Tel: (08) 8682 3170
About Us
“Providing the latest techniques to the highest standards”
Park Terrace Dental is situated on the corner of Park Terrace and Ruskin Road, in the beautiful coastal city of Port Lincoln, on the Eyre Peninsula South Australia. The practice is housed in a tastefully renovated sandstone villa, surrounded by gardens and a substantial car parking area, within walking distance to the CBD.
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The interior has been decorated to provide a comfortable, relaxing environment for our clients. On arrival you will be greeted at reception and invited to relax in our comfortable lounge area before being escorted through to our treatment rooms, with their magnificent polished timber floors and high ornate ceilings.
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We believe that having the latest in dental technology is only of benefit if it achieves a greater, positive outcome for our patients. Therefore, by investing in our community, we are able to reduce our patient’s time in the dental chair and provide outstanding quality in dental procedures, with outstanding results.
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By providing the latest techniques to the highest standards our patients on the Eyre Peninsula have all their dental needs expertly covered, from general dentistry, to Ceramic makeovers and Dental Implants.
​Dr Tan Chau
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In June 2025, Dr Tan Chau became the owner and principal dentist of Park Terrace Dental, succeeding Dr Damian Chung and his wife Julie, who had built the clinic into the advanced, technology-driven dental surgery it is today. Their legacy of providing high-quality care to the people of Port Lincoln and the Eyre Peninsula continues under Dr Chau’s leadership.
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Dr Chau graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1996 and spent his early career travelling across Australia to gain diverse experience and connect with communities nationwide. In 2000, he established his own practices in Forbes and West Wyalong, where for more than 20 years he refined his expertise across all areas of dentistry.
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Passionate about holistic health and wellbeing, Dr Chau is a strong advocate of preventative dentistry—focusing on treating the underlying cause rather than just the symptoms. His empathetic, honest, and gentle approach has earned him the trust and loyalty of countless patients throughout his career.
Community
Involvement
“Community involvement is especially rewarding in a regional area”
Park Terrace dental takes pride in its involvement with various local charities, sporting clubs and events. Over the years we have chosen to contribute either our time or financial assistance to many local groups. We also strive to obtain the supplies needed to run our dental practice from local businesses where possible.
The more recent involvement we have participated in over the years is listed below and we look forward to continuing with many and varied requests.
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Port Lincoln Tunarama sponsorship
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Tunarama entrants “brighter smiles” vouchers
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Port Lincoln Show sponsorship
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Nautilus theatre – seating funding
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St Josephs school year 12 awards
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Long lunch sponsorship
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Port Lincoln High school Aquaculture
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Port Lincoln Gymnastics club
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Colgate smile education kits distributor to all schools
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Kindergarten and preschool education talks on request
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Eyre peninsula bushfire appeal
Preventative Dentistry
“It’s important to understand tooth decay is preventable”
Preventative dentistry aims to stop dental problems beginning, whether it is tooth decay or gum disease. The best place to start prevention is at home with a sound, tooth friendly diet and good oral care. With this in mind we aim to ensure our patients are fully informed about all that is required to care for their teeth and gums. We always recommend regular exams and cleaning to prevent gum disease. The aim of regular visits is to detect areas of concern and correct any problems before they become major ones. Generally when you start to feel discomfort in a tooth it has moved past not needing treatment. When needed we utilise fluoride treatment to strengthen teeth.
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We have a variety of information brochures available and other cleaning devices that are available to patients to take home, depending on their needs. We like to take the time to give you all the information you need to carry out good home dental care.
