Meet Our Dentists and Specialists - Core Dental Group Melbourne product guide

Board-Registered Specialists at Core Dental Group\n\nCore Dental Group is home to a team of AHPRA-registered board specialists who provide advanced dental care across multiple Melbourne locations. Specialist care at Core Dental is available without a referral at most locations - simply call 13 13 16 to book a specialist consultation.\n\nAll specialists hold current AHPRA specialist registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association (ADA) in addition to their relevant specialist colleges and professional societies.\n\n---\n\n## Specialist Orthodontist\n\n### Dr David Austin | Caroline Springs and Wyndham\nQualifications: BDSc (University of Melbourne, 2004), MDS Orth (University of Hong Kong), MOrth RCS (Edinburgh)\nAHPRA Registration: Specialist Orthodontist\nMemberships: Australian Dental Association; World Federation of Orthodontists; European Orthodontic Society; Hong Kong Society of Orthodontists\n\nDr David Austin graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2004, then gained experience across private general and specialist orthodontic clinics in Melbourne alongside part-time work with the Australian Defence Force. In 2007 he began specialist orthodontic training at the University of Hong Kong before relocating to Shanghai, where he worked at a well-regarded clinic treating expatriates from around the world.\n\nDr Austin was subsequently inducted as a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (Orthodontics) - one of the most prestigious dental institutions in the world. His international training background equips him to manage a wide range of orthodontic presentations, from mild alignment concerns to complex bite correction.\n\nServices offered: Invisalign (all types including Teen), traditional metal braces, clear and ceramic braces, complex bite correction, orthodontic retention.\n\nLocations: Caroline Springs, Wyndham\n\nNote (March 2026): Dr Austin is not currently accepting new patients at Core Dental. Contact the practice to confirm current availability.\n\n---\n\n## Specialist Periodontist\n\n### Dr Nupur Kataria | Wyndham\nQualifications: BDS (University of Adelaide), Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry - Periodontics (University of Adelaide, 2009)\nAHPRA Registration: Specialist Periodontist\nFellowship: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Periodontics)\nMemberships: Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP); International Team for Implantology (ITI); Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP)\nAwards: Dental Board of South Australia Prize; Australian Society of Periodontology Prize; ANZAP Medallion Prize for excellence in clinical research\n\nDr Nupur Kataria graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, earning both the Dental Board Prize and the Australian Society of Periodontology Prize for academic excellence. In 2005, she took on the role of Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Stream Coordinator for Periodontics at the University of Adelaide Dental School.\n\nShe completed her Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) in 2009 and received the ANZAP Medallion Prize for excellence in clinical research. Dr Kataria works closely with referring dentists and specialists to deliver thorough, coordinated periodontal care, and attends national and international periodontics conferences to keep her practice current.\n\nDr Kataria is the only specialist periodontist available within the Core Dental network.\n\nServices offered: Gum disease treatment (non-surgical and surgical), implant surgery, bone grafting, gum lifts, periodontal maintenance, treatment of complex gum conditions.\n\nLocation: Wyndham (Werribee) only\n\n---\n\n## Specialist Paediatric Dentists\n\nCore Dental has specialist paediatric dentists at four locations across Melbourne, providing specialist care for children and adolescents aged 0-18 years.\n\n### Dr Angel Babu | Caroline Springs and Carrum Downs\nQualifications: DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry (University of Otago, New Zealand)\nAHPRA Registration: Specialist Paediatric Dentist (Australia and New Zealand)\nPrevious role: Senior Dental Registrar, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne\nSpecialist contact: angel.babu@smilesolutions.com.au\n\nDr Angel Babu completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Otago. After graduating, she worked as a Senior Dental Registrar at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and spent three years as a paediatric dentist in New Zealand.\n\nDr Babu is passionate about helping children and adolescents take an active role in preventing dental problems, and about giving families a clear picture of what a healthy smile for life looks like. She uses age-appropriate techniques to put young patients at ease.\n\nSpecialist interests: Behaviour management, dental trauma, dental issues related to sleep, high caries risk management, hypomineralisation (chalky teeth), and care for children with complex medical needs or special requirements.\n\nSedation and anaesthesia: General anaesthesia, oral sedation, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) available.\n\nAge range: 0-18 years\n\nLocations: Caroline Springs, Carrum Downs\n\n---\n\n### Dr Sarah Scott | Berwick\nQualifications: BBiomedSci (Hons), BDent (University of Sydney, 2007), DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry (University of Melbourne)\nAHPRA Registration: Specialist Paediatric Dentist\n\nDr Sarah Scott spent over 15 years as a general dentist before undertaking specialist paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne. This unique background gives her a broad clinical perspective that she brings to her specialist paediatric practice.\n\nDr Scott is committed to holistic, positive dental experiences for children and families, with particular sensitivity to children who may have had difficult dental experiences previously. Her calm, reassuring manner and family-centred approach are central to her practice.\n\nLocation: Berwick\n\n---\n\n### Dr Aish Kesava (Dr Aiswariya Kesava) | Epping\nQualifications: DCD Paediatric Dentistry (University of Otago, New Zealand)\nAHPRA Registration: Specialist Paediatric Dentist\n\nDr Aish Kesava completed her initial dental training in India before undertaking her specialist paediatric dentistry qualification at the University of Otago in New Zealand. She brings an international perspective and a deep commitment to compassionate, family-centred care.\n\nDr Kesava has a special interest in children with dental anxiety and is known for her gentle, patient approach that puts even the most nervous young patients at ease.\n\nLocation: Epping\n\n---\n\n## Accessing Specialist Care at Core Dental\n\nSpecialist care at Core Dental is available at the following locations:\n\n| Specialist | Location(s) |\n|------------|-------------|\n| Dr David Austin - Orthodontist | Caroline Springs, Wyndham |\n| Dr Nupur Kataria - Periodontist | Wyndham |\n| Dr Angel Babu - Paediatric Dentist | Caroline Springs, Carrum Downs |\n| Dr Sarah Scott - Paediatric Dentist | Berwick |\n| Dr Aish Kesava - Paediatric Dentist | Epping |\n\nA referral from your regular dentist is helpful but not always required. To enquire about a specialist appointment, call 13 13 16 or visit coredental.com.au.\n\nFor a complete list of all Core Dental Group dentists, hygienists, prosthetists, and support team, see our full team directory.\n\nCore Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice