Meet our team
We use only the most recent equipment from trusted suppliers. We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with new advancements in dental technology. By staying on top of technology we can offer our customers the most comfortable and speedy treatment.
Dr Gautam Sridhar
BDS(Hons) GradCertDent
Dr Gautam Sridhar graduated with honours from the University of Sydney in 1999. He was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 2006. Gautam has held numerous teaching positions in association with the University of Sydney, at both Westmead and Sydney Dental Hospitals.
Gautam believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care and has been extensively trained in Endodontics (root canal treatment), Implant Dentistry and Wisdom Teeth Removal (including IV Sedation and General Anaesthetics).
He has served several terms as an elected Councillor of the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch as well as President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW). He joined the Practice with Dr Peter Hyde’s retirement in 2011. Gautam uses a gentle and caring approach with all his patients and continues to maintain a keen interest in clinical research.
Dr Megan Phillips
BDS
Dr.Megan Phillips graduated from Sydney University Dental Faculty in 1987. Following
graduation Megan was appointed as a Dental Officer at Westmead hospital focusing
on children's Dentistry. Megan has also taught for 12 years as a clinical associate
for Sydney University.
Her interest in children's Dentistry is still a major focus with sedation and general anaesthetic experience available for more complex treatment. Megan joined Dentists at Pymble in 2007 and has continued her education improving her skills to perform implants and treat more advanced restorative Dentistry cases.
Dr Andrea Lenard
BDS
Dr Andrea Lenard graduated from Sydney University in 1995. Since graduation Andrea has worked in both private Dental Practice and Public Dentistry.
She also worked in London. Andrea currently teachers undergraduate dental students for the University of Sydney and mentors junior dentists at Westmead Hospital. She has conducted seminars and given lectures for Westmead Hospital. She recently joined the Dental Practice in Pymble in 2008.
Dr Peter F Hyde - RETIRED
BDS MDS MScMed (pain management) FRACDS
Dr.Peter Hyde graduated from Sydney University Dental Faculty in 1962 with honours. He has been awarded Masters Degrees in pain management and complex restorative dentistry. Peter is also a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons.
From graduation Peter has always been involved in teaching at Sydney University
and has a 30 year association with Westmead Hospital as a staff specialist. His
interest are the areas of greatest challenge in Dentistry, which are, facial
pain, complex treatment procedures and implants.
Dr Brett Dorney
BDS FRACDS FASD FICD
Dr Brett Dorney graduated from Sydney University in 1971 and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in 1985. He has been awarded fellowships from the Academy for Sports Dentistry, The International College of Dentists and the Academy of Dentists International.
Dr Dorney lectures at undergraduate and post graduate level for Sydney University. He was Deputy Director for Dental Services for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics. He has worked in private Dental Practice in Pymble for 34 years.
Dr Tim Freeman
BDS
Dr Timothy Freeman graduated from Sydney University in 1985 and has worked at Pymble since 1990.
As well as General Practice Tim has taught at Westmead Dental Hospital and lectured at Westmead and Hornsby Tafe and has presented on a range of dental topics both here and overseas.
Staying at the cutting edge of modern dental practice is important to Dr Freeman but more central to his philosophy of practice is caring for and being part of the local community.
Ms Amy Collinge
BA DipDent Hyg
Amy Collinge has been our Dental Hygienist since 2002. After attaining her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Macquarie University, she completed her Diploma of Dental Hygiene at the internationally acclaimed Dental Hygiene School in South Australia.
Amy is an important member of our dental team and specialises in providing individual oral hygiene treatment and maintenance plans. Through the use of preventive procedures and Oral Hygiene Instruction, Amy assists patients in maintaining health of their teeth and oral tissues so that dental diseases such as gingivitis, caries and periodontal disease can be avoided.
Amy is a Clinical Tutor for both the Bachelor of Dentistry and Bachelor of Oral Health degrees at the University of Sydney and has been Secretary of the Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia Inc. NSW Branch for the last four years. She is committed to providing our patients with the highest standard of preventive dental care.