About us
PAEDIATRIC DENTIST, BONDI JUNCTION
WE MAKE A TRIP TO THE DENTIST SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT
At Dental Paediatrix we know that kids – and often their parents – don’t get too excited at the prospect of getting their teeth looked at by the dentist. We also know that in the right environment, and with the right care, this needn’t be the case.
With a wealth of experience treating children, our friendly team makes your child’s comfort a priority. From the brightly painted murals on our walls to the smiles greeting you as you walk through our doors, we’re a far cry from your typical dental practice!
By putting your child at ease, we can better assess and treat them, making every visit to our Bondi practice as enjoyable as possible.
In addition to checkups and treatment, we’ll also help your child learn about caring for their teeth in a fun and judgement-free way.
We can care for your child’s teeth from the day of their first visit until the day they turn 18, at which point we hope to have established in them an appreciation of the importance of good oral health throughout their life.
Dental Paediatrix was established by Professor Richard Widmer and business partner Dr Anna Sanares-Brissett in 2010. Over the next decade, they grew it into one of the most respected paediatric dental practices not just in Sydney’s East, but statewide. Upon his retirement from private practice in 2018, Richard handed over his reins to longtime team member Dr Jad Clarke. Today, Jad and Anna strive to lead their team at Dental Paediatrix according to the highest principles entrenched by Richard.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to a happier trip to the dentists, as we have done countless other families from the Eastern Suburbs and beyond.
MAKE YOUR CHILD'S NEXT TRIP TO THE DENTIST SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!
OUR TEAM
MEET YOUR PARTNERS IN YOUR CHILD'S DENTAL CARE
PAEDIATRIC DENTIST
DR ANNA
SANARES-BRISSETT
DDM MDS M(PaedDent) RCS (Edin)
Anna completed her dental degree at the University of the Philippines in 1996 and graduated with a Masters Degree (2000) and Advance Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry (2001) at the University of Hong Kong. She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and currently holds a position as Staff Specialist, Dept. of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Clinical Lecturer for the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney and Senior Visiting Dental Specialist at the Children’s Hospital Westmead. Anna treats children up to 18 years of age, and has a special interest in treating children with anxiety and children with special needs.
PAEDIATRIC DENTIST
DR JAD CLARKE
BDS DClinDent MRACDS (PaedDent)
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Ashleigh Raikuna
BDS DClinDent MRACDS (PaeDent)
Ashleigh graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Otago in 2017. She worked as a dental and maxillofacial house officer for two years across Auckland’s four major hospitals, before continuing to work as a paediatric dental registrar in Auckland.
Ashleigh then relocated to Sydney to complete her specialist training in paediatric dentistry with the University of Sydney through Westmead Centre for Oral Health and Children’s Hospital Westmead. Ashleigh’s international research publications are centred on the dental management of children with inherited bleeding disorders.
Ashleigh practices the full scope of paediatric dentistry. She has a special interest in the management of dental and orofacial trauma, and working with children with additional needs and complex medical backgrounds.
