Dr Phuntsho (Sally) Choden

Dr. Sally is the youngest daughter amongst a family of 8 siblings from a remote village in Bhutan. Her humble beginnings taught her valuable lessons of perseverance, attention to detail, and to contribute back to society. She received the Bhutan-Thailand friendship scholarship after achieving high distinction in her year 12 examination. She graduated in Doctor of Dental Surgery from Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. She initially worked in Bhutan, and after passing her Australian Dental Council Examination, she started her dental career in Perth, Australia. Dr. Sally believes that learning is a continuous process and keeps herself up to date with current knowledge in her field. She can speak fluent Thai, Hindi, Nepali, and Dzongkha. She loves her evening run and enjoys playing basketball. Her amateur basketball team in Perth has been consequently runners-up, and they hope to be champions soon.