Meet Your Team
Dr Lani Guy - Principal Dentist
Dr Lani is a Queenslander born-and-bred with her roots in the beautiful Fraser Coast region. She completed her dental studies here in Brisbane and has won several awards including being the Australian Dental Graduate of the Year. As a Brisbane local, Dr Lani enjoys exploring our lovely State with her two school aged children and mini-schnauzer. Dr Lani chose dentistry as a career because of the huge impact oral health has on our overall health; as well as our self-esteem and self-confidence.
Dr Lani has a bright and bubbly personality and will always welcome you with a smile. Dr Lani also has psychology qualifications and will go out of her way to make you feel comfortable, safe and informed. She is especially good with children, defence force veterans, anxious patients, and those suffering from chronic pain and jaw pain or living with mental health issues.
Dr Vivian Yang - Associate Dentist
Dr Vivian was born and raised in Brisbane, where her interest in dentistry was inspired by positive dental experiences as a child coupled with a deep admiration of healthcare professionals. Vivian graduated from the University of Queensland and received the Colgate Undergraduate Research First Prize for her Honours work.
Vivian hopes to instill positive and proactive attitudes towards dental visits and oral health, She has a gentle, patient-focused and conservative clinical style. Vivian understands coming to the dentist can be daunting and prides herself on her empathetic and approachable nature. Her interests include prevention, dental anxiety, crowns and restorative work, clear aligner treatment and endodontics.
Outside of work, Vivian enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including spoiling her dog, Diesel. She also loves a bright sunny day so she can head outdoors and go to the beach.
Justine Cazzolato - Practice Manager
Justine is a fantastic addition to the team at We Make Smiles with over 20 years experience in the dental industry; punctuated here and there with a few breaks to raise her three beautiful children. Justine loves the dental industry because every day is different. She particularly enjoys meeting new people and helping them on their journey to create their dream smiles.
Justine has extensive knowledge within the industry from starting as a dental nurse to a General Manager of multiple practices. She now enjoys managing one practice as it allows her to focus on patient care and personalisation as a priority.
In her spare time, Justine loves spending time with her family and enjoys getting the opportunity to spend time with her friends. She loves to have a joke with people and make people laugh. Justine hopes to welcome you to We Make Smiles dental practice soon.
Tamara Axford - Dental Assistant
Tamara has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2009. She obtained her qualification originally in the ADF Dental Corps where she worked until 2012; transferring to private practice thereafter.
Tamara says the most rewarding part of her job is “ taking care of our patients and helping them achieve a beautiful smile.
In her spare time Tamara likes to relax with a red wine and some country music, spending time at the beach and hitting the road to get to the next camping destination.
Karan Singh - Dental Assistant
Karan was born in India and had been in Australia for nearly 10 years.
Karan has a passion for helping people which made her decide to change professions from a primarily retail background to the dental industry.
Karan wholeheartedly gives her all to make people feel comfortable and relaxed. She is understanding by nature, loves to have a good chat and is always eager to learn new things.
Outside of work, Karan loves spending time with her two young children, enjoys street food, making crafts and watching funny videos.