Meet the Team at Carlton Dental
Trust the Finest Dentists' in Carlton
Dr Omar Awni
BDS, NZDREX
Omar graduated from the University of Baghdad College of Dentistry in the early 90s, and after successfully completing the New Zealand Dental Council Registration Exams, has since worked in many private clinics in Australia and New Zealand.
- Preventive dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge work
- Cosmetic dentistry
Omar’s relaxed and soothing approach makes even the most anxious patient feel comfortable. Outside of work, Omar is passionate about his family and sports, especially football (Manchester United) and rugby union.
Dr Raghad Awni
BDS, NZDREX
Raghad graduated from the University of Baghdad College of Dentistry in the early 90s, and after successfully completing the New Zealand Dental Council Registration Exams, has since worked in many private clinics in Australia and New Zealand with her husband Omar.
- Preventive dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge work
- Cosmetic dentistry
She treats each patient as she would a family member, making sure the visit to the dentist is a positive experience. In her spare time, Raghad loves to spend time with her family, cook and travel.
Dr Haya Awni
DDS (Melb), BSc (ANU)
Haya graduated from The University of Melbourne as a Doctor of Dental Surgery, and has experience in both metropolitan and rural Victoria. She is passionate about delivering honest, high quality patient-centered care.
- Preventive dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge work
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Wisdom teeth
- Muscle Relaxant
Outside of dentistry, Haya enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places to eat and drinking at least one Soy Mocha a day.
Dr Kamal Al Sammarray
BDS, ADC
Kamal graduated from the University of Baghdad College Of Dentistry in the early 90s, and after successfully completing the Australian Dental Council Registration Exams, has since worked in many private and public clinics in Australia including Monash Health and Royal Dental Hospital as a registrar in the prosthodontic department.
- Oral surgery and in particular extraction of impacted wisdom teeth
- Invisalign provider
- Implants
- Muscle Relaxants
- Restorative dentistry
- Crown and bridge work
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Preventive dentistry
Kamal’s relaxed and soothing approach makes even the most anxious patient feel comfortable. Outside of work, Kamal is passionate about his family, watching movies and tennis, listening to music, and loves dining out.
Dr. Barry S. Johnson
BDSc and LDS
Founder
Dr. Barry S. Johnson, BDSc and LDS, is the founding member of the team, having been with the practice since 1975. He is now a well-known fixture in the Carlton area along Lygon Street. Captivated by the intricacies of dentistry, he pairs his passion for his profession with great people skills. The result is a diverse practice in which his skill and expertise enable him to specialise in complex problems with an eclectic mix of patients, including local university staff.
Our amazing support staff
Maria Gianninoto
Senior Dental Assistant
Maria Gianninoto, the Senior Dental Assistant, has ably assisted Dr. Barry Johnson in general and emergency dental care for three decades. When not working, health and fitness are her main pursuits, and she is a 1st Dan in karate. She also enjoys movies.
Jae Lee
Receptionist
Jae is our lovely receptionist here at Carlton Dental, who will always greet you with a smile. She has many years of experience in administration and healthcare. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, Oreo, and watching movies.
Cheryl Caceres Gomez
Senior Dental Assistant / Clinical Coordinator
Cheryl works closely with Dr Kamal Al Sammarray with implant placements, wisdom teeth removals and invisalign treatments. She has over 12 years of experience both in nursing and administration of dental clinics.
On her days off she likes to watch movies, spend time with her family/friends and experiment cooking new foods.
Dalya Awni
Dental Assistant
Dalya is an experienced Dental Assistant at Carlton Dental, who enjoys making the patients’ visit relaxed and enjoyable.
She is currently completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, with hopes to pursue a career in the dental field. Dalya enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and trying out new restaurants and cafes.
Kim Le
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Kim has over 5 years experience as a dental assistant, she has experience assisting periodontics and general dentistry.
Outside of work, she loves animals and spends lots of time with her dog.
