Our Philosophy
At Manuka Dental Care we strive to provide the highest level of dental care for all our patients. We treat every patient with dignity, respect, kindness and understanding by listening and delivering individualised care. Our aim is to change the community’s perception of dentistry by providing a caring and family friendly environment. We have been rewarded by our patients who honour our commitment by entrusting us to treat their family and friends.
Meet our team
Dr Sireesha Nimmagadda
Dentist
Sireesha graduated in 1999 and worked in both public and private dental practice in Sydney, before she went on to get her Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Implant Dentistry) at Griffith University, Queensland in 2013. Since then she has called Canberra home.
She is passionate about preventive dentistry and periodontal care. She believes in providing individualised care to all patients and focuses on preventive measures before proceeding with treatment.
Sireesha believes in life-long learning and attends study clubs, workshops and lectures on a regular basis, as part of her continuing professional development.
She is a voracious reader and her interests include a wide variety of subjects including clinical dentistry, fiction and non-fiction. At home, she enjoys cooking wholesome foods from scratch and engaging her teenage daughters in lengthy dialectic conversations.
Special Interests: Implant placement and restorations, Surgical Extractions, Aesthetic Dentistry, Periodontal Care
Dr Kelvin Tsuei
Dentist
Kelvin obtained his dental degree at the University of Sydney in 1989. Upon graduating, he served a five-year commission as a dental officer in the Australian Regular Army and was posted to the Army bases at Kapooka in Wagga and then to Holsworthy in Sydney. After looking after the dental health of our service men and women for five years, Kelvin put his military uniform away in 1995 and commenced private practice in Queanbeyan, Tuggeranong, Mawson and Curtin, before finding home here in Manuka.
Kelvin understands the importance of ongoing education and has since completed a graduate certificate of dentistry through the University of Adelaide in 2000 and a Master in Medical Science (pain management) through the University of Sydney in 2006. He also attends study clubs, seminars and training courses on a regular basis.
When he’s not busy doing dentistry, Kelvin also enjoys running, photography, music, cooking and making coffee.
Special Interests: Root Canal Therapy, CEREC restorative treatment
Dr Caroline Madsen
Dentist
Dr Caroline Madsen grew up in Wollongong, completing her Bachelor of Medical Science degree there. Inspired by her Mum who is also a dentist, Caroline then moved to Adelaide and completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2006. She has since worked in private practices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Wollongong and now Canberra.
Caroline is passionate about utilising the best techniques that dentistry has to offer, and strives to provide the highest level of care for her patients. Thoroughly enjoying all areas of dentistry, and being a Mum of young children herself, Caroline particularly enjoys treating children and teaching them how to best care for their teeth for life. She believes that education and positive dental experiences from an early age are so important for lifelong healthy teeth and gums. Caroline also thoroughly enjoys the restorative area of dentistry, bringing teeth back to health, function and aesthetics. She welcomes all new patients including those who are anxious and nervous about visiting the dentist.
As a part of her commitment to provide the highest level of patient care, Caroline regularly attends seminars and conferences to further her knowledge and expertise in various fields of dentistry. Since graduation, Caroline was successful in passing the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Primary Examinations.
Outside of dentistry, Caroline enjoys hiking, cooking, travelling and spending time with her husband, young family and friends.
Special Interests: Children’s Dental Health & Education, Restorative Dentistry
Dr Jess Leung
Dentist
Jess grew up in Sydney and completed her dentistry and pharmacy degrees from the University of Sydney. Jess moved with her husband to Canberra in 2010 and settled into private practice.
Before starting her family, Jess embraced country life and spent time working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service servicing rural and remote communities in western NSW. In case you were curious, yes she did fly to work!
Jess enjoys all aspects of family dentistry
Jess is a mother to her little boy James and in her spare me enjoys reading, cooking and exploring the great outdoors with her family.
Our Exceptional Dental Nurses
Our team of nurses have over 50 years of experience practising between them. They are all warm and welcoming and realise that sitting in the dental chair can often be uncomfortable. They are more than happy to guide you through your experience here.