Meet The Team

Dr Henriette Macri-Etienne
Owner and Principal Dentist

Qualification: BDS (University of Sydney)

“Education, empathy and a holistic approach are key, along with exceptional service. Our focus is oral health and the latest in innovative treatment and pain relief, but also on the whole person.” – Dr Henriette Macri-Etienne

Dr Henriette graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry from The University of Sydney in 1999. She has practised at Sydney’s Holistic Dental Care Centre, Windsor, Gosford and in the Blue Mountains and has performed volunteer work overseas, including in Tonga and Bali.

She established the state-of-the-art practice Waratah Dental in Lithgow in 2009 and, in 2016, her flourishing practice Integrated Dental Health in Katoomba. More recently, she has moved to establish her new Integrated Dental Canberra practice in Canberra. In all her work, she has committed to ensuring that patients have a calming and relaxing dental experience.

She chooses her team carefully while providing her patients with relaxation therapies and a “comfort menu” not common in the dental industry.

For her ground-breaking work, Dr Henriette was awarded a prestigious “Altitude Award” in 2021 for

“Revolutionary Achievement” in the dental industry and a “Pioneering Achievement Award” in 2023 for more than 10 years of service specialising in the expert and gentle treatment of patients with dental anxiety. Related to her broader interest in healing and relaxation Dr Henriette has trained in craniosacral therapy, dry needling for dentistry and stress (including trauma) release.

Outside of work, she loves the snow, skiing, hiking and climbing in the mountains, meditation and yoga. In her spare time, she loves to read and write poetry!

Bilingual: Fluent English, French

Dr Gavin Sidhu
Dentist

Qualification: BDS (University of Sydney)

“Dental health plays an important role in our overall wellbeing. That’s why I’m passionate about achieving the dental goals of my patients, so they can love their smile everyday.” – Dr Gavin Sidhu – Dentist

Dr Gavin (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Adelaide, 2011) believes in discussing and working with patients to achieve dental goals. Dr Gavin likes to present all options to his patients, outlining the pros and cons for each, so that they can make an informed choice to maintain and improve their smile.

Throughout his illustrious career working all over Australia including the Aboriginal Communities of Far North Queensland and more recently in the wine region of the Barossa in South Australia, Dr Gavin has expanded his skill repertoire to include crown and bridge, whitening and wisdom tooth extraction.

Outside of Australia, Dr Gavin is big on philanthropy and giving back to those less fortunate. He is currently overseeing the rollout of the “Toothbrushing in Schools” project in Uganda, Africa, which will see up to 25,000 Ugandan children receive dental education and care.

Dr Gavin is also currently examining the needs of a School in a Refugee Camp in Uganda to provide funding to improve the educational outcome of children living in the most precarious of positions.

Dr Jade Yuan
Dentist

Qualification: BMS (ANU), DDS (UniMelb), PhD (ANU, current)

“Knowledge is power. My goal is to help educate my patients and support their dental journey, whatever that may look like for them.” – Dr Jade Yuan – Dentist

Dr Jade is committed to providing top-quality care in a friendly atmosphere. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science from the ANU and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne, she brings a wealth of knowledge to every patient interaction.

She has worked in diverse settings, including community health centres, private clinics, and public hospitals, and excels in actively listening to patients and providing comprehensive and personalized dental solutions. Internationally, Dr Jade has studied and conducted research at the National University of Singapore and Duke-NUS Medical School and represented the University of Melbourne in the AUS-VIET dental health project in Vietnam.

Currently immersed in a ground-breaking PhD program focusing on lasers in dentistry, Dr Jade is at the forefront of incorporating innovative techniques into her practice. From general dentistry to restorative procedures, her approach is characterized by a blend of expertise and approachability.

In her spare time, Dr Jade likes exploring interesting restaurants, working hard in the gym, catching waves on a surfboard and enjoying the slopes on her snowboard.

Bilingual: Fluent English, Fluent Mandarin Chinese

Our Promise to You

To help, heal and empower with exceptional dentistry in a calming nurturing environment by…

  • Being honest and transparent in all our communication
  • Moving you beyond dental trauma, from pain to peace to joy
  • Empowering you to achieve and maintain your dental dream
  • Ensuring you have a calming and relaxing dental experience every time