Our Team
Our team consists of 20 members including Dental Assistants, Reception staff and Sterilisation technicians. At Riverside No Gap Dental, we are privileged to have such devoted staff that all share the same amount of passion for the dental industry.
Dr. Jacob graduated from James Cook University, QLD with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Jacob also completed a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University (Egypt) in 2003. Dr. Jacob believes in the importance of patient education to ensure patient’s oral and general healthcare optimally maintained.
Dr. Jacob enjoys providing most aspects of general dentistry with particular interest in implant dentistry.
Dr Rony Gandhi graduated from Gujarat University in 2006. Dr Gandhi then worked as a primary dentist in a hospital in India for 14 years, then worked as a principle dentist in his own dental clinic for almost 12 years.
Dr Gandhi is interested in all aspects of general dentistry and throughout his dental career, he has completed over that 5000 root canal treatments. Dr Gandhi has just completed certification to be able to offer our patients Invisalign treatment.
Apart from dentistry, Dr Gandhi likes playing and watching cricket. He is also a member of Riverside Cricket Club. He enjoys trips with his family and spending time with friends.
Dr. Jatin Chavda graduated from Rajiv Gandhi university in 2014 with bachelor of dental surgery and practiced dentistry about an year before moving to Australia in 2015. He is post graduate in Masters of public health and Health promotion from Deakin University in 2018.
In Jatin’s eyes, dentistry has always been the perfect mix of medicine, science and art. He enjoys practicing all aspect of dentistry and more expert in surgical and cosmetic dentistry.
Apart from tailoring smile of one from good to great. He loves to travel and explore world and enjoy playing cricket on weekends.
Dr. James Liu is a graduate of James Cook University. Having grown up in Brisbane, he studied in Cairns. Dr Liu spent many years working in Hervey Bay and most recently in Brisbane. He was attracted to Tasmania due to its beautiful landscape and natural environment.
Dr. Liu is gentle, caring, and thorough in his approach to looking after his patients.
He enjoys rebuilding smiles and giving people back their confidence.
Lauren Oldham BOHSc (Bendigo) is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated in 2013 after completing her Bachelor of Oral Health Science at La Trobe University in Bendigo Victoria.
As an Oral Health Therapist Lauren is qualified in both the disciplines of dental therapy and dental hygiene. Her main role is in the prevention and treatment of dental decay and gum disease.
Lauren grew up on the east coast of Tasmania before returning to Launceston after completing her degree. Lauren is a keen traveller and enjoys spending time at the beach in her spare time.
Priyanka Kumar is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand.
Known for her kind and approachable nature, Priyanka is passionate about providing patient-centred care and creating positive, comfortable dental experiences for every patient.
As an Oral Health Therapist, Priyanka provides preventative and restorative dental care for children and adolescents, while also supporting adult patients in maintaining healthy gums and optimal periodontal health.
Outside of the clinic, Priyanka enjoys travelling, discovering new foods and cooking.
Dylan Vanuffelen is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand. He brings a warm, friendly and patient-centred approach to his clinical practice, with a strong focus on making every dental visit comfortable and positive.
Dylan is a dedicated and compassionate clinician who takes the time to understand each patient’s individual needs. He is passionate about providing personalised care and creating a relaxed environment where patients feel comfortable and well supported.
As a qualified Oral Health Therapist, Dylan provides preventative and restorative dental care for children and adolescents, while also helping adult patients maintain healthy gums and optimal periodontal health.
Outside of the clinic, Dylan enjoys spending time at the beach, travelling and making the most of the outdoors.
Chantal Pasco is a qualified Dental Prosthetist with a Diploma in Dental Technology and an Advanced Diploma in Dental Prosthetics, completed in Sydney, Australia. She combines strong technical expertise with a warm, gentle and compassionate approach to patient care.
Chantal understands that dental treatment can feel daunting for some patients, particularly when it involves dentures or other prosthetic treatments. She is committed to creating a calm and welcoming environment where every patient feels comfortable, respected and supported throughout their care.
With a natural ability to connect with people of all ages, Chantal is particularly passionate about caring for elderly patients and children. She takes the time to listen to each patient’s concerns, explain treatment clearly and ensure they feel confident and informed at every stage.
Her approach is centred around personalised, patient-focused care. Chantal believes that achieving the best results requires more than technical precision — it also requires empathy, attention to detail and a genuine understanding of each patient’s individual needs and expectations.
Chantal provides a range of dental prosthetic and cosmetic services, including the design and fitting of full and partial dentures, custom-fitted mouthguards, and in-chair dental whitening. She combines precision, artistry and clinical expertise to create results that are both functional and natural-looking.
Above all, Chantal is passionate about helping patients restore their oral function and confidence in their smile. She strives to make every experience as comfortable, positive and stress-free as possible.
