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Port Macquarie
(02) 6583 3533
Wauchope
(02) 6585 2015
Laurieton
(02) 6559 9276
Taree
(02) 6551 1005
Dentist Port Macquarie – Trusted Family & Cosmetic Dental Care on the Mid North Coast.
Looking for a reliable dentist in Port Macquarie? Sundial Dental has been delivering expert family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry for over 60 years.
Proudly ranked among the best by ThreeBestRated.com.au
Meet the Sundial Dental Team
Our professional, gentle and caring team of dentists, hygienists and support staff are all qualified and trained to provide you with the very best dental care at our Port Macquarie, Laurieton, Taree and Wauchope practices.
Dr Peter Elfar
Founder & Principal Dentist
Dr Huxley Polhman
Dr. Peter Elfar graduated from the University of Sydney in 1997 before serving as a dental officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, where he was posted to Richmond and Point Cook.
Following his military service, he practiced in Armidale for two years before relocating to the United Kingdom. There, he broadened his clinical experience in both private practices and public health roles, including school dentistry on the Isle of Man, while completing postgraduate studies at the University of Bristol.
Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr. Elfar has pursued advanced education across Europe, the United States, and Australia. He studied implantology in Switzerland with the renowned Straumann Institute and completed several internationally respected postgraduate programs—often as one of the first Australians to do so.
Notably:
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In 2011, he became the first Australian dentist trained in the LANAP® laser gum therapy protocol in California.
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In 2012, he was the first Australian to complete the full suite of Advanced Clinical CEREC training at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, Arizona.
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In 2013, he became the first Australian to complete the Implant Masters Series in Miami, Florida.
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He has also undertaken advanced training in All-on-4® implant surgery, combining surgical precision with restorative excellence to deliver full-arch rehabilitation for complex cases
Since acquiring Sundial Dental in 2006, Dr. Elfar has transformed the group into one of the most technologically advanced dental practices on the Mid North Coast. He has been a consistent early adopter of progressive technologies in general and implant dentistry, including:
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Introduction of CEREC same-day crown technology (2008)
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The region’s first 3D dental imaging system (2009)
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LANAP® laser technology for minimally invasive gum treatment (2011)
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In-house surgical implant guide fabrication (2012)
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Advanced implant procedures, including lateral wall sinus lifts (2013)
Dr. Elfar is a highly experienced All-on-4® dental surgeon, offering advanced full-arch implant solutions for patients with missing or failing teeth. He has trained extensively in the latest surgical and prosthetic protocols and continues to lead the delivery of complex implant treatments on the Mid North Coast.
Dr. Elfar’s commitment to excellence has made Sundial Dental a centre of innovation and clinical leadership in regional Australia.
He is deeply involved in the local community, supporting junior and senior rugby, soccer, and league teams, and contributing to numerous local events and fundraisers.
Internationally, he has volunteered on humanitarian dental missions to the Dominican Republic, providing care to underserved populations.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Elfar is a recreational pilot, an avid mountain biker, and a devoted family man.
Bridgitte Paull
Hygienist
BOH (Newcastle)
Originally from Tamworth within the New England region of NSW, Bridgitte graduated from the University of Newcastle on the Central Coast with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2014. On completion of her degree, Bridgitte relocated to Port Macquarie on the beautiful mid north coast with her partner. Bridgitte has always felt at home in the region, as she has holidays often at Laurieton & also has extended family living in the area.
Bridgitte has always had a keen interest in dentistry, having worked as a dental nurse for 4 years in Tamworth & Gosford areas, before and whilst completing her study. She has had the opportunity to work as a dental nurse for both orthodontic and surgical specialist practices involving use of general anaesthetic. This experience is what originally drew Bridgitte to pursue a career in the dental industry.
Bridgitte aims to provide high quality care to patients whilst offering a caring and friendly dental experience. As a hygienist she enjoys providing a range of preventative and oral hygiene services to patients at all Sundial Dental practices. She has interests in the fields of orthodontics and tooth whitening and enjoys treating young patients, to provide positive dental experiences.
I grew up and gained my early education at Coff’s Harbour, before studying Dentistry at Sydney University.
My grandfather and father were both Dental Technicians, my elder daughter was later to become a Dental Therapist, so it appears Dentistry was preordained.
In mid-1970, still a student, I joined the Navy on a Short Service Commission Scholarship and following Graduation in January 1972 served in various shore establishments, overseas and at sea.
After leaving the Royal Australian Navy in December 1977, I worked as a locum in Quirindi for a short time before accepting an assistant’s position in a Narrabeen practice.
In 1982 I purchased my practice in Laurieton from Dr Peter Clark, and provided dental services to the area until selling the practice last year to Dr Peter Elfar, principal of Sundial Dental.
Dr Peter Clark had also been principle of the original dental practice in Wauchope, from which Sundial Dental grew under Dr Peter Elfar’s Ownership, so it seems the circle has closed and the two practices once again are one.
I am particulary happy to be part of the Sundial Dental team, which provides modern, upto date dentistry to the Camden Haven community. It is also greatly enjoyable working together with such friendly, professional staff and fellow Dentists, and to see the many advances in my profession being practised in such a manner.
I’m sure my predecessor, Dr Peter Clark, would agree.
BDS (Sydney)
Dr Elaine Walker
Dr Walker graduated from Glasgow University in 1993 and then worked in general practice in Scotland for 11 years. Following a holiday to Australia, Dr Walker and her family decided to move to Australia permanently in 2004. Initially contracted to work for Queensland Health in Townsville, Dr Walker spent six months working on Palm Island, as well as providing dental services at the community dental centre.
Dr Walker then moved to Port Macquarie in (YEAR), and has been working at Sundial Dental ever since.
Dr Walker enjoys all aspects of general dental practice and keeping up to date with all the latest technologies offered at the Sundial Dental practices.
Bachelor of Dental Science (Glasgow)
Dr Karin Welsh
Dr Welsh began her career in dentistry as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Navy in 1980. Following five years of service, which was influenced by her father and grandfather who had affiliations with the Royal Dutch Marines and Dutch Merchant Navy, Dr Welsh moved to Perth to commence work in private practice.
Dr Welsh then spent two decades working in general practice dentistry in Perth, including a focus on (areas of specialisation/interest).
In 2007, Dr Welsh and her family moved to Port Macquarie for an east coast ‘sea change’, and she began practicing at Sundial Dental.
Dr Welsh particularly enjoys the local lifestyle, walking her dogs on the beach and trying to improve her golf game.
BDS (Adelaide)
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