About
Dr Deb Wong
BDS DCD[Paed] MRACDS[PDS] MRACDS[Paed] GCHlthPsych LMusA
Dr Deb is a specialist paediatric dentist consulting in Melbourne, Victoria (Ascot Vale and Albert Park).
Originally from Wollongong, New South Wales, Deb completed her undergraduate dental studies at the University of Adelaide, receiving the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and Malcolm Joyner Prize.
After working as a general dentist in private practice in Newcastle, New South Wales, Deb and her husband moved to Melbourne to call the most liveable city home, and completed specialist paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne, obtaining a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Paediatrics). Her research on the medical and dental aspects of chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has been published internationally.
Deb has worked in multidisciplinary teams at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. She is committed to continued education and is involved in residency teaching of new graduate general dentists.
Deb has a calm, gentle and friendly nature that makes her great with children.
More recently, Deb completed a Graduate Certificate in Health Psychology, in order to better care for her little ones.
Outside of dentistry, Deb enjoys playing the piano, having completed a few diplomas (LMusA, AMusA, CMusA), running with her husband and fashion photography. Above all, Deb and her husband treasure family time with their baby daughter (and recently adopted Scottish Fold cat, Popsicle).
Dr Alyssa Brooks
BDSc[Hons] DCD[Paed]
Dr Deb Wong and Associates is delighted to welcome Dr Alyssa Brooks to our team. Dr Alyssa is a highly experienced specialist paediatric dentist.
Born and raised in Melbourne, Alyssa completed her undergraduate dental training at the University of Melbourne. Alyssa’s interest in the management of pre-cooperative and behaviourally challenging children during her work in the public dental service in Shepparton and private practice inspired her to return to the University of Melbourne to complete specialist training in paediatric dentistry.
Alyssa loves making dental visits a positive experience for all her patients. She is passionate about all facets of paediatric dentistry, with a particular interest in the management of anxious and special needs children. Alyssa is the current President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry.
Outside work, Alyssa loves to get out in nature, spoil her dogs, and bake.
