At Lake View Dental in Kawana our highly experienced and passionate team are ready to help with any of your dental concerns or queries.

Dr Ian Odendaal
Principal Dentist
Ian graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa attaining his Bachelor in Dental Surgery in 1996. Before moving to Australia, Ian had worked in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Ian and his wife Sunet have 4 children (2 girls and 2 boys), and also have 2 dogs and 2 birds – a busy household! They enjoy spending family time together walking on the beach or kayaking. Ian also enjoys a glass of good red wine and at times likes to experiment making his own beer.
Ian worked for a Charity servicing regional Queensland and found giving back to the community very rewarding.
Ian has a strong interest in quality dentistry and has extensive experience and knowledge in all areas of General Dentistry.
He attained a Master’s Degree at the University of Warwick in the UK and is committed to further professional development. Ian has special interests in surgical dentistry as well as orthopaedic jaw development.
Ian believes that healthy proper breathing through the nose has an impact on our general health and wellbeing. Here at Lake View Dental, we believe in ‘eat well, live well, breath well’.

Jodie Bunn
Oral Health Therapist

Yvette Stephenson
Clinical Coordinator
I have been dental nursing since 1989, from a busy practice in Sydney’s West chairside and practice management. I have been working on the Sunshine Coast since 2009 as a senior Clinical Coordinator to Head Nurse.
I pride myself on excellent communication skills with a nurturing and calm side and am very passionate at what I do.
I actively take part in continuing my education in all aspects of dentistry including jaw growth development.
My husband and I have 2 adult sons. I enjoy cooking, fishing, animals, gardening and having a good laugh.

Tayla McPherson
Dental Assistant

Sarah Kostiainen
Front Office Manager

Isuné Odendaal
Treatment Coordinator
Originally from South Africa – I have been living on the coast since 2016 and love it! I love the laid-back lifestyle. I find joy in going to the beach and finding new hiking trails.
My passion within health and wellness has been an essential part of my journey. In 2017, I completed my training as a Dental Assistant while pursuing my education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I achieved my degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2020. Furthering my expertise, I complete my postgraduate learning, acquiring a certificate in Exercise Medicine with a specialisation in oncology. With holistic well-being in mind, I truly believe that “Exercise is Medicine”
