Meet The Staff

Dentists

Principal Dentist

Dr. Monika Shah

Dr. Monika Shah is the Principal Dentist at MS Dental (Family Practice). Dr. Monika completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery qualification from India in 2006. After Graduation, she joined a private dental practice in India before moving to Australia in February 2007. In Australia, she completed her Australian Dental Council examinations and worked for multiple...

Dentist - Cardiff

Dr. Arti Patel

Dr Arti Patel joined MS Dental in October 2016. Dr Patel graduated from Ahmedabad, India in 2007 with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She has worked in many different private practices in India before moving to Australia. Arti personally involves herself in making sure her patients feel comfortable when attending the clinic, and are given...

Dentist - Cardiff

Dr. Michael Ell

Dr Michael Ell joined MS Dental in August 2017. Dr Ell graduated from Sydney University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree. He then accepted a position at Royal Newcastle Hospital in the Dental Department gaining extensive experience in all aspects of Dentistry. After 7 years in this role he joined his fathers...

Dentist - Fletcher, Cardiff and Mayfield

Dr. Nikhil Kapoor

Dr. Nikhil Kapoor joined the MS Dental family in 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns, Queensland, in 2019 and gained invaluable experience by completing two years of various dental placements in Darwin, Mackay, Cairns, and Townsville, where he treated a large number of patients from rural/regional areas,...

Dentist - Cardiff and Mayfield

Dr. Nick Chen

Dr Nick joined the MS Dental family in 2025. He completed his studies in Adelaide and has gained experience in rural SA and the central coast. Nick values getting to know patients and building connections with them. He understands that some patients may feel anxious in the dental clinic, so he prides himself in his...

Oral Health Therapist

Oral Health Therapist - Cardiff and Fletcher

Natasha

Natasha joined MS Dental (Family Practice) in May 2025. She completed her Diploma in Oral Health Therapy at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore in 2016 and gained extensive experience working in the public dental service. In 2021, she graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy from the University of Sydney and further developed her clinical skills...

Admin Team

Chantelle

Practice Manager

Chantelle Joined our practice in 2017 where she started working as our Cardiff Practice Manager. She has since progressed and taken on the role of Practice Manager for all three of our locations. Chantelle has a wealth of knowledge in the Dental industry and has completed many additional courses to keep up to date with...

Lyndal

Assistant Manager

Lyndal joined our practice in 2019 where she started working as a Dental Assistant and Receptionist. She has since progressed to the Lead Front Office Coordinator in our Cardiff location, where she oversees all our patient care. With years of experience, Lyndal shows great passion and motivation to provide our patients with empathy and care....

Reannan

Clinical Co-ordinator

Reannan joined our practice in June 2021. She has an extensive background in customer service where she has learnt to provide exceptional patient care. Reannana has transitioned her customer service manner into providing exceptional patient care and learning more about dentistry everyday. She has a welcoming phone manner and always works towards giving each patient empathy and...

Receptionists

Bre

Reception

Bre joined our team in 2024, bringing with her a strong background in retail and a natural talent for connecting with people. Her caring personality and warm communication style ensure that every call and patient interaction is handled with genuine care and respect. Although new to the dental industry, Bre has quickly become a wonderful...

Mel

Reception

With a background as a Veterinary Nurse, Mel brings a compassionate and caring touch to the MS Dental team. Friendly, bubbly, and always smiling, she creates a welcoming environment for both patients and colleagues alike. Outside of work, she enjoys relaxing with her beloved fur children and spending time with her cheeky horse, Starlight. Mel...

Dental Assistants

Nicole

Dental Nurse

With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, Nicole joined MS Dental in 2023, bringing with her a caring heart and a strong sense of empathy and professionalism. She is passionate about ensuring every patient feels comfortable, supported, and well cared for throughout their visit. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys camping with her...

Lisa

Dental Nurse

Lisa joined our team in December 2022, bringing with her 11 years of experience in the dental field. Her bubbly and cheerful personality instantly puts patients at ease, and her vibrant laugh has a way of melting away any dental nerves — sometimes quite literally while she’s holding your hand! Outside of work, Lisa enjoys...

Siobahn

Dental Assistants

Siobahn joined our practice in 2021 as a Trainee Dental Assistant. Siobahn has shown to be a dedicated and indispensable part of the team. With such great work ethics, Siobahn has shown passion to learn more about the Dental industry. Siobahn has been an active violinist since she was a toddler and continues to chase...