Ian was born and raised in the Mitta Valley, a small dairy farming community one hour south of Wodonga. The third of four children, Ian found his way to dentistry after a wide-ranging and interesting journey that took him to many different parts of Australia. For Ian, the attraction to the profession was stimulated by his interest in its dual nature, as dentistry combines diagnostic and theoretical elements with the very practical aspect of restoring teeth and maintaining oral health.
Throughout childhood Ian could be found out in the shed tinkering with all sorts of different vehicles, and it's this inquisitive nature, and his hands-on expertise that supports him in his search for ideal solutions to the concerns of his patients. When he’s not helping our patients, Ian is keen on exercise, jujitsu and healthy eating.
Patrick Meaney is passionate about dentistry. He graduated from Sydney University’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1983 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, but he decided to make dentistry a career well before this. Patrick grew up in the era when lots of dental intervention was common for children and teenagers and consequently he was, sometimes, awfully familiar with most aspects of dental treatment from a young age.
