Our Team
Dr. Latha Karuppiah,
Latha brings over a decade of extensive dental experience, with seven years of dedicated practice in Canberra across multiple dental practices. As a friendly and professional dentist, Latha is passionate about delivering exceptional dental care that caters to her patients’ diverse needs and desires.
With a warm and welcoming approach, Latha takes pride in accommodating patients of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout their dental journey.
Her expertise spans all facets of dentistry, with a particular focus on and a strong proficiency in root canal treatments. Latha firmly believes in preserving natural teeth whenever possible, prioritising conservative treatment over extractions.
During her dental studies, Latha volunteered in remote areas worldwide, developing a deep sense of empathy that enabled her to understand her patients’ concerns and deliver the highest-quality care.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Latha consistently refines her skills to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. She is well-versed in various dental procedures and particularly enjoys dentistry’s artistic and detail-oriented aspects. Latha is also pursuing advanced studies in orthodontics, further enhancing her skills in providing comprehensive orthodontic treatments for patients. With a solid commitment to expanding her expertise, she aims to offer specialised orthodontic care, ensuring a more extensive range of dental solutions for her patients.
Latha enjoys gardening, sewing, and experimenting with culinary delights outside of dentistry. She also cherishes leisurely strolls around the lake, often accompanied by friends, to unwind.
Latha is not just a dentist but a caring professional dedicated to providing exceptional dental care, focusing on each patient’s individual needs while valuing the preservation of oral health and overall well-being.
Dr. Leeian Ros George,
Leeian George is dedicated to providing exceptional dental healthcare for you and your family with a professional and compassionate approach. Following the completion of her BDS, Leeian gained valuable experience working in various clinics and hospitals before settling in Canberra.
Passionate about enhancing patients’ oral health and helping them achieve radiant smiles, Leeian remains committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements. She regularly attends dental courses and workshops to integrate the latest techniques into her practice, ensuring her patients receive top-tier care. She is also pursuing advanced studies in dentist, further enhancing her skills in providing comprehensive dentist treatments for patients.
Leeian takes pride in practising all facets of general dentistry, focusing on meticulous attention to detail and prioritising patient comfort and satisfaction. She excels at alleviating dental anxiety with a gentle and conservative approach, ensuring even the most apprehensive patients feel at ease in the dental chair. Throughout every procedure, Leeian communicates with patients, guiding them through each step while offering reassurance and compassion to foster a calm and relaxed environment.
In addition to her expertise in adult dentistry, Leeian has a special affinity for treating children and young adolescents. She advocates for preventing dental diseases and strives to create positive dental experiences from an early age, instilling lifelong oral health habits in her young patients.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Leeian cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends. She is an active member of the Y’s Club and enthusiastically participates in various community service initiatives organised by the club, further demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community.
Dr. Natasha Pajnigara,
Natasha is a dedicated dental professional who completed her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery in 2012 and later pursued a Master’s in Periodontology in 2016. With over five years of experience practising overseas, Natasha moved to Canberra in 2018, where she quickly fell in love with the city and its residents.
Natasha has extensive experience in all facets of general dentistry, including fillings, root canal treatments, and crowns. However, her passion lies in periodontal care, where she specialises in treating gum problems and performing deep cleans.
A patient-focused practitioner, Natasha always takes the time to understand her patients’ concerns and tailor treatments to meet their specific needs. She is dedicated to educating her patients on the importance of oral health and empowers them to make positive lifestyle changes for optimal oral hygiene.
Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in dentistry, Natasha regularly attends further dental educational programs in Australia, ensuring that she provides the best possible care to her patients.
Beyond dentistry, Natasha enjoys playing badminton and cherishes spending quality time with her friends.
Natasha looks forward to welcoming you to her practice and providing the highest standard of care for your oral health needs.
Dr. Afroz J Islam,
Afroz is keen on providing compassionate care to patients and demonstrates a strong commitment to their well-being. Her approach involves taking the time to alleviate any chair-side anxieties through her gentle demeanour. Her area of expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of general dentistry, specifically focusing on aesthetic procedures, restorative treatments, crowns, extractions, root canal therapies, and pediatric and geriatric dentistry.
After obtaining her BDS degree, Afroz garnered invaluable experience working in diverse clinics over several years, and she further honed her skills through postgraduate training abroad.
She consistently seeks opportunities to enhance her proficiency by pursuing various courses and academic studies. Afroz’s journey led her to Australia, where she developed a strong affection for Canberra and ultimately chose it as her permanent residence.
Joining the esteemed team at Woden Dental Centre excites Afroz, and she eagerly anticipates contributing her exceptional dental services to the local community.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Afroz is a devoted mother to two boys. Balancing work and her children’s activities, she finds solace in travel, nurturing her garden’s plants, concocting delectable chutneys, and embarking on invigorating walks.
Dr. Arun Rajaram,
Dr. Arun Rajaram earned his Bachelor of Dental Science in 1999 and successfully completed the ADC certificate examination in 2004, showcasing his commitment to excellence in dentistry.
With a wealth of experience, Arun has served in several practices in and around Canberra before joining Woden Dental Centre. Known for his friendly and compassionate demeanour, Arun strives to create a warm, welcoming, and relaxing environment for his patients, with a particular focus on oral surgery.
Proficient in all aspects of dentistry, Arun possesses a special skill in performing complicated extractions with ease, always accompanied by a gentle smile. His areas of expertise include wisdom tooth removal, crown and bridge procedures, aesthetic restorations, and various types of extractions.
Further enhancing his qualifications, Arun completed his training in oral surgery and obtained the prestigious ‘Member of Faculty in Dental Surgery’ credential from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
Outside of dentistry, Arun enjoys spending his weekends on the golf course and exploring the scenic beauty of Canberra through day trips.
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What Happy Clients Say About Woden Dental Centre
I have only been here twice but i am making them my forever dental surgery. I have had outstanding service both times. Highly recommended
Fantastic and friendly team. Nobody really likes to go to the dentist but Dr Latha Karuppiah and her assistant made it a good experience.
Went to Dr Arun to get a tooth removed, I suffer from quite bad dental anxiety and Dr Arun and his assistant were so kind and patient throughout the whole process. All staff have been welcoming and kind at every interaction and I would definitely recommend this dental surgery!
Woden dental centre is an extremely professional and friendly dental service. They’ve got all the essential and cosmetic services available.
I had a clean/check up as well as a filling. The whole experience was painless, even the bill at the end.
This is the first time I’ve ever recommended a dentist but the experience was actually that good!
The best dentist I have been to in Canberra! The building is absolutely beautiful and I was able to make an emergency appointment the same day which was a life saver! Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming.Dr Latha fixed my problem really good and also explained clearly what the situation was and how to prevent it in the future! On top this the dental patient chair, I was sitting on was the most comfortable one I have ever been on, at a dentist.Highly, highly recommend!!
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