Meet Dr Tessa La Mela (Dentist)
Dr Tessa La Mela is driven by her desire to help people feel happy and confident with their smiles. She loves the unique blend of science and artistry in dentistry and values the opportunity to build long-term relationships with her patients and their families.
Qualifications and Education
Dr. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Western Australia (UWA), graduating in 2008. Some of her extensive qualifications include:
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Primary Examinations with commendations in all six subjects
- Level 1 Surgical and Restorative Implant Courses
- Certified clear aligner provider since 2009, with training in Invisalign, Spark, Angel Align, Archform, and Clear Correct
- Recipient of a full scholarship for a Post Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic Orthodontics (Sequential Aligner Therapy), completed in 2018
- 3D Sleep Institute Certificate in sleep disorders and mandibular advancement splints/devices
Dr Tessa is dedicated to continual learning, regularly completing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses across all areas of dentistry to ensure she stays up to date with the latest research and applications for her patients.
Personal Passion
Dr. Tessa was born and raised in Shenton Park and attended the local primary school.
“When our practice opened in Shenton Park, I was excited to serve my community.”
Tessa has a passion for helping people overcome their dental anxieties and is known for being a patient and gentle practitioner. She enjoys treating patients of all ages including children. Her primary focus is on preventative dentistry and the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But her real passion is creating beautiful smiles with either tooth straightening, whitening, dentures or ceramic work, and will regularly complete entire smile makeover cases.
Life Outside Work
Outside of her professional life, Dr Tessa enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She balances an active lifestyle with enjoying a nice meal. Additionally, she has a passion for baking and cake decorating. She enjoys a Spanish conversation class once a week giving her proficiency in this additional language.
She looks forward to welcoming you to Shenton Park Family Dental!