Our Team Approach
At Tooth Sparkler Family Dental, our team is composed of experienced and skilled clinicians, each bringing a unique set of expertise to ensure you receive the best care possible. Our team includes our principal dentist, oral health therapists, and a dental hygienist, all working together seamlessly to meet your oral health needs.
Our principal dentist leads the team with extensive experience in a wide range of dental treatments, including advanced restorative work, cosmetic dentistry, and complex cases. Dr Sara oversees the overall treatment plans and collaborate closely with other team members to ensure every patient receives comprehensive and personalised care.
Our oral health therapists are highly trained professionals with an extended scope of practice. They are qualified to provide a wide range of treatments, not just for children but also for adults. This includes adult restorative work, such as fillings and preventive care, as well as paediatric dentistry. Their dual qualification allows them to manage both routine and complex cases across different age groups, offering a continuity of care that benefits our patients.
Our dental hygienist specialises in preventive care, focusing on the maintenance of oral health through regular cleanings, periodontal treatments, and patient education. They play a crucial role in helping our patients prevent gum disease and other oral health issues, working closely with the rest of the team to monitor and maintain your oral health.
Together, our team collaborates and refers internally as needed, ensuring that every aspect of your dental care is addressed with expertise and attention to detail. This integrated approach allows us to provide comprehensive, high-quality treatment tailored to your individual needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your oral health.
Meet The Team
Principal Dentist and Practice Owner
Dr. Sara Lonergan
Dr Sara Lonergan has a Bachelor of Medical Science from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney. After qualifying, she practised around Sydney’s Northern Beaches, in rural areas and at Sydney Dental Hospital. In 2008, Sara took over the practice from Dr Clements, who had run the practice for 40 years, and it was then that her vision for Tooth Sparkler came to life.
Sara is a firm believer in finding the right answers for her patients and won’t quit until she does just that! Following a holistic approach, she presents the best solutions in all areas of dentistry and works directly with patients to achieve their oral health goals. With five children, Sara is a self-proclaimed ‘kid wrangler’ and is known for her success in treating children and her knack for making each visit a positive experience. Outside of the practice, she spends time with her family and enjoys reading, bushwalking, gardening, and ‘attempting’ to maintain some household order.
Independent - General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Pallavi Ganesh
Dr Ganesh brings years of experience in both general and cosmetic dentistry, specialising in aesthetic work, prosthodontics, and root canal therapy.
With a gentle touch and a passion for using advanced technologies like Invisalign and CEREC, she ensures our patients receive the best care in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Dentist
Dr Anjla
Dr Anjla is a compassionate and highly skilled dentist who is dedicated to providing gentle, patient-centred care for individuals and families. With extensive experience across all areas of general dentistry, she is known for her calm approach, clear communication, and commitment to helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their treatment.
She has a particular passion for preventive and restorative dentistry, focusing on long-term oral health and personalised treatment planning. Dr Anjla takes the time to understand each patient’s needs and goals, ensuring they feel heard, supported, and empowered to maintain a healthy smile.
Dr. Anjla enjoys working collaboratively with our team, embracing modern techniques and digital dentistry to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Anjla loves spending time with family and keeping active. Her warm nature and dedication to patient wellbeing make her a valued member of our practice and a trusted clinician for our community.
Oral Health Therapist
Katie Barnett
Katie is a highly skilled and dedicated Oral Health Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the dental profession. Trained in the United Kingdom, Katie brings a wealth of expertise across diverse clinical and educational settings, having worked in private practices, government health services, teaching roles, and specialized environments such as hospital and prison dentistry.
Throughout Katie’s career, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to providing exceptional patient care, providing treatment to all ages from examination and diagnostics to periodontal management and restorative treatments; with a priority and focus being on holistic and preventative dentistry.
When Katie is not working, she enjoys time with her young family playing on the beach, exploring Australia’s wonders and adventures and on occasion when she gets some time, yoga.
Dental Assistant
Mae Wongsakda
Mae joined the Tooth Sparkler team in 2021 and has been the perfect addition to the team. Her buzzing energy is contagious and makes the whole practice smile whenever she is around.
With a family of her own, Mae is wonderful with kids who come into the practice. Whether young or old, she makes coming to the dentist an enjoyable experience for all patients.
Dental Assistant
Kristina Mannarino
Kris is a true Northern Beaches local, embracing the sun and surf that define this coastal haven. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our practise, constantly staying updated on the latest advancements in dental technology.
Dental Assistant
Eden Tulloch
Eden is a dental assistant who had Invisalign and loved the experience and process which brought her to her dental traineeship at the Tooth Sparkler. Her goal is to further study in dentistry and become a part time worker to do volunteer work around the world. In her spare time she plays the piano and the guitar, bothers her orange cat or you’ll find her on the beach.
Dental assistant
Jazmine Thomas
Originally from sunny Queensland, Jaz joined Tooth Sparkler Family Dental in 2024. She is new to the dental industry and excited to grow in her role. She loves helping patients feel at ease and is eager to expand her skills!
Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates and the Beach.
Dental Assistant
Ivanka
Ivanka is a friendly, caring, and highly organised dental assistant who brings positivity and calm energy to every appointment. Originally from Ukraine, she brings a warm, multicultural perspective to her work and connects easily with patients from all backgrounds.
Known for her gentle chairside manner, Ivanka helps patients feel relaxed and supported throughout their visit, especially those who experience dental anxiety. She takes pride in maintaining a smooth, efficient workflow for our clinicians and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Ivanka is dedicated to ongoing learning and enjoys expanding her skills in modern dental technologies and infection control best practices. Her reliability, professionalism, and genuine kindness make her a valued member of the Tooth Sparkler Family Dental team.
Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending quality time with family and embracing an active, healthy lifestyle.
Patient Liaison
Tanya Bodnar
Tanya moved to Australia from the Ukraine in 2014. In 2020 she returned to the Ukraine where she has been working in Customer Service and Administration at a Private School. She has previously worked as Dental Assistant and is patient about working in the Dental Industry and loves meeting and chatting to our patients.
She has now settled back in Australia with her family. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her family, her husband and her 13 and 11 year old.
Therapy Dog
Zeus - our "Cobberdog"
Breed: Cobberdog/ labradoodle
Colour: Gold
Coat: hypoallergenic and non-shedding
Date of birth: 7/8/2021
Characteristics: friendly, happy, kind, loving, intelligent, playful
Things he likes to do:
– Eating
– Sleeping
– Destroying his toys
– Long walks
– Playing with his brother Loki
Zeus is available to give cuddles to patients, both young and old or to sit with nervous patients during treatment. As an accredited dental practice with the ADA we have strict hygiene standards in place to ensure that he complies with infection control standards. This includes ensuring he is a non- shedding, hypoallergenic dog that is only allowed in certain areas of the practice.
Zeus is in the process of being certified through Therapy Dogs Australia. He also has an experienced and qualified dog trainer, Tara Thomas, who is a certified behavioural dog trainer.
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Want to work with us?
Looking for a fulfilling career in dentistry? Join our team and help us make a difference people’s lives! We always on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our philosophy and values. Contact us today to learn more about our job openings.
