May 23, 2025

A New Chapter in Orthodontic Care at Hoppers Crossing

At Braces N Faces Orthodontics, we’re committed to providing consistent, compassionate care to our patients and their families. Today, we’re sharing an update about a change to our specialist team at our Hoppers Crossing clinic.

Farewell and Best Wishes to Dr Sama

After years of dedicated care, Dr Sama has made the heartfelt decision to relocate to be closer to her family and to pursue new professional opportunities.

Dr Sama has been a much-loved member of our team, and her warm, patient-centred approach has made a lasting impression on both our team and the many families she’s supported over the years. Her final day at our Hoppers Crossing clinic will be Wednesday, 25th June, and in the meantime, she’ll be doing her best to personally connect with as many patients as possible.

We wish her all the very best in this next chapter and thank her sincerely for the care, passion, and kindness she’s brought to our clinic.

Meet Your New Orthodontists: Dr Gloria Andrew and Dr Jae Sik Son

As Dr Sama transitions out, we’re thrilled to welcome two exceptional Specialist Orthodontists who will be continuing your care: Dr Gloria Andrew and Dr Jae Sik Son.

Both Dr Gloria and Dr Jae trained at the renowned University College of London, UK (Eastman Dental Hospital), and bring with them not only world-class expertise but a genuine dedication to the same patient-focused treatment philosophy that defines our approach at Braces N Faces.

Many of our patients may already know Dr Jae from our Geelong clinic, where he has been part of our team for some time. He and Dr Gloria are now looking forward to joining the Hoppers Crossing team and continuing your orthodontic journey with precision, care, and the high standards you've come to expect.

What This Means for Your Treatment

There will be no changes to your appointments – your orthodontic care will continue as normal at our Hoppers Crossing clinic. You’ll still see our wonderful Oral Health Therapists, David and Cristal, and be supported by the same friendly admin and dental assisting team who know you and your family best.

As always, we’re here to make your treatment experience smooth, transparent, and positive. If you’d like to learn more about Dr Gloria or Dr Jae, feel free to [link to bios] or speak to our team at your next visit.

We look forward to introducing you to Dr Gloria and Dr Jae soon – and to continuing to support you and your family on your smile journey.