Dr Chantelle D'Cruze is a general dentist, who received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Master of Dentistry degrees from La Trobe University in Bendigo (Victoria). Dr Chantelle's working life has granted her invaluable insight into the worlds of private and public dentistry across various rural and metropolitan regions, such as Ballarat, Bendigo, Horsham, and Melton. She is currently practicing at the Core Dental Berwick and Carrum Downs clinics.
Dr Chantelle enjoys working with patients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and varying health literacy, priorities, and fears. She most particularly enjoys working with children and with patients who suffer from dental anxiety. As a member of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Chantelle prides herself in seeking continued professional development and staying informed about the latest dental procedures, techniques, and equipment. She also enjoys working collaboratively with other dental practitioners and specialists to ensure sound multidisciplinary dental care is provided to her patients. Dr Chantelle’s belief in patient-centred dental care and treatment, starts and ends with her quest to learn and understand her patient's oro-dental concerns, goals, and desires, so to improve their overall health and quality of life.