Dr Damian Shanahan is the Principal Dentist and owner of Beach Dentists, bringing over 30 years of experience in both rural Queensland and central Sydney to the Northern Beaches community.

A graduate of the University of Queensland (1990), Dr Damian holds a Master’s Degree in Dental Science (2021) with a specialisation in Periodontology and Oral Implantology from the University of Jaume I (Spain). He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and has completed advanced training in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders and sleep therapy through the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.

Dr Damian is passionate about helping patients improve their quality of life through dental implants, airway and sleep assessments, and long-term relief from chronic facial pain and TMJ dysfunction.
As an AADFA-trained clinician, he also offers advanced dento-facial aesthetic treatments.

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll likely find him cycling along the coast or relaxing with a sci-fi movie.

To learn more about AADFA-trained dentists, visit www.aadfa.net.au

Dr Natalie Taoum completed her studies at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, and has since worked in regional Queensland before returning to Sydney. Dr Taoum enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but is particularly passionate about orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. She is recognised for her keen eye for detail in transforming her patients’ smiles in a natural and conservative way, as well as for her gentle and caring personality which will have you forgetting about any discomfort of dental treatment.

Dr. Taoum ensures each patient receives a comfortable and relaxed experience, and is exceptionally good at treating children and dental-phobic patients.

Dr. Taoum is a member of the Australian Dental Association, and has completed extensive training in orthodontics through the IAADent, as well as having received the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons Prize.

She is also a registered provider of Clear Correct and Invisalign.

Alex has grown up on the Northern Beaches, living in Avalon most of her life and recently settled with her young family in Newport.

She has worked in the dental industry for over 17 years, and decided to take her love of dentistry and caring for patients further, graduating from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2010.

After more than 11 years of experience as a Hygienist, patient care is paramount to Alex and she takes pride in providing gentle yet comprehensive treatment in a comforting environment.

Over her career, Alex has completed many courses to expand her skill set and is passionate about preventative care, treating gum disease and improving a patients smile and function creating greater quality of life.

In 2011 Alex attended In-office whitening for Dental Practitioners at the University of Queensland. Since then she has maintained her love of brightening smiles through teeth whitening, particularly enjoying seeing patients delight in results.

We now know there are strong links between oral health and systemic health and Alex truly believes achieving oral health equals total health, having a confident smile on top of it is the icing on the cake.

In her spare time Alex enjoys spending quality time with her friends, family, and her three kids, enjoying all the beaches has to offer.