Dr Darren Calleia
Appointments available: Monday to Thursday
Darren has over 30 years experience both in private dental practice as well as in the Sydney dental teaching hospitals at Central and Westmead. Darren is experienced in all areas of dentistry but especially complex restorations like crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays. He has been constructing CEREC restorations (CadCam porcelain crowns, inlays etc) for over twenty years which allows patients to have their crowns in one visit.
Click on this link to our "CEREC" page to find out more!
Darren also has experience with dental appliances to address snoring. Darren treats all ages from young children to adults. Darren grew up in Dural and Castle Hill and welcomes patients from Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Northmead, Kellyville, Kellyville Ridge, Stanhope Gardens, Glenwood and surrounding areas.
Outside of Dentistry, Darren has a keen interest in four wheel driving so spends many weekends camping under the stars with the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) club - whether it be on a weekend trip or a training weekend as one of the club's 4WD trainers.
Kellie
Kellie is one of the more senior assistants at Stanhope Dental and has many years experience as a dental assistant. She has worked for over fifteen (15) years at both Westmead Dental Hospital and in private dental clinics as a senior chair side assistant. Kellie is always warm and friendly and really makes all of our special needs patients feel very comfortable. Whether it be at the front desk or by your side in the dental chair, Kellie will make you feel at ease.
Kellie lives locally with her partner Johnathan and young family and is loving life!.
Dr Selina Leow
Selina has lived in the North West of Sydney for most of her life. Selina took a part-time job as a Dental Assistant from the moment she was accepted into the prestigious Bachelor of Dentistry course at the University of Sydney.
Selina felt that the five (5) years of Dental Assisting experience has helped her appreciate the role of the Dental Assistant and allowed her to create a harmonious workplace. It also means that Selina has an insight into infection control procedures, patient relationship management and office administration which puts her ahead of most Dentists.
Selina was shown the intricacies of four-handed dentistry, a challenging instrument exchange procedure, and then became a trainer for the procedure. Selina graduated with her degree in the minimum amount of years. Selina has practiced in a number of suburbs around Sydney including Hornsby, Gordon, Chatswood, Warriewood, Blacktown, Baulkham Hills and in St Clair for 11 years so that she could better improve her skills and learn from more experienced practitioners in all facets of Dentistry.
Selina lives in the North West of Sydney as well and is very involved in the local community. She regularly volunteers her time to give talks to New Mothers Groups in the Blacktown and Castle Hill Area Health Services to give parents the right information to begin good dental habits with their children.
Selina is also intricately involved in Forensic Dentistry working every Monday at the Sydney Coroners Court - assisting in identification as is required.
Selina is married to Darren and they have four (4) children. She is an avid Rugby league supporter and has been a die hard Eels supporter since she was in 5th grade!
Since 16th April 2020, Selina has needed to change her role in the practice focusing more on the administrative duties. Read the letter to patients that goes into all of the details here.
Louise
Louise has more than twenty five (25) years of experience as a D.A. and has experienced all areas of Dental Assisting and Reception. Louise has assisted in all areas of Dentistry ranging from the treatment of children, oral surgery and orthodontic procedures.
Louise has a detailed knowledge of four-handed dentistry and is meticulous with infection control. Louise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice and hence, is the most Senior Dental Assistant in the practice. Louise co-ordinates all events at the practice from the front desk and is well versed in IT and the finer workings of the computers but still enjoys chair-side assisting on her regular roster.
Louise lives together with her partner Steve and doesn't have any pets as she is still house training Steve! Louise enjoys living life to the max!
Nina
Nina is a valued member of the SDC team and has been a dental assistant in private practice for many years. Nina is usually found chairside assisting on Mondays but also fills in whenever needed on other days.
Nina is an enthusiastic and diligent worker who will always ensure that you are feeling comfortable.
Nina, together with her husband and children live locally.