Our
Experienced Team
After the establishment of our successful practice Knoxfield Dental care, we are excited to bring our services to the community of Glen Eira. Our vision is to provide personalised dental treatment and friendly customer service to build long-term relationships with our patients.
Our dentists and dental assistants have worked in various dental clinics before coming together at McKinnon Dental Care. We have decades of combined experience and are focused on being honest in our communication and providing ethical dental treatment based on longstanding research and evidence.
Principal Dentist Dr Joe Zhou
Joe is the Principal Dentist and Founder of McKinnon Dental Care.
Joe migrated to New Zealand with his family when he was very young. He grew up in Wellington and subsequently studied dentistry at the University of Otago. Joe is known for his friendly mannerism and gentle touch, which is the hallmark of his practicing philosophy.
Joe enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially in the area of orthodontics and oral surgery. He has worked at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand and also at the Oral Surgery Department of Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Joe values that dentistry is a lifelong learning process. He attends continuing education regularly with the aim of constantly striving to improve the services he provides to the community.
Outside dentistry, Joe treasures the time he spends with his family. He enjoys playing the piano, weights and strength training, as he believes in maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Associate Dentist Dr Wendy Yu
Born and raised in Melbourne, Dr Wendy is a true Melbournian at heart. She attended the prestigious Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School and then completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine in 2013, followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2017 from The University of Melbourne.
Dr Wendy has a strong passion for healthcare. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, helping them achieve excellent oral health and providing them with high quality evidence-based dental treatment in an honest and gentle manner.
She is qualified to provide all dental services but particularly enjoys treating children, root canal treatment and restorative treatment (fillings, crowns, cosmetic dentistry). She has also done further training to provide nitrous oxide sedation (happy gas), soft tissue laser treatment and Invisalign (clear aligner orthodontic treatment).
Dr Wendy can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Outside of the dental clinic, Dr Wendy loves her reformer Pilates, travelling the world and trying new cuisines. She also enjoys maintaining her healthy collection of indoor plants!
Associate Dentist Dr Samantha Er
Samantha graduated from the University of Melbourne with Bachelor of Biomedicine and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Coming from a Chinese Malaysian background and having studied Mandarin from a young age, Samantha is able to converse in Mandarin.
She has a strong interest in preventive dental care and treating kids. Samantha has always been passionate about delivering high quality care and helping people achieve good oral health. Her main aim is to help patients improve their smile and confidence through dentistry. She firmly believes that everyone deserves to have a smile that they are proud of.
Outside of dentistry, Samantha enjoys experimenting with both digital and film photography. Her spare time is usually spent going on day trips and studying Japanese language.
Associate Dentist Dr Linda Zuo
Graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Monash University, Linda is a dedicated dentist with a strong academic foundation and a passion for excellence in patient care. Her special interests lie in cosmetic anterior restorative work and periodontics, where she blends artistry with precision to enhance patients’ smiles and oral health.
Linda also works in a public community dental clinic, where she is committed to improving access to quality dental care for underserved populations as well as providing emergency dental treatment. As a fluent Mandarin speaker, she ensures culturally sensitive care and fosters strong communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Beyond the clinic, Linda enjoys cultivating her love for reading, caring for her collection of indoor plants, art design, and spending quality time with her beloved fur babies.
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About Us
We are trusted by hundreds of local families and individuals who want safe, effective, affordable and comfortable dental treatments. It is our mission to provide quality advice that helps you smile brighter.
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181 McKinnon Rd, McKinnon VIC 3204
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Saturday: By Appointment Only, Sunday Closed
Servicing Suburbs
We service McKinnon and its neighboring suburbs which includes but not limited to: Glen Huntly, Elsternwick, Brighton, Murrumbeena, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, St Kilda, St Kilda East, Caulfield East, Caulfield, Caulfield North, Caulfield South, Chadstone, Ormond, Gardenvale, Oakleigh, Oakleigh East, Carnegie, Brighton East, Malvern
