Our Experienced Dentists

Dr Raj Pather

The son of well known Illawara GP, Corrimal Dental dentist Dr Pather and his family have been providing excellent care to the Dapto, Corrimal, Woonona, Balgownie region for decades.

Dr Pather has dedicated much of his 32 year career to giving back to both the dental industry and those less fortunate. He’s volunteered with with Equal Health Global Charity in Calcutta and other parts of India.

He’s a current member of the International Team of Implantology, the Australian Society of Dental Implants and the Australian Dental Association, serving on the board of the latter in the 1990’s. In 2006, he was conferred as a Fellow of The International Academy of Dentists.

Outside of the office, he stays busy with his wife and two children, travelling and enjoying motor racing.

Dr Amit Balgi

Born and brought up in Wollongong, Amit completed school and an undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong before moving to Orange to pursue Dentistry, where he obtained his Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University. After graduating in 2016, he continued to work for the University in Private Practice, but also in an academic role, lecturing and tutoring Year 3 and 4 students.

He has developed a strong interest in Endodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry. He enjoys treating anxious patients and those that feel uncomfortable about visiting the dentist.

Amit continues to develop and improve his professional skills by attending courses when he can.

Dr Kishain Pather

Dr Kishain was born in Wollongong and completed high school in Sydney at Newington College. He moved to Orange to obtain his Bachelor of Dental Science from Charles Sturt University.

Dr Kishain has a keen interest in orthodontics and he is currently pursuing further education in this field to develop his skills.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys basketball, motor racing and trying new restaurants.

Oral Health Therapist

Kristin, our dedicated Oral Health Therapist is an integral member of the Corrimal Dental team. Kristin graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012 with a Bachelor of Oral Health and has spent the last 7 years practising both dental hygiene and therapy. Kristin works collaboratively with Dr Pather and the Corrimal Dental team to provide the best quality dental care and treatment to patients of all ages.

Kristin is the person you see every 6 months for your maintenance and cleaning appointments, always with a thorough but gentle approach. She is also highly skilled in more specialised care including management of gum disease as well as taking care of the dental needs of the children that visit our practice. Kristin is always ready to share her knowledge with you to ensure you are well informed about your dental health and how best to manage it. She places a high focus on prevention of oral disease and is passionate about creating individualised maintenance, homecare and introducing new oral care products to help every patient achieve optimal oral health.

In her free time Kristin enjoys playing netball, looking after her dog and going camping on the South Coast.

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Oral Health Therapist

In her role at the practice, Marwa is passionate about being able to help people improve an aspect of their health and be a part of the positive change. She earned a Bachelor of Oral Health (with adult scope of practice) from the University of Sydney in 2017.

She stays abreast of the latest in the field by taking professional development courses in adult scope of practice, as well as general continuing education courses.

For Marwa, the most rewarding aspect of her job is seeing patients enjoy returning to the dentist and witnessing their oral hygiene and dental health improve over time.

When she’s not working, Marwa enjoys playing badminton, exploring new brunch places, and spending time with family and friends.