Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #72

Meet the doctors
behind bianca’s makeover
Dr Sandra Short, BDS Syd Uni
Dr Sandra Short is the principal of DentArtistry in
Sydney’s Double Bay and for three decades has
pioneered ground-breaking dental implant treatments
and the fine art of cosmetic dentistry in Australia
– combining the science of dentistry with the art of
radiant smiles. DentArtistry has cemented its reputation
for the highest quality cosmetic and general dentistry,
outstanding service and value for money.
She gained her Bachelorhood in Dentistry at the University of
Sydney and began her interest in implant restorative dentistry under
the training of the ‘Father of implant dentistry’, Dr Leonard Linkow, in
New York. With skills developed over many years working with dental
implants, pain free dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry,
Dr Short delivers best-in-class results using a variety of techniques to
make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Her outstanding reputation for cosmetic dentistry has led to
appearances as an expert commentator on popular television shows
including Australia’s Next Top Model and Mornings with Kerri-Anne.
Dr Short also is an enthusiastic charity worker. She visits Aboriginal
communities in North Queensland to provide much-needed voluntary
dental services through Filling the Gap.
Dr Joseph Hkeik
MB.BS. (SYD), FRACGP, DPD (UK), FFMACCS
Dr Joseph Hkeik is an aesthetic physician with over
ten years’ experience. He is highly regarded for
his experience in delivering natural-looking results,
drawing from his sense of artistic appreciation and
commitment to patient care.
Dr Hkeik graduated from the faculty of Medicine at
the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MB.BS) in 1993. He is a fellow of the medical faculty of the
Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (FFMACCS) and a fellow of
the college of General Practice (FRACGP), has a Diploma in Practical
Dermatology from the University of Cardiff (UK) and is a member of the
Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA).
Dr Hkeik was elected a councillor of the Australasian College of
Cosmetic Surgery in 2008 and appointed as Assistant Dean during
2009, and then Dean of the Medical Faculty of the Australasian
College of Cosmetic Surgery.
He makes regular appearances on Channel Nine and Seven as an
expert in the field and is regularly invited by the media to comment
on trends, procedures and breakthroughs in cosmetic medicine.
With a holistic background to art and to medicine, Dr Hkeik has
a proprietary method of ‘mapping’ the face and has developed a
balanced and holistic approach to facial features.
At his All Saints Skin Clinic, Dr Hkeik applies medical science with
art to help his clients realise their fullest beauty potential. He has
also launched “All Saints Children’s Healing Art Program” in Sydney,
encouraging children to discover the amazing power creating art has
on their general wellbeing and development.
feature
The facts on
domestic violence
• In 2015, 78 women died from violence
with an estimated 80 percent of the deaths
a result of domestic or family violence,
according to the Counting Dead Women
initiative run by ‘Destroy the Joint’.
• Around one in five Australian women and
one in 20 Australian men have experienced
violence at the hands of an intimate partner
(ABS, 2013).
• Around 65 percent of men and women
who have experienced current partner
violence have experienced more than
one incident; with women who have
experienced violence by a previous partner
more likely than men to have experienced
more than one incident (73% compared
with 51%; ABS, 2013).
• Around half of men and one-quarter of
women who have experienced current
partner violence have never told anyone
about the violence (ABS, 2013).
• In 2011-12, 75 percent of intimate partner
homicide victims were women (AIC, 2015)
• Between 40 and 60 percent of families
who present with partner violence also
report child abuse.
• In a 2014 Australian study, acts of physical
abuse, sexual assault and verbal threats
towards one’s partner or child were
identified as family or domestic violence by
over 96 percent of respondents (Anglicare
WA, 2014).
So what are
we doing about it?
The government has responded to domestic
violence through preventative programs,
support for victims/survivors and their families
and law enforcement. Each jurisdiction in
Australia has a variety of laws, programs
and policies responding to and attempting
to prevent domestic violence, including
supported accommodation and safe houses.
If you or anyone you know is affected by
domestic violence, support is available from:
1800Respect – 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24 hours)
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