Dentistry runs in the family for Dr Tom Hall. He is a fourth-generation dentist — his great grandfather, grandfather and father all studied dentistry at the University of Sydney, and his grandfather went on to serve as a maxillofacial surgeon in Europe during the Second World War. Growing up good with his hands and drawn to problem solving, dentistry was a natural fit for Tom too. 

Tom completed his Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of Sydney in 2005, followed by his Bachelor of Dentistry in 2010. He began his career as an associate dentist at Albert St Dental in Taree, before becoming a practice owner and clinician at Gordon Dental in Sydney from 2012. In 2016, Tom and his close friend and fellow Sydney University dentistry graduate, Dr Nick Wilding, took over Terrigal Beach Dental + Implant Centre, where Tom has practised and co-owned the business ever since — 16 years in practice in total. 

Tom has a special interest in dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers and complex composite restorations, alongside all aspects of general dentistry. Over his career he has placed around 400 dental implants, and every implant case is backed by comprehensive treatment planning, including CBCT 3D scans, diagnostic impressions and guided surgical planning for accurate positioning and alignment. He holds a CBCT radiation licence and has completed regular continuing education since 2010, including advanced training in bone and soft tissue grafting and implant placement. 

Tom’s approach to patient care is guided entirely by what the patient wants — he carries out only the treatment a patient asks for, and never uses hard-sell tactics for complex or expensive work. His aim is for every patient to leave feeling well looked after, and never pressured into treatment. 

Tom lives at Avoca Beach with his wife Gemma and their three children, Eliane, Finn and Ruben. Outside the practice, he loves spearfishing, surfing, boating and camping with the family.