Dr Sharonne Zaks has over 20 years of experience in private practice, with a special interest in treating anxious and phobic patients, and survivors of sexual assault and trauma. She has developed a new paradigm, incorporating the trauma informed approach, collaboration with CASA and other research. This benefits all patients, clinicians and staff.Dr Zaks’ groundbreaking work has attracted global attention. She presented to over 5000 people at TEDx in Sydney, at the Australian Dental congress, and at many other conferences around Australia. Her work has been featured in two books distributed globally, and she has been interviewed by the ABC, BBC, SBS, Channel 10, The Age, SMH and many others. Dr Zaks has been awarded fellowships of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists.