Meet The Team

Primarily practising from Northern Dentistry in Sydney, Dr Sam Guirguis makes the trip down to Narooma every couple of months to lend his talents to our clinic. Dr Guirguis graduated in 1989 from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Driven by his passion and desire to aid others with their dental health, he went on to achieve his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr Guirguis' extensive career has also seen him training and working across the UK, New Zealand and country New South Wales, owning his own practice, teaching undergraduate students as a part-time Clinical Instructor at Sydney University, and training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) for five years.

Although highly experienced and enjoying all aspects of general dentistry, Dr Guirguis particularly enjoys working in the areas of comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation, orthodontics (braces & Invisalign^®), facial aesthetics (injectables and fillers) and treatment for sleep-disordered breathing, snoring and sleep apnoea.

Dr Guirguis finds his role as a dentist particularly rewarding and enjoys assisting his patients in reaching their outcomes whether through optimal oral health or a cosmetic solution to something they have been challenged with. He additionally finds great joy in interacting with patients and working in a fun environment alongside other dental professionals who share his passion.

Dedicated to his professional development, Dr Guirguis is continually keeping up to date with the latest orthodontic treatment and postgraduate education in dental sleep medicine. His commitment to the field of dentistry has also previously seen him complete post-graduate studies in orthodontics, implants and cosmetic full-mouth rehabilitation - allowing him to achieve recognition as one of only four LVI clinical instructors in Australia.

Outside of dentistry, Dr Guirguis has a passion for travelling with his wife and kids, skiing, golf, tennis, good food and single malt whiskey.

Dr Sam Guirguis is a member of the following associations:

• Australian Dental Association
• Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons
• Australian Sleep Association
• ACMEM (The Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine)
• IAOMT (The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology)

Zia completed his dental degree at Charles Sturt University and spent time at Wagga Base Hospital during his training, where he treated patients of all ages and backgrounds. Originally from Sydney, Zia is known for being approachable and easy to chat with, and he’s passionate about continually improving his skills.

He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a special interest in helping patients out of pain, which he finds incredibly rewarding. Zia also loves working with kids to set them up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. For him, making a positive impact on people’s lives through better oral health is what it’s all about. Outside the clinic, Zia values quality time with his family and likes to stay active, often hitting the gym to keep fit.

Tammy Harrison is a registered dental hygienist from Mount Gambier, South Australia. With more than 15 years of experience within the dental field, moving through career paths from dental assistant, pratice manager and finally deciding to return to study in order to achieve her advanced diploma in dental hygiene in Adelaide.

Tammy decided on a sea change with the opportunity to work and enjoy the amazing south coast of New South Wales. She has relocated to the area with her teenage son and is enjoying the local musician scene attending jam sessions and open mikes. Her hobbies include travel, playing the guitar and trying to catch a fish. 

Tammy is a registered AHPRA member with a passion for prevention, motivation and patient education.