Principal Dentist – Dr. Sonny Lee

Dr. Sonny Lee is on a mission challenging the status quo in dentistry. He is building a world class practice in Perth to help change the way we see the relationship between oral health, holistic health, and dental aesthetics for our personal benefit. His team is committed to helping families in his local community smile confidently and is dedicated to serve and help improve his patients smile – from the inside out.

Aesthetic dentistry in practice – is an approach that focuses on better oral health for a more natural looking smile. The Larkin protocol is also used for the highest standard of dental care including preventive gum disease and oral health care. For a result that harmonises together your face and personality.

Experienced in all dental aesthetics:

• Complex to simple smile design, and aesthetic makeovers
• Invisible Clear aligners
• Adult and Child orthodontics
• CEREC, one visit crown, veneers or implant restorations
• High aesthetic Porcelain Veneers and Crowns
• Dental Implants and Bridges including restorations
• Oral Pathogen examination and health risk assessment
• Advanced digital dentistry

Investing in advanced dental equipment – He continues to purchase the most advanced oral care equipment in the world to improve diagnosis and support, e.g. CS9600 CBCT 3D X-Ray, 3D scanner, 3x CEREC system for same day crowns and veneers and Leeming dental is fitted with an Airflow Prophylaxis Master tool for the dental plaque and biofilm removal, plus oral pathogen screening microscopes.

Community & charity work – Additionally he donates his whole clinic on a monthly basis to the TIMA charity to help the homeless, refugees and domestic violence victims and has worked with TIMA, Red Cross and many homeless shelters in Perth since 2014 and is involved with CHAT based in Vietnam and CHIARA in Myanmar for the past 8 years.

Family medical background – Dr. Sonny Lee is part of a medical family with a wealth of experience spanning two generations. His father is an eye surgeon, his mother is a dental specialist, and his brother and wife are both dentists. His family has a long standing history and commitment to medical service for the community.

Dr. Sonny Lee and Dr. Elmer Lee are brothers who share a love for dentistry. Leeming Dental and Dental Paradiso are both operated by the brothers, where excellent services are provided. Dental Paradiso at Osborne Park.

Dentist Michael Yuan

Dr. Michael Yuan focuses on a preventative approach and aims to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. Not only does this help create a better aesthetic result but can also aid in the longevity of your oral health and function. Additionally he greatly values the importance of communication and comprehensive patient-centred care. He is especially keen in staying updated on the latest innovations, such as digital dentistry and 3D printing.

Providing all aspects of general dentistry:

• Family dentistry, general dentistry
• Ceramic restorations through CEREC
• Porcelain Veneers and/or Crowns
• Digital dentistry
• Emergency services

Education and training – Dr Michael Yuan holds a professional membership with the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and the Australian Dental Association of Western Australia (ADAWA). He maintains a practicing registration with the Australian Health and Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA). He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for his Bachelor of Science, before finally settling on Perth in 2013 to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Western Australia.

He was born in Taiwan and for as long as he could remember, grew up around dentistry since his mother is also a dentist. At a young age he moved to New Zealand where he spent his childhood. Later on after graduation, Dr Mike went into private practice serving the South West community. Striving to work together with patients to achieve the best possible outcome he is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Sports and activities – When he is not working, you can find Dr Mike going on hikes and listening to his favourite podcasts, playing pick-up basketball, or just having a hit at the golf driving range. Dr Mike is an avid fan of American sports, especially the NBA, and always enjoys some good sports banter! Even though he has been in Australia for almost 10 years, he is still slowly coming around to understanding Footy.

Dentist Justina Teo

Dr. Justina Teo doesn’t think there are many individuals who genuinely enjoy visits to the dentist, but at Leeming Dental, helping people overcome their fears and getting ahead in life through a fabulous smile is what the team love doing. Always looking forward to meeting you to begin a journey with all the wonderful individuals who are transformed for the better, not only with their teeth, but in a way that positive impact manifests in all other aspects of their lives.

Expertise in dental implants – She graduated with honours locally and has been accepted as a fellow member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). We have her in the team for her expertise in implant surgeries. Being part of this team that goes above and beyond to deliver a different experience to people is what it’s all about for Dr. Justina.

Being of true service to others she values highly and believes that joy and happiness will always be a by-product of these actions. Leeming Dental has always been a pioneer in the dental field and she has been with us through the years and growth at the forefront of the latest advancements in dentistry.

Liza Lai – Oral Health Therapist/ Prevention

At Leeming Dental, Liza undertakes oral biofilm testing to look for the presence of harmful bacteria in the mouth that can cause periodontal disease. She works together with our patients to determine an oral hygiene plan in order to prevent these bacteria from causing disease in the future.

The range of dental services Liza performs:

• Prevention treatment and education
• Gum care/ Periodontal treatments 
• Oral pathogen screening/ Oral DNA screening
• Larkin Protocol
• Children’s dental treatments

Qualifications and background – Liza Lai graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago NZ in 2019. She has previously worked in the public health sector in New Zealand treating children and has experience in providing oral hygiene services in a hospital setting. She believes, no children and adults should suffer from decay and gum disease. They are completely preventable and is on a mission to ensure her patients know.

Oral hygiene care – The bacteria in our mouth can also contribute to many systemic health issues including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, poor nutrition, pregnancy complications and stroke. By testing the bacteria in the mouth, we are able to identify risk factors for these diseases early on and help to prevent them. Liza uses Guided Biofilm Therapy for your routine dental care appointment.

Liza enjoys working with patients to help them achieve and maintain ideal oral health and general wellness. She always aims to leave patients with a positive and happy experience. Outside of work, she enjoys going on walks and hikes, exploring her artistic flair in pottery and reading.

Josephine – Receptionist

Josephine is our lovely receptionist who can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. She is very detailed in her work and always ready to help.

The field of customer service is very relatable to Josephine as she was an ex-aircrew member with Singapore Airlines.

She sees kindness in everyone and believes that positive mindset brings out the best in people. Her teenage son is a very talented tennis player.

Brianna – Receptionist

Brianna although we call her Bri is one of our lovely front desk girls at Leeming Dental.

She joined the team in 2021 and has thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of learning a whole new profession after being a Barista and slinging beers for the best part of the last 5 years.

She finds Dentistry a fascinating aspect of the human make up and loves learning more and more each day.

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Marnie – Dental Assistant

Marnie has her Certificate III in Dental Assisting and is currently studying a Bachelor of Health Science at ECU. Joining the team in 2019, Marnie has a passion for oral health and nutrition promoting systemic health through maintaining excellent oral hygiene.

She is a local in Leeming and our patients and we love her pleasant demeanour. She can be seen either receiving patients at the front desk or helping out in the treatment rooms.