Rachel Ripper
Director and Dental Therapist
Rachel is a qualified Dental Therapist with Advanced Clinical Practice and Director Of Rosedale Family Dental. Rachel has special interests in preventive dental care for children and a passion for providing extra special care for nervous and anxious adults. She was born and bred in Gippsland, Victoria on a dairy farm where her family still reside, then traveled and worked extensively around the world. She graduated from Curtin University in Western Australia and most recently finished her Honours in Advanced Clinical Practice at Melbourne University December of 2017.
Rachel returned back to Victoria a little over five years ago to be closer to family, and set up practice with her mother, Elaine of Rosedale Family Medical Centre.
Rachel is a Keen Tennis player and loves Kickboxing
She advocates the evidence is unquestionable that early preventative dentistry leads to healthier, happier life. Rachel’s Vision is to change the image of dentistry!
Dr. David McMahon
Dentist
David is a true local Gippslander. David has over 30 years of clinical experience in the area including previously owning his own successful dental practice in Traralgon. David originally completed his Dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 1982. David has a focus on education and improving oral health.
David is a keen musician, the guitar his instrument of choice. He also is a keen parachutist. As a resident of East Gippsland, having a farming mind and a rural background, David understands the life on the land.
Courtney Jones
Dental Assistant
Courtney is a qualified Dental Assistant and has been working in the dental field since 2014. She was born and raised locally, in Gippsland Victoria. Her goals for the future are to increase her knowledge in preventative dentistry so she can play a more vital role in children’s dental care.
Courtney has a great passion for the outdoors.
Hayley Luxford
Patient Care Consultant
Hayley was raised in Gippsland and recently returned to the region to be closer to family and immerse herself in the beauty of the Victorian countryside. She brings more than a decade of experience in customer operations and satisfaction to Rosedale Family Dental. Hayley delights in making our patients feel welcomed and cared for.
In her downtime Hayley enjoys cooking, crafting and exploring the mountains, lakes and beaches of our region.
Megan Missen
Dental Assistant
Megan is the newest member of our dental team and is excited to increase her knowledge in dentistry. Megan is passionate about sharing the importance of preventative care and helping little tackas gain dental confidence. Megan is another born and bred Gippsland girl who loves farm life. Away from work, Megan enjoys playing netball, spending time with friends, family and her fur babies!