Family Dental Clinic
Tooth Fairy & Co. founder and owner Stephanie Roper still remembers how going to the dentist traumatised her when she was a child. It became her mission to ease the anxiety of children going for dental check-ups and dental work. Having found that dressing up in a jaunty costume for children at school dental clinics made the dental visits a lot less scary, Stephanie decided to incorporate the whimsy and joy of the folkloric Tooth Fairy into her practice.
When patients – both children and adult – come to our family dental clinic in Thornlands, they feel that they are in a safe space and in great hands. They know that our team – made up of an orthodontist, six dentists, and two oral health therapists across six full service dental suites – love what they do. What’s more, they are experts in their field and are committed to making dental care as painless and worry-free as possible.
The Tooth Fairy knows that great client care is not just about the teeth – it includes a patient’s overall physical and mental well-being.
Our Team
Stephanie
ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & HEAD TOOTH FAIRY
About
Tooth Fairy & Co. is Stephanie’s brain child, building off her innovative approach to providing ‘dentistry with a difference’ to clients of all ages in South East Queensland.
Stephanie was the first Oral Health Therapist to own her own dental practice in Queensland, opening her doors in 2004. She has been working with children for over 25 years and is fondly known to many as ‘The Tooth Fairy.’
In 2013, Stephanie was named as a finalist in the Telstra Women’s Business Awards and was named in YWCA’s Queensland 125 Leading Women. In 2015, she was a finalist in the nationally acclaimed St George Bank Ausmumpreneur Awards, coming 2nd out of a field of 10 female business owners and entrepreneurs. The following year Stephanie was invited to speak at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2016 in Basel, Switzerland.
Stephanie’s innovations in service delivery have been a key to transforming her dental practice and providing services to over 30,000 patients. Her innovations in service delivery include the unique ‘Tooth Fairy Service’ for children (available to children 0 – 18 years) and the ‘Tranquil Room’ for anxious and dental phobic adults.
In 2004, Stephanie developed an educational health program aimed at school and kindergarten aged children. It teaches children about healthy food choices, and the importance of caring for their teeth and bodies. The program has been running through out South East Queensland for over 12 years, is fully accredited by Education Queensland. In 2010 Stephanie authored a children’s book entitled The Tooth Fairy as it has never ever been told and in 2013 created a Children’s App entitled TFI Tooth Fairy designed to help children enjoy brushing their teeth with the Tooth Fairy as well as giving them rewards, tips, songs and games.
Stephanie is a dynamic and innovative businesswoman with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Her vision and commitment to her industry is unwavering as she boldly strives to improve the way dentistry is delivered for people young and old. She has been highly influential in changing the way dentistry is perceived within South East Queensland and through innovative service delivery has helped thousands of people overcome their dental fears and anxieties which had previously been a barrier to maintaining good dental health.
Qualifications & Speaking Engagements
Qualifications
1991
Oral Health Therapy (QUT)
Speaking Engagements
2016
International Symposium of Dental Hygiene
Basel, Switzerland (23rd June to 25 June 2016) Guest Speaker
2009 – 2013
Griffith University Lecturing Final Year Dental / Oral Health Therapy Students Role Model, Mentor, Coach to New Graduates
2009
NSW Dental Therapists Conference Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker at various Schools and Childcare Centres Oral Health Education
Awards & Recognition
Awards and Recognition
2015
St George Bank Ausmumpreneur Awards
Melbourne
2nd in Ausmumpreneur of the Year Category
2013
YWCA QLD Leading Ladies
Brisbane
Named in top 125 Leading QLD Ladies
2013
Telstra Business Women’s Awards
Brisbane
Queensland Finalist in Business Owner category
2012
Women Making a Difference
Redland City
Redland Women’s Information Network
Business and Professional Award
2012
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redland Chamber of Commerce
- Induction into the Hall of Excellence (Entrepreneur and Innovation)
- Best Business Award
- Excellence in Health Care and Social Assistance Award
- Best Employer Award
2011
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
- Professional Services Award
2010
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
- Women in Business Award
- Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
- People’s Choice Award
2009
Redland’s Business Achievement Awards
Redlands Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur and Innovation Award
- Best Boss Award
- People’s Choice
Available at Thornlands on Wednesdays Only
Available at Thornlands on Wednesdays Only
Dr Aiden
PRINCIPAL DENTIST
About
Dr Aiden has a wonderful reputation as our trusted Principal Dentist here at Tooth Fairy & Co. He is well known for his clear communication style as well as his caring personality and gentle touch.
He has over 20 years of proven experience in dental care, obtaining his bachelor degree in Dental Surgery in 2000.
Passion for attaining excellence in dentistry led to a Post-graduate Master’s Degree in Oral Surgery from Griffith University in 2019.
Whilst Dr Aiden enjoys the wide range of diagnosis and treatment procedures involved in being a general dentist, he has special interests in Surgical procedures (Implants and Wisdom Teeth Removal), Crown & Bridge work and making Occlusal Splints to treat teeth grinding (Bruxism).
In his spare time Dr Aiden enjoys family time, reading and keeping up with world issues.
Dr. Maryanna Luong
DENTIST
About
Dr Maria Lui
DENTIST
About
Dr Maria Lui graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science Degree in 1996. She has practised dentistry with Qld Health in both Brisbane and Cairns, even serving with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Far North Old – as well as working in London and Devon in the U.K.
Dr. Luu has been a member of the Tooth Fairy & Co. team since 2013 and is very well known for her caring and empathetic approach, particularly with anxious patients.
Dr Min
DENTIST
About
Min was born and raised in Korea, before moving to Australia as a teenager. After completing High School in Adelaide, Min moved to the Gold Coast to study dentistry, graduating with a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry at Griffith University.
Min believes that dentistry should be accessible and approachable to all patients and that everyone deserves to have a healthy smile. She is more than happy to listen to her patients to better understand her patients’ concerns.
Her caring personality and gentle approach makes dental treatment as comfortable as possible and it is important to her that her patients feel at ease during their dental treatment.
Dr Min is able to deliver all aspects of general dentistry and has a special passion for cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She regularly attends continuing education courses to further her skills in more advanced aspects of dentistry.
In her spare time, Min enjoys movies, particularly drama, as well as to spend time travelling the world with her friends and family.
Tylen
ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST
About
Sharleen
DENTIST
About
Dr Lauren
DENTIST
About
Having grown up in the bayside area, Lauren graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) in 2013. She is passionate about providing gentle care and ensuring everyone feels as comfortable as possible when coming to the dentist.
Lauren works with patients of all ages and aims to help her patients achieve the best dental health possible through disease prevention and quality dental work. Lauren loves working with families and children, making sure a visit to the dentist is as enjoyable as possible.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys travelling and going to the beach on weekends. You’ll most likely find her in a gym class, running or spending time with her partner and family.
Katelyn Lever
ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & TOOTH FAIRY
About
Katelyn completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, in 2019. Katelyn’s time at CQU gave her the opportunity to participate in a dental placement in Cambodia. This experience allowed Katelyn to treat Cambodian children, which enhanced her clinical skillset along with her cultural awareness.
At Tooth Fairy & Co Katelyn is known as “Tooth Fairy Sparkles”. Fairy Sparkles real passion lies in, ensuring all patients have an enjoyable experience. Her infectious, bubbly personality brings joy to patients of all ages! Fairy Sparkles has a real passion for working with children and educating patients so they can take control of their own oral health.
Outside of Tooth Fairy & Co, Katelyn enjoys watching Disney movies, cooking and playing board games with her husband.
Dr Tiffany Dowling
DENTIST
About
Dr Tiffany Dowling grew up in the Redlands with her children now also attending Bayview State School. Dr Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry (Hons) from The University of Sydney graduating in 2013, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) from The University of Queensland.
Having always had an interest in medicine and working with her hands, Dr Tiffany first became interested in dentistry as a profession while working as a science researcher for an oral medicine specialist in oral cancer. She believes the switch to dentistry was the right decision as she loves all things teeth and being able to use her hands combined with modern technology to improve the quality of life for patients.
Dr Tiffany displays a high level of attention to detail in her work and enjoys all aspects of dentistry including professional cleaning, tooth restorations and cosmetic treatments including whitening. In addition to this, she enjoys the challenge of more complex treatments such as root canal therapy, crown/bridges, dentures, extractions and Invisalign treatment.
Dr Tiffany loves helping people of all ages and communicating in a relaxed, friendly manner. With her compassionate nature, it is her aim to ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the dental chair, especially those with dental anxiety or special needs.
Tiffany is a mother to three beautiful, young children. Outside of the practice she loves spending time with them reading, gardening, swimming, learning new instruments and getting amongst the community.