Our dental philosophy
Comprehensive care, uniquely holistic
At Lake View Dental we combine quality materials and preventive follow-up with a whole-body view of what a healthy mouth means.
- Dentists are the gatekeepers to the airway. Tooth loss can affect bone structure, posture, chewing and breathing — missing teeth can even destabilise the jaw joint and loosen soft tissue, contributing to sleep apnoea.
- Early jaw development matters. Detecting and correcting children's jaw development issues early is critical to healthy chewing and breathing for life.
- Grow the jaw, don't just extract. Over 200 years of softer, industrialised diets have contributed to jaw underdevelopment and crowding — our focus is recovering bone and jaw size so all teeth fit.
- Eat Well, Breathe Well, Live Well. We treat patients as whole people — folding in social and mental-health context and interdisciplinary care, not teeth in isolation.
Meet the team
Eight friendly faces, one caring practice
Our highly experienced and passionate team are ready to help with any of your dental concerns or queries.
Dr Ian Odendaal
Principal DentistGraduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, 1996), practising in South Africa and the UK before relocating to Australia and completing a Master's at the University of Warwick. Ian has a strong interest in surgical dentistry and orthopaedic jaw development, and has volunteered with a charity servicing regional Queensland. He and his wife Sunet have four children, two dogs and two birds, and enjoy beach walks, kayaking and the occasional home-brewed beer.
Dr Helene Benadie
Associate DentistSouth African-born, Dr Helene graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (with distinction) in 1996 and has 28 years of private practice experience, including on the Gold Coast and in Toowoomba. Outside the practice she loves time with family, coffee with friends, beach walks, travel and scrapbooking.
Jodie Bunn
Oral Health & Myofunctional TherapistIn the dental industry since 2007, Jodie graduated in 2013 with a Degree in Oral Health Therapy from Curtin University and has worked across public and private practice. A keen learner, she jumps at any opportunity to build her knowledge and skills. She and her husband have two young children and a stubborn French Bulldog named Carlos.
Yvette Stephenson
Clinical CoordinatorNursing in dentistry since 1989, with chairside and practice-management experience in Sydney before moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2009 and rising to Head Nurse. Yvette continues her education in jaw growth and development, and enjoys cooking, fishing, gardening and a good laugh with her husband and two adult sons.
Isuné Odendaal
Exercise Physiologist & Myofunctional TherapistSouth African-born, Isuné relocated to the coast in 2016, trained as a Dental Assistant in 2017, then completed a Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (2020) plus a postgraduate certificate in Exercise Medicine specialising in oncology. She loves the laid-back lifestyle, the beach and finding new hiking trails.
Tayla McPherson
Dental AssistantOriginally from New Zealand and previously in horticulture, Tayla relocated to the Sunshine Coast in 2019 and is passionate about health and wellbeing. She spends her free time outdoors — at the beach or climbing mountains around the Coast — with friends and family.
Sarah Kostiainen
Front Office ManagerFrom New Zealand, Sarah moved to Australia at 19 and holds a Bachelor's in Communication (2002), with a background spanning leadership, people management, graphic design, video and photography, plus a Polestar Pilates instructor certification. She moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2016 and loves camping, skiing and taking her two Border Collies to the beach.
Molly Bailey
ReceptionistCurrently studying nursing and midwifery at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Molly relocated from Canberra with her mum and their dog Koba in search of more sunshine, and is passionate about women's health. Her interests include exercise, animals and the beach.
Our partners
A trusted network of allied health
Airway and myofunctional care rarely sits in isolation, so we work alongside a network of specialists across the Sunshine Coast — and proudly support Wishlist, the local charity fundraising for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Health Funds
ENT & Allergy
Nutrition & Lactation
Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Pain
Speech Pathology, Medical & Movement
Payment options
Flexible ways to pay for your treatment
We believe cost shouldn't stand between you and the care you need, so we offer a range of payment methods and financing options.
Accepted payment methods
Afterpay
Pay for your treatment over four equal instalments, due every two weeks — no interest, simple approval.
Direct Debit Payment Plans
Ask our friendly team about a direct debit contract tailored to your treatment plan and budget.
DentiCare
A dedicated payment option for larger treatment plans, spreading the cost over a manageable term.
Superannuation Early Release
In some circumstances, you may be able to apply for early release of your superannuation to pay for eligible dental surgery — ask our team for details.
Educational resources
Why we say what we say
"Wisdom is found in facts and truth." We believe in evidence-based dentistry — our team attends continuous professional development nationally and internationally, and we deliberately read beyond dental literature to inform how we treat you. As we learn more, we're always willing to change our minds.
Our evidence library covers research on:
Each topic links out to a curated set of peer-reviewed papers that back up the clinical approach described throughout this site — ask our team if you'd like a specific reference for your own reading.