Dentists
Kayvan Shokoofan
Dr Kayvan Shokoofan is highly skilled in Oral Surgery, Implants and Oral Rehabilitation.
Kayvan graduated in 1990 from the National Dental School, Tehran, Iran. He became an Australian accredited dentist in 2003 and gained his Australian Citizenship in 2008.
His dedication to continuing his knowledge and skillset is admirable. In recent years he completed a UCLA Fellowship in Implants and Periodontics in the United States.
- 1990-1992 Iran Airforce, Dentist in the Army
- 1992 -1995 Public dentist, Iran
- 1995-2018 Private Practice, Iran
- 2005-2008 Sydney, Wollongong, Corrimal, NSW, associate dentist in 6 private practices
- 2006-2008 Fellowship of Orthodontics, POS Australia, Sydney, NSW
- 2012 Fellowship of Implant and Periodontics UCLA, LA
- 2018-2020 ME Dental Highfields, QLD
- More than 15 years of Implant experience and over 500 Implant cases
He is committed to ensuring his patients understand their treatment options and appreciates the importance of empowering his patients with information so they can make informed decisions about their oral health. Dr Kayvan is available every day of the week at our Dental Practice. Away from the dental chair, Dr Kayvan enjoys hiking and spending time photographing landscapes. Kayvan is fit and energetic and loves swimming, tennis and walking. You might spot him walking the trails in Jubilee or churning up the lanes at Milne Bay.
Lloyd Svenson
Lloyd graduated from the University of Queensland. He worked in London and Brisbane before buying Westridge Dental in 2000. Lloyd prides himself on keeping up with the latest technology and regularly attends extra workshops and lectures to further his skills.
For the past 20 years Lloyd and his family have become part of the Toowoomba community involved in several charities and sports. Now that the children have left home, Lloyd and Ally enjoy more time in their garden, travel and stand-up comedy shows.
Lloyd is an active member of the Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club and most weekends you will find him out on the trails around Toowoomba.
Justin Ooi
Justin grew up in Malaysia and after relocating to Australia he graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018 with Honours. His clinical placement was carried out in Brisbane before making the move to Toowoomba to join out team. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry.
The Support Team
Vicky
Vicky is our all-rounder. While she can usually be found assisting Lloyd, she can also be found doing lab work and tackling all other duties around the practice. Vicky is an award winning cake decorator, boxer, runner and qualified personal trainer. She enjoys spending time with her dogs and travelling with her husband. We don’t know how she fits it all in.
Hannah
Hannah is our full-time receptionist, almost any time of the day she is available to answer your questions and assist in patient management. When not at work Hannah spends her time studying her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Southern Queensland, or enjoying the company of her friends and family.
Anahita
Anahita is another one of our all-rounders who is new to the Westridge Dental team. She has a number of years experience chairside but also proves to be a friendly, knowledgeable face in the reception area. Anahita is the youngest daughter of Dr Kayvan Shokoofan, and whilst she intends to go on and study dentistry on her own accord, she is also qualified in Nutrition!
Doey
Doey is one of our lovely dental assistants who have recently joined our team, she can most commonly be found supporting Dr. Justin and Dr. Kayvan chairside! Doey relocated to Toowoomba from her hometown in Victoria and has experience from her studies in the paramedical field. She has provided a wide background of knowledge and with her warm nature and big smile we know she will be a much loved team member!
Jell
Jell joined Westridge Dental as one of the Dental Assistants in 2020, after taking some leave to start her family. Jell is the proud mother of two beautiful children and we warmly welcome her to the team. She has over 3 years experience in the industry and can most commonly be found supporting Drs Justin and Kayvan chairside.
Chyna
Chyna is our most recent addition to the team, having recently relocated from Roma. She is being trained to become another all-rounder, learning skills in assistant duties, lab work and sterilization; Chyna also supports in reception area in Hannah’s absence. When she is not at work Chyna is also studying Nursing at the University of Southern Queensland. We know she will prove to be a great addition to our team.
