About Southside Dental

Prior to completing a Bachelor of Dentistry at the University of Western Australia, Dr Tanja Hollfelder completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the Adelaide University.

Following her graduation, Dr Hollfelder has worked all around Australia, from Victoria to the northern Territory, before starting a private practice in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. Dr Hollfelder began work at Southside Dental Options in 2005 and a year after, purchased the Practice with her sister, Dr Vilia Palamountain.

Dr Hollfelder has continued attending certified courses from general dentistry to orthodontics. She completed a general orthodontic certificate in 2007 adding on the advanced certificate in 2017 and most recently a certificate in Advanced Invisalign. Adding on to the dentalfacial areas, Dr Hollfelder has completed training courses with AADFA now offering facial enhancement procedures.

Apart from dentistry Dr Hollfelder has a busy family life, enjoying camping, travelling, skiing and most recently added on learning rhythm guitar together with her youngest son.

Her Background being of German heritage and she is fluent in the German language.

Dentistry is Vilia’s 2nd career. She spent many years teaching English in Japan and Germany.

Vilia has a special interest in foreign languages and has studied German, French, Spanish and Japanese.

Vilia completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 2002.

She has worked in country Australia and has extensive experience in general dentistry. She also worked as a volunteer dentist in Jerusalem (Israel). Vilia's special interests in the dental field include cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and implants. Rebuilding a smile is her favourite goal.

Vilia says: “Many patients come to me and say that they hate having their photo taken because they don’t like their smile. I can’t think of anything worse than not smiling because you are self conscious about the look of your teeth. It is always my goal and my challenge to recreate a person’s smile. It is a great feeling of success for me as well as our clients when it has been achieved!”

Kosha graduated from the university of Adelaide in 2006. She commenced her dental career at a private practice in the town of Berri in the Riverland, SA. After 5 years of country practice Kosha returned back to Adelaide to get married and subsequently joined Southside Dental Options.

Kosha enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with a primary focus on preventative and restorative dentistry. She keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly attending continuing education seminars and workshops.

Away from dentistry Kosha enjoys reading, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Gaurav is a Canadian born, Australian dental graduate. Prior to moving to Australia in 2004, where he completed his dental education at the University of Adelaide, he studied at the University of Saskatchewan, in Canada undertaking Biology and Sociology.

Gaurav has travelled the world, experiencing cultures and traditions of over 21 countries. He is fluent in four languages: English, Hindi, French and Punjabi.

His dental interest include: restorative/cosmetic dentistry, periodontology and fixed prosthodontics.

John completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide.

John is passionate about getting to know his patients and helping them understand their treatment goals. Moreover, as every patient is different, he will spend time with patients to tailor treatment plans specifically to their needs.

He enjoys all areas of general density, but is particularly passionate about preventative dentistry and educating patients on how to maintain their oral health in between dental visits. In addition, John believes in the importance of spending time with anxious patients to provide a stress-free experience.

John keeps his knowledge up to date by undertaking professional development in many areas, including dental materials and sciences, dental prosthetics and restorative dentistry.

Outside of dentistry, John enjoys spending quality time with family, barracking for his beloved Port Adelaide Power (win, lose or draw) and offers his time to help Year 12 high school students with Chemistry and English.

Rhiannon joined our team in 2024

Kate has worked in dentistry since 2014, graduating Advanced Diploma of Oral Health in 2020

Working in the country and furthering her knowledge of gum disease Kate has become very passionate in her work. She focuses on education and believes prevention is the best medicine.

At home Kate is a keen artist, lover of outdoor adventures including surfing and camping and making friends wherever she goes.

Her relaxed and happy personality is what makes visiting the dentist less of a bore.

Belinda joined the practice in 2023

Pam qualified as a Dental Nurse at Manchester Dental Hospital, UK in 1993 after completing a 2 year course.

Pam moved with her family from the UK to Adelaide in 2005 and joined Southside Dental Options in 2006 as Practice Manager. Pam has completed certificate IV in Small Business Management and has also completed the intra-oral and extra-oral radiography course.

Outside of work Pam enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

Darlene has worked in the dental industry since 2008. She has worked in private practice as a dental assistant, senior dental nurse and a hygiene coordinator. Darlene has also done further study, completing the intra-oral and extra-oral radiography course. Darlene joined the practice at the start of 2012.

Jaz was born in Broken Hill NSW but has been living in Adelaide since 2001.Since 1999, Jaz has worked in the dental industry and joined Southside Dental Options in 2011.

Katie has worked in the dental industry since 2001 in both public and private practice. Katie moved to Adelaide from Melbourne in early 2005 where she enjoyed a role as Senior Dental Nurse. In 2008, Katie joined a holistic practice before coming to Southside Dental Options in April 2014. Katie has completed the intra-oral and extra-oral radiography course

Rita has worked at Southside Dental Options since 2015 and has completed the intra-oral and extra-oral radiography course

Ashleigh completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting in 2023 and is working towards her Certificate IV

Jackie has worked with Southside Dental Options since 2022

Nicole has been working in the dental industry since 1994. Nicole joined our great team at Southside Dental Options in 2009. Nicole plays an important role in your orthodontic treatment experience. She is on hand to answer any questions you may have about the orthodontic process or your upcoming treatment.

Donna is a valued member of the team and joined us in 2017