Dr Sara Tabrizi Dentist
B.Oral H. (D.Sc.), G.Dip.Dent, Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent. (Oral Implants)
Dentistry is Dr Sara’s first passion. Equipped with over 10 years of experience, She is committed to a patient centered experience. Sara has a warm and enthusiastic nature and is proud to help patients feel comfortable, relaxed and in control. Her attention to detail and kindness provides a safe environment for many of our anxious patients.
As principal dentist and owner of Hello Smiles, she is highly skilled in all facets of Dentistry but is most enthusiastic about the overall health and wellbeing of her patients and helping them achieve a smile that both feels good and looks good.
Philosophy
In designing and creating Hello Smiles, central to all considerations was the patient experience. Seeking to create a warm, positive dental environment where patients could feel relaxed, in-control of their dental health and look forward to coming to the dentist.
Many of Sara’s patients have been with her for many years and she now has the pleasure of treating their spouse’s and partners, children, parents and friends. One of her greatest achievements has been watching her younger patients grow (sometimes taller than her) and learn to be proactive in their dental care and have a positive attitude to visiting the dentist whilst maintaining their oral health.
Dr Sara is a firm believer of using the best quality products and surrounds herself with the most proficient peer group of specialists and technicians to ensure the superior outcomes in all facets of dentistry.
Education
Sara is a graduate of Griffith University’s dental school, earning dual degrees of Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science (B.Oral H.(D.Sc.) and a Graduate Diploma in Dentistry (G.Dip.Dent). Sara received academic excellence awards throughout her years at Griffith and was part of a team involved in a dental research project in Vanuatu in 2007.
Upon graduation, she has undertaken numerous education courses in many aspects of dentistry. Dental implants, Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Paediatric dentistry, Endodontics, Sleep dentistry, Dento-facial aesthetics and many more. Sara has particular interest in Cosmetic dentistry and rehabilitations to create beautiful and functional smiles.
As part of the journey of her passion for helping patients achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for the oral health, since graduating, Dr Sara has successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in Oral Implants from Sydney University (Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent. (Oral Implants)). During such time, experiencing the privilege of being mentored by Brisbane based specialists in prosthodontics and maxillofacial surgery to enhance her skill and knowledge base.
Community and Associations
Over the years, Dr Sara has been active in the dental community and has participated in numerous societies as a commitment to the continued learning of herself and her peers. Of note, she is a current member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society Queensland (APSQ), a Member of the Australia Dental Association (ADA) and a past president and current member of Brisbane Dental Study Club (BSDC) since 2009. Dr Sara was also heavily involved with Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) being secretary on their committee for 3 years.
Due to her multicultural heritage, Sara can speak and understand basic Farsi and Romanian. Arriving in Australia at the age of five, English is her fifth language! She loves a good French comedy movie and is an avid surfer. Most Sundays you can find her at 5:30am getting coffee with her surf crew as they head off to the coast in endless search of a wave. Sara also has a special place in her heart for any patient that can tell her a good joke (PG rated of course).
Dr Sara truly loves her job and is proud of her team and their commitment to delivering the very best in dental care.
Dr Sara's Dental Philosophy
“It's my dream to watch my patients arrive relaxed and leave with the confidence to smile”.
Get to know your dentist! Quick fire questions and answers with Dr Sara.
What would you say is your dental philosophy?
Giving patients an enjoyable experience whilst ensuring their dental needs are met to an exception level
How does dental health relate to your body’s overall well-being?
Your mouth is the gateway to your health, it is the beginning of the digestive tract and the place where the outside world is let into your body. Your dental health can tell us a lot about your overall health and some correlations can be very surprising.
What is the one thing you would want patients to know about your work?
I want them to know I will do my very best to give them a painless and enjoyable experience whilst keeping focused on dental outcome they desire.
How do you keep up-to-date with techniques, technology and teachings?
I belong to several professional associations such as the Dental Study Club of Brisbane (DSCB), the Australian Prosthetic Society and Australian Dental Association (ADA) that meet frequently and I like to attend continued professional development courses and conferences throughout each year on hot topics of interest.
When did you decide to be a dentist?
When I was in primary school, after visiting the school dentist and loving the care I received, as well as the funny numb feeling in my mouth! I was hooked!
What is the best part of your day?
Meeting new people everyday gives me a buzz, I love to get to know my patients and their families. Creating life long relationships makes me feel like part of their family and gives me a real sense of purpose. I love coming in and seeing everyone’s smiling faces.
What is one thing that patients worry the most about that they shouldn’t?
I see a lot of patients that are worried they haven’t been for a while and scared to know what we will find. Rest assured we won’t make you feel guilty if it’s been a while and keep positive, a lot of the time all that is required is just a simple clean ☺
What is the one thing patients don’t worry about and they need to pay attention to?
A lot of people have the misconception that no pain means everything is ok. Often dental decay doesn’t hurt until its close enough to the nerve. By then it’s too late to just fix with a filling and requires more extensive (and expensive) treatments. The key is to get regular check ups to facilitate in identifying and repairing small problems before they become big expensive (and time consuming) issues.
Favourite movie of all time?
Home alone at Christmas time, it has been a family tradition and nothing beats those!
What song cheers you up no matter what?
Happy by Pharell Williams, it’s a song that always puts a smile on my dial.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Spaghetti with loads of tomato sauce, it was the first meal I learnt to make for myself.
What celebrity would you want as a best friend?
Mick Fanning, I think it would be the coolest to go surfing with Mick Fanning and have a beer at his brewery afterwards! At least I’ll be safe from sharks with Mick around to punch them away.
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