WA Branch Executive
Simone Mayne - President
After spending 9 years working in the dental industry as a dental nurse & practice manager, Simone decided to study dental hygiene. She
graduated from Curtin University in 2000 with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.Since completing her studies Simone has worked mainly
in private general practices within Perth. Simone spent some time lecturing to the DCA students at OCWHA.
Currently she shares her work load between private general practice and a specialist orthodontic practice, utilising all aspects of her skills. Simone
is interested in infection control and is a member of the WA infection control association. She looks forward to promoting the DHAA within WA.
Stefanie Pearce - Treasurer & A/g Secretary
Stefanie Pearce started her career as a dental assistant in 1997, working for a private specialist prosthodontics practice in Perth.
After 18 months of work Stefanie commenced her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene at Curtin University (WA). After graduation she
retuned to the specialist practice on a part time basis and joined another general private practice also on a part time basis.
Through her wide range of duties, her special interests are in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease and maintaining
oral health. Stefaine looks forward to working together with the other committee members within the association.
Emily See - National Councillor
In 1985 Emily migrated to Christmas Island, and in 1986 she starting working
as a Dental Chairside Assistant. She graduated in Dental Hygiene in 2004, and enjoys working with perio
patients. As well as being a mother of 3, Emily currently works full time at Morley Dental Centre. She
volunteers her free time at DHAA WA branch and is Secretary to Bodhi Temple in Cannington.
Natasha Hunt - Newsletter Editor
Natasha Hunt is originally from New Zealand, but grew up in Perth until age five. She has 12 years experience in general
dental practice. She gained Honours with Distinction in the Diploma in Dental Hygiene at The University of
Otago, then practiced three years in Auckland before moving back to Perth in late 2007. Natasha is
currently working as a locum Hygienist through Contact Point Dental, and is enjoying seeing the diversity of
dental practice in Perth. Her spare time is spent cycling and swimming, which she admits is probably to
work off all the great local cuisine she seeks out when time permits! Please feel free to say hi to
Natasha if you see her at a meeting or event, she would love to meet you!
Selina Lai - Database/Website Manager
Selina completed her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene through Curtin University (WA) in 2004. She then started working part-time as a hygienist in
both private general practice and specialised orthodontic practice, all the while pursuing her Bachelor of Arts & Commerce Degree, of which she has
been able to utilise for the DHAAWA!
Belinda
Donovan - Ex Vice-president
Originally from
Canberra ACT, Belinda graduated in 1996 in Adelaide
with a Diploma of dental hygiene. She moved to Perth
in January 2004 and immediately loved the lifestyle.
Belinda has worked in orthodontics, periodontics and
general practice dealing mostly with cosmetic
practice. She is currently working part time, is
married with three children - one girl and two young
boys, and lives in Swanbourne. Belinda has held the
association positions of National Councillor ACT
Branch, National Secretary, National Treasurer, and
President WA Branch. She enjoys the WA lifestyle, warm
weather and beaches, and loves to travel.
Mabel
Yang - Ex National Councillor
Mabel has been in
the dental field for 8 years - it all began when she
studied dental assisting at TAFE as a stepping stone
to studying dental hygiene. Mabel graduated from
Curtin University in WA in 2000 with an Associate
Degree in Dental Hygiene. Since graduating she has
been working in general private practice within Perth.
Mabel currently works full time in a general practice
at West Leederville and is enjoying her career very
much.
