Meet your doctor Dr Divinya Vadivelu

BHScDent.MDent
Associate Dentist

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What degree did you do, where from?

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry/Master of Dentistry at Latrobe University Bendigo

What year did you complete your degree?

2021

Any additional qualifications and programs you have completed or Do you have any orthodontic qualifications?

I have worked in public health in regional and metropolitan areas

Treated patients of all ages and backgrounds

What are the names of the course that you took/ attended?

  • Stratum Anterior and Posterior Composite Masterclass by Bespoke Dental Education
  • Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation Course by Dr Michael Walker and Dr Angelo Preketes
  • Invisalign Fundamentals Training Course

Why did you choose to become a dentist?

I have always been drawn to the dental field largely due to my own positive experiences at the dentist

I want to be able to provide the same positive, reassuring experience to others

What areas of dentistry are you most interested in?

  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Dental anxiety
  • Restorative and preventative dentistry
  • Invisalign
  • Children’s dentistry

Are you a member of the ADA or any other dental organisations?

Member of ADA

What TV marathons do you love to binge?

I like to binge TV series of all genres, from comedy to dramas

What are your favourite board games?

Novice chess player

What are your hobbies?

Like to relax with a good novel – interested in fiction (mainly mystery) and non-fiction

Where did you grow up?

  • Born and raised in Melbourne
  • Studied dentistry regionally in Bendigo

What type of fitness do you do?

  • Reformer pilates
  • Hiking – keen for any recommendations

What type of cooking do you enjoy?

I like to make desserts – speciality is date and walnut cake