Our Team

Dr Theresa Cook

BDS Hons Syd

Theresa graduated from the University of Sydney in 2002 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours).

Theresa joined the team at Bowman Dental in early 2009. She has a particular interest in special needs, paediatrics, gerodontics, endodontics (root canal therapy) and crown work and has visiting rights to St Vincent’s Hospital, Bathurst, for general anaesthetics.
Theresa enjoys all aspects of dental care, particularly the opportunity to help anxious patients achieve optimal dental health.

Dr Christina Tan

BDSc Qld

Christina moved from Melbourne to study at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2011.

Christina joined Bowman Dental in early 2014, excited by the opportunity to work with the friendly, skilled team of professionals in our busy practice. Her interests include: cosmetic, paediatric and general dentistry; and helping anxious patients receive high quality dental care in a relaxed, caring environment.

Dr Caleb Auhl

BDSc CSU

Born and raised in Bathurst, Caleb graduated from Charles Sturt University’s Bachelor of Dental Science degree program in 2018.  Throughout his studies Caleb worked with the Bowman Dental team as a dental assistant, enjoying the supportive learning environment and team approach to quality patient care.

Caleb’s interests lie in providing a complete range of high quality dental health care to patients in rural and regional areas and furthering his experience and expertise oral surgery and oral medicine.

Outside work Caleb interests lie in health and fitness, music (playing trombone and guitar), and playing in the local soccer competition.

 

Dr Cecilia So

BDS Hons, MFDS (Lon), Grad Dip Clin Dent (Oral Implants)

Cecilia joined our team in 2015 and brings extensive dental health knowledge, skills and experience.  She completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) degree at the University of Sydney, followed this with hospital based surgical training at Royal Devon Exeter Hospital achieving her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and completed further studies and training focused on dental implants.

Cecilia enjoys travelling, meeting people, hiking, kayaking and sharing good food with good friends.

 

Dr Patrick Bowman

BDSc Hons Qld

Patrick graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2016 and joined our team in early 2017.

Patrick has a keen interest in improving patient general oral health, cosmetic dentistry and managing gum health. His long term plan is to specialise in periodontics.

The opportunity to interact with many people and to help improve their health drew Patrick to dentistry.  He enjoys helping people smile with confidence.

We are excited to share with you the news that, in 2019, Patrick will be heading to the University of Melbourne to study a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics, a three year degree focusing on advanced management of periodontal health and dental implantology.

Not one to waste time, Patrick has spent much of 2018 studying a Master of Biostatistics with the University of Queensland.

 

Dr Emma Bowman

BDSc Hons Qld

Emma completed a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours at the University of Queensland in 2014.

Emma has developed a strong interest in treating children and anxious patients and in improving patients’ general oral health. Her long term plans include further study, specialising in orthodontics.

Emma likes working in a team environment and ensuring that her patients’ visits are as pleasant as possible.