Our Dental Team
Dr Prue King BDS
Dr Prue King graduated from Otago University (NZ) and moved to Sydney from Wellington, NZ, where for many years she ran a busy integrative dental practice. Prior to that she worked in general practice in London where she was first exposed to many of the holistic concepts which form the basis of her practice today.
Lotus Dental is the culmination of a passionate vision she held for many years: a practice dedicated to integrative dentistry in the context of holistic health, extending beyond the normal “square box” of dentistry… Summed up as ‘Dentistry with the whole body in mind’
Dr Urvashi Pandey BDS
Dr Urvashi graduated in dentistry in 1996 in Northern India. She worked at an integrative private practice in India for 5 years before moving to Sydney. In 2003, she received her Australian Dental Council certificate to practice dentistry in Australia. She became part of Lotus Dental in 2010.
Dr Urvashi has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of temporo-mandibular dysfunctions (TMJ), craniosacral pain, diagnosing and treating snoring and sleep apnoea, and the early detection of malocclusions in children with a view to minimising future issues. She loves creating beautiful smiles for people through cosmetic dentistry and implants.
Dr Urvashi Pandey is SMART certified by IAOMT for safe amalgam removal
Dr Jackie Bonifacio DMD
Dr Jacqueline Bonifacio is a dedicated functional dentist committed to transforming dental care through a holistic approach. With a passion for merging traditional dental practices with innovative holistic techniques, Dr. Bonifacio emphasizes the importance of oral health in overall wellness.
Veronica Queralt-Vila RDH BOH, Orofacial Myologist
Veronica is a qualified dental hygienist with more than 17 years experience, having obtained her degree in Oral Health from Newcastle University. She has also completed extended training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Oral Microbiome Testing. Veronica is committed to improving the oral health of our patients though our preventive program.
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Due to her experience working in private practice and as a volunteer Dental Hygienist at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Veronica has developed extensive hygiene skills. She is very good at communicating with adults and children to encourage the correct oral care.
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Orofacial Health provides rehabilitation and therapy for Tongue Thrust Correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function.
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We use a phase contrast microscope to perform Oral Microbiome Testing. This is the key to maintaining a healthy microbial balance, with enough of the right kinds of bacteria to keep pathological ones in check
Eating correctly is one way this happens. Doing the correct dental home care is another. So is visiting Lotus Dental for regular cleans and checkups so that we can keep an eye on the state of your oral microbiome and adjust your dental care as needed to restore the balance.
Mariko Goto, Dental Hygienist
Mariko Goto graduated from her Dental Hygiene qualification from The University of Japan in Tokyo in 2000 and obtained her Australian Dental Hygiene qualification in 2008.
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Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the Lotus Dental practice, Mariko has over 20 years of experience in Australia and Japan within the dental industry. She is committed to continued learning and is excited to extend her scope of knowledge by studying Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in 2022.
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As a dental hygienist, Mariko takes a gentle, thorough, and effective approach when treating her patients. She is committed to improving and maintaining her patient’s oral health while ensuring they feel comfortable in the dental chair.
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In her spare time, Mariko likes to spend time with her husband and child, exploring nature.