The dentists at John Street Dental are supported by a team of dedicated and passionate people who are proud of the work they do and the difference they make to our patient’s lives.
Cheryl Hooper (Practice Manager)
“I’ve been with John Street Dental for 29 years and have had the pleasure of welcoming patients and getting them in to get the help they need. Some patients started coming back in 1976!”
Nickname: Cheryl
Favourite Aspects: Hilarious comments from patients!
Hobbies: Quilting, Squash, Glass of wine with friends.
Faketa Hamzic (Sterilisation Nurse)
“Dr Peter provided me with a great opportunity 12 years ago to become a part of the John Street Dental team. Having migrated from Bosnia I was deeply grateful for this chance and enjoy keeping the instruments and JSD facility sterilised to the highest standards.”
Nickname: Fakeet
Favourite Aspects: Getting rid of clutter!
Hobbies: Cooking, Cleaning and helping my daughters.
Debbie Jenkins (Senior Dental Assistant)
”I have joined John Street Dental recently with 25 years’ experience as a DA on Bribie Island. I’ve found it a great working environment and am enjoying it.”
Nickname: Deb
Favourite Aspects: Positive and relaxed environment
Hobbies: Outdoor activities like camping and bushwalks, First grandchild
Heidee Monteith (Senior Dental Assistant)
“I started as a junior assistant here back in 1995. John Street has really been a home away from home for me these past 26 years and allowed me to become a highly knowledgeable and reliable DA.”
Nickname: Heid
Favourite Aspects: Helping patients out of pain
Hobbies: stain glass sculpture, socialising
Faith Andrew (Dental Assistant)
“I am from Sudan in Africa and I enjoy helping others with their dental phobias. I have been working as a Dental Assistant for 2 years and I love it.’
Nickname: Faith
Favourite Aspects: I really enjoy meeting patients and working with them to put them at ease.
Hobbies: Going to the gym, studying, travelling and hanging out with friends and family.
Numera Nawaz (Dental Assistant)
“I have recently joined the warm and welcoming team at John Street Dental. I am very passionate about performing to my absolute best and I look forward to helping patients create a beautiful smile.’
Nickname: Numera
Favourite Aspects: Helping patients through their dental anxieties and seeing their bright and satisfied smiles.
Hobbies: Travelling, playing golf and watching movies.
Emily McMaster (Dental Assistant)
“I have recently joined the John Street Dental team and although I am just starting out as a ‘Dental Assistant’, I already feel so welcomed, I am looking forward to being able to bring that feeling to our patients, and to be able to make them feel like their best selves again with a beautiful smile.
Nickname: Em, or McMaster
Favourite Aspects: The care and heart that the team emulates for all who enter the clinic
Hobbies: Arts and crafts, spending time with my friends, reading and spontaneous drives to new places that I wouldn’t have known about otherwise”
Alison Smith (Dental Assistant)
“I have recently joined the team at John Street Dental. I have previously worked as a dental assistant/receptionist and I am looking forward to providing our patients with the highest quality care.”
Nickname: Ali
Favourite Aspects: Warm and welcoming environment
Hobbies: Spending time with friends & family, taking our dogs to the beach or dog park
