Meet the team.

Here at Tewantin Family Dental, we help you achieve your best possible smile and optimise your oral health.  We provide long-term, comprehensive and evidence-based dental care that is tailored to your needs. We are warm, compassionate, knowledgeable and above all else, friendly. Every team member of Tewantin Family Dental has many years of experience working in the field and servicing the broader Noosa and Sunshine Coast community. We want to welcome your family into ours and provide you with the best experience you can possibly have.  We look forward to taking care of you, contact us today for availability.

Dr Arosha Weerakoon

BDSc (hons), PhD, MPH, FRACDS, FICD, FPFA

Approach to patient care

Arosha strives to create long-term partnerships in oral-health with her patients. She seeks to understand, educate and inspire her patients in a fun, non-judgmental way. Arosha understands that many of her patients benefit from team-based care, and she works closely with other medical and dental practitioners such as Rob, our dental prosthetist, to enhance overall health and improve outcomes for her patients.

Her approach is conservative, and Arosha particularly enjoys managing and treating worn-down teeth and doing smile make-overs using a mix of teeth whitening, conservative composite resin veneers as well as crowns and bridges, where needed. She also enjoys the challenge of winning over anxious people, managing moderate gum disease and is happy to entertain people who are inquisitive about all things dental.

Background and education

Arosha was born in Sri Lanka, and moved to Brisbane with her family in 1992. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2003 with first class honours. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons by examination in 2007, completed her PhD in Dentistry (UQ) in 2023 and Masters in Public Health (UQ) in 2014.

Work history

In 2003, Arosha worked for Queensland Health as a dental officer. In 2006, she moved to a private practice in Cooroy where she served the local and surrounding community for over 15 years with Rob. In 2022, Arosha took-over Dr Fran Wing’s practice, now known as Tewantin Family Dental.

Arosha worked part-time for the University of Queensland as a Lecturer for the School of Dentistry (2014 & 15), and Learning Designer for the Faculty of Medicine (2016). Arosha continues to hold an honorary Academic appointment with the School of Dentistry, UQ.

Community engagement, Awards & Media

Arosha is a Colgate Advocate for Oral Health, and a Clinical Council member and oral health representative for Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ). In her role as a Colgate Advocate, Arosha forms part of a Australia and New Zealand-wide community of oral health professionals that support and encourage young oral health professionals by sharing insight-led articles through various social media channels and print. As a member of the Clinical Council, Arosha is part of a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and allied health professionals who provide strategic advice on clinical issues to the Board of CCQ to improve the health and well-being of communities that reside in Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast.

As an undergraduate, Arosha won awards for her research and academic achievements. In recognition of Arosha’s commitment to research, higher education, community engagement and oral health promotion, Arosha holds honourary fellowships with the International College of Dentist and the Pierre Fouchard Academy. In 2022, Arosha won the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and BOQ Specialist Dental Excellence Bursary for her contribution towards her profession and the community. In 2019, Arosha won the Universities Australia Vice Chancellor’s award, The Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor’s Trailblazer Award, and Light Microscopy Australia’s Best Presentation Award. Arosha enjoys engaging with the public about all things oral health. She writes for the Conversation Media group and provides regular interviews to media outlets such as ABC radio. You can find out more on her website, drarosha.com. 

Mr Rob Arthur

Adv. Dip Dent Tech

Approach to patient care

Rob is a highly experienced, friendly, down-to-earth and practical person who enjoys recreating natural-looking, aesthetic, functional, affordable and durable smiles for his patients. He strives to understand the needs and wants of his patients, and aims to work towards the best possible outcome. Rob’s background as a technician enables him to modify any work in progress so that you receive your care in a timely manner. 

Background, education & work history

Rob attended Trinity Grammar in Melbourne, before completing his apprenticeship at RMIT in 1982. After running a private dental laboratory, Rob decided to follow his parents to Noosa in 1988. In 2007, Rob completed an Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology with Brisbane’s South Bank TAFE. Since 2007, Rob has provided essential denture services as a Prosthetist to many Sunshine Coast residents. There are many people living as far south as Maroochydore and as north as Tin Can Bay who have benefitted from Rob’s care and services for the last twenty years.

Professional engagement & collaboration

Rob provides one-on-one tutoring to Queensland Health-based dental technicians, and other dental prosthetist colleagues, as well as visiting dental students from The University of Queensland and Griffith University. At Tewantin Family Dental, Rob works closely with Arosha to provide comprehensive management and services to their patients. He also works with the local specialists to collaborate, design and providing implant-supported dentures to his patients.

Our receptionists

Rachel, our Head Receptionist will greet you with a warm smile and infectious laugh. Rachel has lived and worked in the local dental community for nearly 40 years.  She has a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and IV in Oral Health Promotion. Rachel has worked privately for general and specialist dentists, and for the public dental services throughout her career. After 2016, Rachel shifted her interest from the clinic to front office, where she enjoys meeting our patients. Rachel is a valued member of our dental team and was instrumental in helping us reach our Accreditation status. Rachel loves to cook, spend time with her family, and gardening.

Our dental assistants

Amanda

Amanda will greet you with her kindness and warm smile. She shows a genuine interest in your life and welfare. Amanda worked for Dr Fran Wing, the previous owner, for over fifteen years and is part of our Tewantin Dental Family. Amanda works in reception as well as assisting in the surgery. Amanda derives great joy in catch-up with our regular patients and welcoming and connecting with all those who are new to our patient family. As a mum of two boys and the longest-standing member of the dental team, Amanda understands the needs and wants of the local Tewantin community and strives to provide kind and supportive service to our patients and our team.  Amanda loves great food and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs, Maggie and Tonka. Amanda is a valued member of our dental team.

Amy

Renee

Renee worked for Dr Fran Wing for over 7 years, and is now part of the Tewantin Dental family.  Renee was born in Cooroy where both sides of her family live.  She enjoys getting to know and connecting with our old and new patients alike.  As a member of the local community, Renee shows a genuine interest in our patients, understands how to best serve you. She is a valued member of our dental team. Renee enjoys baking, cooking and entertaining her close family and friends, and caravanning with her husband.