Welcome to GoldCity Dental Centre. We are honoured you are considering our dental team to care for your family's smiles.
Our mission is to provide patients with affordable, comfortable, quality dental services. Our goal is to improve patient’s health and quality of life through a gentle, caring, supportive environment.
Our central focus is to assist our patients to achieve customised, comprehensive treatment through patient education, empowering patients with knowledge and understanding of their needs.
Take a moment to get to know our clinical and administrative staff. Our dedication to your comfort and oral health will be apparent with each visit to our dental practice.
Dr Girish Basavaraj, BDS, Post Graduate Cert - Implant Dentistry
Principal Dentist
With dentistry in his blood, third generation dentist Dr Girish Basavaraj graduated from the world-renowned dental school, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, India in 2001. He then went on to graduate with a Masters in Pediatric Dentistry (Children’s Dentistry) in 2005. Working as a senior lecturer at a private dental school in India, Dr Basavaraj successfully obtained his licensure as a General Dentist in Australia by qualifying in the Australian Dental Council Exams (ADC) in 2006 – 2007.
With over 50 years of Dental experience from his family mentors and himself having nearly 20 years of dental experience, he has always strived to excel and expanded his repertoire of professional skills through ongoing continued dental education programs in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, Implant dentistry, Clear Aligners, and private practice management programs.
Click here to read Dr Girish' feature in Bite Magazine's November 2023 Issue.
Dr Basavaraj has successfully completed a hands-on Implant certification program with Brenner Implant Institute, Sydney under the highly experienced trainer and clinician, Dr. Dan Brener in 2011. He is also certified in laser dentistry and an Accredited practitioner for clear aligner orthodontic treatment. Dr Basavaraj is member of Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID), The International ...
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Dr Tarun Kumar, BDS, MDS
Lead Dentist
Dr. Tarun Kumar earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1998 and his Master’s in Dental Surgery (Periodontics) in 2002 from the esteemed Bapuji Dental College in India. He is currently enhancing his expertise with a Master of Surgery in Implant Dentistry at UniCamillus — International Medical University in Rome. With over 22 years of distinguished experience, he has been a Professor at Bapuji Implant Centre.
Dr. Tarun Kumar is recognized for his refined, patient-focused approach and remarkable skills in full-arch implant rehabilitation and aesthetic zone management. His presence in our dental practice and community will undoubtedly enhance our ability to provide high-quality dental care.
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Dr Deepika Katragadda , BDS, PG Dip Clinical Dentistry -Orthodontics
Associate Dentist
Dr.Deepika moved to Australia with her family and once Deepika passed the Australian Dental Council exams in 2011 she started working as General Dentist in Townsville. Dr.Deepika has worked in both Private and Public Dental Surgeries.
Dr. Deepika is a General Dental practitioner with special interests in Children & Adults orthodontics, Children’s orthopaedics, airway, early intervention orthodontics and Cosmetic dentistry.
She continues to strive in her field of practice by attending educational seminars to provide our team and patients with the highest quality treatments and building a long term relationship with our patients, families & Children.
Dr.Deepika has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry – Orthodontics (City of London Dental School), a three year program and was awarded the Fellowship of International College of Continuing Dental Education (FICCDE) (Singapore)
Dr.Deepika is Currently studying EODO Clear Aligner Therapy Graduate Diploma course.
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Dr Myra Seeto
Dentist
Dr. Myra brings over 25 years of dental experience to our team, having graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland in 2000. While she has primarily practiced in Brisbane, she has also worked across Queensland in locations such as Charleville, Mt. Isa, Moranbah, and most recently, Thursday Island.
Her passion for dentistry is evident—she loves caring for teeth, restoring smiles, and ensuring her patients leave with happy, functional mouths.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Myra to the GoldCity Dental Centre family and look forward to her contributions to our community. Be sure to say hello when you visit!
See Complete BioKelly Cahill
Operations Manager
Kelly discovered her passion for the dental industry when she began her career in the 1990′s as a Trainee Dental Assistant. She has since moved into clinical training, multi-site management and clinical governance/advisory roles. After nearly 2 decades, she has worked in the dental industry for half her life and enjoys being able to support dentists and their staff with the experience and knowledge she has gained throughout her career.
Zola Wakely
Practice Manager
After moving to Charters Towers in 2009, Zola quickly began to consider this community her hometown because it is so ...
