Theresia joined South East Orthodontics in 2006 after practicing general dentistry for 8 years. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Melbourne in 1988 and then completed her Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons where she was awarded the Kenneth J.G. Sutherland prize in 2004. Theresia completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree specialising in orthodontics from the University of Melbourne in 2007 and was awarded the Dean’s Medal from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Edinburgh. Theresia is a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne.

Theresia enjoys travelling, hiking, skiing and gastronomy.  Theresia is married to Nigel, a specialist endodontist and they have a daughter, Ava, who is quickly learning how to rule  the family. The home is also occupied by Zoe, a two year old Maltese Shih-Tzu who takes on the role as Ava’s big sister.

Theresia became interested in orthodontics after having braces as a teenager.   She believes orthodontics can be life-changing and often has  long-term, positive effects which lasts years  after treatment has been completed. Theresia find orthodontics a rewarding and highly satisfying career, and enjoys working with a great team of clinicians and support staff who are all dedicated to the profession.