About Us

At JD Dental Care we are committed to providing you with the highest standard of personalised and comprehensive dental care in a gentle and friendly manner. Our experienced Dentists offer all aspects of general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxing and friendly environment.

We are proud to have long lasting relationships with our patients based upon mutual trust and open communication. Well- informed patients make better decisions about their health and general well- being.

Our dental practice is conveniently located at the top end of Collins Street and only 200 meters from Parliament station in Melbourne CBD, easily accessible to all city residents and employees.

For your convenience, we are a dental practice that accepts any private health fund coverage and process your claim immediately on site through HICAPS.

Let us help you achieve optimal oral health and that desired smile. We are confident you will find a relaxing atmosphere and caring staff at our dental practice in the best location of Collins St, Melbourne.

Meet the team

  • Jessica Portuondo
    Dentist

    Dr. Jessica completed her Bachelor of Dental Science in 2009 and is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and a member of the Australian Dental Association. She has worked in various private and public practices and has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry. She is professional, gentle and believes in providing the best care…

    Dr. Jessica completed her Bachelor of Dental Science in 2009 and is accredited by the Australian Dental Council and a member of the Australian Dental Association. She has worked in various private and public practices and has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry. She is professional, gentle and believes in providing the best care and empowering patients to manage their own oral health care.

    Jessica regularly attends Continuing Professional Education seminars and courses, making certain her skills are up to date.

    Outside Dentistry she loves dancing and going to the movies. She is fluent in Spanish.

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  • Teodoro Karpyn
    Dentist

    Dr. Teodoro Karpyn is a qualified Dentist and Dental Prosthetist and is accredited by the Australian Dental Council, member of the Australian Dental Association and Australian Dental Prosthetist Association. Teo successfully owned a dental surgery in Venezuela (country of origin) where he worked as a dentist practicing all areas of General Dentistry for more than…

    Dr. Teodoro Karpyn is a qualified Dentist and Dental Prosthetist and is accredited by the Australian Dental Council, member of the Australian Dental Association and Australian Dental Prosthetist Association.

    Teo successfully owned a dental surgery in Venezuela (country of origin) where he worked as a dentist practicing all areas of General Dentistry for more than 20 years. He also worked as a Prosthetist for over 4 years, applying his extensive clinical experience in the prosthetics area creating functional and aesthetic dental removable appliances.

    This father of four believes that family and friends are the most important thing in the world. He loves cooking, entertaining and sharing recipes with his love ones. He is fluent in Spanish.

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  • Gabriela Ríos
    Dentist

    Dr. Gabriela completed her Bachelor of Dental Science with honours, she is accredited by the Australian Dental Council, and a member of the Australian Dental Association. She has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry. Her caring nature and skills help anxious patients to feel relaxed and have a good experience at the dentist. Dr….

    Dr. Gabriela completed her Bachelor of Dental Science with honours, she is accredited by the Australian Dental Council, and a member of the Australian Dental Association. She has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry. Her caring nature and skills help anxious patients to feel relaxed and have a good experience at the dentist.

    Dr. Gabriela also has wide knowledge on treating children, she likes to make their dental care enjoyable. Her goal is providing the best treatment to restore patients’ smile while promoting healthy oral habits. In her free time, she enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends. She is fluent in Spanish.

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  • Franciely Simons
    Dental Assistant

    Fran is a Dental Assistant graduated at Menzies Institute of Technology in Melbourne. She is passionate about learning all the different aspects of Dentistry. Franciely is also a certified Radiology Technologist in Brazil, her Country of birth. In Australia, she has also completed the Advanced Diploma of Management and Leadership at Australian Pacific College. Fran…

    Fran is a Dental Assistant graduated at Menzies Institute of Technology in Melbourne. She is passionate about learning all the different aspects of Dentistry.

    Franciely is also a certified Radiology Technologist in Brazil, her Country of birth.

    In Australia, she has also completed the Advanced Diploma of Management and Leadership at Australian Pacific College.

    Fran is fluent in Portuguese. In her spare time she loves to travel around the world, watch soccer, soap operas and movies.

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  • Mahalat Abraham
    Dental Assistant

    Mahi always knew that she wanted to work in the healthcare field, where she can support patients in bettering their health whilst building valuable relationships. Dentistry happened to be the perfect match. Mahi is always smiling and strives to make everyone around her smile. Her quirky personality will make your visit much easier. Outside of…

    Mahi always knew that she wanted to work in the healthcare field, where she can support patients in bettering their health whilst building valuable relationships. Dentistry happened to be the perfect match.

    Mahi is always smiling and strives to make everyone around her smile. Her quirky personality will make your visit much easier.

    Outside of the clinic, Mahi enjoys partying it up with her friends and going for long walks.

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