About the Practice
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Dr. Sathie Naidoo
Principal Dentist
Dr. Sathie Naidoo BDS (ADC) is a dedicated family dentist at Kennington Dental in Bendigo, Victoria. He graduated from Wits University in South Africa in 1996, where he went on to work in general private practice and taught dental students. During this time, he completed postgraduate diplomas in paediatric dentistry, conscious sedation, and orthodontics.
Dr. Naidoo relocated to Australia with his family in 2008, making Bendigo home. Since 2014, he has modernised the practice with CEREC (same day crowns), digital scanning and CBCT imaging — bringing advanced diagnostic and restorative technology to everyday family dentistry. Known for genuinely enjoying conversation with patients of all ages, he takes real pride in mentoring graduate dentists and continuing the practice's family-orientated approach to care.
Qualifications & Achievements
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics
Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation
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Dr. Louisa Luo
General Dentist
Dr. Louisa Luo DDS joined Kennington Dental in 2026, drawn by the benefits of country life and a genuine commitment to making every patient's visit a positive one. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne, with a particular interest in prosthodontics and oral surgery, and continues to build on that foundation through her clinical work. She works alongside Dr. Sathie Naidoo to continue the practice's family-orientated approach to dental care in Bendigo.
Outside of the clinic, Louisa enjoys baking, playing badminton, crocheting and spending time with her 2 cats
Qualifications & Achievements
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) — University of Melbourne
Frances Grey Prize
Straumann Group Award for Academic Achievement
William J. Tuckfield Prize
William Leslie Elvins Prize
Alan Docking Memorial Prize in Dental Materials Science
Dean's Honours List
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