Dr Shaya Mahanian.

About Dr Shaya Mahanian

Building her dental career across different countries and clinical settings has shaped Dr Shaya Mahanian’s adaptable and considered approach to dentistry, with a strong appreciation for helping people feel comfortable, informed, and involved throughout their dental experience.

Graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch, Dr Shaya gained several years of experience in general dentistry across private, community, and public dental settings overseas. Following her move to Australia, successful completion of the Australian Dental Council examination pathway allowed her to continue her professional journey as a registered dental practitioner, with ongoing learning and development remaining an important part of her career.

Creating a positive and reassuring experience is central to how Dr Shaya approaches patient care, particularly for those who may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. Taking the time to build trust, understand individual concerns, and explain treatment options clearly allows patients to feel more comfortable and involved in decisions about their oral health.

A particular interest in aesthetic restorations, digital dentistry, and complex and surgical extractions reflects the combination of precision and creativity Dr Shaya enjoys within dentistry. Supporting this, her experience includes restorative dentistry, crown and bridge work, and CEREC same-day restorations, with prevention and patient education remaining important aspects of maintaining oral health over time.

Working with children is another area Dr Shaya particularly enjoys, with a calm and gentle approach helping younger patients become familiar with the dental environment. Creating positive experiences from an early age, especially during a child’s first dental visit, allows her to support the development of confidence around dental care.

Combining science, precision, and creativity with the opportunity to build genuine relationships is one of the aspects of dentistry Dr Shaya finds most rewarding. Helping someone improve their oral health, feel more comfortable with dental treatment, or gain confidence in their smile allows her to see the meaningful difference dentistry can make in everyday life.

Outside of dentistry, an active lifestyle sees Dr Shaya enjoying exploring new places, reading, playing the piano, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Special Areas of Interest

– Aesthetic (cosmetic) restorations

– Anxious patient care

– Paediatric (children’s) dentistry

– Complex and surgical extractions

– Digital dentistry

Languages Spoken

English, Persian

What Dr Shaya loves about dentistry?

Dentistry brings together science, precision, and creativity with the opportunity to build trust and make a meaningful difference to someone’s oral health and confidence, particularly when helping people feel more comfortable and involved in their dental care.