About Us
At National Dental Care, Merrimac, we provide the residents of the Gold Coast with the highest standards of dental care and treatments, our trained and experienced dentists and hygienists are dedicated to making your visit with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Our practice is centred around you and your treatment with a focus on encouraging the prevention of disease and decay. From general check-ups to more complex procedures, we will personalise your treatment to meet your desired outcomes.
Our friendly, caring and professional team are here to welcome you and make you feel comfortable and at ease at all times. We welcome all patients at National Dental Care, Merrimac, and our supportive staff and dentists have years of experience caring for all types of patients and their dental needs. Our gentle caring dentists look forward to helping you preserve your dental health and smile with confidence.
Parking is available at the front of the building.
Meet the Team
Our team at National Dental Care, Merrimac welcomes you as our gentle and caring dentists look forward to helping you preserve your dental health and smile. The aim of our practice is to provide the highest standards of dental health, function and aesthetics to ensure your optimum chances for retaining your teeth for the rest of your life.
Alisa Tulloch
Hygienist
Dr Anthony Tapsall
Dentist
Catherine Cowan
Hygienist
Dr Peter Efstathis
Lead Dentist
Dr Tamsin Perry
Dentist
Tristan Field
Oral Health Therapist
Alisa Tulloch
Hygienist
Dr Anthony Tapsall
Dentist
Catherine Cowan
Hygienist
Dr Peter Efstathis
Lead Dentist
Dr Tamsin Perry
Dentist
Tristan Field
Oral Health Therapist
Alisa Tulloch
Hygienist
Dr Anthony Tapsall
Dentist
Catherine Cowan
Hygienist
Dr Peter Efstathis
Lead Dentist
Dr Tamsin Perry
Dentist
Tristan Field
Oral Health Therapist
I have worked in the dental Arena since 1983 graduating as a Dental Therapist allowing me to treat school-age children within the education system throughout Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Gladstone.
In 2003 I furthered my education and graduated from the University of Queensland with a dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy. I love treating all age groups in a team environment and to provide individualised oral hygiene care and treatment to all my patients.
Dr Anthony Tapsall
Dentist
Growing up in Brisbane it was natural for me to attend the University of Queensland. I graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science, in 1993, and received a scholarship with Queensland Health. This allowed me to see life in different areas of Northern Queensland.
After moving into a private practice in Cairns, I joined Carrara Dental practice in 1995, which is now known by National Dental Care, Merrimac.
I am currently an associate dentist with a main focus on providing excellent general dentistry.
Catherine Cowan
Hygienist
I graduated in 1989 in Adelaide with an Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene. Over my career, I have practiced in South Australia, Victoria and Queensland, both in general and specialist practices. I am very passionate about my work and love what I do. I have a special interest in nervous patients ranging from the very young to the very old, and I work hard to make them feel at ease by presenting a relaxed and friendly approach to dentistry.
I also enjoy brightening smiles with stain removal and whitening treatments. I love introducing children to the world of dental hygiene, making it a fun experience and not the daunting experience many of us remember.
Dr Peter Efstathis
Lead Dentist
I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1979, practised in Yeppoon, Central Queensland for 3 years then moved to the Gold Coast in the mid 80’s. I pride myself on being actively involved in the dental community and the general community as well. I established the current practice as Carrara Dental in 1986. This solo practice grew quickly due to my attention to quality dentistry and patient care and service.
I continuously seek the new knowledge and advanced procedures modern dentistry offers for the benefit of my patients, allowing a full range of treatment from complex rehabilitation and cosmetic treatments to general family dentistry.
I enjoy my leisure time with my wife and three children, and am keenly involved with my children’s school and university life. I am a keen but infrequent, golfer.
Dr Tamsin Perry grew up in Northern Ireland and after finishing high school, moved to the Gold Coast to study dentistry. She graduated from Griffith University in 2012 and has been working in private practice ever since.
Dr Perry is passionate about making people smile, she is experienced in smile make-overs and transformations, which she achieves using a combination of treatments such as veneers, crowns, Zoom whitening and Invisalign.
Dr Tamsin is also experienced in all aspects of general dentistry, and will provide this with an air of both kindness and professionalism. She tells us she was brought up being taught a job is worth doing, it was worth doing well, and applies this mantra to all aspects of her life. This extends to the care she provides to all of her patients which is always comprehensive and thorough.
Outside of the dental surgery Dr Tamsin is an avid AFL player, as well as having a passion for humanitarian work.
Tristan Field
Oral Health Therapist
Tristan Field holds a Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences from La Trobe University. He is currently on his way to obtaining a Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Masters of Dentistry in 2023.
Tristan is proficient in the provision of a variety of dental practices, but is particularly drawn to holistic solutions that focuses on the prevention of diseases. Dr Field is a highly experienced Clinician who has worked at a multitude of dental clinics throughout his career including Doncaster Dental, iSmile Studio Dental and National Dental care.
He is a member of the Australian Dental Association and considers himself to be a lifetime student who is constantly in pursuit of professional development education.
