Meet The Team

Dr Wander has been providing general dental services in Melbourne since 2012, having worked in Malvern, Sandringham, Moonee Ponds and South Yarra. Her experience covers a wide range of dental treatment including extensive work with children and the provision of surgical procedures, including wisdom tooth removal. She is also “Invisalign” certified and provides a Holistic approach to overall treatment planning for all patients. Dr Wander is supporting the existing team with this transition and looks forward to helping you with all your dental need and meeting you at your next appointment.

I joined ‘The Dental Family Beaumaris’ in November 2020 and really enjoy being part of this great team. My role primarily is as a part time receptionist but I do help out in the treatment room when required. You’ll usually find me at the front desk to greet you. My husband is a dentist and we worked together in our own Practice for many years. He is now retiring, but I still have the drive to keep helping patients and wanted to join a practice with the same family-orientated values I hold dear. My association with the dental profession has spanned many years, including roles as a dental assistant, receptionist and practice manager in hospital clinics and private practice. I’ve seen the practice of dentistry change dramatically over the years, and it’s been rewarding and challenging to keep myself up to date with it. As part of the team at Beaumaris I’ve really enjoyed getting to know my new dental family. I’m excited to be a part of its growth into the future! On a personal note, I enjoy supporting family at sporting events, which has led to some amazing experiences both here and internationally.

After obtaining her qualification at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Virginia worked overseas for 10 years before returning home. She then pursued further training to upgrade her skills before joining the team at Beaumaris, where she’s remained for the last 20 years. Virginia is a full-time dental nurse, in charge of infection control standards we uphold at the practice. She feels the Beaumaris team creates a welcoming and supportive environment, and it’s rewarding to provide quality care to people, many of whom have been visiting the Beaumaris Clinic for years. Virginia looks forward to The Dental Family Beaumaris growing as a vital part of the local community.

Rabea is married with three children and works as a dental nurse at The Dental Family Beaumaris. She joined the practice in 2016 and has over 10 years of dental nursing experience. Rabea enjoys working as part of a great team and gets immense satisfaction looking after patients and making them feel comfortable. Rabea is shy by nature and prefers being behind the scenes organising things rather than front and centre at the front desk. For Rabea, one of the best things after a busy day is to relax in front of the TV with a favourite show.

Lisa works as a part-time receptionist/office manager at The Dental Family Beaumaris. She has been working with Dr Wander since 2014 and is a qualified dental assistant with a Certificate IV in Health Management. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in the dental industry and has worked in various roles such as dental assisting, patient coordination, reception and practice management within a very large practice. Lisa enjoys working in our wonderful, small team because we work so well together. Our friendly family environment allows for an excellent personalised patient experience. She gains great satisfaction in helping patients with administrative and treatment queries. When not working, Lisa loves spending time with her husband and granddaughter. She also takes pleasure in riding her horse and competing at various agricultural and royal shows.