MEET THE TEAM

MEET OUR DENTAL TEAM

DR. ROCCO ARENA

Principal Dentist / Director

Dr Rocco Arena — Newton, SA — Arena Dental


Dr Rocco Arena attended the University of Adelaide, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1994. For 30 years, he’s been crafting custom care plans for patients of all walks of life in the community.


“I enjoy helping patients achieve the best outcomes for their oral health while restoring their smiles.”


From an early age, Dr Arena was interested in how dentistry could positively impact people’s lives while also profoundly improving their general health. This was enough to set him on his journey to becoming a dentist, changing lives, and crafting beautiful smiles along the way.


In order to provide the best care for his patients, Dr Arena participates in continuing education courses throughout the year that help him stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques in the field that will ultimately benefit his practice.


When he isn’t crafting beautiful smiles at Arena Dental, Dr Rocco Arena likes to spend time with his young and busy family while also pursuing his musical aspirations — he’s also a keen guitarist!


DR. DEMA WALEED

Dentist

Dr Jarod Ho — Newton, SA — Arena Dental

Dr Dema Waleed is a general dentist with more than 10 years of experience holding private and public, academic and clinical positions in New Zealand and Australia. Dr Waleed has been tutoring dental students since 2012. She was awarded the New Zealand Ministry of Health Research Award in 2016.


Dr Waleed provides a wide range of general dental care at our clinic including: full oral health assessment, preventative care, oral health education, restorative dentistry, dental extraction, removable and fixed teeth replacement and emergency services. She is known for her thorough, empathetic and patient-centered approach.


She also speaks three languages: English, Arabic and Kurdish.


Outside the clinic, Dr Dema Waleed is a busy mum of two young boys, enjoys walking, reading and travelling.

COURTNEY RUTJENS

Dental Hygienist

Courtney completed her Advanced Diploma of Oral Health in 2021 and joined Arena Dental in early 2022 as our Dental Hygienist.


Courtney is passionate about oral health care and education. Courtney enjoys continuing professional development to ensure her knowledge and skills are current, so she can provide you with optimal care and oral health recommendations.


During her studies, Courtney was awarded a certificate in Ethical and Professional Practice and is the current Chair for South Australia with the Dental Hygiene Association of Australia.


Courtney’s scope of practice includes treating periodontal disease, oral health care and recommendations, tooth whitening, fissure sealants and more.

Dr Rocco Arena — Newton, SA — Arena Dental
Dr Rocco Arena — Newton, SA — Arena Dental

ABBEY STIRNA

Practice Manager

Abbey has been apart of the Arena Dental team since 2018. She started working here as a trainee and completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. She worked along side Dr. Arena for over 3 years as his Dental Assistant.


Abbey is now our Practice Manager and has completed a course in Practice Management. Abbey has a love for both the clinical side of Dental but also the administrative side of working with our fantastic patients.


You will see her at our front desk responsible for the management and operation of Arena Dental!

Dr Rocco Arena — Newton, SA — Arena Dental

MAHYA PAZIRAEI

Dental Assistant / Receptionist

Mahya joined the team as our Dental Assistant in 2023 and is currently undertaking her Certificate III in Dental Assisting to learn the ins and outs of the dental world!


Mahya works seamlessly along side our all of our practitioners while providing our patients the highest level of care clinically and administratively.

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