Our Team

Kyle thinks “outside the square” and challenges the team to consider better ways of doing, well, everything. He is enthusiastic about new technologies and advances in the field of dentistry and loves learning the latest techniques.

In his undergraduate years Dr Mervin was a professional sprinter, with long curly locks. (Clearly he ran so fast his hair couldn’t hold on!) His most recent adventures led him to snapping his Achilles tendon when attempting to demonstrate to his children how to ride a mechanical bull. His rodeo days were over before they began so now he prefers to spend his spare time at home with his wife, 3 kids and Pomeranian (Obiwan Kenobi) singing enthusiastically on the home karaoke machine.

In a previous life, as a PhD carrying neuroscientist (like Amy on Big Bang Theory), Nicole studied at Washington University (St Louis, MO) which is in the top five medical schools in the USA. After she returned to Australia to complete her Bachelor of Dentistry (with honours) Nicole worked as a dentist in a practice in Northmead where she had worked as a dental assistant for 15 years. She also taught dental students for several years at the University of Sydney in restorative dentistry and root canal therapy.

Somewhere in there she managed to have 3 children in under 3 years, move to the Central Coast and open a brand new dental surgery from scratch. When she is not at work Nicole is taking her kids to after school activities and making school lunches. Nicole loves nothing more than a weekend catchup with friends and family – a BBQ with 20 kids all running around the backyard.

After some recent home renovations James has conceded that his skills definitely lay in rebuilding smiles and not in rebuilding houses. He enjoys the detailed work involved in composite veneers and aesthetic dentistry. Creativity, attention to detail and his fine motor skills are the three traits that allows Dr Scott to achieve amazing clinical outcomes for his patients.

James is a doting dad to Olivia and Harry and has a new baby due in August. On weekends he enjoys cooking for his family and getting sandy at the beach. His creative side was also expressed in his interpretive dance of Daryl Braithwaite’s “The horses” which still lives on as a Christmas party legend.

Dr AJ loves a chat and really enjoys the time he has with his patients discussing different treatment options and educating patients on oral health. He has a special interest in implants and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Implantology at Charles Sturt University. Continuing education and continuously upgrading his skills is what Dr AJ is passionate about.
He is caring and gentle and loves to tackle challenging dental issues.

Away from the practice, Dr AJ is married with 2 little girls. He enjoys playing Barbies and having tea parties (with the soccer or rugby on the tv in the background).

He brings a wealth of dental experience and knowledge from his family owned and operated denture clinic that has been established on the Central Coast for over 30 years. Rob produces the highest quality of denture work and his attention to detail ensures he creates the most aesthetic result for his patients.

In his spare time, Rob enjoys fishing, 4WD, and spending time with his wife and two young children.

Jayde is dual qualified in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, allowing her to provide a greater range of preventive and restorative treatments to our patients. Her main areas of interest are Periodontics (gum diseases) and Paediatric Dentistry.

When Jayde isn’t in the clinic, you can find her at the beach with her two Boston Terriers, cooking up a storm, or planning her next getaway!

Our younger patients’ instantly warm to Rhianne’s friendly nature, making their dental appointments something they and she look forward to. They even bring her “show and tell” if they have a new toy or pet photo.

Rhianne is a self-proclaimed perfectionist so her inability to pronounce certain names correctly is a source of amusement for the team and her patients as they often tease that she “nailed it”.

If you’re a fellow dog lover like Rhianne, be prepared to hear all about her beloved fur babies (crazy dog Mumma of four)!

In 2013 Skye graduated from Bachelor of Oral Health pursing her career as a Dental Hygienist.

Skye is enthusiatic about oral health and preventative dentistry and her goal is to ensure that her patients are educated in oral hygiene and are able to enjoy “dental health” as a result.

In 2012 Mel furthered her career and pursued her passion for Oral Health by completing her Degree in a Bachelor of Oral Health.  Mel brings to the Riverside team a broad knowledge of Oral Health and is enthusiastic about all aspects of preventative dentistry.