Meet the Dentists at Randwick Dental Clinic
Get to Know Our Team
Dr Mario Wais, Dentist
Dr Mario Wais is our principal dentist with over 25 years of experience and a mentor to our dental professionals. He has been practicing dentistry since 1990, relocating to Australia and re-completing dental school at the University of Adelaide in 1999. He is a member of the Australian Dental Association. Dr Mario is constantly updating his skills in all areas of dentistry, most recently being implant dentistry.
As a preventative dentist, Dr Mario is keen to promote therapeutic methods that preserve natural teeth and reduce the risk of unwanted side effects such as tooth loss and gum disease. With a degree in dentistry from the University of Buenos Aires, Dr Mario is fluent in Spanish and speaks some French.
As the principal dentist in our practice, Dr Mario devotes a tremendous amount of time mentoring and training new dentists in key areas of patient care, preventative treatments and pain control. His guidance allows him to promote a shared vision throughout not just our own practice, but the dental industry as a whole. Through his coaching, he trains practitioners on how to be better communicators with their patients, fully meeting their needs and expectations.
From his first moment in University, Dr Mario knew that becoming a dentist was the right career choice. “I had no idea that dentistry was going to be so fascinating,” he says, “I like people, and try to understand what they need, want, and where they are coming from, and provide options to accomplish just that.”
Dr Clare Dickson, Dentist
Originally from Scotland, Dr Clare came to Australia in 2013. She exceeds professionally in providing ethical, gentle dentistry and has completed additional training in short term orthodontics. Dr Clare was inspired to become a dentist as she always wanted to work in healthcare and loved to work with people. She also finds it fulfilling to help nervous patients overcome their dental anxieties.
To prepare for her career, Dr Clare earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Glasgow University in 2012. To stay abreast of the latest in the field, she has taken continuing education courses in orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics and restorative dentistry.
In her spare time, Dr Clare enjoys surfing, scuba diving, yoga and ballet dancing.
Dr Katerina Stankoska, Dentist
Dr. Katerina, a graduate from the University of Sydney, is passionate about helping patients improve their overall health and confidence by focusing on their dental health.
An interest in the health profession from a young age inspired her to become a dentist. She loves the attention to detail required in dentistry and its mix of biology, function and aesthetics. Dr Katerina finds it most fulfilling to see that patients are satisfied and grateful for the care that they receive.
To prepare for her career as a dentist, Dr Katerina earned a Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Dentistry. She continues to challenge herself by regularly taking part in courses to learn and grow, expanding her knowledge and experience. As of late cosmetic dentistry has been of high interest to her.
Dr Katerina lives locally with her husband Aleks and spends her spare time with her friends and family. She also enjoys yoga, cooking and skiing.
Dr Tim Whitworth, Dentist
Dr Tim grew up in Sydney and has lived in the local area for over 10 years. He completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at University of Sydney in 2012 and enjoys all aspects of dentistry. Tim has a calm and caring approach and enjoys getting to know his patients whilst working with them to manage their oral health and wellbeing.
In his spare time, Tim enjoys listening to music and playing his drum kit, bouldering at one of the local climbing gyms, playing football and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Dr Diego Wainstein, Dentist
Dr Diego grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from a family of dentists, as his father and grandfather. He completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at University of Buenos Aires in 2017 and moved to Australia passing his qualifications with flying colours.
Dr Diego enjoys all aspects of dentistry, he has a caring approach that everyone loves and enjoys getting to know his patients whilst working with them to manage their oral health and wellbeing.
In his spare time, Dr Diego enjoys going for walks with his dog Kila, spending time with friends and cooking.