Our Team – Melbourne
Owner : Sho Kurashige
Sho completed the Dental Technician Course at Hiroshima University, and entered the 2-years postgraduate course at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University after he felt that he needed to increase his knowledge and qualifications. The course is designed to work directly with dentists and academic staff on real clinical cases.
Following graduation, Sho worked for a large dental Group in Tokyo for 8 years, developing his technique, knowledge and passion for getting it just right!
Immigrating to Australia, Sho started working on Collins Street in 1996, where he still works today. Other than work and running his busy laboratory, Sho has found time to write articles for dental magazines both in Japan and Australia, deliver lectures in Australia and New Zealand, and continue to keep up to date with materials, techniques and the growing technology in dentistry and prosthetics.
The ultimate goal of Sho Dental Laboratory is to meet client and patient expectations and have them leave with a smile on their face. We have never walked away from a difficult case.
Manager : Fernanda Lilja
Nanda completed a Diploma of Dental Technology in the 1970’s, training and working at the Peter McCallum Hospital for 10 years.
As a stay-at-home mum until her daughters finished primary school, Nanda involved herself in her daughter’s school and her wider community. Returning to work at the University of Melbourne, followed by 14 years at the Student Achievement Centre, managing the administration of the Doxa Youth Foundation, Nanda broadened her horizons with a Diploma of Business (Accounting).
Nanda joined Sho Dental Laboratory in 2005, not only with a background as a dental technician, but with an ability to communicate with both patients and clients with very diverse backgrounds and needs.
Nanda loves reading, anything to do with sport, catching up with family and friends and meeting challenges.
Looking for a reliable dental lab in Melbourne ? Let’s collaborate to create exceptional restorations. Contact us to discuss your needs !
Metal Specialists : Dennis Williams
Dennis came to Sho Dental Laboratory with 12 years of experience as a metal worker in top laboratories.
With a 'can do', positive attitude towards his work, Dennis not only meets the high standards that he demands of himself, but also those of our clients. He is looking forward to the challenge of growing his knowledge of the digital age with CAD/CAM design and milling.
In his spare time, when not playing with and spending time with his young family, Dennis loves watching footy and trying to get his footy tips right.
