BChD (Stellenbosch), General Dentist
Dr Chris Jacobs is a male General Dentist.
Dr Chris Jacobs is the owner and founder of Tamar Dental Lounge, Launceston, previously known as Tamar Dental. Originally established over 30 years ago, Dr Jacobs joined the practice in 2011 and took over as the new principal dentist.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr Jacobs attended university at the prestigious Stellenbosch University, near Cape Town, where he completed his degree in dentistry.
Dr Jacobs’ enduring commitment to social welfare is exemplified by his unwavering dedication to his community. Over the years he has generously volunteered his expertise working with numerous community dental initiatives. His unique journey includes; working from a stationary train in the Western Cape to address the dental health needs of impoverished and underserved populations; a transformative year of community service as a dentist in Cape Town; and fine-tuning his skills in a clinic in Mossel Bay, dedicating another year to providing essential dental care to disadvantaged communities. He then opened his own private practice in the picturesque city of George.
Committed to advancing his expertise, he achieved a postgraduate diploma in dental implantology and passed rigorous examinations in head and neck anatomy and oral pathology at the postgraduate level.
In 2007 he immigrated to Launceston with his family working for Oral Health Services of Tasmania in Launceston as part of the public sector workforce scheme.
As a general dentist, Dr Jacobs has an extended skillset within in a broad range of dentistry including; preventative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, corrective dental treatment and treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. His dedication shines through in his passion for paediatric dentistry, where his gentle approach and skilled care make dental visits a positive experience for young patients. He also has a special interest in dental surgery (including dental implantology) employing state-of-the-art restorative techniques, and his proficiency in dentoalveolar surgery, especially in the precise extraction of wisdom teeth, is a testament to his meticulous surgical skill.
Dr Jacobs thrives in a team environment and believes that working together to create an inviting and approachable space for patients is a priority for his whole team.
