Meet The Team Behind Your Care
Our dedicated team of professionals are proud to be a part of the local Mid North Community.
Dr Ben Clothier
Principal Dentist
As a rural general dentist, I love that there are a vast variety of procedures to be done.
The things I like most about my job are meeting lots of interesting people, building relationships, being able to relieve toothaches, and helping people improve and maintain their smile and chewing ability for longer.
When I’m not at work, I love spending time with family and friends, doing ‘handyman’ jobs around the house and listening to music.
I also enjoy running to keep fit and it’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful area we live in.
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Christy Clothier
Practice Manager
I love working with our dynamic and passionate team and interacting with our patients! There is always something interesting going on and problems that need solving.
When we opened Clare Valley Family Dental in 2013, I took on the role of Practice Manager one day a fortnight. As the business expanded, so did my role, and I made the choice to focus on our wonderful dental clinic full time.
I like to be involved in the community and have a few regular volunteer roles. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world and I really love getting out and enjoying the food and wine of the Clare Valley and anywhere else we travel to. I am also quite passionate about reducing waste in our environment and spend time finding new ways for us to do our bit a bit better!
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dr Donna Furler
Dentist
I love working as part of the CVFD team. It is progressive and supportive; we are encouraged to continually challenge our learning and practice and always provide high quality dental care.
As a dentist working in a rural area, our scope of practice is wide and therefore, varied and interesting. I enjoy a wide range of clinical procedures including full mouth rehabilitation for patients with severely worn teeth, recreating function and aesthetics. I enjoy the surgical aspects of dentistry including extracting difficult teeth; removing soft tissue lesions were appropriate.
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Wednesday, Friday
Dr Katelyn Maynard
Dentist
I remember visiting the dentist as a teenager and thinking they were just the coolest. The more I looked into it, the more it seemed like a great job possibility for me.
I enjoy all aspects and challenges of being a rural dentist. There is a healthy mix of problem solving, scientific thinking, creativity, teamwork and hands on ‘creating things’ every day. It is very rewarding to meet lots of different people and help them to improve their health and confidence via their oral health.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dr Brooke Beath
Dentist
I understand the importance of providing essential services to rural communities, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help people overcome their fears and receive the care they need.
In addition to general dentistry, I have a keen interest in children’s dentistry, endodontics, and aesthetic restorative dentistry. I love being able to offer comprehensive and effective care in a team environment, and I’m grateful to live in the Clare Valley where I can raise my children while working part-time in general dentistry and embracing the rural lifestyle.
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Friday
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Margie Starling
Reception
I first became involved with CVFD as a patient who was very apprehensive about coming to the dentist. I hoped to be able to help others overcome their fears.
I love that in my job I am able to interact with lots of different people every day. I also enjoy being able to help people.
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Holly Smith
Dental Assistant
I started work as a dental assistant after finishing a school based traineeship whilst at High School.
I have worked alongside many talented staff members who have inspired me to investigate further studies, which I hope to do in the future.
I love being at work, knowing that I will learn something new every day and support patients in our local community.
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Marcia Dixon
Dental Assistant
I became interested and dedicated to the dental field whilst completing my Dental Assisting traineeship many years ago in a busy, modern Adelaide city practice.
I enjoy interacting with patients and being hands on clinically.
In the dental field, no two days are the same as no two mouths are the same!
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Alex Butterick
Dental Assistant
I started a Dental Assisting traineeship with the SA Dental Service, and found a true love and passion for the job!
The thing I like most about my job is being able to help people smile. The satisfaction you get from helping someone is so underestimated.
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Frances Lawrie
Dental Assistant
I first discovered my passion for dental assisting during high school when I had the opportunity to complete work experience with the practice. That experience solidified my decision to pursue this career, and in 2021, I completed a school-based traineeship in Dental Assisting.
I’ve continued to develop my skills since then, earning my certificate in intraoral and extraoral radiography
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Sarah Cremer
Dental Assistant
I started with CVFD straight out of school and over the years, I’ve expanded my skills, earning a Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting and certificate in intraoral and extraoral radiography.
I specialise in working with children, supporting anxious patients, and crafting custom mouthguards. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of their journey as they develop a renewed love for their smile.
