Dr Gordon Howe

BDS(Hons) Syd

principal dentist 

Gordon studied dentistry at the University of Sydney graduating in 2001 with honours.

Since graduating as a general dentist, Gordon worked in Manly, on Sydney's northern beaches, for fifteen years before setting up Annandale Village Dentistry.

Additionally, Gordon has lectured at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney.

Gordon has done further education courses in implant dentistry, advanced oral reconstruction, advanced local anaesthesia and advanced occlusion. He actively updates his industry knowledge at courses and seminars regularly throughout the year.

Gordon is a member of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Asian Association of Dentists.

Gordon enjoys giving back to the community. He's been a volunteer teacher in the NSW Primary Ethics program. In the past he's been a volunteer dentist for asylum seekers through the Red Cross and the Australian Dental Association.

Gordon did volunteer work for the Society for Australian-German Student Exchange for fifteen years and still speaks some German.

Outside work, Gordon enjoys getting out into the great outdoors with his family and friends. Activities such as bushwalking, canyoning, cycling, snorkelling or scuba diving particularly spark his adventurous spirit.

Dr James Pomfret

BSC(hons) dmd syd

Senior associate dentist

James studied dentistry at The University of Sydney, graduating in 2017. Since then he has been working with us and is now our senior associate dentist, we are so glad to have him.

James enjoys all aspects of dentisty with particular interest in implant restorations, minor oral surgery, and endodontics. James’ compasionate nature makes for a calm and enjoyable visit. Terrible singing and awful dad jokes are almost a guarantee with any visit! He’s also excellent with children and helps them feel comfortable.

Originally from Canada, James moved to Sydney in 2014 and has since fallen in love with this beautiful city and country.  He enjoys anything ocean related, ice hockey, snowboarding and running.

Dr Ilana Fisher

BDS(HONS) SYD

associate dentist

Ilana is a compassionate dentist who loves to work together with people to maintain and improve their health. Her style is highly collaborative.

Over the years Ilana has had the opportunity to provide care to diverse communities of patients in a range of different dental environments. Her career has spanned the fields of  research and healthcare quality, and she regularly takes time for professional and personal growth activities.

Ilana has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney, and a Masters in Epidemiology from the University of Cambridge. She is a qualified Health & Wellness coach and a member of the Harvard University Medical School Institute of Coaching and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Ilana loves to get outdoors and walk. She also enjoys sailing, biking, writing and taste testing different foods with her three young boys.

Ilana and Gordon were dental classmates with shared values. Moving back to the Inner West was the perfect opportunity for Ilana to join Annandale Village Dentistry at the invitation of her long time friend, and most respected colleague.

DR EMMA KATZ

Bsc DMD SYD

associate dentist

Born and raised in the great white north, Emma has spent time living in Toronto, Vancouver and Whistler, Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia in 2014 and spent some time skiing across Canada before coming to her senses and moving to spectacular Sydney to pursue her dental education (and love of the beach). Emma graduated from University of Sydney with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) in 2021, having received extra-curricular education from her experience as a dental assistant at Annandale Village Dentistry in 2020 and 2021. She is so excited to have the opportunity to have transitioned to the other side of the suction and take on the role as an associate dentist.

 Emma has a relaxed, caring nature and loves having a chuckle with her patients (so long as they don’t bite down on her fingers while laughing). She prides herself on being thorough and communicative, taking any chance she has to educate her patients on their oral health.

Emma has a keen interest in endodontics, restorative dentistry, and occlusion.

In her spare time Emma loves to be outdoors: biking, snowboarding, swimming, hiking, camping, as well as watching/playing/getting too emotionally invested in sports. She’s also been known to enjoy baking a sweet treat from time to time (like the good dentist that she is)

DR Racehl Brown

BMedSc(adv)

associate dentist

Rachel is very excited to be back at Annandale Village Dentistry, helping cover Emma’s maternity leave. Rachel is particularly interested in paediatric dentistry, aesthetic dentistry and working with anxious patients to help make their dental experience positive and gentle. Rachel’s approach to dental care is patient focused and conservative with added passion in educating her patients in maintaining healthy smiles for life.

Rachel studied dentistry at the University of Sydney graduating in 2023. During her studies, Rachel was involved in the Sydney University Dental Association (SUDA) where she was a year representative, Vice President and then President of the association. Rachel also worked as a tutor and lab demonstrator at the University of Sydney teaching fellow dental students in Head and Neck Anatomy, Dental Histology and the Dental Simulation Clinic.

Outside of dentistry, Rachel enjoys ballet, art and cooking, and is always looking out for good cafe recommendations.