A bit more about our providers!
Dentist
Paul McBratney-Owen
Dr Paul thinks being a dentist is the best job as he gets to problem-solve, work with his hands, and help people! He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, USA, and has been practicing in Ballarat for almost 10 years. He grew up in St Andrews, Victoria, but loved it here so much his family moved to Ballarat in 2018. He spends his weekends either watching his sons play footy (Central Highland and Ballarat Leagues) or coaching basketball. Dr Paul loves running, whether it’s around the Lake or in the bush, he “always feels so spoilt with what this town has to offer”. Dr Paul is a great choice for dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and general dental care.
Dentist
Steven Ting
Dr Steven graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dentistry with First Class Honors in 2015. He believes everyone should be able to access a dentist without fear, eat comfortably and have a fabulous smile. First and foremost, Dr Steven places importance in being empathetic and kind to everyone. This comes from the belief that a great relationship with your healthcare provider is the best first step to getting on top of your dental health. Having never stopped studying, he has immersed himself in textbooks and courses teaching comprehensive, world class restorative dentistry. Along the way, he enthusiastically studied everything ranging from Digital Smile Design, biomimetics and veneers, to a Diploma in Clear Aligner Orthodontics, oral surgery and implant dentistry. He enjoys bringing all these concepts together to treat his patients excellently no matter their stage in life or level of health. Dr Steven enjoys hiking, snow-boarding, reading, and learning about other cultures, he is even bi-lingual speaking both English and Mandarin Chinese!
Prosthetist
Hendrik Uys
Hendrik grew up in Pretoria, South Africa. He enjoys long walks and hiking, bike-riding, playing cricket and watching a good game of rugby. While in South Africa, Hendrik worked in the IT industry which has proven useful with now working with digital dentures! While studying, Hendrik worked part-time in a dental lab and has since earned a Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics from TAFE Queensland. Hendrik moved to Ballarat in 2022 and enjoys working with full digital dentures, partial dentures, and mouthguards.
Dentist
Jackie Ansic
Dr Jackie qualified from The University of Sheffield in the UK in 2008, earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. From there she worked in York for 6 years before moving to Edinburgh where she not only worked in general dentistry, but had her own mobile facial aesthetics business that regularly took her around the UK and to Denmark! Dr Jackie moved to Australia in 2018 to be closer to her family and has been enjoying life in Ballarat ever since! She now has 2 chickens called “chickens” and a wolfhound called Rufus (they all get on very well!). Hobbies include hiking and getting involved in charity work – including providing aid for people in Africa, Vanuatu, and the Amazon Jungle! Dr Jackie is an amazing choice for orthodontic and facial aesthetic cases!
Dentist
Brandeis McBratney-Owen
Dr Brandeis loves being a dentist, and thinks teeth and the people they come with are awesome! Originally from California, Dr Brandeis has earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Melbourne and a PhD in Biological Sciences in Dental Medicine from Harvard University, where she taught anatomy, genetics, and developmental biology for 9 years. Dr Brandeis moved to Ballarat with her family in 2018, enjoys travelling and running, and is a great choice for Invisalign, root canal therapy, and general dental care!
Prosthetist
Leigh Hutchinson
Leigh has been a dental prosthetist for 14 years. Born in Ballarat, Leigh moved to Queensland in 2006 to study at Griffith University and has earned a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology, and a Master of Dental Technology in Prosthetics. In 2010, Leigh moved back to Ballarat to work with his father who was also a dental prosthetist, and ran his own business for 10 years before joining the Dental On Errard family! He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, as well as travelling, finance, and distance running (he is even involved in some local run clubs). Leigh is a great choice for implant retained overdentures!
Dentist
Donnia Alwan
Dr Donnia completed her Bachelors and Masters of Dentistry at La Trobe University, situated in Bendigo. Throughout the years, she has worked in public and private clinics around rural Victoria before coming back home to Ballarat, where she was born and raised. During her studies, she excelled in her academics, for which she was rewarded DUX twice and yearly invitations to the GKIHS. This makes her thoroughly knowledgeable about the science behind a healthy smile as she believes this is key for great results and high comfort for patients in the dental chair. Dr Donnia has a special interest in gum disease, children’s dentistry and aesthetics (whitening, smile designs, composite veneers). She is also well known for her calming nature, which allows the dental visit to be a less scary one. Dr Donnia loves to draw/paint, is an avid pilates goer, and always enjoys a cup of tea to start and finish the day.
Dentist
Ashish Gulati
Dr Ash is a well-accomplished dentist with over 20 years experience in both Australia and overseas. Growing up in India, Dr Ash earned a Bachelor of Dental Science and moved to Australia in 2015. He places strong importance in evidence-based dentistry and holds himself to the highest standard. Outside of work, Dr Ash enjoys golf, playing soccer, travelling, and spending time with his wife, 2 kids and dog named Kenji! Dr Ash excels in oral surgery such as implants, extractions, and root canal therapy.