Dr Katie Xu

Cairns Dentist welcomes Dr Katie Xu in Forest Hill, for all their latest dental treatments and techniques, given gently by their caring team of dentists.

Dr Katie Xu graduated from Melbourne University with first class honours. She has been awarded numerous scholarships and prizes for her achievements both in and out of University. Katie has worked in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley region and Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, in both private and government dental clinics. She is a supervisor for Melbourne University Dental and Oral Health Therapist students, as well as an attendant to hospitals emergency rooms to treat dental trauma cases. Dr Katie Xu performs all areas of general dentistry, including but not limited to: - Dental fillings - Gum treatment - Root canals - Crowns, bridges and veneers - Difficult extractions, including wisdom tooth extractions - Cosmetic work including teeth whitening - Management of anxious patients including young children, dental phobia - Treatment under general anaesthetic sedation She enjoys getting to know her patients, providing treatment that aligns with her patients values and making each visit a pleasant experience. She is exceptional with managing the anxious patient, including young children. She regularly attends professional development courses to keep up to date with the latest in dental treatment, technologies and research. When not busy working, Katie’s hobbies includes seeing family, exploring new places to eat and relaxing with a good movie. She is also fluent in Mandarin chinese, and practices in Forest Hill and Tecoma clinics, including late nights for your convenience.