Meet the Team

Clear Smiles Orthodontics
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(07) 3376 2651

info@brisbanebraces.com.au

8/132 Yallambee Road, Jindalee, 4074

Dr Dan Abood
Orthodontist
Dr Dan Abood is a Queensland born and bred Orthodontist who has a passion for providing the highest quality treatment to his patients. He completed his Dental Degree in the Australian Air Force in 1992, graduating with First Class honours from the University of Queensland and winning both Oral Surgery and Orthodontic prizes in his cohort.

He obtained his Masters in Orthodontics and Masters of Science in Sleep at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1999 and went on to practice in Harley Street, London for four years before returning to his home town of Brisbane.

Dr Dan Abood was an early adopter of Self-Ligating brackets and has worked closely with ORMCO as they developed their technology. He is a non-extraction, airway driven orthodontist who addresses breathing disorders to help treat and prevent orthodontic and sleep-disordered breathing issues in both children and adults.

Dr Dan Abood has also undertaken extensive specialised training with the Australian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics (AADFA) and Orofacial Myology training through the Coulson Institute of Orofacial Myology and The Breathe Institute and is currently completing his Masters of Laser Dentistry Program through the University of Rome in association with Fotona, as one of the only Orthodontists in Australia to graduate from this program.

Allana
Oral Health Therapist
Hi, I’m Allana. I’ll be the person who helps you with your treatment prescribed by Dr. Dan. This may include taking records, adjusting braces and completing invisalign treatment.

I also assist Dr. Dan with our Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy program. This may be recommended to enhance nasal breathing and posture. Other goals include exercising the tongue to rest in the correct place and swallow without compensation. The way our muscles function can shape our face and airways especially in growing children.

I have a Bachelor of Oral Health with extended scope to complete general dentistry for children and adults. Please feel free to reach out if you require a general dental check up and clean.

Larah

Clinic Coordinator/ Lead Dental Assistant

Hi I’m Larah, I am the clinic coordinator and lead dental assistant at Braces n Faces, which means I’ll be the first person you meet at your initial consultation with Dr Dan. I have been a dental assistant for almost 5 years and in these years, I have had experience in general dentistry, orthodontics, lip and tongue tie procedures. Within these years I have also completed my certificate III. I enjoy working in dental because it gives me the opportunity to work with people of all ages, especially children. I look forward to meeting you and your family to create happy and beautiful smiles.

Maddy

Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Hi I’m Maddy, I love what I do and I’m very eager to expand my skills in this career. I love spending my days working with people of all ages and helping to create beautiful smiles. I have always enjoyed being able to help people boost their confidence and oral health. You will see me around the clinic either assisting or at the front desk.