Why Choose Dental on Cambridge?

We have a modern fully equipped dental practice and aim to provide you with a friendly, comfortable and relaxed experience. From the moment you walk through our door you will be welcomed by our professional and committed employees, who will ensure the best possible care is provided to you during your time with us. We believe that going to the dentist should be an enjoyable experience, one where you actually look forward to your visits!

Dr Alex Ritchie - Principal Dentist and Owner

Leading the practice is Dr Alex Ritchie. He is a dual qualified dentist and physiotherapist with over 18 years’ experience treating patients. He completed his degrees at the University of Queensland and Griffith University earning multiple awards for academic excellence.

Alex is passionate about all facets of dentistry, particularly treatments that restore patient confidence, aesthetics, function and oral health. His focus is on ensuring a positive experience for every patient, and he achieves this through providing individualised dental treatment tailored to the needs of his patients.

In addition to cosmetic and general family dentistry Alex has a special interest in replacing missing teeth with life like dental implants. Additionally the treatment of jaw joint pain, also known as temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) disorder or TMD , is also an area of expertise within Alex’s skill set. Having the experience and knowledge to to treat this complex condition with both Dental and Physiotherapy modalities enables its effective management.

Alex was born and bred in Brisbane, and has called Manly home for the past 5 years. Alex formed a professional relationship with former owner Lloyd Simmonds whilst receiving and providing dental care to Lloyd over the past few years. Alex is committed to continuing the quality care and treatment provided by Lloyd to his patients over the past decades.

Alex is a proud father to four children, he thoroughly enjoys being part of the local Manly community and is excited about the further opportunities being a local dentist will provide to service the community.

A compulsive learner, Alex values continued professional development and is a member of the one of the longest established Brisbane based dental study group, The Vardiman Group. He also regularly attends courses on the most up to date procedures and treatments to ensure the most comprehensive treatment options are available to his patients.

Dr Lloyd Simmonds has 34 years of experience as a dentist and is very dedicated to quality dentistry and patient care. Lloyd completed his studies at Melbourne University, and has had a lifelong commitment to continuous education.

Dr Simmonds sold the practice Lloyd Simmonds Dental to Dr Ritchie in June 2019 and after taking a long awaited break will continue to treat patients for Dr Ritchie’s Dental on Cambridge on a locum relief basis. He has a keen interest in restorative dentistry including composite restorations, on-lays, crowns and bridges. Lloyd has studied extensively in the field of dental occlusion and how this affects the overall function of the oro facial complex.

Originally from Melbourne, Lloyd has called Brisbane’s bayside home for the last 20 years. Lloyd enjoys spending time with his wife Marg and visiting their beautiful grandchildren.

Chantelle Ritchie - Practice Manager

Chantelle is passionate about psychological wellbeing in workplaces, creating business processes to support patient experiences and provide a friendly and comfortable workplace for employees. Chantelle will provide support to Alex and the team to ensure a smooth transition, business development and growth.

Chantelle is an experienced business development specialist, with over 12 years managerial experience. She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honors from Bond University and is currently undertaking her PhD.