about dentarana
DentArana, our family owned Northside dental clinic, has provided you and your family with quality professional services around the Arana Hills area for 20 years.
At DentArana we want you and your family to maintain a beautiful, healthy smile, for life. It has been scientifically proven that inadequate oral health influences the severity of other medical conditions. Preventive care coupled with good oral hygiene and routine dental examinations will enable you to manage and maintain your teeth and gums for life. From a routine six month check-up through to advanced procedures, our extensive range of services mean that you can find all the professional dental care you need, right on your doorstep in Arana Hills.
Read more about DentArana’s history here.
Dentist Near Me
Proudly servicing the following suburbs...
Albany Creek
Arana Hills
Bridgeman Downs
Bunya
Chermside
Chermside West
Enoggera
Everton Hills
Everton Park
Ferny Grove
Ferny Hills
Gaythorne
Grange
Kedron
Keperra
McDowall
Mitchelton
Newmarket
Stafford
Stafford Heights
The Gap
Upper Kedron
Wilston
introducing our team
Dr Alan Fitzpatrick
Dentist
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Dr Ryan Liang
Dentist
DR RYAN LIANG graduated from Griffith University with First Class Honours in 2014 and was awarded the Endodontic Group prize for Excellence in Endodontics (Root canals). He has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry in Conscious Sedation and Pain Control at the University of Sydney which allows him to perform Conscious “Twilight” Sedation to help patients by reducing pain and anxiety during dental procedures.
In 2021, he was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Furthermore he was also awarded a Diploma of Implantology and a Diploma of Orthodontics/Dentofacial Orthopaedics from University of Jaime II (UJI).
When Ryan is not studying, he enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, playing board games, walking the dogs, Latin dancing and hiking.
Awards and Affiliations:
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons – FRACDS (GDP)
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology (ASDA)
- Australian Dental Association Member
- International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) Member
Languages Spoken: Mandarin and Cantonese
Dr Hardi Desai
Dentist
DR HARDI DESAI graduated from Griffith University with Academic Excellence. He has grown up in Brisbane and is excited to be back practicing in his home city.
Hardi is passionate about delivering quality health care, with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and paediatrics.
Hardi likes to ensure all of his patients feel comfortable and relaxed at the dentist with his calming and caring nature.
He understands that most patients feel anxious and tailors his approach to their individual needs.
Outside of dentistry, Hardi enjoys almost all sports, food and spending time with his friends and family.
Dr Praveenaa Saravanamuthu
Dentist
Languages Spoken: Tamil
Dr Maeve Flanagan
Dentist
DR MAEVE FLANAGAN graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences from The University of Manchester in 2017. She has recently relocated to Brisbane and has previously practiced in the UK for the past 6 years. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a keen interest in minimally invasive dentistry as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr Maeve has completed a yearlong course in Aesthetic and Restorative Cosmetic dentistry with Dr Chris Orr in London and has been practicing in a private practice in the UK to provide her patients with a range of treatments including short-term orthodontics and cosmetic solutions including ceramic and composite restorations to improve their smiles. She is passionate about delivering high quality dental care whilst ensuring that her patients feel comfortable during appointments and has been described as ‘the gentle dentist’ by many of her patients.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Maeve is keen to explore Australia and travel around the country. She enjoys going to the gym and eating out in the many fabulous restaurants Brisbane has to offer.
Dr Israel Needham BDS
Dentist
Dr ISRAEL NEEDHAM, a passionate dental professional, completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University in 2019. She excelled in her undergraduate studies, earning the Golden Key award for academic excellence. Dr Needham also completed placements in remote communities, providing dental services to underserved individuals. After graduating, she relocated to Brisbane to be closer to family and friends. Dr Needham is committed to continuous professional development and offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including orthodontics, wisdom tooth extraction, and minimally invasive smile makeovers. She aims to help patients achieve their dream smile while preserving healthy tooth structure.
Melissa Coles
Practice Manager
Melissa joined Dentarana in 2023. She has over a decade of experience working in the Dental Industry and has gained a wealth of knowledge in her field. She is dedicated to running a professional practice and is passionate about anything dentally related. Melissa has the knowledge needed to answer your questions about treatment plans, pre and post-operative concerns and payment plans.
As well as managing the practice, Melissa also has her Certificate IV in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
In her time off, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants and going to the beach.
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New Patient Specials
New Patient Offer for Adults: $199 or No Gap* for the first general exam, clean, scale and x-rays (if required).
New Patient Offer for Kids (17 and under): $99 or No Gap* for the first general exam, clean, scale and x-rays (if required).
No Gap Mouthguards: or $99 without health insurance.
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Book a complimentary consultation for any of our services, including Invisalign, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, and orthodontics.
Dental Emergency
Same day dental emergency appointments available!
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We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that we have achieved full accreditation from QIP (Quality Innovation Performance). This accomplishment affirms our commitment to delivering top-tier dental care and making a lasting positive impact on the oral health of families within our local community. QIP accreditation is a voluntary acknowledgment that underscores our dental practice's dedication to providing exceptional dental services while continuously elevating our patient care standards. The accreditation process revolves around seamlessly integrating the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) into our daily operations, with an unyielding emphasis on patient safety. Working hand in hand with QIP, the Australian Dental Association developed this accreditation framework for dental practices, focusing on the six National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards relevant to the field of dentistry.