Bernadine (Bernie for short) undertook her dentistry studies at the University of Melbourne, where she helped patients in public health. Prior to that, she had a career as a legal drug dealer (a.k.a pharmacist) all across Queensland, and continues to this day. Her experience in pharmacy inspired her passion for helping patients achieve the very best health outcomes possible for themselves. Bernie enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but in particular, preventative, aesthetic, and curiously, periodontics as she believes that good oral health starts from good gum health. She has a cheerful but calming presence, and has helped many anxious patients in the dental chair. One day, she would like to do full mouth rehabilitations to help more people achieve their perfect smile, and is currently enrolled in the General Dental Residency program to progress to that goal.

As a keen artist, she enjoys creating traditional and digital artwork and hopes to immerse herself in the local art scene. Bernie is very likely to be seen walking her new German Shepherd puppy, Zelda, around the local reserves, or talking the nurses’ ears off about her ginger cat, Louis. Bernie Is fluent in the language of food and dad jokes.