• Mon - Fri 8:30 - 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED

About Us

Dr Andres Tamayo-Uribe

Dentist

Andres was born in Colombia (South America) where he received his dental degree from The University CES (Medellin). He then migrated to Australia to complete a Masters of Health Services Management at the University of Western Sydney. He is a general practitioner who enjoys all aspects of dental care.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:00

Dentistry Illawarra

As one of Wollongong's longest-standing dental practices, we take pride in delivering exceptional care built on decades of trust and expertise. Our team of highly skilled dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff is dedicated to exceeding expectations, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of treatment and personalised service.

We are not selling services. We are not selling smiles. We are independent from third parties (insurances or dental corporations). Our service is to you and no one else.

Comfort & Accessibility

Your comfort and convenience are our priorities. We are located in the heart of Wollongong. On January 2026 we moved to Belmore Street to offer you a modern practice, fitted for people with disability, fully accessible from public and private transport, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients.

Comprehensive Dental Care

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our practice offers a full range of services, including:

  • Cosmetic Dentistry – Enhancing smiles with advanced aesthetic treatments.
  • Preventative Dentistry – Proactive care to maintain long-term oral health.
  • Family Dental Services – Gentle, tailored care for patients of all ages.
Emilija Zhupanoska

Emilija Zhupanoska

Administration / Dental Assistant

Emilija is like a rainbow! Multi talented, likes dancing, singing and walking. Her smile is her best uniform.
Emilija grow up in Macedonia and is a graduate Professor of Macedonian languages and is also fluently spoken in Serbian, Bulgarian, Bosnian and Hercegovian, Montenegro, Croatian, German and Greek.
She is friendly to every patient. Emilia likes traveling and enjoys helping to deliver great treatment and customer service to our lovely patients and has been at Dentistry Illawarra since 2016.

Shari Mallon

Shari Mallon

Administration / Dental Assistant

Shari started her journey in the United States working as a Dental Nurse and as as a Pulmonary and Dialysis Nurse.
Shari and her daughter migrated to Australia in 2004 when she met her husband and now Shari calls Australia “home”.
Shari is a caring, compassionate professional with more than 30 years of experience.
Shari endevours to provide patients with quality and personalized care.

Masoumeh Sadeghi

Masoumeh Sadeghi

Dental Assistant

Masoumeh supports the dental team in delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visits.
She brings a calm, friendly approach to the workplace and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
Outside of work, Masoumeh enjoys spending time outdoors, including walking and rock climbing.

Manuela Tamayo

Manuela Tamayo

Dental Assistant

Manuela is currently a student at the University of Wollongong, studying a Bachelor of Pre-Medicine. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and going for long walks.
Manuela is friendly, warm, and is enthusiastic about working in the health care field.