Dr. Brad is a native Queenslander from Gladstone. He
graduated from the University of Queensland in 1988, and
then started his dental career in Emerald with the
school dental service and hospital, for 3 years.
Following this, he worked in private practices in
Yeppoon and on the Gold Coast for 4 years, before
returning to Emerald to work with Dr. Wells. In the year
2000 Dr Brad created Emerald Dental Group.
Dr. Brad has a special interest in the cosmetic side of
dentistry. He attends regular continuing education
courses to ensure the treatment he provides is up to
date with the latest technologies and techniques in the
dental community. He continues his studies in
computerized dentistry –
Cerec (same day crowns), smile
rejuvenation and more recently he is excited to offer
his patients invisible teeth straightening with
Invisalign. In 2006, Dr. Brad started an intense and
comprehensive training schedule with the prestigious Las
Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies.
Dr. Brad is a member of the ADA (Australian Dental
Association).
Away from the practice, Dr. Brad loves to play soccer
and is currently active with the Emerald Senior Soccer
as their president and referee.
Dr Christy Bellarmine -
Assistant Dentist
Dr Christy Bellarmine is our highly skilled Assistant
Dentist at Emerald Dental Group. Dr Christy joined our
practice in January 2007 and has been warmly accepted by
our patients and community.
Ever since high school, Dr Christy wanted to be in
healthcare, subsequently focusing her attention on
dentistry. She graduated from Ragas Dental College and
Hospital, India in 1999. After completing college, she
had the opportunity to start her own practice in
Chennai, India, which was a good start for her to
develop her skills in general dentistry. With six years
of experience in general dentistry in India, she moved
to Australia.
In November 2006, Dr Christy completed her diploma in
Health Services Management at the University of
Technology, Sydney. Dr Christy passed the Australian
Dental Board Exams at the Sydney University, giving her
the qualification necessary to practice in Australia.
Dr Christy regularly attends continuing education
programmes to develop her technical and professional
skills and knowledge of the ever increasing advancements
in modern dentistry.
Dr Christy lives in Emerald with her husband and
daughter. She likes to read books and spend time with
her family. Her favourite authors are Dan Brown and
Robin Cook.
With a strong focus on patient care, Dr Christy is an
integral part of the Emerald Dental Group team.