We are proud of our dedicated and caring dental team, each of whom was carefully selected to provide exceptional care for our patients at every stage of treatment, from routine hygiene visits to the most complex procedures. Our team shares the same values of continued educational development and dental industry advancements to provide the best dental care possible. They strive to maintain the feeling of friendship and family that has always been a hallmark of our practice.
McAuley Dental History. A Dental Clinic in Brandon, FL.
The practice was established by Dr. Marlin Walker in 1965. After graduating from Emory University College of Dentistry and serving in the Air Force, he became the second full-time dentist in the entire Brandon area. Dr. Marlin Walker retired in 1998 after serving the community for 33 years.
When Dr. Marlin Walker retired, Dr. David Walker and Dr. Eric Raynal practiced together for 23 years. Dr. Eric Raynal retired in 2019.
Dr. Sarah Barr McAuley joined the practice upon Dr. Raynal’s retirement. She and Dr. David Walker continued the practice’s traditions of quality dental care and feeling of family.
In 2022, Dr. David Walker retired and Dr. Sarah Barr McAuley assumed full ownership of the practice. She strives to uphold the values instilled by the three owners preceding her.
Our entire team looks forward to serving the Brandon community as your trusted dental provider for many years to come. We hope you enjoy learning a little more about us!
Dr. Sarah Barr McAuley
In keeping with the tradition of our practice, Dr. Sarah Barr McAuley has deep local roots—she is a Tampa native who grew up in the Apollo Beach and Brandon areas and is a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names High School in Tampa. She grew up as a third-generation patient of our practice and worked for us as a dental assistant before attending graduate school.
Dr. Barr McAuley achieved her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, after earning a Master’s degree in Medical Science from the University of South Florida and an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University. She is also an active member of the Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Barr McAuley married her husband, Brady, in 2024 and they welcomed their first child, Claire in 2025.
In their free time, Dr. Barr McAuley and her family enjoy all Tampa area sports teams, spending time on the water, and even camping! She is also a member of the Junior League of Tampa and finds joy in giving back to her community.
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Dental Hygienist
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Dental Hygienist
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Dental Hygienist
Jennifer
Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant
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Patient Services Coordinator
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Patient Services Coordinator
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Business Administrator
I am a new patient with Dr. Barr and have been very pleased so far. The first appointment was to meet with Dr. Barr to review my dental health. She was very polite and professional. She offered some great suggestions on future care but was not pushy at all. Today I had my first cleaning with Jillian and she did a wonderful job! She was ahead of schedule, told me what she was doing on each step and showed interest in hearing about my concerns. She was extremely gentle and seemed to be very thorough. The office staff have all been very pleasant and the office seems very clean. The aviaries are also a nice distraction. I am very pleased with my decision to switch dental offices and will be a long term patient.
- Angela