MEET THE FRIENDLY LOCAL DENTAL TEAM ON THE GOLD COAST

A keen sportsman and lover of AFL football, James started his studies in dental technology after declining an offer to play AFL football with the Brisbane Bears at the age of 17.

He completed high school in 1986 and went on to study at Kangaroo Point in Removable Prosthetics and Technology followed by an apprenticeship lasting 3 years in Brisbane.

James continued his studies at QLD University and completed the Grandfather course in prosthetics in 1994 and is currently registered as a dental technician and prosthetist.

James has continued his professional development by attending multiple courses outside of his working environment, including the setting of teeth and the inclination to occlusion, impression taking and compatible materials, implant over-denture retained prosthesis, oral photography and scanning, and personal and administrative development in the medical field. All of which have contributed to his 30 years' of experience and knowledge in the dental profession.

James is the loving husband of his Hungarian wife Imola and a loving father of his two daughters, Grace Mary and Jasmine Eve.

Imola also works in the practice as a dental therapist and hygienist, and the two pride themselves on honesty and good family values, which is portrayed not only to their patients, friends, family and staff, but it also stretches out to the broader community.

Dr Bryan Bluhm grew up in Newcastle, NSW, where he initially completed his electrical trade and worked as an electrician for several years before deciding on a career change to dentistry, allowing him a greater opportunity to indulge in his meticulous nature.

Upon gaining entry to Griffith University, he moved to the Gold Coast, where he went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, followed by a Master of Dentistry, in which he achieved the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Dr Bryan always strives to renew his patients’ faith in dentists by providing a gentle and understanding approach to every procedure. Dr Bryan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, although he has a passion for cosmetic dentistry (crowns, veneers and Invisalign® treatment) and a unique interest in oral surgery (wisdom tooth removal and dental implants). Dr Bryan also understands that healthcare is rapidly changing and attends courses to further his knowledge and provide patients with the gold standard of dentistry.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Bryan loves the outdoors and 4WDing, so can usually be found chasing waterfalls or out of reception exploring new 4WD tracks with his partner.

Imola is passionate about providing all preventative and hygiene services to patients, treating children and adults alike. She focuses on maintenance and prevention, good oral health and general health, education and excellence in service. She treats all our patients equally, making sure they feel comfortable in her care.

Imola has also completed her post-graduate studies at Adelaide University School of Dentistry, gaining a Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science, now giving her a wider scope of practice to treat adults and be able to perform restorative treatment for any age group.

She has also undertaken extensive courses in Myofunctional Therapy in the past few years and is a registered Oral Myologist offers pre-orthodontic and myofunctional treatment to help children develop good oral habits and jaw development.

She also runs our Thumb Sucking Cessation program in our dedicated children's area and a passionate advocate for early intervention and professional help for families of young children with non-nutritive sucking habits such as thumb, finger or dummy sucking.

She is married to James, and they have two daughters, Grace and Jasmine, who visit the practice regularly.

She speaks fluent English, Hungarian and Romanian.

She is looking forward to welcoming you and your family to the practice.