Dr Ashika Lathif says she was brought into the specialist niche thorough a mix of luck, mentors and the joy of working with children. Now that she’s emersed in the world of paediatric dentistry, she says the possibilities when working in the specialty are endless.

After working for five years as a general dentist, Dr Naomi Kottege decided to get her specialist accreditation. Now, working at Canberra’s sole paediatric practice, Naomi loves the variety the profession provides, and the hilarious one-liners said by some of her patients.

Melbourne-based Dr Dharini Ravindra was drawn into paediatric dentistry after working several years in remote NSW. Her frustration at not having the skillset to help children presenting with specialist challenges led to her enrolling into paediatric specialisation. And the rest, as they say, is history.