Meet the Team at Caulfield Park Dentists

Michelle Stein, Dental Hygienist

I have always been interested in working in the medical field, finding it incredibly rewarding to see every patient’s face light up with a beautiful smile.

To prepare for my career, I earned a BDH from Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, South Africa in 1991. I have been a part of our practice team since 2011, and I am truly passionate about helping people improve both their smile and their overall health.

I always strive to stay up to date with the latest products and technology in order to enhance my skill set for the benefit of our patients.

Outside of the practice, I have a deep love for traveling and exploring different parts of the world. I also enjoy reading and spending quality time socializing with friends and family.

Deb Brown, Dental Hygienist

In my role at the practice, I find it fulfilling to improve patients’ wellbeing through education and dental care. My focus isn’t just on my patients’ oral health, it’s about their whole health and what I can do to look after them from head to toe.

To prepare for my career, I graduated from George Brown College in Toronto, Canada in 1995. I have achieved the following credentials:

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene
• Graduate Diploma in Restorative Dental Hygiene
• Certificate IV TAE
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching

I am always taking Continuing Professional Development courses to stay abreast of the latest in the field. In addition to studying for a nursing degree, I am also a lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Oral Health program.

With Caulfield Park Dentists since 2011, when I am not at the practice, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. We are a big watersport and rollerblading family!

Prue Marks, Dental Hygienist

Prue is committed to providing exceptional care to her patients. She holds a Diploma in Oral Health Therapy from The University of Melbourne as well as a Graduate Diploma of Health Science in Community Health/Health Promotion from La Trobe University College of Northern Victoria. Prue’s qualifications also include a Diploma of Applied Science in Dental Therapy from the Dental Therapy School in Victoria.

In addition to her dental qualifications, Prue has a diverse educational background, having obtained a Diploma of Interior Design from RMIT Melbourne and a Melbourne Teaching Certificate from Melbourne University. This unique combination of skills allows Prue to bring a creative and holistic approach to her work, ensuring that her patients receive comprehensive care and attention.

Prue is passionate about her profession and finds inspiration in helping others achieve optimal oral health. Her commitment to ongoing learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry ensures that she can provide the highest standard of care to her patients.

When she’s not in the clinic, Prue enjoys exploring her creative side through interior design projects and is always looking for opportunities to combine her passion for design with her dental expertise.

Florin Vahgelt, Oral Health Therapist (Adult Scope)

Inspired by the ability to transform a patient’s confidence and perception, I joined the Caulfield Park Dentists team with a love for helping others. In fact, going through my own orthodontic experience when I was younger changed her life, and I hope to help others experience the same thing in the practice.

I obtained my Bachelor of Oral Health with a focus in Therapy and Hygiene from Charles Sturt University, while my post-graduate Extended Adult Scope was completed at the University of Sydney.

I continue to undergo additional training in order to best help my patients, participating in professional development courses and staying up to date with the latest advancements and research in the field.

Outside of the practice, I enjoy exploring Melbourne’s never ending coffee shops and markets. You can also find me whipping up a baked good (or two) at home in my kitchen. I have been a member of the team since 2017, and I look forward to many more years.!