OUR DENTAL TEAM IN ERINA

Meet the New Leaf Dentists Family

Pamela Vergara B COMM, CPA - General Manager

Pamela is the General Manager of The Coast Dentists Pty Ltd.  She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting and Law) and is a member of CPA Australia. Prior to New Leaf Dentists, she spent the previous 15 years of her career in the corporate finance and tax world, working across various industries ranging from travel, retail, telecommunications, energy, banking and engineering.

    "If you can't beat them, join them!"

Surrounded by all things dental in the past 15 years as the wife of a dentist, there was no escaping that one day, she would join the dental industry.  There was a time in her childhood when she thought of becoming an orthodontist, but found she is better suited to be on the other side of business. Nevertheless, she is passionate about helping people to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile.   She welcomes this challenge to run a successful dental practice and endeavours to make this place the dental surgery to be!

Her other interests include singing, reading, doing creative activities, photography, interior design, getting to know people and of course, enjoying family time.

Fun Facts: Pam is also a qualified Interior Designer, mum of 3 children (one is now an adult), a cute Groodle called Theodore, and a house full of plants.

Dr. Benjamin Barrera BSc, BOH (DentSc), GradDipDent - Associate Dentist

Dr. Benjamin Barrera received his dentistry qualifications from Griffith University, Queensland after completing a Bachelor of Science at Sydney University. Trained in all aspects of dentistry, he provides general and specialised treatment to New Leaf Dentists’ patients including dental implants, Invisalign clear braces, dento- facial injectables (wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers, clenching/grinding), sleep dentistry and inhalation sedation.

Dr. Barrera’s appeal to his patients is well regarded. He places an emphasis on attention to detail and looking after patients in a caring, gentle, and comprehensive manner. One of his fundamental beliefs is in taking the time and clearly explaining what you as his patient will need and should expect.

Dr Barrera regularly participates in study groups and continuing professional development courses, including the Australian Academy of Dento- Facial Aesthetics.

Fun facts:

Dr. Ben has a Filipino-Spanish background, and we can reveal that his best kept beauty secret is his Asian genes.  He loves learning different languages, travelling (if he can get the time off!), cooking and eating food from all cultures, and he places great importance on family and relationships.  A man of many talents, he is also quite musical – he can play the piano, tenor and baritone saxophone and the guitar (You might want to watch out for him when we release the New Leaf Dentists soundtrack someday).  As an adventurer, the craziest thing Ben has done so far is to allow his friends to take him skydiving in Byron Bay! 

Quotable quote:  “Falling is not failing; staying down is.”

Motivation:  “Professionally, it is seeing what others have achieved with respect to professional excellence.  It drives me to constantly assess myself clinically and keep improving to provide the best treatment and patient experience I can possibly provide.  Personally, it is my partner, my family and my friends who motivate me to be the best that I can be.”

Days at New Leaf Dentists:  Monday and Tuesday

Dr Tara Wallace-Hor B. Dent, U.Syd - Associate Dentist

Dr. Tara Wallace-Hor graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry.  She has worked in the public and private dental health sectors in Sydney, some regional areas of NSW, and the previous 18 months in New Zealand prior to joining the New Leaf Dentists team in March 2018. She provides general and cosmetic dental and dento-facial treatments including Invisalign, ClearCorrect clear braces and dento-facial injectables.

Dr Wallace-Hor has a very warm, friendly, relaxed and calm personality which easily endear her to patients from the moment they meet. The nervous giggles from anxious patients quickly turn into genuine laughter once the ice is broken and they are seated comfortably on the dental chair. It is clearly a gift that is uniquely Dr. Tara.

Tara is interested in preventative and restorative dentistry and has completed several continuing education courses in this area.

Fun Facts:

Born and raised in Sydney, Dr. Tara is half-British and half-Chinese and has two younger sisters, a husband, two adorable sons, and a beloved dog.

Tara is a self-confessed foodie who says that picking her favourite food will be like picking a favourite child. However, she does have a sweet spot for a really good cheese and cold cuts platter, and she describes her best meal as a ten-course Chinese banquet. She has a passion for travel and the outdoors, her highlights being her travels to South America, South East Asia and Europe. She has also donated her time doing overseas dental work through “Project Cambodia”. She balances this adventurous spirit with some relaxing activities like walking her dog, lying on the beach, and vegging in front of the TV watching “Stranger Things” with good food and wine.

Passions in life: Travel, food and family

Best achievement: Having her 2 beautiful sons, Noa and Taika.

Days at New Leaf Dentists: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dr Kevin Sin, BDS - Associate Dentist

Dr Kevin Sin is a graduate of the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree.

Days at New Leaf Dentists: Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Shereen Borthwick - Practice Manager

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