Meet the team
Dr Tony Hughes
Dentist
I have been privileged to be a dentist for the Kelvin Grove community for over 20 years. Some of you may remember Dr. Nat Corrigan and his father who started the practice in 1947. It has been wonderful to provide care for several generations of families as well as welcoming new patients to the practice.
Prior to this I have worked in Regional Queensland both in public and private practice. I have also worked as a senior dentist in the Endodontic Department of the Brisbane Dental Hospital. I have really great staff who are hardworking and caring. They bring happiness, fun and vibrancy to Urban Dental. As well as loving time spent with my wife and three adult children. I do enjoy a game of golf followed by a long lunch with friends.
Angela Nguyen
Oral Health Therapist
With a passion for dentistry, I moved to Rockhampton from Brisbane to obtain my degree in Bachelor of Oral Health in 2016 at Central Queensland University. I returned home and gained experience working with adults and children in general private practice ever since graduating. As an Oral Health Therapist, I will be working closely with Dr. Hughes at Urban Dental to provide a wide range of dental care. I am trained to perform, but not limited to, hygiene and restorative procedures for all ages to a high quality. I enjoy all aspects of what I do with particular interest in preventative, and children dentistry.
My interest in dentistry stemmed from the positive experiences I had as a child and I hope to bring the same experiences to all my patients.
I feel fortunate to be a part of such a lovely, tight knit team and I look forward to meeting you.
When I’m not caring for patients, I like to stay active with gym and social basketball to compliment my love for eating and cooking. I also enjoy travelling, experiencing new things and spending time with my loved ones. I am bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
Dr Lilly Hughes
Dentist
Hey there! My name is Lilly and I am a dentist at Urban Dental. I discovered my love for teeth when I was working as a dental assistant, and was inspired to pursue a career in dentistry. I love working with people to improve their oral health and build confidence in their smiles.
Although I was born and raised in Brisbane, I completed my study in rural New South Wales where I had the incredible opportunity to work with a huge variety of patients with different dental needs. Outside of work, I love drawing and spending time with my dog, Daisy.
Christine Hughes
Administration
Tony and I founded Urban Dental in 1997. My role is in Administration and I love being part of our caring, conscientious and fun team.
My early life was spent in New Guinea, before moving to Brisbane for schooling.
In my working life, I have enjoyed being a Secondary Teacher in Emerald and Bundaberg before returning to Brisbane to start a family.
Outside of work I enjoy time spent with my family and friends, walking my dogs, camping trips and I have started learning Ballroom Dancing.
Shoko
Practice Manager
I am a qualified dental assistant who joined Urban Dental in 2010. A few years after having had a great experience here, I moved to far north Queensland for my husband’s job. While there I continued my career at a small country dental practice. In 2015 we returned to Brisbane where I am lucky to be back at Urban Dental.
I was born in Japan and have lived in Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, where I met my Australian husband. We now have two sons who bring me laughs and joy.
I am grateful to be a part of the Urban Dental team. Dr Hughes is not only a great dentist who has outstanding skills and a gentle nature but also a wonderful boss who provides us opportunities to learn.
We are all looking forward to meeting you.
Marie
Dental Assistant
I have been in the dental industry for over 12 years in Japan and in Australia. I completed my Certificate 3 in dental assisting with TAFE and have been working with Urban Dental Since 2012. I love helping patients obtain a healthy mouth and enjoy being a part of a professional Dental team at Urban Dental that provides exceptional dental care.
I am also a mother of 2 children and as a family we enjoy walking along the beach and watching movies. I also enjoy bike riding in my spare time.
Amy-Rose
Dental Assistant
I have been a dental assistant at Urban Dental since 2018, I feel so lucky to work with Dr Tony Hughes and such a lovely team who are so supportive! Since starting in 2018 I have studied Dental Assisting with the Australian Dental Association and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics from Tafe Queensland.
I play with a local Brisbane band as much as I can and love to go exploring with my retired Greyhound Gary.
I look forward to seeing you at your next appointment!
Amber
Dental Assistant
I began my role as a Dental Assistant in 2018 and have loved being part of the team at Urban Dental.
I grew up on the Sunshine Coast but finished my schooling in Brisbane before moving to England during my gap year. Since then I’ve graduated my Bachelor of Nursing at QUT. I am currently completing a Masters of Behavioral Science.
On the weekends I love heading out to see live music and trying new bars. I’m always on the look for a new book to read and grabbing coffee with friends.
I have gained so much knowledge and skill in the field of dentistry and so thankful for the opportunity from this amazing team.
Giorgia
Front Desk Administrator
I've recently started working at Urban Dental as part of the Front Desk Administration Team and I love this team's dedication to make the patients feel at home!
I grew up in Italy and decided to come to Australia in 2017. After a long career in hospitality, my dream is to become a vet nurse.
I'm also a photographer. In my free time I love to read, discover new dog friendly walks, watch tv series with my husband and, of course, eat pasta!
I'm so grateful for the opportunity given me by this team and I look forward to see you at your next appointment!
Jessica
Front Desk Administrator
I started working here at the start of 2024 and have been working alongside some wonderful people. Working at the front desk means I am able to see the lovely smiles of patients after they are seen by our wonderful clinicians.
Outside of working at Urban Dental, I am at university, studying a Masters of counselling or spending time with my partner and dog, Buttercup.
I look forward to seeing you at your next appointment and being apart of your experience at Urban Dental.