Dentist – Dr Navin Kander BSc (ANU) BDSc (Melb)
Dr Navin Kander obtained his first degree (Bachelor of Science) from the Australian National University in 1984. He then completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Melbourne University in 1988 during which time he was awarded a Royal Australian Airforce scholarship. Dr Kander remained as a dentist flight lieutenant in the Royal Australian Air Force until 1992 prior to commencing private practice in Canberra.
In 1992 Dr Kander then established the Hills Dental and Implant Centre in Castle Hill, Sydney. A practice is now widely recognized for its excellence in advanced cosmetic and implant dentistry. he has fully embraced the latest technology in dentistry and continues to to maintain the highest standards possible in dentistry.
Dr Kander has undertaken extensive Implantology courses both locally and internationally since 1990 and has been mentored by world leading implantologists especially from the USA .He is a member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, Australian Osseo-integration Society, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists and was a Clinical Associate of the University of Sydney.
Dr Kander is married with 2 children and enjoys bush walking, skiing, tennis and travelling. Dr Kander is a caring dentist with the highest regard for his patients well being and comfort.
Dr. Pia Toivanen has degrees in Medical Science and Dentistry, both from the University of Sydney. She obtained her Dental degree with Honours in 2009. Since graduating, she has gained experience in general dental practices in Sydney, country NSW and in Munich, Germany, where she worked for several years.
As someone who enjoys learning, Pia is always looking to further develop her skills by attending a wide variety of Continuing Education courses. Her dental interests are wide; she loves the scope that general dental practice offers and is passionate about patient education. As a dental practitioner, she is focused on delivering the highest standard of quality, holistic care tailored to each patient’s needs. Her special interests in Dentistry include Root Canal Treatment, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Pia has previously been involved in teaching 4-7 year olds at a community language school. Today she is also a Clinical Educator in the Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy) course in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney.
Pia has a caring, friendly manner which patients of all ages find extremely comforting.
Pia’s interests outside of dentistry include travel, languages and yoga. Pia speaks English, German and Finnish fluently.
Maria graduated in 2003 and fully enjoys all aspects of dentistry.
Her special interests are in Preventive Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral Surgery. She has a caring, friendly manner which all patients find extremely comforting.
Maria is a mother of two children a boy and a girl. Her great connection with children makes kids visit to the dentist a positive and fun experience.
Maria is always interested in learning new things and keeps her skills up to date by regularly attending seminars and lectures.
She has a ‘teeth for life’ philosophy which is greatly appreciated by all our patients
Sophia graduated from Canberra University and has managed Hills Dental and Implant Centre since its commencement.
Sophia ensures that all aspects of the surgery run smoothly.
Rachel has been dental nursing for 7 years. For the last 5 years she has been the primary surgical nurse for Hills Dental Centre.
Rachel prides herself in the comfort and care of our patients. She has the highest regard for infection control and ensuring the safety of her patients.