Now situated in the prestigious new Waratah Private Hospital (opposite Hurstville Library) we provide on-site parking for over 250 cars for your convenience.
Our friendly staff will quickly make you feel at home and ensure your visit with us will be as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Many of our patients have been with us since we started on the railway station steps in 1988. Others have happily joined us later, including those of other local dentists when they retired, such as Dr Gibbs in 2008, Dr Harrington in 2016 and Dr Mansfield in 2018.
Dr David Power
General Dentist and Founder
Dr David Power grew up and went to school in the St George area. Graduating from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1986 he started working in Hurstville that year. After several years of study, he was awarded his Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in General Dental Practice (MRACDS – GDP) in 2014. He started Power Dental Practice in 1988 and has really enjoyed caring for a whole generation of the mouths of Hurstville!
Dr Power has special interests in Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Special Needs and Nursing Home Care. He has undertaken further study in Implant Dentistry and Theology. He belongs to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, the Australian Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, and the Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia.
Dr Power makes it his custom to learn more about one area of dentistry every year, or so. Some of the most notable have been Dental Operating Microscopes in 2014 (which he now uses routinely at the practice), gum rejuvenation in 2015 after training in the USA the previous year, Invisalign in 2016-17 Infection control in 2020-21, Dental Digital scanning in 2024 and digital dentures in 2025. Apart from the technical side of dentistry, Dr Power maintains greatest interest in his practice through the warmth of his long term personal relationships with his patients and staff.
With a delightful wife, son and daughter of his own, Dr Power enjoys family life, children’s work at church, gardening, cycling, junior rugby league and supports the St George/Illawarra Dragons rugby league team. His greatest unrealized ambition is to have a pony of his own.
Dr Peter Ikonomou
General Dentist
Dr. Peter Ikonomou graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Sydney in 1987 and has taken additional courses in Orthodontics and Dental mini-Implants, in particular. He completed the orthodontics series at Sydney Uni in 2010.
Growing up in Sydney’s inner west and attending Fort Street High School; Peter enjoyed playing Rugby in his youth along with surfing, in which he still indulges on occasion!
Having practiced for over 15 years in Ashfield and since then in the city and joining us in 2005, Peter provides a wide range of dental treatment, but has a special interest in orthodontics. He has been placing braces and orthodontic plates and carrying out Invisalign for hundreds of our patients over the past decade. From young children to older adults, Peter is convinced that having teeth in their ideal position is essential to a beautiful smile – the teeth and gum positions look right. Once you have that, most other imperfections can be much more easily overcome.
Peter is married with 5 children who take up a good deal of his time outside of work, along with various church activities. Peter speaks fluent Greek, attends the gym, enjoys fishing with his mates and hopes to keep surfing for a few more years to come.
Dr Jessica Hou
General Dentist
Dr Jessica Hou graduated from the University of Queensland with honours. She started her career in Port Macquarie but has moved back to Sydney after a couple of years to be closer to her family. Jessica decided to become a dentist after discovering it was a career that combined her interests in science, art and caring for others. Jessica is deeply committed to offering the best care to her patients by staying up-to-date with the latest developments in dentistry. She is especially gentle and empathetic towards anxious patients of all ages.
Jessica is passionate about preventative care and promoting oral health to the community. She has been to various childcare centres and worked with the National Dental Foundation to educate people about their oral health. She has also been to Vanuatu as a volunteer delivering emergency dental service to remote communities. When she’s not looking at teeth, Jessica enjoys sketching, yoga and going to the beach.
Dr Hou is also able to speak Mandarin.
Dr Sarah Edney
General Dentist
Peter Azzi
Oral Health Therapist
Peter graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy. Having dual qualifications in Dental hygiene and Dental Therapy, Peter focuses on periodontal treatment (deep cleans), whitening, general examinations, mouth guards, restorative treatment (fillings), and Children’s dentistry. Employing years of experience in patient and oral health care, Peter’s relaxed demeanour, caring nature, and friendly approach makes him a favourite amongst our patients.
Peter has volunteered his time to deliver dental care to individuals in rural areas of Australia, residential aged care facilities, and several public hospitals. He strongly adheres to the statement that “prevention is better than a cure”.
Outside of the dental profession, Peter practices his musical talents through playing piano for the local community. He continues to push himself to excel in his preferred, activities including the gym, table tennis, and snowboarding.
Peter is able to speak Arabic fluently.
Dr Irena Winata
Dr Irena graduated in Indonesia in 2008 and has worked with a wide range of patients before moving to Australia and passing her Australian Dental Council qualification examinations. Back in Indonesia, she also graduated as an orthodontist who completed both fixed braces and various orthodontic plate cases. Since coming to Australia, she has expanded her scope to include clear aligners, such as Invisalign.
Irena also enjoys all aspect of dentistry with particular interest in preventative dentistry and family dentistry. She is passionate about promoting the importance of oral health whilst improving their overall confidence in their smile and she is also having a great joy working with children. Outside of dentistry, Dr Winata enjoys adventurous baking, cooking, looking after her family and has an ambition to start doing yoga on a regular basis.
Lucia Ikonomou
Lead Receptionist
Lucia is a country girl at heart, having grown up at Mangrove Mountain on the Central Coast on a farm and even stayed there after she got married, living there until 2003.
From there we decided to move to Sydney looking for new opportunities for our family. Having decided to try a different career path Lucia joined Power Dental Practice in 2008 as a Dental Receptionist, and over time has become the senior person on the front desk and behind the scenes. She really enjoys working here and has great rapport with our team. Having worked here so long now she can recognise some long-term patients by their voice. Many ask, "Is that you, Lucy?" Lucia enjoys seeing everyone’s smiling faces when they come in to see us, plus she also enjoys chatting and catching up with everyone who comes in.
In 2024 Lucia became a first time Yiayia (Grandma in Greek) which fills her life with so much love and joy.
She loves singing and in my local church I serve as a music leader and recently she has joined The Australia Christian Choir where she has made even more of new friends! This keeps her busy doing one of her other great loves … “Singing”. Lucia is also able to speak fluent Greek!
Kelly
Assistant Receptionist
Kelly was born in Guangzhou, China. She has been working in the dental over 18 years in the industry, and has gained extensive experience working with a wide range of dental professionals across Sydney. Kelly came to us as a fresh-faced young dental assistant in 2011 and has become a real asset to us since, branching into reception work, as well, over the years. She currently splits her time between the 2 roles - it's hard to say which one she prefers!
Kelly is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, which allows her to connect with a broad spectrum of patients and ensure clear, comfortable communication. Her background and broad experience has equipped her with a great understanding of both our dental practice and patient needs.
Outside of work, Kelly leads an active and fulfilling life. She is a keen advocate for personal well-being, regularly engaging in gym workouts and practicing Pilates. Weekends are cherished times for Kelly, as she prioritizes spending quality time with her husband and two delightful daughters , creating lasting family memories.
Christina
Assistant Receptionist
Christina joined Power Dental in 2025 and fitted into our team quickly. Originally from northern China, Christina brings nearly 7 years of nursing experience in both outpatient and dental care settings. With her background in healthcare, she ensures patients feel comfortable and well-informed from the moment they arrive.
Christina speaks both Mandarin and English, making it easy for her to connect with patients from different backgrounds. She loves creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at the front desk—whether she’s helping with appointments or answering questions with a warm smile. Outside work, she enjoys reading every day, doing Pilates once a week and has a fun passion for voice acting.
She believes that a little kindness goes a long way, and she’s here to make sure every patient feels cared and comfortable.