About Us

Dr Linda Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry from University of Queensland in 2000. Along with her partner, Dr Huy Tran, she has built TC Dental Group into the community focused and family-orientated dental practice it is today.

With years of experience, Dr Chen ensures that the TC Dental team understands and services all you and your family’s dental needs and concerns – in the most ethical and professional manner.

As a mother herself, Dr Chen understands a parents’ concern for their kids’ dental health. She assures every child is well-looked after at TC Dental. And as a parent, you will be well-informed – before, during and after your child’s treatment.

Dr Chen also has a special interest in providing you with the latest advances in dental treatments for crowns, bridges, root canal therapy, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.

In her spare time, Dr Chen enjoys spending time with her family, as well as singing.  She’s a proud member of the renowned symphonic choir – the Brisbane Chorale, which regularly performs with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.  Dr Chen has also obtained an Associate Diploma in Music ( AMusA) in piano.

In her hands, your oral health will be well looked after, and you will look and feel your best – in your personal and professional life.

Dr. Huy Tran graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Qld in 2000. Following his graduation, Dr Tran has worked at various locations – Toowoomba, Ipswich, and finally at Palmdale Dental Centre before taking over ownership of the practice.

Dr. Tran is a co-founder of TC Dental group. More recently, he has acquired Complete Dental Works as part of the TC Dental Group.  Dr Tran understands the importance of active listening to patients to understand their needs. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages.

As every case is different, Dr Tran tailors a customised treatment plan that best meets the needs of each one of his new patients.  He explains each treatment procedure in detail, and answers any questions his patients might have, so that they can make informed decisions regarding their dental treatment. Dr Tran focuses on educating his patients about long-term oral health care, and helping them to smile with confidence.

Dr. Tran keeps track of all aspects of modern dentistry. He has a passionate interest in the latest developments in preventative and restorative dentistry, as well as oral surgery.

By matching up-to-date industry knowledge with experience, he is able to provide you with the highest-quality dental treatments available.

When he is not practising dentistry, Dr Tran enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, Dr Linda Chen, and their children.

Dr. Yulian Wei – Dental Surgeon

Dr. Wei graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from Griffith University. During her time at university, she received the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence. Since her graduation, she has gained several years of experience from working at various areas in Brisbane, including Upper Mt Gravatt, Mt Gravatt and Mt Cotton.

The main reason Dr. Chen has picked Yulian to join TC Dental Group, is because her patient communication skills are excellent. She is an active listener, gentle in nature, and can provide special dental care for patients who suffer from dental anxiety. She has a relaxed, personalised and caring approach to dental treatment.

She’s particularly great with children, and enjoys teaching them oral hygiene skills in a positive and inspiring way.

Yulian has several years of experience in all aspect of dentistry, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and prosthetic dentistry. She is also up-to-date with her training in modern dentistry, through regular attendance of dental continuing education courses.

In her downtime, she enjoys travelling and regular exercising. She also loves spending time with her pet Maltese Shih Tzu, and often takes her for a walk.

Dr Munir Mayat ( BDSc ) graduated from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) in 2001 and joined the team at TC Dental Group in early 2021. Prior to joining us, Munir worked at various dental practices in Brisbane for the last 10 years. He is also a supervisor roster member of the teaching fraternity at the Griffith University School of Dentistry on a casual basis.

Dr Munir is an experienced, caring and gentle dentist. His goal is to provide the best treatment outcomes for his patients. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family and road running.

Elma is an accomplished practice manager at TC Dental Group. After completing her high school education in 1997, she commenced her dental assistant career by working full time in a busy private practice. During her employment in those 3 years, she completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting and developed practical clerical and clinical skills. Subsequently, she was promoted to front desk coordinator and then on to a Practice Manager position – all while studying and obtaining her Certificate IV of Practice Management from the University of New England externally.

Elma’s primary role at TC Dental Group is to ensure that all interactions between the front desk, staff, clinicians, patients and outside services run as smoothly as possible. She firmly believes that it is important to keep our dental office organised and operating on schedule, in order to deliver the best possible customer service for our patients at all times. As a Practice Manager, she encourages our team to achieve our practice objectives, and perform daily tasks efficiently and effectively.

Elma is passionate about looking after our patients and provides excellent customer service by ensuring our clients have an enjoyable experience with TC Dental Group. She finds it truly rewarding to see everyone leave with big smiles on their faces. Elma is a mother of two beautiful children. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family in her free time.

Pingla joined TC and CDW Dental Practice in 2017 as a Senior Dental Administrator. She holds a Certificate III in Dental Nursing and has many years of experience working in the dental industry. Pingla’s main roles are reception, making appointments and settling accounts. She is very versatile and believes in team empowerment. So don’t be surprised when you see her assisting our staff regularly!

Another one of Pingla’s roles involves meeting new people every day. She loves a good laugh which makes our patients feel comfortable and at ease. Apart from her work, Pingla’s main priority is her family, whom she loves spending time with. In her spare time, she also enjoys watching movies and going for long walks on the beach. She considers herself very upbeat.

 

Monica has been working for TC Dental Group since 2013. She holds Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Her main role is to assist our dentists throughout the day and at the front desk with our other team members. Monica is fluent in English, Mandarin and Taiwanese which helps her in interactions with patients of multicultural origins.

Monica enjoys working in the surgery, as she finds it stimulating to meet new people and take on different challenges each day. She loves helping our patients to achieve their dental goals while ensuring that they have a relaxing, comfortable and positive experience when they come to visit us.

Monica has previously worked as a skilled make-up artist. In her spare time, Monica enjoys cooking and watching movies with her family.

 

Reina is originally from Korea. She obtained her Certificate of Dental Hygiene at Wonkwang Health Science University, South Korea and worked as dental hygienist in Korea for 7 years before moving to Australia.

Reina joined TC Dental Group in 2018 and is an integral member of our team. Reina is passionate about her job and she’s proud to be a part of the TC family. In her spare time, she loves cooking and gardening, as well as going camping and fishing on holidays.

 

Praveena has been our front desk dental coordinator since 2018. She enjoys interacting with her patients, and seeing their smiles and confidence grow with each visit. In her spare time she loves spending time with her four sons and grandsons, as well as going for long hikes and getaways in the hinterland with her husband.

 Anita recently joined the TC Dental Group and is in training for dental assisting and reception. She makes it a personal goal to care for her patients and ensure they feel comfortably relaxed during their dental appointments. Outside of work, Anita enjoys the visual arts by making digital art. And in her days off, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.