Clinical Team
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Dr Christina Kim
Principal Dentist
B.D.S. (Syd Uni)
Practicing: 25+ years
Language: English & Korean -
Dr Claire King
Dentist
B.D.S (University of Otago), GradDip Psychology (UNSW)
Practicing: 15+ years
Language: Mandarin (limited) -
Dr Josephine Lam
Dentist
BDSc (Hons) (University of Queensland)
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Dr Charles Ma
Dentist
B.D.S (Syd Uni)
Practicing: 25+ years -
Charlene Afful
Oral Health Therapist
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Povmony (Mony)
Assistant Practice Manager
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Samanta
Dental Assistant
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Honey
Dental Assistant
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Nicole
Dental Assistant
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Umeeka
Dental Assistant
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Jessica
Dental Assistant
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Natalie
Dental Assitant
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Claire
Dental Assistant
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Vigillia
Dental Assistant
Dr Claire King
Dentist - BDS (Otago) Bachelor of Dental Surgery; GDPysch (UNSW) Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Dr Claire came to dentistry through a genuine desire to care for people in practical, meaningful ways — and her career has been shaped by that motivation ever since. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, New Zealand (2007), and has continued to invest in her professional growth, completing a Graduate Diploma of Psychology at UNSW in 2024. That combination of dental expertise and psychological training gives Dr Claire a uniquely compassionate lens through which she approaches every patient interaction.
Dr Claire's clinical interests span all areas of dentistry, with particular passion for restorative, paediatric, and geriatric care. She believes that truly great dental care means treating the whole person, not just the problem in front of her — a philosophy she sums up simply as providing care holistically. For Dr Claire, the most satisfying part of her day is knowing she has genuinely and effectively addressed what her patient came in needing.
Her commitment to service extends well beyond the walls of the clinic. In 2010 and 2011, Dr Claire volunteered aboard the Africa Mercy Ship — the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship — providing dental care to some of the world's most underresourced communities in Togo and Sierra Leone. In regions where trained dentists are extraordinarily scarce, she worked alongside an international team to treat patients facing serious and complex dental conditions, from heavily broken-down teeth requiring surgical extraction to rare oral pathologies she had never encountered before. In a single week, the dental team needed to extract over 500 teeth — demanding, physically challenging work carried out with care and focus for each individual. Reflecting on the experience, Dr Claire has described discovering a profound new level of fulfilment in her work: one that no difficult environment could diminish. These two stints of humanitarian service have deeply shaped the empathy, resilience, and clinical confidence she brings to her patients every day.
She is also currently undertaking training in clear aligner therapy, reflecting Dr Claire's ongoing commitment to expanding her skills for the benefit of her patients. Dr Claire has lived in Maroubra for over six years and loves everything the area offers — the proximity to the ocean, the outdoor lifestyle, and the warmth of the local community. When she is not at the clinic, she is most likely driving her kids to their next activity (and then the one after that). Above all, Dr Claire wants every new patient — especially those feeling anxious — to know one thing before they walk through the door: you are always in full control of what happens during your treatment.
Dr Josephine Lam
Dentist - BDSc (Hons) (University of Queensland) Bachelor of Dental Science
Dr Josephine's love for dentistry has a surprisingly memorable origin story. At just four years old, she tumbled off a jumping castle and lost her first tooth. Rather than being frightened by the dental chair, the lights, and the masks, she found herself captivated — and in that moment, a seed was planted for her future. She went on to graduate with First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland, and has since built a career dedicated to helping patients feel happier and healthier every time they leave her chair.
Dr Josephine's clinical focus is restorative and aesthetic dentistry, and she holds a deep conviction that every tooth is worth fighting for. No matter how little remains of a tooth, she will explore every possible option to preserve and restore it, prolonging its life for as long as possible. Her philosophy goes beyond the mouth — she believes that teeth are like chapters in a book, revealing aspects of our past, present, and future lives, and that they cannot be treated in isolation from the rest of the body they are so deeply connected to.
Born and raised in Ryde, Dr Josephine has a genuine love for the multi-generational, family-oriented community she has always called home. She is a familiar and trusted face in the neighbourhood, and that sense of belonging is something she brings into the clinic every day. Away from the clinic, Dr Josephine is a self-confessed bookworm — beach, couch, or park bench, any spot will do. She also has a hidden talent for crochet and embroidery, proving that steady hands serve her well both in and out of the surgery.
To any patient feeling nervous about their first visit, Dr Josephine offers this reassurance: "I'm like a bug — probably more scared of you than you are of me." On a more serious note, she always takes the time to explain what is happening and why, because she believes that once a patient understands the situation and the steps to resolve it, everything becomes far more manageable.
Dr Christina Kim
Dr Christina Kim founded Eve Dental with a simple but enduring vision. To create a practice where every clinical decision is guided by what is genuinely in the patient’s best interest.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Dentistry in Sydney in 1998, Dr Christina quickly realised that providing exceptional healthcare required more than technical expertise alone. Wanting to better understand the emotional and psychological factors that influence people’s health, relationships and decision-making, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling.
This experience shaped the way she approaches patient care today, recognising that every person brings with them not only a dental concern, but also a unique story, set of experiences and personal values.
A lifelong learner by nature, Dr Christina has continually pursued further education throughout her career. She completed the extensive Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, an advanced postgraduate programme in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics involving more than two years of study across fourteen four-day seminar blocks. This training enabled her to broaden the scope of care she provides for growing children and adults with complex orthodontic needs.
Her curiosity has continued to evolve beyond traditional dentistry. In recent years, Dr Christina has developed a strong interest in the relationship between oral health, airway development, breathing, sleep quality and overall wellbeing. This passion has led her to undertake ongoing education in airway-focused dentistry and sleep medicine, reflecting her belief that the mouth can provide valuable insights into a person’s general health.
Born in Argentina to a family of Korean heritage, Dr Christina migrated to Australia as a teenager. Growing up across different cultures has given her a deep appreciation for diversity and the richness that multicultural communities bring. It is one of the reasons she feels so privileged to serve the wonderfully diverse communities of Ryde and Macquarie Park.
Service has always been an important part of Dr Christina’s life. She has volunteered internationally through Compassion, travelling to Uganda to assist in training community health workers, and participated in Hope Rwanda, supporting communities during the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Her commitment to children living in under-resourced communities continues today through her ongoing partnership with Compassion.
Before establishing Eve Dental, Dr Christina worked across several Sydney practices, including Balmain, Bella Vista, Pennant Hills and Dural. One particularly influential chapter of her career was taking over a Springwood practice from a dentist who had been honoured by the Queen for his humanitarian work training dentists in the Congo. His example reinforced her belief that dentistry is ultimately about serving people and strengthening communities.
In 2013, Dr Christina founded Eve Dental with the hope of creating a different kind of dental practice, one where relationships, integrity and long-term health would always take precedence over production targets. At a time when corporate dentistry was becoming increasingly prevalent, she wanted to build an independent practice that remained deeply committed to personalised, ethical and evidence-informed care.
Eve Dental has since grown from its original Ryde practice into a larger multidisciplinary clinic in Macquarie Park, bringing together dental professionals and allied health practitioners who share a common philosophy of whole-person healthcare. This collaborative model reflects Dr Christina’s belief that the best health outcomes are achieved when healthcare professionals work together rather than in isolation.
Equally important has been the opportunity to raise her three children within the community she serves. What began as a dream of building both a practice and a village has come full circle, with her children now helping at the clinic after school and becoming part of the welcoming environment that patients experience every day.
For Dr Christina, dentistry has never simply been about treating teeth. It is about building lasting relationships, continually learning, serving with integrity and helping people enjoy healthier and more fulfilling lives.
“I still believe that the greatest privilege in healthcare is not simply treating disease, but earning the trust to walk alongside people through different stages of their lives. That privilege continues to inspire me to learn, grow and serve each day.”