India) – ADCQ 2009Joining 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 Morwell Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.



Dr Chin Lei Yeo
General Dentist BDSc (Melb)Dr Chin Lei Yeo grew up in Malaysia before graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2013 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. As a valued member of our dental team, Dr Chin has a very gentle and reassuring chair-side manner and loves getting to know patients. Dr Chin is interested in all aspects of general dentistry, but particularly in preventative and restorative dental care. Dr Chin likes discussing current affairs, as well as talking about art and literature. Chin works Monday, Tuesday and Fridays in our Morwell Clinic and Wednesday, Thursday in Traralgon.



Dr Nichola Waite
BHSc (Dent)/ MDent (Lat.)Dr Nichola Waite is a local, growing up in Glengarry and completing high school in Sale. Nichola graduated from LaTrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry (2014) and Master of Dentistry (2016).
Nichola has been with us since early 2017 and has quickly become an integral part of our team. Nichola enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a focus on preventive treatment and treatment of children.
Her kind and gentle manner has been well received by patients of all generations.
Nichola works in our Traralgon Clinic Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday’s and Fridays.



Dr Jessica Aneja
BSci (Hons) DMDJess grew up in Warragul and graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Melbourne (2013). She then continued her studies at the University of Sydney and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (2017). Jess has a strong focus on prevention and maintenance of teeth and enjoys building rapport with her patients. In her spare time Jess enjoys baking and spending time with her new puppy.
Jess works in our Morwell clinic on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays.



Dr Cynthia Vinen
BBiomed DDSCynthia completed her dental degree at the University of Melbourne. During her time at Melbourne Dental School, she was awarded the Tuckfield and Shepherd, William J. Tuckfield, and Fred Barnett academic prizes. Cynthia enjoys all aspects of dentistry and uses a gentle and caring approach. In her spare time, Cynthia is a keen moviegoer and enjoys spending time with her two dogs.
Cynthia works in our Morwell clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.



Dr Amaan Mohammed
Doctor of Dental Medicine (Sydney) 2019Dr Amaan Mohammed was born and raised in Victoria, before moving to Sydney to complete his degree at the University of Sydney graduating as Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2019.
Amaan enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a true passion for educating his patients about not only their oral health but also their general health and wellbeing.
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys reading, cooking and hiking. Amaan works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in our Traralgon Clinic.
Meet our Staff



Heather Stoiljkovic
Practice Manager


Emma Lambourn
Assistant Practice Manager


Claire Hodgins
Morwell Manager


Courtney Cheesman
Morwell Assistant Manager


Sally Heriban
Manager Traralgon


Kasey Woolfe
Assistant Manager Traralgon


Amanda Brincat
Dental Assistant


Vicki Pitkethly
Dental Assistant


Erin Hoghton
Dental Assistant


Chelsey Van Vondel Tucker
Dental Assistant


Sarah Francis
Dental Assistant


Kaitlyn Pazek-Evans
Dental Assistant


Emily Robb
Dental Assistant


Lynette Farley
Sterilisation Nurse


Nicole Highdale
Dental Assistant

