Founder & CEO

Dave is a passionate entrepreneur that likes to apply the scientific methods he learnt in dentistry to the social science of business. He contributes strategy and leadership thinking as the founder and CEO of Australia dental.

He is a tenured member of the entrepreneurs organisation Queensland chapter and takes an active role on the board of the non profit.

Besides his role as CEO & chairman Dave mentors other entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industries and teaches entrepreneurship internally to teammates of our organisation.

Dave has 2 daughters and enjoys CrossFit and surf boat rowing.

Chief Financial Officer

Karin van Vliet is a perfectionist systemiser. Karin migrated from the Netherlands to study her Masters in Business after completing Ecconomics as an undergrad. She fell in love with the Australian way of live and chose to become an Australian citizen.

With a rare ability to structure systems that are easy to comprehend and implement Karin has built out a unique architecture that the Australia Dental clinics and HQ operate on.

In her role as CFO Co-founder she continues to drive the business forward with detailed analysis and key insights.

In her spare time she cares for 2 young daughters and smashes weight training.

Business Development Manager

Dominique is our Business Development Manager with over 10 years experience in the dental industry. Her main focus is on growth opportunities for the group, which includes providing further development pathways for our team dentists and staff. Dominique's role also involves major equipment purchases and project work ranging from minor renovations to complete clinic fit outs.

Outside of work Dominique enjoys spending time with her family, camping and brunching.

Group Practice Manager

Anita Roe began her journey with the Australia Dental group ten years ago as Practice Manager for our Clontarf Clinic. She enjoyed six very fulfilling years at ADC and led her team with enthusiasm and support.

For almost two years, she has embraced the role of Group Practice Manager and provides support and guidance to our dentists and practice managers across our five clinics. She finds it rewarding to be a part of their journey and witnessing their professional growth.

Anita's passions in her personal life are jewellery designing, photography, cooking, art and writing for a global magazine that supports everyday people, charity and the community.

She resonates with the Greek word Meraki ~ "to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work

Finance & Admin Officer

Peta's is our Admin and Finance officer, problem solving is a passion of hers. Peta's role involves paying wages, helping out the clinics with all financial and administration hurdles that arise. Peta also prepares employment documents and writes system's to ensure the business can continue to grow.

Outside of Australia Dental HQ Peta enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering her children on at their weekend sports and hitting the gym.