ABOUT | Harter Family Dental Care

Established in 1999 by husband and wife duo Daryl and Mary Harter, Harter Family Dental Care has built a reputation for excellence in dental care for patients of all ages and walks of life.

In 2023, Dr Nathanael Ong took over as owner and principal dentist of the practice. Along with the knowledgeable and friendly team at Harter Family Dental Care, Dr Nathanael Ong strives to continue the same quality patient care and build upon the incredible legacy that Drs Daryl and Mary Harter began.

MEET OUR TEAM

Dr Nathanael Ong
Owner, Principal Dentist

Dr Nathanael Ong grew up in the city but fell in love with the coastal country life somewhere along the way. Upon completing his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of WA, Nathanael decided a change in scenery was required and moved to Esperance to work where he met and married the love of his life.

Nathanael subsequently moved to Geraldton to further his dental practice before deciding to relocate with his young family to Albany in 2023.

Together with the team at Harter Family Dental Care, Nathanael hopes to continue the wonderful dental work that Drs Daryl and Mary Harter began in Albany. He is passionate about bringing quality dental care to families in the country.

Dr Daryl Harter
Co-Founder of Harter Dental, Dentist

Dr Daryl Harter graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1982 and established Harter Family Dental Care in 1999. As the practice grew, his wife Mary joined him and together, they have developed the Dental Therapy and Hygiene side of the practice.

Daryl values his long-standing patients and believes a professional relationship built on trust and communication provides the best dental care outcomes. He also values a high level of care, which is a philosophy shared by all at Harter Family Dental Care.

In line with the practice ethos, Daryl places great value in prevention-based dentistry, which sees his patients benefit from ongoing good oral health. Another aspect of dentistry that Daryl takes interest is restorative dentistry, which includes implants, crowns and bridge work. Cosmetic dentistry is a growing field and he enjoys rebuilding his patients’ smiles, with patient input and aesthetics driving the decision-making process.

Dr Rani Flynn
Dentist

Dr Rani may be new to town, but she is not new to dentistry, having worked in Esperance before moving to Albany! Clearly, there must be something about the southern coast of WA.

She is not a stranger to rural living, being born and raised in Mandurah before moving to Esperance after graduation from the University of Western Australia.

Some interesting things about Dr Rani:

+ Outside of dentistry, she loves hiking, camping and hockey.

+ Keeping with the theme of adventure and activity, Dr Rani also spent a snow season in Japan, learning to snowboard!

+ She also enjoys travelling, having just returned from backpacking around Europe. So get

ready to be entertained by all her adventures on your next visit to the dentist!

Speak with one of our lovely receptionists to book an appointment with Dr Rani!

Dr Stephanie Tan
Dentist

Dr Stephanie's love for dentistry has been a longstanding one. Before obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland, where she graduated with first-class honours, she was an Oral Health Therapist in Singapore. Dr Stephanie has also worked in the city of Brisbane, Canberra and Perth as well as the suburban and rural areas of Queensland.

Drawing from her multifaceted experience, Dr Stephanie always aims to provide the best quality service for her patients. She is a dentist with very gentle hands and believes in placing herself in her patients' shoes. She strives to ensure that her patients' are comfortable and that their visit to the dentist is a pleasant experience.

She speaks fluent English and Mandarin, a little Cantonese and Hokkien.

When Steph's not at work, she enjoys cooking, playing tennis and running after her little pooch.

Estelle Morgan
Oral Health Therapist

Estelle graduated in dental therapy in 2006, when she joined the government dental service and first experienced country dental practice.

Oral hygiene is an area of specialisation for dental therapist Estelle, who joined Harter Family Dental Care in 2013. She is a strong advocate of dental care at home, teaching patients the importance of, and correct technique for, brushing and flossing.

Estelle performs scaling and polishing of teeth, including periodontal treatment. She is qualified to perform a comprehensive range of children’s dentistry, including: check-ups, restorations and fissure seals, and extract deciduous teeth.

She is passionate about helping patients overcome any fears associated with a dental visit. This is achieved by a clear and concise explanation of the procedure as well as making her patients as comfortable as possible in the chair.

Walking her dog on the beach and weekend adventures with family and friends are Estelle’s favoured pastimes away from the practice.