Alexandra graduated from the university of Queensland in 1983, and has worked in London and Queensland. She is enjoying working at GWH in Cleveland, with experience in all aspects of dentistry. Alexandra loves improving the dental health of her patients in a caring and gentle manner. Her other interests include travel, golf and the great outdoors.
Dr. Charlie Sung completed his dental studies at the University of Queensland. Since then he has worked in both government and private clinics in Tasmania, Logan and Brisbane.
With over 20years of clinical dentistry experience, he understands that high quality dentistry is based on the combination of technical dentistry excellence with the ability to discuss dental treatment in an easy to understand manner, so that patients can make the best decisions for their own dental health.
Charlie has a special interest in cosmetic enhancements, crown/bridge work and orthodontics. He is also an accredited Invisalign and Spark Aligner provider. He loves seeing patients have straight, beautiful teeth that they are proud to show off. He has completed hundreds of hours of professional development study and continues to do so to further stay up to date to provide the best dental care for his patients. His achievements include:
Charlie endeavors to help all his patients have a pleasant and comfortable dental experience. He especially enjoys treating nervous patients and building their confidence with each successive visit.
Outside of dentistry, Charlie enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling around different countries, and participating in endurance sports such as long distance running and cycling.
Treating patients for more than 25 years has led Dr Michael Harris to understand that building long-term relationships helps deliver better outcomes.
It is the relationship with his patients that is the most important aspect of Michael’s work.
Understanding their needs means he can help them achieve their short and long-term goals. It’s his priority first and foremost.
GWH Dental is well-known in the community with a history that spans more than 65 years. Since taking over the ownership of the business in 2009, Michael has maintained a caring and honest approach with his patients. He is proud that his team also has the same goals and work ethics, and values their hard work.
Michael grew up on a farm in Dalby, in south west Queensland, before moving on to St Johns College while studying at the University of Queensland, Brisbane.
His first dental job saw him move back to the country at a private practice with Warren Crowther in Goondiwindi, Queensland.
In May 2001, Michael moved back to Brisbane and began work with Peter Ruzzene in Garden City Shopping Centre at Upper Mt Gravatt. Warren Crowther (the former owner of GWH Dental) had by then introduced Michael to John Wallis in 2009 and he bought the Godfrey and Wallis practice from Don Godfrey and John Wallis in December 2009.
His attention to detail has earned him trust among his patients and it is why he enjoys performing root canal treatments, implants, crowns and bridges.
When Michael is not working on bettering GWH Dental or the health and wellbeing of his patients, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. Together with his amazing wife, they are very busy raising their 2 little girls. He loves to get outdoors and does not mind a 4wd trip. His hobbies include gardening, woodwork – and the occasional glass of red.
For over 30 years Michelle Burnett has worked in the dental profession, with 10 years devoted extensively to working with children as a dental therapist for the government. For the last 20 years she has worked as a hygienist, with GWH Dental. The area of dentistry that interests Michelle the most is prevention, which led her to volunteer dental work in Africa in 2010 and Vanuatu in 2011. Her philosophy is moderation. The only time there should be excess is when prevention is involved!
Dentistry wasn’t a career Michelle had considered until her mother suggested it in her final year of high school, but she notes the opportunities she has been given have been amazing. Michelle has had the ability to travel and it has enabled her to successfully juggle a professional career and family life. She is married and has two children, and family is the most important thing to her. Michelle says one of her most enjoyable activities are hiking and travelling with her husband.
Dr Nadia graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care. With a strong academic background, Dr Nadia also holds a Master of Public Health from The University of Queensland, reflecting a deep commitment to prevention, education, and improving long-term oral health outcomes.
Before entering dentistry, Dr Nadia completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy and remains a registered pharmacist, bringing over eight years of clinical experience gained across rural and remote regions of Australia. This unique healthcare background allows Dr Nadia to approach dentistry with a well-rounded perspective, strong attention to patient safety, and a thorough understanding of whole-person care.
Dr Nadia has a particular interest in general restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery, and is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. With a strong focus on prevention, Dr Nadia empowers patients through education and open communication, ensuring they fully understand their oral health and treatment options.
Known for a calm and friendly chairside manner, she takes pride in making even the most anxious patients feel comfortable. Her approach is gentle, thorough, and supportive, always prioritising trust, clarity, and compassionate care.
Outside the clinic, Dr Nadia enjoys travelling, playing squash, and spending time outdoors through hiking and kayaking. Dr Nadia looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic and supporting you every step of the way in caring for your smile.
Dr Valentina Belonogoff is a highly skilled clinician with over 27 years experience exclusively in private practice.She has particular interest and expertise in cosmetic dentistry, and her fine eye for colour, shape and detail enables her to achieve beautiful aesthetic results for her patients. She regularly attends continuing education courses in order to implement the latest technological and scientific advances in the field of dentistry. Valentina has a caring gentle approach with an emphasis on preventive care whilst creating a comfortable and trusting environment. A Brisbane girl born and raised, she grew up in the household of a Russian immigrant extended family who instilled in her a firm understanding of ethnic culture and beliefs, as well as fluency in the Russian language.After graduating from the University of Queensland, Valentina spent a year travelling overseas before returning to Brisbane to start work in a large private practice in Beenleigh. After 5 years in this busy family practice, she took time off to start a family, and spent the next 8 years juggling babies whilst continuing to work part-time in an inner-city practice in East Brisbane. Being a mother of three of her own children gives her that special touch when managing and treating these lovely little patients.
Valentina has been helping patients achieve their oral health goals at GWH for the past 10 years.
When not improving smiles or managing three active teens, Valentina enjoys spending rare time with her husband, reading, pilates and entertaining family and friends.
