Support Staff

Lydia Lidums – Manager

Career History

I gained my Certificate III & IV in Dental Assisting in 1988/89. I have seen many changes in the dental industry and can share many interesting stories of how things have changed. I worked overseas, in Wales, as a Dental Practice Manager. I started working for Arnis back when he was practicing on North Terrace in 1997 as a part time dental assistant. Since then, I have seen much growth. We have developed a great Team and created a beautiful space to work in. I really do love coming to work and looking after our patients and Team. I feel like my role is to assist those around me reach their potential. Whether its helping a patient regain their confidence with a new smile or coaching a team member in a particular aspect of communication or clinical skills, I love seeing their growth as individuals. It gives me a lot of joy. It has been a wonderful journey with Arnis, developing the Team and the practice to a standard we can be proud of.

Hobbies and Interests

My first passion is horse riding, but I also love the beach, hiking in the hills, camping and snow and water skiing. For fitness, I’m outdoors with our pet miniature schnauzer, Pele. I absolutely love listening to all kinds of podcasts and reading personal growth books. If ever you see with with ear buds in, I’m usually listening to someone inspiring. For me it’s important that I stay am always learning and getting inspiration and education from outside of myself so I can look after our family as well as our ‘work family’.

Rushan Careem – Treatment Consultant

Career History

• Degree in Marketing – Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
• Certified Scrum Master (Project Management) – Scrum Alliance (US)

Hobbies and Interests

• Cricket
• Meeting with friends
• Going to the gym

Peppa Tuohy – Front Office Coordinator

Career History

I have certificates in Travel and Tourism, Horticulture and Beauty Therapy. My Travel and Tourism certificate was relevant to the 26 years in my family’s golf event management company. My passion for gardening influenced my certificate in Horticulture and improved my knowledge to partner in a VIP business adventure.

I have no experience in the dental industry, but I am eager to learn all things dental! I have a passion for helping people and providing great customer service.

Hobbies and Interests

Gardening, yoga, walking, cooking, spending time with my two girls, appreciation for fine wine and food

Jalak Patel – HR Manager

Career History

I have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery and graduated in 2014. I always wanted to become a dentist and I used to wonder what a big change a simple smile can make and the joy of spreading healthy smiles has always been a passion.

I also have a Post-Graduate Certificate in Oral Implantology and a Fellowship in Cosmetic Dentistry. I started as a dentist back in India and since moving to South Australia, have now been in the industry for 9 years in different roles.

I am a member of both the Indian Dental Association and  Australian Dental Association.

I studied dentistry to follow my passion to spread healthy smiles and help my patients achieve good oral health.

Hobbies and Interests

I love cooking. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places. I enjoy listening to podcasts. Yoga and meditation are my every day essentials.

Matias Cervellini – Dental Assistant

Career History

My name is Matias Cervellini. I am one of the dental assistants at Lidums Dental. I come from Argentina where I used to be a Dental specialist in Prosthetics and Implants. I am passionate about Dentistry. I have the honour to work with my partner here in the practice who is also a Dentist.

Hobbies and Interests

My hobbies are reading, listening to music, going to the gym and travelling.

Tien Hua – Lab Technician

Career History

My background is in accounting (bachelor of Accounting in 2010) and Beauty Therapy. I was originally introduced to the career path of a Dental Technician by the TAFE SA Staff. They must have thought it would be a good fit for me and it is! I can apply my creative and aesthetic skills in an ethical environment creating beautiful replacement teeth for people who have lost their teeth. I love matching the new teeth to our patients personalities and facial features, it is rewarding and I am grateful for the freedom I have in developing beautiful smiles and teeth for people. I think my personality thrives on the beauty and technical nature of what I do.

I have been with Lidums Dental now since April 2018. Since then, my skills have developed through the mentoring from Arnis and Andrew. Their knowledge and experience provides me with so much that I can apply and I love working with them. Yes, Arnis can be very particular about the aesthetics and margins and all the technical aspects, but I am grateful that he is as it helps to improve my mastery in what I do for patients. Providing beautiful, functional and long-lasting results for our patients is so important for me.

Hobbies and Interests

When I am not at work, I spend valued time with my family and we love going to the beach and enjoying the sunshine!

Clara Cardona – Dental Technician / Ceramist

Career History

I studied Dental Technology because since I was a little girl, I liked careers focused on health. I was interested in helping and serving the community – and what better way to do this than by returning smiles to patients.

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy photography and having good quality time with my family.

Tate Henderson – Steri Coordinator

Career History

• Mathematical and Computer Science with Finance Accounting
• Certificate III in Retail Operations

Hobbies and Interests

• Sleeping