Welcome to Seaside Dental

Robert completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide.
After several positions in busy practices throughout Adelaide, he joined Seaside Dental 20 years ago.
He has a keen interest in providing honest, good quality dental care for the whole family. He is proficient in all aspects of dentistry and enjoys providing straightforward and patient-focussed care with an emphasis on building a friendly connection with his patients and developing a trust and rapport that a dentist/patient relationship needs.
He is a member of the Australian Dental Association, currently Vice-Chair of the ADA Review Committee and on his afternoon away from Seaside Dental he volunteers at the Community Outreach Dental Clinic which provides dental care for people who are underprivileged and would otherwise not be able to have treatment.
Away from dentistry Robert enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. You might see him at the theatre, at one of the many wonderful restaurants we enjoy in Adelaide or even at the occasional Port Power game!

Tim Allen grew up in Henley Beach and completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Adelaide University.
Upon graduating he spent two years in England working in private practice. Since returning to Adelaide Tim has worked in the West Lakes area, becoming a partner at West Lakes Dental in 2006. In the last few years, he has overseen its transition to a part of the National Dental Care corporate network before leaving in 2019. In his 18 years at the former West Lakes Dental, Tim has had the privilege of providing continual treatment and care to countless people and families. His approach to dentistry has always been a 'patient first' philosophy, building trust and friendships with his patients whilst offering and overseeing complete and comprehensive treatment when the need arises. Tim is comfortable providing a full range of restorative treatment and is always moving with the times including working with digital platforms for restoring teeth.
Away from dentistry Tim is married to Caroline and has four children. Henley South is still his favourite beach and he often takes the family there to visit his parents and get the windsurfer or paddleboards out. He loves coaching junior football and cricket, and when time permits getting down the coast for a surf.

Allison graduated from Dental Hygiene in 1992 and joined Seaside that same year. With over 25 years of experience, she has certainly seen the generations of families grow up and attend the practice. Allison has a keen interest in all aspects of dentistry and particularly enjoys educating and encouraging families to keep their oral health to a high standard. She is a member of the Dental Hygiene Association of Australia and regularly attends seminars and conferences for continuing professional development.
Outside of work Allison enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Vanessa graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Dually qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist, she is able to see you for your hygiene appointments, and see children and adolescents for their routine dental care and any treatment needed. Her approach to dentistry centres around positive experiences, as she understands what it’s like to have dental anxiety as a child, and how this can impact your dental health later on. She also places a big emphasis on oral hygiene, as it is the things you do routinely outside of your dental appointments that will help prevent dental conditions like decay and gum disease. Away from the clinic, Vanessa likes to spend time with her family and their three dogs. You might also catch her trying new cafes and restaurants, or even indoor climbing!

Jill has had a long career in Health. In 1979 she worked for a short time with Dr Wilson as a dental assistant/receptionist. She then left to pursue a career in scientific research which spanned 21 years. She worked in London, England; San Diego, California and the Hanson Centre for Cancer Research in
Adelaide. She then returned to Seaside Dental in 2005 as our receptionist and has been our Practice Manager since 2011. She brings a sense to stability and order and sometimes quirkiness to our team.
She is your contact if you have any queries about the day to day running of the practice.
Her interests outside of work include walking in nature, Tai Chi, Yoga, and NIA. She cares compassionately about animals and gives time to help them have a better future.