Dr Praveena Sivanujan is a gentle and compassionate general dentist who graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in 2020. Originally from regional Queensland, Dr Praveena has recently moved to Melbourne and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused dental care.

With experience in both public and private settings, including a hospital dental clinic and a family-owned practice, she has treated a wide range of patients. These include individuals with complex medical conditions, patients with special needs, children through the School Dental Service, and those with severe dental anxiety. With her extensive background, Dr Praveena brings a calm and understanding approach to all aspects of care.

Her clinical interests include restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, and preventative dentistry. She takes the time to listen to each patient’s concerns and ensures they feel informed, comfortable, and confident about their treatment options.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Praveena enjoys exploring Melbourne’s food scene, travelling, baking, and trying new recipes. She is always open to recommendations for local cafes and restaurants.

Special areas of interest: 

– Restorative and cosmetic dentistry
– Minimally invasive and preventative dentistry
– Oral surgery

Dentistry provides the opportunity to combine science, creativity, and compassion to restore not only oral health, but also a person’s confidence and comfort. Helping someone out of pain, rebuilding their smile, or simply making a dental visit less stressful is what makes this profession so fulfilling. Building long-term relationships with patients and playing a part in their health journey is incredibly rewarding.