Dr John Camacho
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
BSc, BScDent (Hons), BDSc, MDSc, MRACDS (Paed Dent), FADI.
Dr John Camacho began his journey in dentistry with a background in Genetic Engineering and completed his undergraduate training with Honours in Oral Medicine and Pathology at the University of WA, he received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award in his graduating year for excellence in Dentistry. After 7 years in general private practice in the beautiful Perth Hills area and part-time clinical tutor at the UWA Dental School Clinics, he relocated to Sydney to pursue his interests in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Sydney Masters program and completed his primary fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons along the way.
After his return to Perth, Dr John Camacho took up the position of Co-Deputy Chair of the Craniofacial Department at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and set up Private Specialist Practices based in Perth Metro and Geraldton Regional areas. He was a visiting lecturer and supervisor in the undergraduate and post-graduate Paediatric Dentistry programs at the University of WA until late 2017 when he decided to focus his remaining energies on his private practice patients and his two sons. Along the way he was inducted to the International Academy of Dentistry through nomination by his colleagues, a very humbling honour.
“My goal is to help children enjoy their dental visits, knowing that I’m making a lasting impression on their oral health for years to come.”
Dr Robert Anthonappa
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Ph.D, BDS, MDS (Paed Dent), AdvDipPaediatrDent, FDSRCSEd, MPaedDentRCSEd, MRACDS (Paed), FICD.
Dr Robert Anthonappa is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. He has a Masters and an Advanced Diploma in paediatric dentistry, and a PhD from the University of Hong Kong. He holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and the International College of Dentists.
Dr Rob, a clinician-scientist, has devoted his career to specialist clinical practice, training specialist paediatric dentists, and research. He is an Associate Professor and program director for paediatric dentistry at the University of Western Australia (UWA), honorary consultant at the Perth Children's Hospital, and Lead of Paediatric Oral Health Research Group at UWA.
Dr Rob has learned to provide the appropriate dental care to suit the specific needs of your child.
“Each child is different and so are their dental needs.”
Dr Leticia Liberatori
General Dentist
DDS (UFRJ), Postgrad. Paediatric Dentistry (IPPEO).
Dr Leticia is a bilingual dentist, fluent in both English and Portuguese, dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for diverse families in Perth. Originally from Brazil, she completed her dental degree at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in 2019, where she demonstrated strong academic leadership as president of multiple study leagues and student congresses. Her passion for paediatric dentistry was sparked early on during an exchange program in the United States in 2019, working as a camp counselor at Ramapo for Children in Rhinebeck, New York, caring for children with special behavioural and mental needs. This transformative experience shaped her empathetic, child-centred approach to clinical care.
Committed to community welfare and social outreach, Dr Leticia has dedicated her career exclusively to treating children since mid-2020. She pursued advanced specialisation in Paediatric Dentistry, completing her postgraduate studies through IPPEO in Brazil in 2022. After relocating to Australia and successfully completing the rigorous Australian Dental Council (ADC) examinations, she brought her warmth, dedication, and specialised focus to the team in Perth. She is also a proud member of the ADA WA.
“For me, the true wonder of life is found in viewing the world through the eyes of a child, guarding and protecting the purity of every little heart.”