Our Dentists
Our team of dentists is committed to providing the best that modern dentistry has to offer in a kind, gentle and caring environment. The dentists are admirably supported by our dedicated staff of qualified dental assistants and receptionists.Peter Wawryk
Principal
Experience
B.D.S
Professional Affiliations
ADA
About Peter
Peter Wawryk graduated from Adelaide University in 1984 and has been in private practice since.
He enjoys all facts of dentistry with particular interest in Endodontics and working with children. He has two daughters and travels regularly.
Greg McHugh
Principal
Experience
B.D.S
Professional Affiliations
ADA
About Greg
ABOUT DR. GREG McHUGH
Dr. Greg McHugh graduated from Adelaide University in 1983 with the Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree.
Greg has practiced dentistry in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland providing quality dentistry in a caring and professional manner. He enjoys providing information to his patients to enhance their understanding of their own problems. This leads to choosing the best solution for individual circumstances.
Greg undertook postgraduate research in periodontal disease in the late 1990’s and taught dentistry at Queensland University. This experience combined with ongoing postgraduate courses and training provides him with a sound technical basis to provide excellence in modern dental techniques.
Greg enjoys a variety of activities outside of work including bushwalking, flying, cooking and music.
Chris Quinn
Principal
Experience
B.Sc.Hons,B.D.ScHons
About Chris
Dr Chris Quinn graduated from the University of Queensland Dental School in 1999. Prior to studying dentistry he worked in medical research for a number of years.
Chris enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in providing the best aesthetic outcomes for his patients. He is committed to keeping abreast of the latest developments and techniques in dentistry and regularly attends conferences and continuing education courses.
He enjoys music, travel and keeping fit, and thinks that Toowoomba is the best place he has ever lived.
Wendy Burrel
Dentist
Experience
B.D.S
About Wendy
ABOUT WENDY BURRELL
Wendy Burrell graduated from University of Sydney in 1981 after which she travelled around country NSW on a Government run Travelling Dental Clinic and fell in love with country Australia. After visiting such places as Rutherglen, Forbes, Gundagai, Tumut and Junee and living in Wagga Wagga, she decided to move north to work in Dorrigo to gain experience in Private Practice in country areas. Still venturing further north, saw her settle in Queensland to work in Toowoomba in 1984, where she met her husband.
She settled on a cattle property in Mulgowie to raise her 3 girls, all of whom have or will attend senior school in Toowoomba. She enjoys living on the farm and takes great delight in growing her roses, which appear each week in her surgery, and grapes for making jam and soon to be wine.
Wendy continues to work part-time and enjoys performing treatment in many different areas of general dentistry and has special interest in the fields of children’s treatment, dentures and crown and bridgework.
Nick Pentsa
Dentist
Experience
B.D.Sc
Professional Affiliations
A.D.A
About Nick
I was born in Canada but lived in Brisbane most of my life. It was at the university of QLD where I was introduced to the world of dentistry. The idea of helping others and meeting interesting people appealed to me.
I graduated from the dental program in 2005 and found my way into private practice. Today,Im in Toowoomba meeting "interesting"people and trying hard to satisfy their dental needs. When Im not working you can find me either in Church or in the bay fishing.
Mei-yi Chew
Dentist
Experience
Bachelor Dental Science
Professional Affiliations
Australian Dental Association
About Mei-yi
Mei-yi graduated from Adelaide University in 2006 with the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery. After graduating Mei-yi practiced dentistry in Cooma, New South Wales for 3 years, and then returned to her home country of Malaysia to work in the government dental department for a year.
She enjoys practising all facets of dentistry- with the aim to provide friendly dental care to her patients and she believes in empowering them with the knowledge of their own oral care.
Outside dentistry Mei-yi has a keen interest in music. She ahs been playing the piano since she was a young and is currently learning the violin as a second instrument. Besides her music interests, she enjoys nature walks and she is hoping to discover more of what Toowoomba has to offer
Shane Johnstone
Dentist
Experience
BSc, BDS, BSciDent(Hons1)
Dental Interests and Procedures
Shane graduated from The University of Adelaide University with the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
After graduating Shane practiced dentistry in his home state of Tasmania, the Royal Melbourne Dental hopsital
and private pratice in Brisbane before making the
move to Toowoomba.
He enjoys practising all areas of dentistry and keeping up to date with the latest technologies and techniques.
Outside dentistry Shane enjoys music, running and travelling.
Professional Affiliations
ADA
Sharon Cho
Dentist
Experience
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Dental Interests and Procedures
Sharon graduated from the University of Adelaide Dental School in 2005.
Upon graduation, Sharon spent time in a variety of practices, including public and private practices in both rural
and metropolitan areas where she acquired a wide range of dental experience.
She enjoys practising all facets of dentistry and continues to regularly attend courses to keep up with the latest trends in dentistry.
Outside dentistry Sharon enjoys cooking, travelling and reading and since moving to Toowoomba she is enjoying the friendly culture this
place has to offer
Professional Affiliations
ADA
