'We treat patients like family': Fil-Aussie couple shares challenges and opportunities in establishing their dental clinic in Sydney

After more than 10 years of practicing dentistry in Australia, Dr. Angelica and Edmond Abesamis took a leap of faith and built their own dental clinic in Sydney, supported by fellow Filipinos who believed in their vision and capabilities. Credit: Supplied

Starting over in Australia was never easy, even for dentist Dr Angelica Abesamis. Discover the inspiring journey of hard work, perseverance, and determination behind this Filipino migrant family’s success.

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Key Points

• Dr Angelica Abesamis, a top board exam achiever and University of the Philippines graduate, built her dental career in the Philippines with her husband Edmond, also a UP graduate and dentist.
• As Filipino-trained dentists, Dr Angelica underwent the Australian Dental Council assessment to earn her registration and practise in Australia.
• After moving to Australia in 2013, Dr Angelica and Edmond faced challenges finding jobs and a home, but they persevered.
• After more than 10 years in Australia, the Abesamis couple opened their own dental clinic, bringing Filipino values of compassion, care, and kaizen or continuous improvement to their patients.

Dr. Angelica Abesamis is a University of the Philippines Dentistry graduate and Top 1 board exam passer, qualified since 2012 to practice as a dentist in Australia, known for her excellence and patient-centered care. Credit: Edmond Abesamis

Bilang graduate ng University of the Philippines at practicing dentist, bitbit ko ang disiplina at kahusayan na patuloy kong iniaalay sa aking propesyon, kasama ang paniniwalang ang tunay na serbisyo ay nakabatay sa malasakit sa pasyente.

Dr Angelica Abesamis, Sydney-based Dentist

Dr. Angelica Abesamis is a University of the Philippines graduate and practicing dentist dedicated to delivering patient-centered dental care rooted in excellence, communication, and genuine service. Credit: Edmond Abesamis

The clinic is supported by Filipino dentists who uphold its core values of kusa, malasakit, and kaizen, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care. [L-R]: Dr. Carmen Gorospe, Dr. Jennifer Saculo, Dr. Angelica Abesamis, Dr. Katrina Santiago, and Dr. Tina Pedrosa. Photo Credit: Supplied

The clinic is supported by Filipino dentists and staff who share its core values of kusa, malasakit, and kaizen, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care. Photo credit: Supplied

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