Mon, Thur, Fri 8 am - 4 pm Tue, Wed 8 am - 5 pm Sat-Sun CLOSED
Mon, Thur, Fri 8 am - 4 pm Tue, Wed 8 am - 5 pm Sat-Sun CLOSED
As your trusted dental clinic in Canberra & City Walk, we offer a wide range of general and cosmetic treatments tailored to your needs, all delivered in a warm and welcoming environment.
At Reasons to Smile, we’ve built more than just a clinic, we’ve created a space where people come first, and where relationships are valued just as much as results.
Our team of experienced Canberra dentists and support staff share one goal: to provide quality care in a way that feels respectful, unhurried, and genuinely personal. We take the time to get to know you, not just your teeth. We work together to support your health, your preferences, and your long-term outcomes.
Some of us have been here for over a decade. Many of our patients have, too. Whether you’re visiting us for a routine check-up or a more involved procedure, you’ll be looked after by familiar faces who remember what matters to you, from your favourite coffee to your child's graduation.
You’ll find that each member of our team brings something unique, but we’re united by a shared commitment to:
We invite you to get to know us below, and when you’re ready, we’d love to get to know you, too.
We share our knowledge and passion for dentistry to help educate our patients on the importance of their dental health and its crucial link to their general health. Our skilled and adaptable team will provide personal and comprehensive evidence-based treatments using advanced technology and applying best practice.
We will be known for our thorough approach, friendly staff, gentle treatments and quality results. We believe the key to preserving your dentition is prevention. Our aim is to empower and assist our patients to keep their teeth for life through regular care, individualised treatment plans and good education. With careful listening, empathy and communication we will form close relationships with our patients, and by involving patients and explaining the treatments we deliver they will, in turn, understand and appreciate the value of our work.
Our staff will be enthusiastic, patient focused and results oriented. Through training, a supportive environment and working in unison we will ensure we consistently achieve desired outcomes for our patients. We will encourage self-improvement, invite constructive feedback and acknowledge the importance of a good work / life balance for the whole team.
Dr Sukanya Telfer has over 30 years experience as a dentist here in Canberra. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is particularly passionate about creating beautiful long lasting restorations using digital CADCAM dentistry. Sukanya believes that effective communication is key to patient understanding and optimum treatment outcomes. Her gentle touch, paired with a thorough attention to detail is appreciated by patients of all ages. On the weekends Sukanya likes to spend her time hiking with her husband and finding unique foods and support local restaurants and bakeries.
Dr George Liao is a Canberra local who flew straight back after graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours. He has been serving the Canberra community for many years.
George is very thorough in his adaptive dental care and will work closely with you to create a plan which you can feel confident in. George believes that a healthy mouth is a great reason to smile and loves to give oral hygiene advice to all his patients. George is a lifelong learner and enthusiastically attends continuing professional development courses.
Outside of work his interests are eclectic, including gardening, cooking, fishing, coin collecting and building his dental Youtube channel.
Dr Deborah Kong was born and raised in Canberra. She moved to Adelaide to complete her dental qualifications, obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2007. After graduating she spent a number of years working in Sydney before returning to her home city, where she is able to spend more time with her family.
Deb is committed to providing her patients with high quality dental care that is tailored to suit their individual needs. She focuses on preventative dental care and likes to involve patients in the procedure and educate them along the way to help them achieve their oral health goals. Deb also enjoys working with anxious patients and finds it extremely rewarding to assist them in overcoming their dental fears. Deb speaks Cantonese.
Outside of dentistry, Deb enjoys watching movies, hiking, travelling and is an avid theatre goer. She likes to stay active to counteract her love for all things food related by going to the gym and running.
Mel is our lovely hygienist with many years of experience providing the utmost care for all her patients. Mel is dedicated and passionate about empowering others to achieve optimal gum health which is inextricably linked to general health and well being.
Mel loves playing netball and spending time with her family. Whenever she finds the chance she loves visiting the south coast and relaxing on the beach.
Front Office Coordinator
What feature from a computer game reality would you love to make possible in real life?
Being able to lie in bed for 10 seconds and wake up fully rested.
What do you need more of in your life?
Time for my hobbies, I have far too many! Crocheting, theatre and swing dancing to name a few.
Dental Assistant
What three words describe what you’re most grateful for?
Kindness of strangers.
What do you want people to know about you?
I’m usually not actually mad at you?
Dental Assistant
What do you need more of in your life?
Adventure! More time and travels with my family.
In what ways are you most like the people who raised you?
I’m slowly becoming like my mum – very clean at home, tired and hard working.
Dental Assistant
What would your perfect day be like?
Lots of food and lots of time outside.
What do you want people to know about you?
Please recommend good (and cheap) restaurants.
Dental Assistant
What would your perfect day be like?
Going to a coastal town, and sneaking in a nap between going to the beach and going out for dinner.
What song have you had stuck in your head this week?
Nothing compares to you by Sinead O’Connor. (Prince’s version is good too!)
Front Office Coordinator
What do you want people to know about you?
I love animals - had a pet rat named Sandy, dogs named Champ, Max & Issey (and a number of cats & budgies growing up).
What song have you had stuck in your head this week?
Interestingly enough, it’s “I just can’t get you out of my head” - Kylie Minogue
Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we’ll make it personal. Thoughtful care, clear communication, and a few small comforts that make a big difference, that’s what our team are all about!
