Meet the team at 818 Dental

Dr. Lloyd Saville is the proud Practice Owner of 818 Dental, having first opened the doors to the business in 2000. It has since undergone a number of impressive extensions and upgrades that have resulted in the high-quality, welcoming clinic patients are familiar with today.

Dr Shymal Kumar has been part of the 818 Dental team for more than a decade, having already worked in the industry for several years. The high levels of care demonstrated at the practice motivates him every day, as does the thrill of changing people’s lives through his dentistry.

Dr Nabil Ishak graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1992 and has had extensive experience in all facets of dentistry. Dr Ishak has a strong interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology and Crown and Bridge procedures.

Alison has been with 818 Dental since 2003. She was integral in establishing the 818 Dental Hygiene program and its expansion due to high demand over the years.

Keera started out as a dental assistant with Dr. Lloyd in 2009 and through that role her passion for the dental industry grew. She took a brief intermission to complete a Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Melbourne. She has now been welcomed back to 818 in her new role as a Dental Hygienist.

Natalia joined the 818 Dental team in 2022 with over 20 years of experience in the dental industry. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Oral Health) from the University of Queensland and practices both as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist.

Kinjal has joined us all the way from New Zealand. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Otago with a Bachelor's in Oral Health Therapy. Since then she has worked in a diverse range of dental practices as an Oral Health Therapist and developed a real passion for preventative dentistry.

Renae began her love for dentistry when she was 13 years old, after an amazing experience with her childhood orthodontist. She has since developed a passion for creating healthy and beautiful smiles.

Dr Steven Wang grew up in Melbourne before completing his Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dentistry at La Trobe University in Bendigo. He enjoys all aspects of clinical dentistry and believes communication is one of the most important parts of being a great dentist. Often complimented for his compassionate and respectful manner, Steven is always looking to help patients achieve the best long term results for their oral health as comfortably as possible. He has also volunteered in community outreach programs to provide dental screenings and oral health promotion for both the elderly and school children. Outside of the dental clinic, Steven enjoys following the AFL, playing badminton, trying out new foods and spending time with his wife and son.