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Every smile is unique.
Every person is individual.
The treatments we recommend are customised to achieve the best results. Dr Saacks, a renowned international specialist, oversees all treatment plans from start to finish. Our team brings together the latest technologies from Australia and America to give you excellence in orthodontics. This approach is so much more than ‘one system fits all’ and we look forward to sharing it with you.
Dr. Eric Saacks – B.Ch.D (Hons), Cert Perio, Cert. Ortho (Uni of Penn) (U.S.A)
Meet the Team
Dagmara
Practice Manager / Treatment Co-ordinator
Dagmara helped establish Saacks Orthodontics in 2005 with her husband, Dr Eric Saacks, before moving it from Sydney to Port Macquarie in 2013. Dagmara loves walking her dog Freddy, Reading, Pilates and quality time with her family.
Briony
Dental
Hygienist
Started in 2018. Briony has loved seeing the advancements in orthodontic treatment over the years having worked in the field for over 10 years. In her spare time, Briony enjoys playing tennis, Pilates, baking and the whale watching season.
Stacey
Oral Health
Therapist
With Saacks Orthodontics since 2019 as an oral health therapist, Stacey originally did her studies in South Australia where she grew up. Since moving to Port Macquarie she has enjoyed exploring up and down the beautiful coast and enjoy taking her dog to the local beaches.
Sam
Clinical
assistant
With Saacks Orthodontics since 2019, Sam loves to learn new things and gain experience in the orthodontic field. In her spare time she is passionate about baking, shopping and taking her dog to the beach.
Charlee
Head Dental
assistant
Started working at Saacks Orthodontics in 2011, Charlee’s favourite part about her job is seeing how happy everyone is with their beautiful new smiles at the end of their treatment. She loves spending time with her little family, baking anything yummy and camping with my family and friends.
Shelby
Dental
Assistant
Starting with Saacks Orthodontics in 2015, Shelby enjoys helping people pick their colours for their plates and organising the laboratory. In her spare time she rides horses along the beach, goes 4X4 driving and loves swimming in the river.
Cara
Dental
Assistant
After returning to Port Macquarie in 2021, Cara started with Saacks Orthodontics. She loves learning about all of the different appliances and treatments available to cater for patients needs. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, going for walks and taking her daughters swimming.
Tarmara
Clinic Co-ordinator/ Treatment Co-Ordinator
Started in 2017. Tamara loves interacting with all patients and their families, seeing the results from start to finish. She enjoys camping with friends, going to the beach and taking her dog Broc to the farm.
Jaymee
Administrative assistant/Financial
Co-ordinator
Jaymee started in 2021. She enjoys going to the beach, camping, coffee at cafes and spending time with her partner and puppy Cleo. She loves working with an amazing team of lovely people and interacting with patients and their parents.
Jamie
Administrative
assistant
Jamie started in 2021 and enjoys goingto the gym and walking her dog, Frank. Jamie loves working at the reception desk seeing and chatting with all of Saacks’ patients.
We pride ourselves on providing the best patient experience for every case we treat!
Results that speak for themselves.
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Read our client testimonials.
Why choose Saacks Orthontics?
Our specialist orthodontist Dr. Eric Saacks is a specialists when it comes to straightening your teeth and improving your smile. We have an experienced team of orthodontic professionals who support our orthodontists in giving you the best treatment possible. We offer clear, hidden and invisible braces and are recognised for our experience using Invisalign™.
Feeling self-consciousness about your teeth?
Our team are used to working with all types of cases and will chat through your treatment options.
Whatever your age, there are treatment options for you.
We have experience treating children, teens and adults and can get great results for all types of orthodontic problems.
Making treatment convenient
Free on-site parking.
Convenient location.
Payment plans to help make treatment affordable.
An ideal age to bring your child to visit Dr Saacks is seven. Early intervention can prevent the need for more costly orthodontics down the track. Our team will take x-rays and assess your child’s oral health. Many children won’t require early intervention but it’s a good idea to screen children at this important age.
Your teenager may wish to get their teeth straightened to improve their smile. The teen years are the perfect time for orthodontic treatment. Options include cosmetic braces or Invisalign. The treatment option you choose will depend on your teenagers oral health and mouth structure. A free consultation with Dr Saacks will help you reach the right decision.
Suitable for all ages! Whether you’re 12, 25 or 40 cosmetic braces are now sleeker, smaller and more comfortable. Straightening teeth with cosmetic braces is the most trusted orthodontic option. Dr Saacks understands the need for holistic patient treatment and gives each individual the very best customised care. Choose from clear ceramic braces or traditional metal.
Invisalign gives patients a metal-free, bracket-free option for straighter teeth. The Invisalign system is a virtually invisible and hygienic orthodontic treatment that uses an innovative approach to your straighten teeth.
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We caught up with Dr Eric Saacks, specialist orthodontist and periodontist to talk about the different types of orthodontic treatments.
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Your orthodontic consultation is the best way of discovering how the specialist skills of an orthodontist can create a better smile. To book your complimentary obligation free consultation or to make an enquiry complete the below form.
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Phone on 02 6584 2333
Phone on
02 6584 2333
to speak to one of our professional and friendly staff.
Find us at 85 William Street, Port Macquarie.
There is plenty of free on-site parking.
85 William Street Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
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Hours of Operation
| Monday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
| Tuesday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
| Wednesday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
| Thursday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
| Friday | 08:30am – 05:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |