Meet our team

Our team is comprised of Dentist, Oral Health Therapist, Dental Assistants and reception staff.
Collectively as a team we stride to provide the best, appropriate and comfortable dental care
suited individually to our patients.

Mr. Christopher Kakoliris - Oral Health Therapist (Adult Scope) Clinical Director

(BOH, Adult Scope, PGDip Health Prom, BBiomed, Dip Biotech)

Born in Melbourne, raised in Moonee Ponds and attending Secondary Schooling in Brunswick, Christopher has a strong connection to the community he grew up in and believes dental health is an important aspect for overall health.   

Graduating from Charles Sturt university in 2016 with a Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy & Hygiene) and subsequently obtaining his Adult scope from the University of Sydney. Christopher has worked in the dental industry for over 16 years including CBD private practice with Dr Jason Vochala and the Educational sector. In addition to clinical work over the years, Christopher is a clinical Demonstrator at CSU Dental School teaching future dental practitioners.

Christopher is registered with the Dental board of Australia as an Oral Health Therapist. Christopher has an extensive knowledge base and interests in Preventative dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Restorative procedures, Gum care, Teeth Whitening and paediatric dentistry.   

Christopher also is fluent in the Greek Language.

Dr. Nikhita Arora - General Dentist

(Bachelor of Oral Health & Diploma in Dentistry - Griffith University)

Dr. Nikhita completed her Bachelor of Oral Health and subsequent Graduate Diploma in Dentistry at Griffith University in Queensland before returning back to Melbourne; the city she calls home. 

We know her as dentist by day, artist by night. Nikhita loves combining her passion for art with an interest in health science to provide functional and beautiful dental solutions for her patients. 

She has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation using digital technology. However she prides herself on excelling in all fields of dentistry so she can educate, plan and treat any dental concerns you may have start to finish. She has undertaken training and volunteering both locally and internationally and continues to professionally educate herself to make sure she is on the cutting edge of how progressive dental techniques have now become become. 

Outside of work Nikhita enjoys her role as a mother while exploring the food, culture and arts that Melbourne has to offer. Her interests include travelling, keeping active by exploring nature with her dog and curling up with a good book. 

Gemma Oliver - Dental Assistant

(Certificate III in Dental Assisting)

Gemma is our assistant and reception superstar! Gemma has completed her certificate III in dental assisting in 2020 with RMIT university.  

Gemma assists both chairside and front of house reception. Gemma enjoys welcoming all our new and existing patients. Gemma helps our patients with scheduling appointments, processing insurance claims and helping with treatment plan schedules. 

Quality dental care should
be accessible to everyone.

Mr. Christopher Kakoliris - Clinical Director

Acknowledgement of Country

Belleview Dental acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.