Our Dentists

Sona graduated in Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1992. In 2005, he obtained a postgraduate qualification MFGDP (UK). The Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioner from England. In the same year, he also obtained the MFDS RCS. The Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons- Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow.

Before coming to Sydney Australia in 2006, he and his wife had successful dental practice in Kathmandu, Nepal from 1994 to 2005. He landed his first job in Australia with Queensland Health, Townsville. Sona was also a tutor with Westmead Dental Hospital (Sydney University) and the University of Queensland.

He has also completed an implant course with Brener Implant Institute (Bii) in Sydney, which is a leader in dental implant, bone grafting and prosthetic education. In Sydney, he also worked with HCF Dental for 8 years before opening his own successful practice at Kings Langley. Dr Chengappa co-owns two dental centres with his wife Dr Shagun Chengappa, located here in Richmond and at Kings Langley.

Sona is interested in continuing education and training in order to achieve the smile and confidence that his patients deserve. He is kind and caring with excellent communication skills. He has particular interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment) and Implants.

Sona enjoys jogging, playing tennis and hiking. He is a keen family man and enjoys spending time with his daughter & son.

With his passion for dentistry and his commitment to his patients, Sona has furthered his studies into dental implants. Thus, allowing us to provide implant services in our clinic. Dr Sona Chengappa completed his studies in 2019 with Brenner Institute Implant Program and has wasted no time after his completion of the course by carrying out multiple dental implant surgeries.

Shagun graduated in Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993. In 2001, she obtained a post graduate qualification in Prosthodontia. Before coming to Sydney Australia in 2006, she and her husband (Dr. Sona Chengappa) had a successful dental practice in Kathmandu, Nepal from 1994 to 2005. In 2007 January, She joined Queensland Health Services in Townsville. She worked as a Principle dentist in Wentworthville Medical Centre from 2007 to 2010.

Since 2010 she has been working for Australian Health Management, Paramatta.

Shagun is passionate about dentistry and is highly regarded in the profession where she is renowned for her technical excellence. The well being and comfort of patients are her primary concerns and her genuine empathy with patients and obvious skill have won her a loyal patient base.

Shagun is interested in continuing education and training in order to achieve the smile and confidence that her patients deserve. She is kind and caring with excellent communication skills. She has particular interest in Cosmetic dentistry, Restorative dentistry and Prosthodontics (Dentures,crowns & Bridges).

Shagun enjoys long walks, reading books. She loves spending time with her husband and her two children. She also likes to spend her free time gardening.

Dr Reshma Gharpure has been with our clinic for more than 10 years. Before she joined our team she had over 15 years of dental experience working at primary dental at Wentworthville. She is known to be our gentle dentist who considers her patients as her first priority once the step foot in our clinic. Dr Gharpure reassures her patients get only the best treatment during their appointments, allowing patients to be aware and educated with every treatment they receive. Dr Reshma Gharpure completed her studies in India, and took her Australian Dental Council (ADC) exam in Australia and has been practising dentistry for over 15 years.