WELCOME

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care for you and your family.

At Clare Dental Partners we focus on:

Providing support, education and service to our community

Supporting staff wellbeing

Staying for the long term, through a strong and sustainable business

The Partners

Dr Brooke Beath

  • Brooke and her family moved to the Clare Valley in 2019. Her husband Geordie is a local doctor at Clare Medical Centre. Both Brooke and Geordie are heavily invested in providing exceptional health services to the Clare Valley and surrounding towns. 

    Brooke grew up in various country and remote communities all over Australia and understands how hard it can be to access the dentist when you live in rural locations. She has provided outreach dental services to many rural towns in South Australia.

    Brooke is passionate about all things TEETH. You should check out her earrings when you see her in the clinic! She will greet you with her bubbly personality, no matter what you have come in for or what your background is.

    She has experience in all aspects of General Dentistry including, fillings (restorative), prevention (fissure seals and hygiene), root canals (endodontic treatment), tooth whitening, extractions, crown and bridge work.

    Brooke provides supportive treatment for everybody especially anxious patients and children who may need some extra help to get them through their dental visits. She understands that many people have a fear of the dentist. She is trained to provide dental care even under happy gas (Nitrous Oxide Sedation)! 

    When not at work, Brooke, Geordie and the kids enjoy going camping, running in various half marathons or exploring their block.

    When she is not running around after her children you can also find her tucked up next the fire in winter, reading a good book or outside growing native trees.

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Adelaide University) - 2018

    Bachelor of Oral Therapy (Adelaide University) - 2007

    • The Executive Dean's Certificate of Merit: for outstanding achievement in the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    • The Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons Academic Prize: for outstanding professional conduct and academic excellence

    • Paediatric Placement: a competitive placement in Department of Paediatric Dentistry

    • Dental Board of SA Prize 4th Year: for top academic marks in 4th year Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    • The Australian Society of Orthodontics Prize: for excellence in 4th year Orthodontics in Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    • The Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Prize: for excellence in Paediatric Dentistry in 4th year Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    • The JL Eustace Award for Academic Excellence for BDS: for top academic marks in 1st year Bachelor of Dental Surgery

    • National Rural Health Students Network, Rural Elective Bursary: awarded to enable outstanding rural elective placements

    • Adelaide University Rural Health Alliance, Dental Scholarship: awarded to support rural elective placements

    • Country Health SA Rural Scholarship: awarded to support rural allied health students

Mikaela Bradley

  • Mikaela’s journey in dentistry first began in 2006 whilst working as a Dental Assistant for Dr Martin Pynor. After falling in love with all thing’s teeth and dentistry-related. She chose to further her studies by pursuing a Bachelor of Oral Health from Adelaide University. After graduating top of her class in 2013, Mikaela worked in private practice as an Oral Health Therapist. Since then, she has also completed a certificate in Orofacial Myology and has implemented her learnings into her work.

    Mikaela enjoys a broad range of clinical areas, both hygiene and therapy-related, and is dedicated to educating patients on preventative care and how this can foster positive long-term oral health and general health. Most recently, Mikaela has honed her focus on airway related issues, predominantly in children, with an aim to offer ways to remove concerns before adulthood.

    Now as a Partner of Clare Dental Partners, Mikaela is looking forward to combining her oral health passion and knowledge. She is focused on continuing the care and bonds that she has made with her patients and community.

    Outside of work, Mikaela loves to travel both interstate and internationally. She enjoys cooking, especially with south east Asian flavours, walking her beloved dog Basil, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

  • Bachelor of Oral Health (Adelaide University) - 2013

    Certificate IV Dental Radiography (Tafe SA) - 2008

    Certificate III Dental Assisting (Tafe SA) - 2007

    • 2013 Executive Dean’s Certificate of Merit: for outstanding achievement in the Degree of Bachelor of Oral Health

    • 2013 The Oral Health Research Prize

    • 2013 BOH 3: The Dental school prize for highest overall standard

    • 2012 BOH 2: The Colgate Prize for highest overall standard

    • 2011 BOH 1: The Colgate Prize for highest overall standard

    • 2007 ADA Prize: Outstanding Performance in Dental Assisting

Meet the Team

Dr Cassia Hodgson (Dentist)

Dr Cassia Hodgson graduated from James Cook University in Cairns with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2021. She was recognised for her academic achievement and dedication to periodontal health, receiving the Australian Society of Periodontology Queensland (ASPQ) Medallion.

Born in the Northern Territory, Cassia spent her early years in Alice Springs before moving to Darwin. She has worked in Alice Springs, Darwin, and surrounding remote communities, strengthening her passion for providing quality dental care to underserved populations.

Cassia was inspired to pursue dentistry after seeing the wide variety of skills and treatments involved during a school-based dental visit. She has had a longstanding interest in healthcare, and is particularly passionate about improving access to dental services for people living in regional and remote communities.

Cassia has a warm and caring approach, and enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental journey. Outside the clinic, she loves cooking and baking, often spending her free time creating new recipes and sharing meals with family and friends.

Alex (Dental Nurse)

We are extremely excited to have Alex come on board. Alex has been dental assisting since 2010. She brings her absolute wealth of experience to the practice.

She spent most of her childhood living in NSW before returning back to the Mid North in SA.

She enjoys playing netball for North Clare Netball Club, adventuring, spending quality time with friends and family, and doing DIY jobs.

Lucy (Dental Nurse)

Lucy began Dental Assisting in 2021 through a school-based traineeship in Year 11, where she completed her Certificate III. Originally from the Mid North, she has also lived in the Barossa and Murraylands regions.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys visiting family in the Riverland, playing and coaching Netball for the RSMU Netball Club, and spending time with friends.

She is also a lover of downtime at home, colouring in on the couch with a comfort show and her dog beside her!

Grace (Dental Nurse / Receptionist)

Grace has grown up in rural and remote Australia, completing some of her schooling via School of the Air. Grace has lived in Clare since 2011 with her husband and children.

Her positive attitude and calm presence helps put even the most anxious patients at ease. Grace is a team player who’s always ready to brighten someone’s day.

Grace loves a good road trip, trying a new hobby, or finding unexpected adventures in everyday life. She also enjoys making colourful mosaics in her downtime.