Meet the Team at Mitcham Central Dental

Every smile tells a story, and our goal is to provide care supporting your oral health and overall well-being. Our team is here with open hearts and genuine compassion, and we’re ready to make your visit as comfortable and easy as possible. We treat our patients like family; every interaction is rooted in respect, warmth and care. From the moment you step into our practice, you’ll experience a level of service that’s professional and deeply personal.

Meet Our Team Today

Your smile is our passion. Through a combination of advanced expertise, state-of-the-art technology and a patient-first philosophy, we build trust and long-lasting relationships with everyone we have the privilege to treat.

We’d love the opportunity to share more about what sets us apart. Ready to learn more about us? We invite you to give us a ring or connect with us online

Dr Kat Kokoreva

General Dentist

Dr Kat is an experienced family dentist with a passion for modern cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Having graduated from Melbourne University in 2011, Dr Kat has dedicated her time to helping patients preserve and improve their smiles by providing preventative and gentle patient-focused care. Dr Kat enjoys and practices all facets of general dentistry, including root canal treatments, crown and bridge work, gum disease treatment, implant restorations and surgical extractions. Dr Kat also particularly enjoys treating children, as she believes a love of the dentist starts from having a fun and positive experience at an early age. Her philosophy is a healthy smile is a happy one!

Dr Kat looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic and looking after you and your family’s oral health needs.

Dr Nina Xing Tang

General Dentist

Nina completed her Doctor or Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne. She is passionate about providing holistic care and finds it most rewarding when she helps her patients overcome their fears at the dentist and help them feel confident in their smiles again. Her patients know her as calm and kind, with gentle hands.
Nina enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a special interest in oral surgery and realignment of teeth using clear aligners. In addition to English, Nina speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese.
Outside of work, Nina enjoys cooking and baking, and discovering new walks/parks/cafes with her young family.

Dr Gina Kang

General Dentist

Dr Gina Kang is a principal dentist at Mitcham Central Dental, combining a deep care for people with a passion for holistic health. A Bachelor of Dental Surgery graduate from the University of Melbourne, she’s driven by her love for serving others and building meaningful connections with her patients and team. Her fascination with the human body, mind and spirit led her to dentistry, where she creates a welcoming and supportive space for every patient.

Dr Kang’s holistic approach focuses on each patient’s unique needs for long-term health. Skilled in TMD and sleep apnea care, she collaborates with an on-site physiotherapist to provide well-rounded support for jaw and sleep issues. She is also fluent in English and Korean.

Outside the practice, Dr Kang enjoys hot yoga, meditation and getting lost in a good book. She’s also a dedicated practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, which she believes helps her bring a unique sense of balance and mindfulness to her practice.

Professional Associations and Fellowships

  • Australian Dental Association (ADA)
  • The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB)
  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Australian Sleep Association (ASA)
  • Fellow of the World Academy of Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Bone Surgery

We Look forward to Seeing Your Smile