The Dilleen Dental Team
Our Dental Team in Rockhampton
Meet the dentists caring for Rockhampton smiles with thoughtful, personalised treatment from our Archer Street practice.
Meet the dentists
People who care about how you feel.
Our dentists take the time to listen, explain your options and help you feel comfortable throughout your dental care. From preventive appointments to comprehensive rehabilitation, your treatment is planned around your needs.
Caring for South Rockhampton since 1995
Accredited dental practice
Our dentists take the time to listen, explain your options and help you feel comfortable throughout your dental care. From preventive appointments to comprehensive rehabilitation, your treatment is planned around your needs.
Dr Priyanka Rathi
Dilleen Dental · Rockhampton
With over 18 years of experience, Priyanka provides gentle, patient-centred care for Rockhampton families.
Dr Priyanka Rathi is an AHPRA-registered dentist with over 18 years of clinical experience. After qualifying overseas, she moved to Australia in 2010 and has proudly called Rockhampton home since 2018.
Priyanka enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interests in root canal therapy and aesthetic dentistry. She is passionate about saving natural teeth through modern endodontic treatment and helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles with conservative, evidence-based cosmetic dentistry. Her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that every treatment is tailored to the individual needs and goals of her patients.
Known for her gentle, compassionate and ethical approach, Priyanka is especially experienced in caring for children and anxious patients. She believes that every dental visit should be a positive experience and takes the time to listen, explain treatment options clearly and help patients feel relaxed and confident throughout their care.
Committed to lifelong learning, Priyanka regularly undertakes continuing professional development to stay up to date with the latest advances in dentistry. She is passionate about delivering modern, evidence-based treatment while building long-lasting relationships founded on trust, honesty and exceptional care.
Outside the clinic, Priyanka enjoys spending time with her family and is a proud mum of two children. She loves cheering on her children at their weekend sporting events, catching up with family and friends, and expressing her creativity through art and craft. She values being part of the Rockhampton community and is passionate about helping local families achieve healthy, confident smiles.
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Dr Ryan Chen
Ryan combines a calm, patient-focused approach with a strong interest in cosmetic, restorative and comprehensive dentistry.
Ryan’s dental journey began when he left Singapore to pursue his passion at the University of Queensland, where he graduated with first-class honours. His education and career have been enriched by experience and mentorship at respected clinics throughout Queensland, including Brisbane, Dalby and Rockhampton Hospital.
Ryan enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a particular interest in cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, full-mouth rehabilitation and natural-looking composite restorations. He is also committed to continuing education in oral surgery, with a focus on making extractions as comfortable and efficient as possible.
Outside dentistry, Ryan enjoys football, fishing, camping, travelling and recreating dishes inspired by his culinary adventures.
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Alternating Fridays, 8:00am–5:00pm
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Dr Chris Xu
Dilleen Dental · Rockhampton
Dr Chris Xu provides gentle, attentive care with a focus on long-term oral health and patient comfort.
Dr Chris Xu grew up in Sydney and completed his Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours at the University of Sydney in 2012. He spent two years working across both public and private sectors before serving as a principal dentist in regional New South Wales for five years. Now based in South-East Queensland with his wife, Rina, and son, Martin, Chris enjoys an active family lifestyle along the coast.
Known for his gentle and attentive approach, Chris focuses on long-term oral health and patient comfort. He has a special interest in dental implants and orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign®, and is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Graduate of the Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry (GIDE)
Honours graduate of the POS Orthodontics Seminar
Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Fellow of the International College of Continuing Dental Education (FICCDE)
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Dr Hitesh Rathi
Dilleen Dental · Rockhampton
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Hitesh Rathi provides skilled, compassionate and personalised care.
Dr Hitesh Rathi graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) and has also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Dental Care. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr Rathi is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Outside of work, Dr Rathi enjoys travelling with his family, dancing, and staying active through sports including pickleball, table tennis and cricket. His friendly nature, extensive experience and commitment to outstanding care make him a trusted choice for patients of all ages.
As a senior clinician, Dr Rathi believes in always acting in the best interests of his patients, providing honest advice and striving for excellence in every aspect of dental care. He takes the time to listen to each patient’s concerns, ensuring they feel comfortable, well-informed and confident throughout their treatment journey.
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guidance at every stage of your care.
We listen first
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We explain your options
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We plan around you
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Smile transformations from our practice.
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
Crowns and Veneers
Teeth Whitening
Invisalign
Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Dental Implants
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