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14 Colonial Dr, Bligh Park NSW 2756

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Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 – 6:00 PM

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The Orthodontists

Your specialist team at Hawkesbury Orthodontics

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Dr Priyanka Ponna

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Dr Leigh Jones

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Dr Shanya Hammond

DR PRIYANKA PONNA

During my specialist training, my passion for orthodontics only grew and I quickly began to realise how much I love my job and making people smile!

Dr Priyanka completed her dental studies at the University of Sydney. Prior to this she also had completed an undergraduate degree at the same university in Physiotherapy and worked on both the sports field as well as in the hospital sector. As much as she enjoyed being a Physiotherapist, she was looking for another challenge that would eventually lead her to her career in Dentistry.

After completing the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, she worked as a general dentist in private practice for four years where her interest in Orthodontics began. She enjoyed treating children and teenagers, and witnessed many of her patients move through their orthodontic treatment whilst she worked collaboratively with the orthodontists in the multidisciplinary team. She saw the immense joy that orthodontic treatment provided them and decided to return to The University of Sydney to become a specialist orthodontist herself.

During her specialist training she learnt to treat a variety of patients from children to adults, using braces and clear aligner therapy, as well as in the management of Orthognathic surgery patients. From here, her passion for orthodontics only grew and as she often says: ‘I quickly began to realise how much I love my job and making people smile!’

When not in the clinic, she absolutely loves being outdoors. Her spare time is taken up by going to the gym, boxing, running or ‘simply basking in the sun!’ She also loves to travel the world. Some of her favourite places that she’s visited include: Patagonia, Iceland and Paris!

DR SHANYA HAMMOND

I was fortunate enough to study all three of my degrees at the University of Sydney. I started with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and then proceeded straight to a Bachelor of Dentistry degree which I completed with Honours. During this time I also had the opportunity to travel to rural Australian communities to work with Indigenous communities. I was also fortunate to be the recipient of a scholarship which allowed me to visit the Ho Chi Minh Dental School in Vietnam for four weeks and learn about their dental school and procedures, as well attend their Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic.

I had the opportunity to work in Sydney for several years as a general dentist before making the decision to return to university to complete a three year Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Specialty Orthodontics at the University of Sydney.

I decided to specialise in Orthodontics because I realised I loved working particularly with teenagers in an environment and specialty that boosts their self-esteem. Going to the orthodontist isn’t stressful or frustrating, but enjoyable, especially when they see such a continuous improvement in their smile! My specialty programme has equipped me to work with a spectrum of ages from teenagers to adults, from early orthodontic interventions to orthognathic surgery with braces.

To keep up with the latest technology and research in the field, I regularly attend both International and Australian Orthodontic Conferences as well as local Australian Orthodontic Conferences. In order to provide the best treatment to my patients, I have also completed further training in both Incognito® and Invisalign® orthodontic systems. I continue to attend continuing professional development particularly with Invisalign® from their recommended experts and leaders in the technology.

When I’m not in the surgery, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially my little puppy who keeps me thoroughly entertained! I especially enjoy travelling, when I get the chance to do it. And I love playing sport, but unfortunately after two knee reconstructions I’ve had to conclude that sport doesn’t love me…

To keep up with the latest technology and research in the field, Dr Shanya regularly attends both International and Australian Orthodontic Conferences as well as local Australian Orthodontic Conferences. In order to provide the best treatment to her patients, she has also completed further training in Invisalign® orthodontic systems. She continues to attend continuing professional development experts and leaders in orthodontics and the newest technology.

When she’s not looking after her orthodontic patients, she enjoy spending time with her growing family which include two energetic boys and two adorable boy cavoodles. She often feels like she is surrounded by boys! Dr Shanya also loves playing soccer and netball, but unfortunately after two knee reconstructions and multiple broken fingers, ‘I’ve had to conclude that maybe sport doesn’t love me…’

DR LEIGH JONES

Dr Leigh is renowned for his passion and as a leader in his chosen profession of Orthodontics. After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia, he then went on to complete a specialty-training course in Orthodontics from the Royal Dental College in Denmark. Dr Leigh was awarded a Masters in Dental Science from the University of Aarhus, Denmark upon which his research thesis was nominated for the American Young Researchers Award.

In 2010, Dr Leigh also completed his PhD in Odontology in Denmark. He currently holds several academic positions including Honorary Clinical Associate at the University of Sydney and Visiting Clinical Professor at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. In addition to this, Dr Leigh was president of the Manly Warringah Dental Study Group for many years until recently.

Dr Leigh continues to lecture to general dentists and regularly keeps abreast with new developments in the orthodontic field by attending meetings.

Did you know that when Dr Leigh isn’t on his orthodontic tools he’s in his workshop working on some real tools! Throughout his career as a specialist orthodontist, he’s taught orthodontic registrars, obtained a PhD in Odontology and even found time to develop a talent at woodworking.

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$110 Specialist consultation fee

Areas we service: Hawkesbury, Richmond, Beaumont Hills, Kurrajong, Marsden Park, Pitt Town, Riverstone, Schofields, The Ponds, Box Hill, North Kellyville, Windsor, Bligh Park & Rouse Hill.

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