Meet the Dentists. We know that the best patient experience comes from a genuine care and concern. Our goal is to ensure every appointment is comfortable, relieves any discomfort and gives you the smile you’ve always wanted!
Dr. David Baker (Principal Dentist)
Meet Dr David Baker, (known as Dr Dave to our patients), our owner and Principal Dentist at Sunny Coast Dental. David graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and a Graduate Diploma in Dentistry.
After working in private practice, he recognised the need for a dental service dedicated to providing high-quality care in a welcoming, relaxed environment. This inspired him to open his own practice in Toowoomba. After seven successful years, David relocated to the beautiful Sunshine Coast with his wife and three sons.
David is passionate about educating his patients and empowering them to improve their own dental health and knowledge. His approach to dentistry is conservative, focusing on minimally invasive and preventative treatment options wherever possible. Through ongoing professional development, conferences, and workshops, David stays up to date with the latest dental technologies to ensure he delivers the highest standard of care to his patients.
While he enjoys all aspects of dentistry, David has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, oral surgery and implantology.
Outside the clinic, you’ll most likely find David out on the water with his family, four-wheel driving, camping, or exploring the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Dr. Maayer Malick (Dentist)
Dr Maayer is a dedicated and meticulous dentist who strives to provide high-quality, personalised care to his patients. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in oral surgery, cosmetic and restorative treatments, root canal treatment and extractions. His passion for oral surgery has led him to pursue a postgraduate diploma in implants to further develop his skills in implant dentistry.
Originally from Charters Towers, North Queensland, Maayer earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University. He has gained valuable experience working in both public and private settings, with clinical practice in Darwin, Hobart, and the Sunshine Coast. Being of Pakistani descent, he is also fluent in Urdu and Hindi, helping him connect with a diverse range of patients.
Known for his calm and gentle approach, Maayer takes the time to ensure his patients feel comfortable and well-informed about their treatment. He is passionate about delivering meticulous, patient-centered care, always striving for the best possible outcomes.
Outside of dentistry, Maayer enjoys travelling and spending time with friends. He stays active by playing tennis and cricket and is currently teaching himself to play the piano and saxophone.
Dr. Lauren Drury (Dentist)
Lauren is a dedicated and compassionate dentist who graduated from James Cook University in 2015, earning the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award in her final year. Before embarking on her dentistry career, she worked as a dental assistant, which ignited her passion for becoming a dental practitioner herself. Lauren travelled overseas for a few years to explore the world before returning back to Australia to start University.
With a diverse range of professional experiences, Lauren has worked full-time, and in locum and volunteer positions, in various rural and remote locations, including the Torres Straits, Far North Queensland, rural Queensland, regional Western Australia, and Timor Leste. She has practiced in both private and public settings within Queensland, Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital, the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services, and served as a senior dentist in a community clinic in Melbourne.
Lauren takes a patient-centered approach, excelling in clear and empathetic communication to ensure every patient feels heard and understood. Professional yet friendly, she is meticulous in detail and genuinely cares about her patients’ well-being.
Beyond the clinic, Lauren enjoys running along the beautiful beaches and swimming in the ocean. She has completed a few marathons and triathlons, and loves challenging herself by learning new skills, such as playing the guitar and speaking Italian. Lauren is now settled in the picturesque Sunshine Coast, where she is finally back home.
Dr. Linda Trang (Dentist)
Dr Linda is a gentle dentist who takes the time to ensure every patient feels at ease, heard, and in control of their treatment. She feels fortunate to connect with people from all walks of life, whilst making a positive impact on their health and confidence.
Linda enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with special interests in root canal treatment, crown and bridge, and cosmetic dentistry – she loves creating beautiful, functional smiles!
Born and raised in Adelaide, Linda earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 2009 before relocating to Queensland to embrace the wonderful lifestyle. She has extensive private practice experience working in Cairns, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, and as a clinical tutor at Griffith University, before settling on the Sunshine Coast.
Outside of the clinic, Linda enjoys going to the beach, mountain biking, camping and Latin dancing.
Dr Veronica Fischer (Dentist)
Dr Veronica comes from a big family of dentists and is in fact, the third generation of dentists in her family. Growing up around the profession and working as a dental assistant throughout high school in Toowoomba, sparked her passion for a career that not only creates confident smiles but also supports overall health and wellbeing.
Veronica earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns, gaining valuable hands-on experience during clinical placements across Cairns and Townsville in Far North Queensland, as well as Launceston, Tasmania. These diverse experiences shaped her gentle, patient-focused approach to care.
What Veronica finds most rewarding about dentistry is the unique journey she shares with each patient. She understands that many people feel nervous or self-conscious about visiting the dentist, and she takes great pride in helping patients feel comfortable, listened to, and confident in their smiles again. Building long-term, trusting relationships and seeing positive transformations over time is what she loves most about her work. Veronica loves seeing her patients leave with a smile on their face!
Outside the practice, Veronica enjoys spending time with friends and family, discovering new coffee spots, swimming in the ocean, and painting with watercolours.
