

Sara Watling
I grew up on the far north coast of Australia which is where I discovered my passion towards the dental industry. I progressed in many different sectors of dentistry over the six years I worked as a dental nurse, before coming to the UK in 2006 to fulfil my urge to travel.
It is here where I have had the chance to extend my knowledge and capabilities into the office area of dental practices, which has truly paid off as I have now been able to return to the world of paediatric dentistry, one of my favourite areas, working alongside the amazing team at Toothbeary - Richmond.
Children bring such joy into so many lives; it is a privilege to be part of the team that can repay this joy, whether it's giving a new lease of life by helping create the smile a child deserves or maintaining the oral health awareness to prevent dental problems occurring. There is always time to listen, time to laugh and time to care - It is a pleasure to be in a job where I can give out this time.
CV
1981 born in Lismore, North South Wales, Australia
1998 - HSC: Kadina High School, Australia
2000 - Cert II in Hospitality Operations: TAFE, Australia
2002 - Cert III in Dental Assisting (n/c): TAFE-OTEN, Sydney, Australia
2001-2003 Dental Nurse & Receptionist at Lismore Dental Practice, Australia
2003-2005 Dental Nurse for NRAHS Dental for Adults & Children - Various locations, Australia
2005-2006 Head Nurse and Implant Coordinator at Accent Dental Care in Perth, Australia
2006-2008 Dental Nurse and Front Office Coordinator at Harley Street Dental Studio in London, UK
Since 2008 Front Office Coordinator at Toothbeary Practice Richmond
All staff treating children in our practices have been educated to understand child psychology and the different techniques of behaviour management. Children are not naturally "good patients", they usually need to be instructed and shown which behaviours are positive during treatment and which behaviours hinder treatment. Our patients are rewarded for good behaviour with various small toys and presents once they have successfully ended their dental visit. This makes them feel appreciated and respected as their visit revolves around them and nobody else. Rewards therefore automatically trigger the urge to perform just as well or better the next time they visit us in order to receive another present.
This natural human tendency applies even to adults ;-).