Milleara Dental & Cosmetic
Our Team
Our Team
Milleara Dental & Cosmetic has been working with East Keilor and Essendon residents for years.
Meet the folks who make it all happen: we'll help you keep your teeth clean, keep your smile bright, and fix any problems that occur along the way!
Dr Jim Koutoulas
Principal Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Science (University of Melbourne 1996).
Jim has been part of the community for over 20 years and is committed to the well being of everyone he looks after. He is passionate about all aspects of dentistry.
Jim is very experienced with implants. Jim wants everyone to benefit from a good dentition, that's why his implants are priced as affordable as possible.
Dr Sophie Lekkas
Principal Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Science (University of Melbourne 1996).
Sophie has been a part of the community for over 20 years and is focused on family dentistry. She offers Invisalign at a very competitive price.
At Milleara Dental & Cosmetic, Sophie wants to see everyone looking good and feeling good about themselves at an affordable price.
Dr John Kourtesis
Associate Dentist
Bachelor of Medical Science 2010, (University of Sydney 2010)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (University of Melbourne 2014)
John is dedicated in providing comprehensive treatment and advice in all areas of oral health care. John has a particularly strong interest in crowns bridges and implants.
Dr Nada Younis
Associate Dentist
Nada gained her bachelor degree in dental science from Baghdad University in Iraq. In early 2000’s she migrated to Auckland-New Zealand and practiced dentistry there until 2017, when she decided to move permanently to Australia and settle with her family in the beautiful city of Melbourne.
She practices all aspects of general dentistry and takes pride in getting to know her patients and finding the best plan to achieve their oral health goals.
Nada speaks Arabic and English. She is a mother of three. Outside of work Nada enjoys listening to music, travelling, cooking and spending time with family.
Dr Samir Panjvani
Associate Dentist
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
(Gujarat University).
Sam moved to Australia in 2012 after successfully getting Australian Dental Council Certificate.
Sam has worked in various practices in Melbourne, aiding his professional development and personal growth. Sam places strong emphasis on effective communication and providing his patients with highest level of comprehensive care. Sam practices all aspect of general dentistry with special interest in restorative and cosmetic procedures like crown/bridge/veneers/Dental implants helping many happy patient achieve their goals.
Outside dentistry Sam is also an avid artist and creates his own unique style of paintings. Sam’s passion include health and fitness, exploring new places and experience different cultures, hiking, cycling.
Dr Alistair Burnett
Associate Dentist
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry (University of Otago 2016)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (University of Otago 2020)
Originally from New Zealand Alistair is committed to providing overall improvements in oral health to his patients. Alistair has particular interests particularly in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Crown & Bridge and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr Ahmed Ibrahim
Associate Dentist
BDSc & MDent
Ahmed was born in Baghdad Iraq and moved from there in 2001 to be raised in Australia, since then, Ahmed completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and a Master of Dentistry at Griffith University (Queensland) whilst writing research on newly discovered dental diseases.
Although he practices all aspects of dentistry, Ahmed has special interest in smile makeover, Full mouth rehabilitation and Oral Surgery. From a young age Ahmed always knew he wanted to be dentist, knowing the best part about his job is changing people's smile. He values the importance that everyone is as seen unique in their own right, bringing in different barriers. His calm and gentle aura makes patients feel calm and confident. He believes Oral health is a right and wants to take the anxiety and fear out of coming to the dentist for each individual person.
Ahmed is a family man and enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughter and exploring nature.
Dr Tara Finucane
Associate Dentist
BDSc & MDent
Dr Tara, is a BDS hons graduate from University College Cork. She was awarded by the university the highest score achieved on direct observation of procedural skill (DOPS) during her training. She prides herself on attention to detail when treating patients.
Tara is known for her kind and empathetic nature and is rewarded by creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for children and adults.
Tara is interested in all areas of dentistry including providing root canal treatments, fillings, painless extractions and aesthetic dentistry, improving patient’s smiles with non invasive composite bonding.
Tara is an advocator for prevention of dental disease and ensures her patients have the skills to maintain their smile when leaving their appointment.
Outside of dentistry, Tara enjoys cycling, reading, tennis and sea swimming.