Robina Dentist

I love to see beautiful and healthy smiles, and feel a great deal of satisfaction if I have contributed to that smile.

I understand that caring and listening are an important part of dentistry, they can make a sometimes scary time much easier. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages.
It is a major goal of mine to remove the mystery of dentistry. I like to show my patients what I find in their mouths and explain what is happening in a way that is easy to understand. I then present various treatment options in plain English and help you make the decision that suits you.

I have made a special effort to train in a broad range of dental procedures so I have the necessary skills to offer comprehensive solutions to any situation. In modern dentistry, braces (both traditional and invisible), implants, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges are all great tools to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile and I am happy to offer them all. No problem is too large or too small. I am a strong believer in identifying problems early and fixing them before they snowball. The two smiles I enjoy the most belong to Anette, my beautiful wife and Oscar, our very handsome young man.

Alistair graduated with first class honours from the University of Queensland.

He has lived on the Gold Coast and worked at Robina Town Dental since 2001. Previously, Alistair has practised in Mackay and Caloundra. Alistair enjoys all areas of dentistry. Helping people smile with confidence and feel better about their teeth is particularly rewarding.

Alistair is a member of the International College of Continuing Dental Education (ICCDE) in orthodontics.

He can advise you if braces are best,or if Invisalign invisible aligners are suitable to straighten your teeth. Alistair is committed to providing the highest standard of treatment. He is always updating his knowledge of new procedures by attending continuing education seminars. Alistair believes dentistry is about helping every person to achieve healthy, good looking teeth. He caters to all patients, including those who are anxious or apprehensive, and does his best to ensure you receive a gentle and comfortable dental experience.

Alistair spends his spare time with his wife enjoying all the Gold Coast has to offer.

Having practised Dentistry for 25 years, I have seen lots of teeth.

In the first 5 years as a dentist, the bulk of my work was relieving patients of pain, which involved the obligatory drill and fill, endless extractions and also making dentures. For about 7 years I placed my name as an after hours dentist, and there was barely a weekend when I did not see a patient requiring emergency treatment. The following 10 years, I learned about basic cosmetic dentistry, in particular composite veneers and a little later, porcelain veneers and crowns. Five years after that, I took courses in implants and orthodontics. The last five years I have been learning about neuromuscular dentistry, studying the relationship between the bite, muscles and the TMJ joints. Recently, I have taken courses in Orthotropics, which is the science of facial growth guidance.

Essentially, I am now integrating all disciplines of dentistry and treating the patient as a whole, not just their teeth. In the next five years I can see myself teaching children about correct breathing and posture, more and more adults will be treated with braces to correct the bite into the neuromuscular position, and managing patients with OSA. Fifteen years after that? Nobody knows. However, one thing I know for sure is that I will never stop learning.

It is now becoming clear to me that the teeth, the bite, the muscles, the joints and the rest of the body are inextricably linked together. If one part of the body becomes dysfunctional, it is inevitable that other parts of the body will be adversely affected, in some shape or form. I am seeing a pattern of ‘red flags’ from early childhood that leads to major problems in adults, such as OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), which is linked to cardiovascular disease and stroke; and TMD (TemporoMandibular Dysfunction), which may cause chronic headaches and migraines. Therefore, it really does make sense that we manage these ‘red flags’ early, to prevent problems later.

Cameron has worked at Robina Town Dental for two years.

He studied at the University of Queensland and graduated in 1999.

In his spare time he enjoys playing and watching sports.

He enjoys all aspects of his work especially working with the advancements in cosmetic dentistry, and being able to improve people’s smiles.