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About Tooth Fairy & Co

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Family Dental Clinic

Tooth Fairy & Co. founder and owner Stephanie Roper still remembers how going to the dentist traumatised her when she was a child. It became her mission to ease the anxiety of children going for dental check-ups and dental work. Having found that dressing up in a jaunty costume for children at school dental clinics made the dental visits a lot less scary, Stephanie decided to incorporate the whimsy and joy of the folkloric Tooth Fairy into her practice.

When patients – both children and adult – come to our family dental clinic in Thornlands, they feel that they are in a safe space and in great hands. They know that our team – made up of an orthodontist, six dentists, and two oral health therapists across six full service dental suites – love what they do. What’s more, they are experts in their field and are committed to making dental care as painless and worry-free as possible.

The Tooth Fairy knows that great client care is not just about the teeth – it includes a patient’s overall physical and mental well-being.

Our Team

Every member of the Tooth Fairy & Co. team is dedicated to providing the best, friendliest dental care to our wonderful patients, ranging from our tiniest tots to our more mature members of the community.

Stephanie Roper

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & HEAD TOOTH FAIRY

Tooth Fairy & Co. is Stephanie’s brain child, building off her innovative approach to providing ‘dentistry with a difference’ to clients of all ages in South East Queensland.

Stephanie was the first Oral Health Therapist to own her own dental practice in Queensland, opening her doors in 2004. She has been working with children for over 25 years and is fondly known to many as ‘The Tooth Fairy.’

In 2013, Stephanie was named as a finalist in the Telstra Women’s Business Awards and was named in YWCA’s Queensland 125 Leading Women. In 2015, she was a finalist in the nationally acclaimed St George Bank Ausmumpreneur Awards, coming 2nd out of a field of 10 female business owners and entrepreneurs. The following year Stephanie was invited to speak at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2016 in Basel, Switzerland.

Stephanie’s innovations in service delivery have been a key to transforming her dental practice and providing services to over 30,000 patients. Her innovations in service delivery include the unique ‘Tooth Fairy Service’ for children (available to children 0 – 18 years) and the ‘Tranquil Room’ for anxious and dental phobic adults.

In 2004, Stephanie developed an educational health program aimed at school and kindergarten aged children. It teaches children about healthy food choices, and the importance of caring for their teeth and bodies. The program has been running through out South East Queensland for over 12 years, is fully accredited by Education Queensland. In 2010 Stephanie authored a children’s book entitled The Tooth Fairy as it has never ever been told and in 2013 created a Children’s App entitled TFI Tooth Fairy designed to help children enjoy brushing their teeth with the Tooth Fairy as well as giving them rewards, tips, songs and games.

Stephanie is a dynamic and innovative businesswoman with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Her vision and commitment to her industry is unwavering as she boldly strives to improve the way dentistry is delivered for people young and old. She has been highly influential in changing the way dentistry is perceived within South East Queensland and through innovative service delivery has helped thousands of people overcome their dental fears and anxieties which had previously been a barrier to maintaining good dental health.

Qualifications

1991
Oral Health Therapy (QUT)

Speaking Engagements

2016
International Symposium of Dental Hygiene
Basel, Switzerland (23rd June to 25 June 2016) Guest Speaker

2009 – 2013
Griffith University Lecturing Final Year Dental / Oral Health Therapy Students Role Model, Mentor, Coach to New Graduates

2009
NSW Dental Therapists Conference Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker at various Schools and Childcare Centres Oral Health Education

Awards and Recognition

2015
St George Bank Ausmumpreneur Awards
Melbourne
2nd in Ausmumpreneur of the Year Category

2013

YWCA QLD Leading Ladies
Brisbane
Named in top 125 Leading QLD Ladies

2013
Telstra Business Women’s Awards
Brisbane
Queensland Finalist in Business Owner category

2012
Women Making a Difference
Redland City
Redland Women’s Information Network
Business and Professional Award

2012
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redland Chamber of Commerce

  • Induction into the Hall of Excellence (Entrepreneur and Innovation)
  • Best Business Award
  • Excellence in Health Care and Social Assistance Award
  • Best Employer Award

2011
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce

  • Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
  • Professional Services Award

2010
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce

  • Women in Business Award
  • Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
  • People’s Choice Award

2009
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce

  • Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
  • Best Boss Award
  • People’s Choice

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Dr Aiden Roze

PRINCIPAL DENTIST

Dr Aiden has a wonderful reputation as our trusted Principal Dentist here at Tooth Fairy & Co. He is well known for his clear communication style as well as his caring personality and gentle touch.

He has over 20 years of proven experience in dental care, obtaining his bachelor degree in Dental Surgery in 2000.

Passion for attaining excellence in dentistry led to a Post-graduate Master’s Degree in Oral Surgery from Griffith University in 2019.

Whilst Dr Aiden enjoys the wide range of diagnosis and treatment procedures involved in being a general dentist, he has special interests in Surgical procedures (Implants and Wisdom Teeth Removal), Crown & Bridge work and making Occlusal Splints to treat teeth grinding (Bruxism).

In his spare time Dr Aiden enjoys family time, reading and keeping up with world issues.

Dr. Maryanna Luong

DENTIST

Dr. Luong has worked in both public and private health, and enjoys all aspects of general dental practice. Her focus is not just on the dentition but the management of the individual as a whole. Maryanna is well known for her cheery dipsosition and her enthusiastic approach, while providing a professional and comfortable environment for her patients.

Dr Maria Luu

DENTIST

Dr Maria Lui graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science Degree in 1996. She has practised dentistry with Qld Health in both Brisbane and Cairns, even serving with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Far North Old – as well as working in London and Devon in the U.K.

Dr. Luu has been a member of the Tooth Fairy & Co. team since 2013 and is very well known for her caring and empathetic approach, particularly with anxious patients.

Dr Lauren Taljaard

DENTIST

Having grown up in the bayside area, Lauren graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons). She is passionate about providing gentle care and ensuring everyone feels as comfortable as possible when coming to the dentist.

Lauren works with patients of all ages and aims to help her patients achieve the best dental health possible through disease prevention and quality dental work. Lauren loves working with families and children, making sure a visit to the dentist is as enjoyable as possible.

Outside of dentistry, Lauren enjoys travelling, keeping fit and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.

Dr Min Kang

DENTIST

Min was born and raised in Korea, before moving to Australia as a teenager. After completing High School in Adelaide, Min moved to the Gold Coast to study dentistry, graduating with a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry at Griffith University.

Min believes that dentistry should be accessible and approachable to all patients and that everyone deserves to have a healthy smile. She is more than happy to listen to her patients to better understand her patients’ concerns.

Her caring personality and gentle approach makes dental treatment as comfortable as possible and it is important to her that her patients feel at ease during their dental treatment.

Dr Min is able to deliver all aspects of general dentistry and has a special passion for cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She regularly attends continuing education courses to further her skills in more advanced aspects of dentistry.

In her spare time, Min enjoys movies, particularly drama, as well as to spend time travelling the world with her friends and family.

Dr Sharleen Chu

DENTIST

Sharleen graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons). Having experience working in both government and private clinics, Sharleen has treated patients of all age groups. She is a very gentle and caring dentist and strives to make all her patients as comfortable as possible when coming to see her. Sharleen is committed to improving the oral health of our community. In her spare time, Sharleen likes to go to the beach and spend time with her family and friends and has also been known to bake up a storm.

Dr Tiffany Dowling

DENTIST

Dr Tiffany Dowling grew up in the Redlands with her children now also attending Bayview State School. Dr Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry (Hons) from The University of Sydney graduating in 2013, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) from The University of Queensland.

Having always had an interest in medicine and working with her hands, Dr Tiffany first became interested in dentistry as a profession while working as a science researcher for an oral medicine specialist in oral cancer. She believes the switch to dentistry was the right decision as she loves all things teeth and being able to use her hands combined with modern technology to improve the quality of life for patients.

Dr Tiffany displays a high level of attention to detail in her work and enjoys all aspects of dentistry including professional cleaning, tooth restorations and cosmetic treatments including whitening. In addition to this, she enjoys the challenge of more complex treatments such as root canal therapy, crown/bridges, dentures, extractions and Invisalign treatment.

Dr Tiffany loves helping people of all ages and communicating in a relaxed, friendly manner. With her compassionate nature, it is her aim to ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the dental chair, especially those with dental anxiety or special needs.

Tiffany is a mother to three beautiful, young children. Outside of the practice she loves spending time with them reading, gardening, swimming, learning new instruments and getting amongst the community.

Dr Netty Gunewardena

DENTIST

Growing up in the Redlands, Dr Netty graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Dental Health Science and a Master of Dentistry (Distinction).
 
She is known for her warm and friendly nature, making her patients feel comfortable and at ease. Her philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were a member of her own family.
 
Dr Netty loves working with families of all ages and is passionate about improving the oral health of the Redlands community.

Dr Justin Sindler

DENTIST

Dr Justin Sindler grew up in Sydney before making the move up to Queensland where he graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry. He previously worked in private practice in Gympie before relocating to Brisbane to be closer to family.
 
Dr. Justin enjoys all aspects of general dentistry whether it be a clean, filling, root canal treatment or just teaching a patient how to brush and floss effectively. He takes pride in developing friendly and supportive relationships with his patients, providing a high standard of care.
 
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Justin is a keen tennis and pickleball player. He also enjoys travel, learning new languages, and exploring different cuisines.

Anthony Tang

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Anthony graduated from the University of UQ with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2007 and completed a Postgraduate Cert in Advanced Dental Therapy with the University of Melbourne in 2015. 
 
Anthony has treated patients of all age groups in different settings, including mobile dental vans, special schools, correctional and youth detention centres, aged care, and community dental hospitals.  
 
Having experience working in the government sector for over 18 years in all aspects of treatment, including Laser Dentistry, Medical Hypnosis, patients of all ages within the scope of dental therapy practice, and very good solid clinical and organisational skills. 
 
He is a very gentle and caring clinician and strives to make all his patients happy and as comfortable as possible when coming to see him.  In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family and travel overseas.

Simone Triplett

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Simone is an experienced Oral Health Therapist who is passionate about preventative care and helping patients feel at ease during their dental visits. She completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle in 2010, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Therapy in 2011.
 
After graduating, Simone gained valuable experience working in both an orthodontic practice and a government child dental clinic. In 2012, she made the move to Mackay, where she has continued to grow her skills and serve the local community. Over the past 14 years, Simone has pursued further studies in myofunctional therapy and extended scope treatment for adults.
 
Her approach to dentistry is holistic—focusing not just on teeth, but on the whole body. Simone works with children and adults to support optimal growth, development, and overall well-being. She has a special interest in areas such as facial growth patterns, nasal breathing, airway health, sleep quality, and oral and facial muscle function.
 
Simone is known for her calm and caring nature, and she takes the time to build trust with her patients, especially those who experience dental anxiety. She adapts her approach to suit each individual and is committed to making every visit a positive experience.
 
Outside of the clinic, Simone is a proud wife and mother to two young neurodivergent boys. Her family loves the outdoors and spends weekends camping, exploring new places, swimming, and enjoying adrenaline-filled adventures. Nature is their happy place, and Simone is passionate about sharing a love of the land and learning with her children.

Alice Noland

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Alice Nolland is a caring and approachable Oral Health Therapist who enjoys working with both children and adults. Known for her fun and empathetic nature, she has a special ability to reassure patients with dental anxiety, often helping to turn past negative experiences into positive ones.

Alice builds trust not only with her patients but also with parents, creating a calm and supportive environment for the whole family.

Allana McCabe

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Allana graduated from Central Queensland University with a Bachelor of Oral Health with Distinction in 2015.

As a graduate of CQU, she has an advanced scope of practice to provide comprehensive examinations and restorative
dental treatment for both children and adults of all ages.

Prior to graduating, she had 6 years of experience in the dental industry as a Dental Assistant and Receptionist.

She also has a history of working with children as a Swimming Teacher.


As a kid, she needed a lot of help with her teeth and was lucky to have enriching visits to the dentist, which sparked her interest in pursuing a dental
career.

She has a particular fondness for helping nervous patients.

She also has a passion for assisting patients to understand the value of oral hygiene and discussing ways to enhance their routine because ideal habits can have a profound impact on our teeth well into the future.


With further education in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy through Myofocus,
Myobrace, Myomentor, and the Tongue Tie Institute have sparked her particular interest in this treatment, which aims to establish optimal oral and facial patterns.

This includes refining nasal breathing habits, lip and tongue posture, and correcting sub-optimal swallowing, such as tongue thrusts.


When she’s not at work, she loves the simple things like spending time with family
and friends. She loves gardening, cooking, and sewing. She enjoys a good beach or snow holiday and also loves learning about mechanics.

Tylen Burt

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Tylen is an Oral Health Therapist, graduating with distinction from CQ University in Rockhampton in 2015. Immediately following graduation Tylen completed a stint working in indigenous health in rural and remote areas, before settling in to private practice. At Tooth Fairy & Co Tylen is affectionately known as ‘Captain Canine’ joining the team of Toothfairies to help fight those bad bugs! Tylen is extremely passionate about his role in the promotion of oral health and preventative care, working with special needs children and people of all ages, creating a positive atmosphere to overcome patient anxiety and encouraging better oral health habits and regimes. Tylen has developed particular interests in the holistic approach where all of the body is linked, and your mouth is the pathway to your body. Nutrition, posture including sleeping, growth patterns, clear airways for nasal breathing, oral and facial muscle function all play different roles for the optimal physical and mental growth from a young age! Healthy mouth, healthy body with prevention being the best cure. Tylen is a movie buff and a Disney fanatic so can often keep up with the kids! If he isn’t in the surgery, then he is most likely hiking up a mountain or swimming laps, and when there’s rain it’s board games or movies with his dog, Cookie the Cavoodle!
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Katelyn Lever - On Maternity Leave

ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & TOOTH FAIRY

Katelyn completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, in 2019. Katelyn’s time at CQU gave her the opportunity to participate in a dental placement in Cambodia. This experience allowed Katelyn to treat Cambodian children, which enhanced her clinical skillset along with her cultural awareness.

At Tooth Fairy & Co Katelyn is known as “Tooth Fairy Sparkles”. Fairy Sparkles real passion lies in, ensuring all patients have an enjoyable experience. Her infectious, bubbly personality brings joy to patients of all ages! Fairy Sparkles has a real passion for working with children and educating patients so they can take control of their own oral health.

Outside of Tooth Fairy & Co, Katelyn enjoys watching Disney movies, cooking and playing board games with her husband.

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