Dr Dorothy Sawczuk

As a longtime family general dentist, Dr Dorothy is passionate about building long-term trusting relationships with the parents, children and grandparents of her patients. She has been a practice principal for over 30 years, working in Tea Tree Gully, Elizabeth, and Windsor Gardens, before moving Smiles Are Us in Adelaide CBD and now Two Wells. Dr Dorothy has also been involved in working with the Polish community and speaks fluent Polish. During that time, she also gained experience through travel and several locum positions, gaining more experience and knowledge. She has also spent some time as a tutor at the Adelaide Dental Hospital. In 1988, Dr Dorothy obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide. She has continued her postgraduate studies over the years to maintain and advance her dental skills. Complementing her clinical dexterity, Dr Dorothy has training and experience in orthopaedic orthodontics, dental sleep medicine, and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). She is passionate about correcting a patient’s bite, as well as improving their breathing, sleeping and ability to chew. Dr Dorothy treats patients with sleep breathing disorders (sleep apnoea) and liaises with sleep physicians and GPs. She has recently completed her Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine and Digital Orthodontic. Currently studying for a Masters in lasers in dentistry . She is a certified provider of Myobrace (MRC), Smilefast Braces, Invisalign®, and Smilefast composite veneers. Always advancing her education for the benefit of our patients, Dr Dorothy has taken numerous continuing education and professional development courses, spanning many areas of dentistry. Enthusiastic about technology, Dr Dorothy loves the CEREC ceramic options and scanners currently used in the practice. She actively works with her team to keep up with the latest dental technology. Recently, Dr Dorothy has added lasers to the practice to provide state-of-the-art care to our patients. Renowned for her gentle touch and approachable manner, Dr Dorothy takes the time with patients to discuss all their options and work towards the best possible outcome for them. She strives to create the perfect smile-enhancing restoration for every patient. Dr Dorothy also believes the holistic approach is required to achieve the best long-term outcome for her patients. In what is left of free time after a busy week at work, Dr Dorothy is occupied with family life, spending time with her husband, two teenage children and the family dog. As a family, they are involved in lots of community work, but also love camping and travelling. The family caravan and swags are frequently used! Dr Dorothy is a member of several professional societies and study groups in dentistry. These include the following: Australian Dental Association (ADA) Australasian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics (AADFA) International Academy of Advanced Dentistry (IAADent) Study Club Australian Association of Laser Dentistry (AALD)