Our Team

Dentistry has become very high-tech with many procedures and options available to people seeking to improve their dental health or the appearance of their teeth. General Dentists can provide many services for their patients, but some dental treatments can only be properly provided by trained Specialist Dentists.

Just as in Medicine where a "Cosmetic Surgeon" is a generalist that does some cosmetic procedures, and a Plastic Surgeon is a thoroughly trained Specialist and College member, a Prosthodontist is a Specialist in Reconstructive and Cosmetic procedures with training beyond that of a general dentist. Our clinicians are experts in their respective fields, and remain up to date through regular attendance at continuing education programs in Australia and overseas. Our Dentists are members of the Australian Dental Association.

 

Dr. Michael N. Mandikos
BDSc (Hons), MS (New York), Cert Pros, FRACDS

Dr. Mandikos is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics.

Michael received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a three-year residency program at the State University of New York at Buffalo, (USA) graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials. His research was in composite resin materials and he published several papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental materials topics. Michael was admitted as a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2000, after receiving a College Medal for the highest examination pass that year.

Aside from his private practice, Michael is a Visiting Specialist Prosthodontist to the University of Queensland Dental School and the Royal Australian Air Force. He is on the Editorial Review Boards for the Australian Dental Journal, Quintessence International and Clinica (International Journal of Brazilian Dentistry). Michael is a product evaluator for several dental companies and he has presented continuing education programs at Dental meetings throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and the USA.

 

 

Dr. Barbara Szylkarski
BDSc (Hons) (Qld)

Barbara is a General Practice Dentist skilled in all areas of family and cosmetic dentistry.

Barbara is a prize-winning honours graduate from the University of Queensland. After graduation, Barbara spent several years in country Queensland before traveling to the U. K. to practice for 3 years. Upon returning to Queensland, Barbara resumed private practice in General Dentistry in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Barbara now sees many of our regular patients for their general dental maintenance procedures and their ongoing care.

Jillian

Jillian grew up and completed her schooling in sunny Noosa before moving to Brisbane to study a Bachelor of Applied Science in Oral Health at the University of Queensland in 2001. She has enjoyed working as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist in a range of dental practices from General Dentistry, to Orthodontics and Prosthodontics. Jillian is now part way through her Bachelor degree in Dentistry at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, following in the footsteps of her parents and sister who work as Dentists on the Sunshine Coast. Jillian enjoys exercising, cooking and reading in her spare time, and looks forward to her family's annual fishing holiday to Fraser Island each June.

Narelle

Narelle grew up in Toowoomba, on the beautiful Darling Downs. Starting work as a junior dental assistant in Toowoomba, Narelle soon gained her Proficiency Certificate in 1983. Moving to Sale, Victoria, with her husband in 1986, she gained valuable dental assisting experience in oral surgery, orthodontics and laboratory procedures. With a move back to Toowoomba in 1995, she continued work in the dental field including specialist endodontics. In 2002, Narelle moved to Brisbane with her husband and started work as Michael's senior Clinical Assistant, and happily followed to the new practice at Graceville in May 2008. Narelle has since completed her Certificate IV with Radiography and is currently studying a Certificate IV with Dental Assisting for General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation.

Lisa

Lisa was born and has always lived in the Brisbane region. She completed her schooling in 2000 and studied Fashion Design for almost a year before realising it was not for her. She discovered a great passion in skin anatomy and all things cosmetic when she completed her certificate in Beauty Therapy in 2002. She went on to work as a Beauty Therapist for six years enjoying the interaction with her clients, and the satisfaction of helping people to look and feel better about themselves. After six years, Lisa felt there was more she could do and decided to expand her skills by working in the Cosmetic Dental field. Lisa joined Brisbane Prosthodontics in 2008 and now brings her love of cosmetics and gentle touch to our patients.

Jackie

Jackie was born in Sydney but grew up in Brisbane and is a Queenslander through and through. After she left school, she was employed as a Dental Assistant and then went on to complete her Dental Assisting Certificate. When Jackie married, she moved to Central Queensland for several years. After raising four children, she returned to Dental Assisting, where she has gained experience in assisting in General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Pathology and Prosthodontics. In addition, she has also gained considerable experience as a Receptionist and in office administration throughout her years working in our industry. Jackie joined Brisbane Prosthodontics after our move to Graceville in 2008. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience and now she is adding to that base by studying for her Certificate IV in Practice Management.

Vanessa

Vanessa was born in Sydney and moved to Brisbane when she was six years old but at State of Origin time, she goes for the Maroons. Vanessa started work as a young customer service girl at Brumby's Bakery. She then worked in Hospital for several years during high school and beyond and she gained several certificates in Hospitality and Management courses. She then worked as an Assistant Manager at a local Pizzeria for one year to gain more management skills. With this background, Vanessa then decided it was time to explore more options and began training as a Dental Assistant at a small practice in Redbank Plains. She worked there for one year and then moved to Brisbane Prosthodontics for more experience. She started off as one of our Dental Assistants before becoming the Clinical Co-Ordinator for the Practice as well as the Course Co-Ordinator for the continuing professional Education Courses and Seminars the Dr. Mandikos conducts.