Our practitioners
Dr Adeela Younis
With more than 16 years in general dentistry, Dr. Adeela has built her career around a simple idea: every patient deserves to feel comfortable, understood, and genuinely cared for. Patients quickly notice her warm, welcoming manner and the relaxed atmosphere she creates for people of all ages. Whether she’s handling a routine check-up or a more involved procedure, she stays present throughout, focused on keeping the experience as pain-free and stress-free as possible.
Dr. Adeela earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Baqai Medical University, where alongside her academic achievements, she took on mentoring roles with senior dental students — an early sign of the passion for teaching and knowledge-sharing that’s stayed with her ever since. She has gone on to work alongside respected dental surgeons in Australia and abroad, building particular expertise in root canal therapy, wisdom teeth removal, orthodontics, dental implants, veneers, crowns and bridges, and full smile makeovers.
Her pursuit of the latest training and certifications isn’t just professional — it’s personal. Dr. Adeela is recognised by three global regulatory authorities, though what patients tend to remember most is her kindness and how closely she listens.
As a mother herself, she brings a natural, nurturing touch to treating children, understanding the anxieties young patients can have and working to turn each visit into a positive — even enjoyable — experience. That same warmth extends to how she connects with parents, reflecting her belief that every patient should be treated like family.
Speaking English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently, with working proficiency in Arabic, Dr. Adeela is able to make a wide range of patients feel seen, heard, and at ease.
For her patients, Dr. Adeela Younis is more than a dentist — she’s a trusted partner in their family’s dental health, guided by a gentle hand and a caring heart.
Dr. Zainab Zahid
With clinical experience spanning both Australia and overseas, Dr. Zahid is a general dentist known for her caring, gentle touch. She works to make every appointment — for patients of any age — as relaxed and stress-free as possible. Her approach centres on high-quality, patient-first care, balancing preventive dentistry with more advanced restorative techniques when needed.
Patient education is a core part of how Dr. Zahid practises; she believes informed patients are better equipped to keep their smiles healthy for life. Building genuine, long-term relationships matters to her too — she’s found that patients who feel truly known tend to see better outcomes and greater overall wellbeing.
Dr. Zahid keeps her skills sharp through regular professional development, making sure she’s up to date with the latest techniques and technology in modern dentistry.
Outside the clinic, she loves to travel, explore new cultures, and try local cuisines wherever she goes. That curiosity and openness carry over into her work, adding warmth to how she connects with her patients.
Dr. Nikhat H. Syeda
Dr. Nikhat trained as a dentist in India before relocating to Australia to build her career, where she now focuses on delivering dental care centred around each patient’s individual needs.
Her clinical interests lie in preventive, restorative, and general dentistry, with particular emphasis on supporting patients toward lasting oral health. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, she customises treatment plans to suit each patient, and stays current with evidence-based techniques through continual learning in her field.
Patients often describe Dr. Nikhat’s manner as gentle and caring. She puts thought into making her practice feel warm and unintimidating, and places real value on the relationships she builds with the people she treats — aiming for every visit to be a comfortable, positive one.
Dr. Nikhat speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, and Telugu, which allows her to connect with patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. She’s particularly focused on making dental care easy to understand and accessible to everyone who walks through the door.
When she’s not at the practice, Dr. Nikhat enjoys interior design, travel, and hosting gatherings with family and friends — she loves turning spaces into welcoming environments and bringing people together for memorable occasions.
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