Our Practice

At Victoria Park Dental Specialists, we are dedicated to our patients’ comfort and well-being, and our Adelaide practices have been designed with this in mind. When you enter, you will immediately feel at home. We are also passionate about cultivating our knowledge and remain as forefront providers of high quality orthodontic care.  Our treatments are conducted to the highest degree as our team stays ahead of the latest updates in technology, techniques and treatment. Our accredited practice, maintains the highest standard of sterilisation and infection control as well as our own strict criteria for a safe environment and effective treatment.

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Dr. Sara Roberts

Dr Sara Roberts’ philosophy is to treat all her patients as if they were a family member.

Graduating from Adelaide University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and in 2010 for her postgraduate Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics, Sara has worked tirelessly for the last decade to not only treat her patients but to educate them.

Choosing to start her career close to home, Dr Roberts worked after university in the Adelaide Hills area, Eastwood and West Beach areas. ​

Dr Roberts chose orthodontics, so she could work in a field of dentistry where changing someone’s smile can also change their life. When she sees patients on a regular basis, a strong relationship is built and she can get to play a small, but hopefully significant part of their life. ​

If Dr Roberts wasn’t an orthodontist she would have become an engineer – safe to say, we are glad she chose orthodontics.

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Dr. Helen McLean AM

Dr Helen McLean AM is highly regarded by her colleagues in the dental and orthodontic professions. In 2020 Helen was awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Honoured for significant service to dentistry and to professional associations.

​ Helen has held appointments in a broad range of dental environments including The University of Adelaide, South Australian Dental Service and private dental practice (both general and specialist). She has completed original research leading to a Masters Thesis and Masters Degree in Dental Surgery (Orthodontics).

​ Helen is an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Dental Association S.A. Branch. This award is the highest level award offered by the ADA and acknowledges her outstanding service and contribution to the dental profession. In 2008 Helen was awarded the Australian Dental Association Service medallion. She has also been awarded fellowships with the following International Dental Organisations:

  • The International College of Dentists
  • The Pierre Fauchard Academy
  • The Academy of Dentistry International

Dr Helen McLean has retired from private practice, and no longer accepts patients.

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Dr. Cherry Zaw

Dr Cherry Zaw is a friendly, caring, experienced orthodontist with a cheerful personality who is able to work well with children and adults alike. She graduated with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree with Honours from the University of Sydney in 2004 and she obtained her Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Fellowship in the General Stream (FRACDS) in 2010. Cherry was awarded a postgraduate scholarship and completed her Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics in 2012 from the University of Adelaide. She was admitted to the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh by examination (MOrth) and obtained specialist membership in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS Ortho).

Cherry was a clinical tutor for undergraduate dental students at the University of Sydney for many years and was an interviewer for admission into the medical and dental programs.

Cherry has two energetic children who are very good at keeping her on her toes. In her spare time (which can be quite limited!) Cherry enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her kids.