Meet Our Team
DENTIST
ANTHONY DI SALVO
Tony is the principal dentist and owner of Lower Plenty Dental. He graduated from Melbourne University in 1987 and purchased the practice in 1991 from Dr Brendan Kruger, who established the clinic back in 1968. Tony enjoys providing all types of dental treatment, with a special interest in restoring dental aesthetics and function. His philosophy is to provide quality dentistry in caring and comfortable surroundings. Tony is a member of the Australian Dental Association, the International Team for Implantology and a member of Eltham Triathlon Club. He lives locally and has four children. In his spare time, Tony enjoys cycling, walking, playing golf occasionally, tinkering with technology (repairing items the kids have destroyed – for example) and sleeping. He is famous for his ‘Movember Moustache’. Tony speaks English and some Italian and is currently learning Swedish with plans one day to do some rock climbing in Sweden – after the kids finally leave home.
DENTIST
MAILEN FARAG
Dr Mailen Farag, affectionately known as Mai, is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist who provides exceptional dental care to her patients. Originally from Chile, Mai moved to Australia with her family when she was three. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and has since established herself as a calm and caring dentist with a special interest in orthodontics, including Invisalign and other clear aligner treatments. Beyond her professional skills, as a mother of 4, Mai has a diverse range of interests; she is an enthusiastic ukulele player and enjoys singing and playing music in her free time. Mai also has a deep appreciation for different cultures and languages. She is fluent in Spanish and has basic proficiency in Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Mai often incorporates her love for music into her practice, using it to create a calming and enjoyable environment for her patients hence the nickname ” The Singing Dentist”.