Dentist
Dr. Natalia Trisna
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After graduating, she moved to Canada with her husband and practised there for the last 7 years, before deciding to settle in the Northern Rivers area. As a general dentist, she enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but she has a particular interest in Orthodontics. She has completed a 1 year residency in the USA for Comprehensive Orthodontics and a 2-year advanced Orthodontics training in Canada. She is a Fellow for the International Association of Orthodontics. As an orthodontic provider, she tackles orthodontic problems holistically. She provides different types of orthodontic solutions for her patients as she is trained in removable and fixed appliance therapy, Invisalign and traditional braces.
Dr Trisna is known for her friendly, kind and professional demeanour. She is great with kids and anxious patients due to her calm and positive personality. She is certified to do oral and nitrous oxide sedation to make her patients feel more comfortable.
When she is not at work, she loves to cook, kitesurf and hike with her 2 dogs. She loves to travel with her husband and do volunteer work abroad. In 2019, she took a leave of absence from work to do dental volunteer work in 5 countries! Dr Trisna is excited to finally be back in Australia after surviving the cold winters in Canada and looks forward to providing the best dental care to her new community.
Get to know Natalia!
The exact moment that I decided I wanted to become a dentist was…
As a teenager, I had braces for 5 years. From the age of 10 up to 15, I had appointments almost once a month and consequently, I got to know my dentist pretty well. She said that dentistry is super fun and that I would never be bored. So I decided pretty early on that I would need to study hard so that I can go to dental school
What I love most about my job is…
Definitely getting to know my patients and helping them reach their goal of a healthier and better smile. I love seeing their look of excitement and happiness when I remove the braces/ invisalign and they can see the result of our hard work together.
My favourite type of dental treatment is…
There’s no denying that I love orthodontics (straightening teeth), whether it is via Invisalign or traditional braces. For younger kids, malocclusion (poorly aligned teeth) can often create speech difficulties that impact their confidence and socialisation. This can all be fixed quite quickly through simple orthodontic appliances. I really love that I can make a difference and impact patient’s lives in a positive way through orthodontics!
If I wasn’t a dentist, I would be…
I would probably be a chef. I love cooking and hosting dinner parties! I would also spend a lot of time on the beach, kitesurfing and surfing. I also love to travel and volunteering in developing countries.
My favourite thing to do on the Northern Rivers in my spare time is…
Kitesurfing in broadwater, walking along the beach with my 2 dogs and husband, as well as trying delicious food in new cafes and restaurants.
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