Our Team
Dr Kathy Bowman
BDSc Hons Qld BDSt Qld
Kathy grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, and graduated from the University of Queensland in 1993, with a Bachelor of Dental Studies and Bachelor of Dental Science (First Class Honours).
Upon graduation, Kathy joined the Royal Australian Army Dental Corps, where she served as a dental officer with the rank of Captain while based at the Joint Services Health Centre in Canberra.
Kathy loves interacting with a wide range of people and enjoys helping them optimise their dental health and dental cosmetics. Kathy is particularly interested in the field of dento-facial aesthetics – balancing all aspects of the face to enhance a smile.
Dr Theresa Cook
BDS Hons Syd
Theresa Cook graduated from the University of Sydney in 2002 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours).
Theresa has lived in Bathurst with her family since 2003, joining the team at Bowman Dental in 2009.
Theresa feels strongly that excellence in dental care encompasses dental health treatments and care for the whole person, with an emphasis on oral health in overall well-being.
Theresa’s calm and gentle approach supports her particular interest in paediatrics, special needs and gerodontics. She has extensive experience in providing care for people with snoring, sleep apnoea and complex rehabilitation cases.
In addition to in-practice care, Theresa provides a regular service visiting various residential care facilities in Bathurst and completes treatments under general anaesthesia at Bathurst Private Hospital.
Dr Caleb Auhl
BDSc CSU
Born and raised in Bathurst, Caleb graduated from Charles Sturt University’s Bachelor of Dental Science degree program in 2018. Throughout his studies Caleb worked with the Bowman Dental team as a dental assistant, enjoying the supportive learning environment and team approach to quality patient care.
Caleb’s interests lie in providing a complete range of high quality dental health care to patients in rural and regional areas and furthering his experience and expertise oral surgery and oral medicine.
Outside work Caleb enjoys health and fitness activities, music (playing trombone and guitar), and playing in the local soccer competition.
Dr Gabrielle Starr
BDS Hons Qld
Born and raised in Bathurst, Gabii worked as a dental assistant at Bowman Dental throughout high school before moving to Queensland where she completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Dental Science (First Class Honours), graduating as Valedictorian in 2023.
Upon graduation, Gabii returned to Bathurst and rejoined Bowman Dental. Gabii is passionate about serving the dental needs of her hometown community.
Gabii believes in a holistic, long-term approach to dental treatment and enjoys working with patients to improve their oral health in an empathetic and supportive manner.
Outside work Gabii is an avid reader, a lover of good food, plays netball socially and enjoys playing violin.
Dr Patrick Bowman
Patrick completed a degree in Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) at University of Queensland in 2016, then moved to Victoria for three years to further his periodontal studies at Melbourne University.
Patrick has a keen interest in improving patient general oral health, cosmetic dentistry and managing gum health.
The opportunity to interact with many people and to help improve their health drew Patrick to dentistry. He enjoys helping people smile with confidence.
