- 12/79 Adelaide St, Brisbane
- (07) 3223 5000
Our Team
Dr David Ashton
Dentist
BDSc (Qld) MSc (London)
Dr Ashton graduated from the University of Queensland in 1976 with a Bachelor of Dental Science.
After graduating he practised in Melbourne for several years, before moving to London to complete a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital, a post-graduate dental teaching hospital attached to London University.
Dr Ashton continued to work in the UK until he was offered a position with BOH Dental Clinic Brisbane in 1980.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr Ashton enjoys furthering his interests in general dentistry, prosthodontics and dental implants. During his years in Brisbane, David has had a long association with the University of Queensland Dental School.
He is a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, and various international dental associations and study groups. Since graduation, David has been an active member of the Australian Dental Association.
He was awarded the Australian Dental Association Service Medallion for his contribution as part of the organizing committee for the 2011 Australian Dental Association Congress in Brisbane. He was the dentist to the World Cup Rugby Teams for the Brisbane games, and the on-field dentist for the Queensland Reds and Australian Wallabies whilst in Brisbane. One of his professional partners, Dr Stuart Garraway, still maintains this position.
Together with Studio 12 Dental Design, Dr Ashton maintains an interest in sports mouthguard construction. David has an active interest in sleep medicine and makes many appliances for people who cannot tolerate CPAP or are considering a device to stop snoring.
Personal Notes
Dr Ashton is married with three adult children. His spare time sees him indulging in his interests of fishing, cooking and gardening.
Dr Mark Elliott
Prosthodontist
BDSc (Hons)(Qld) MS(Marq U)
Dr Elliott graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree with Honours from the University of Queensland Dental School.
In mid 1984, he joined BOH Dental and worked in private practice for three years before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the USA to complete a Masters Degree in Prosthodontics at Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Dr Elliott returned to Brisbane in 1990 and held a position of Clinical Registrar at the University of Queensland Dental School before returning to private practice at BOH Dental upon the retirement of Dr Keith Brain. Dr Elliott has continued to have a close working relationship with the University of Queensland Dental School.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr Elliott is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics with the AHPRA, and maintains membership of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontics, The Australian Prosthodontic Society, The International College of Prosthodontics, and the Academy of Osseointegration.
Dr Elliott enjoys the pursuit of new and challenging evidence based treatment modalities in an effort to deliver the most up-to-date care to his patients. His particular fields of interest are the use of Biomimetic principles to restore natural beauty, function and strength to patients dentitions and both the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant dentistry.
Dr Elliott provides fixed, removable and implant prosthetic services to people of all age groups.
Personal Notes
Dr Elliott and his wife Gabrielle have three children and like most families, he and Gabrielle enjoy busy lives away from their professional commitments, pursuing their own interests and supporting those of their active children.
Dr David Tuffley
Dentist
BDSc (Qld)
Dr Tuffley graduated from the University of Queensland in 1984 with a Bachelor of Dental Science, and has worked abroad in London.
Following graduation, he worked in Yeppoon, North Queensland, for three years where he refined his dental skills and enjoyed the North Queensland lifestyle. Dr Tuffley then worked for a year in London before returning to Brisbane in 1990 to join BOH Dental. On return, Dr Tuffley has been a clinical demonstrator at the University of Queensland Dental School.
Dr Tuffley enjoys treating families and all aspects of modern dentistry. He has gained skills and knowledge in preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign Orthodontics and root canal therapy. He is very understanding of patient’s needs and fears at the dentist and enjoys converting dental phobics into dental fans.
Modern dentistry has a wide range of restorative options, such as CEREC, e-Max, composite resins and porcelain restorations. Dr Tuffley uses these to provide modern dental restorations, like crowns, bridges & veneers, and to revive existing restorations (i.e. replacing amalgam fillings with white fillings).
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr Tuffley is a keen member of specialist organizations and study groups and enjoys attending conferences, study groups and seminars which foster continuing education.
He has gained an interest in biomimetic dental principles, where restorations are performed with minimal intervention to tooth structure. The aim of these principles is to preserve tooth form, function and aesthetics in a holistic way by mimicking nature.
Personal Notes
Dr Tuffley is married with three young children. He also enjoys going to the beach and pursuing his interests in sailing, surfing, fishing and gardening.
Dr Ian Davies
Dentist
BDSc(Hons)(Qld)
Dr Davies completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland, graduating in 1997 with Honours.
Dr Davies joined the BOH team following his graduation. During his time at BOH Dental, Dr Davies has enjoyed applying himself to all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry, crown and bridgework, implant dentistry, root canal therapy and CAD(Computer Aided Design)/CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) dental techniques including ceramic (Cerec) restoration.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Of particular interest to Dr Davies, are the principles of Biomimetics in dentistry. Biomimetics is based on the principle of returning the teeth to their natural form and function, and preserving the health of the tooth through the most conservative and biologically sound approach. Emulating nature and producing beautifully esthetic results is achieved by using the most advanced, scientifically researched techniques and materials.
Dr Davies continues to be well informed of new developments in dentistry by regularly attending postgraduate courses and enjoying membership in the Australian Society of Endodontology and Australian Prosthodontic Society.
He currently serves on the committee of the Society of Endodontology. Dr Davies has developed an interest in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea and has sought further education in this area. He is a member of the Australian Sleep Association.
Personal Notes
Dr Davies is a martial arts and yoga enthusiast. He enjoys surfing, fishing, and going to the beach with his wife, and three children.
Dr Stephen Robinson
Prosthodontist
BChD(Hons), MDSc, MFD RCS(Irel),
FDS(Rest. Dent.) RCS(Irel)
Dr Robinson graduated as the most distinguished student of his year from the University of Leeds (UK) in 1998.
He worked in general dental practice and in several hospitals in the Yorkshire region while completing a Membership in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland).
In 2004 he entered specialist training in Restorative Dentistry at Leeds Dental Institute and underwent a 5 year training programme in multi-disciplinary Restorative Dentistry. On completion Dr Robinson registered with the General Dental Council (UK) as a specialist in Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Periodontology and worked as a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry before emigrating to Australia in 2010.
Dr Robinson has a particular interest in the dental rehabilitation of patients suffering from Head and Neck cancers, trauma and developmental disorders. He combines his practice at BOH with membership of the Royal Brisbane Head and Neck cancer team and a part time senior lecturer position at the University of Queensland.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr Robinson is a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Osseointegration Society, the British Prosthodontic Society and a local study group for recent graduates.
He has been involved with the delivery of numerous postgraduate courses and lectures both in the UK and Australia and has published a number of articles on advanced restorative techniques.
Personal Notes
Dr Robinson and his wife Natalie (originally from NSW) have three young children. He is a passionate Ulster and Ireland rugby fan.
Dr Alana Evans
Prosthodontist
BDSc (Qld), MPhil (Dent.),
DClinDent (Pros), MRACDS (Pros)
Dr Alana Evans is a graduate from the University of Queensland, completing a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2012.
Dr Evans gained experience in government clinics across Southeast Queensland before joining the BOH team in January 2013 and practicing as a General Dentist for several years. In 2017, Dr Evans was accepted to study a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) and graduated in 2019 with full registration as a Specialist Prosthodontist.
On a historical note, Dr Evans is related to the late Dr Ernie Wagner. Dr Wagner was a highly regarded Prosthodontist in Brisbane for many years and often worked in conjunction with BOH founder Dr Keith Brain. BOH still cares for some of Dr Wagner’s old patients and Dr Evans continues the family tradition of helping people retain, replace and restore their teeth.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr Evans also holds a Master of Philosophy (Dentistry), and has trained in oncology-based Prosthodontics, advanced replacement techniques for missing teeth and complex dental restorations. Dr Evans is a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the International College of Prosthodontics, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Pros.), and a member of the Australian Dental Association.
Alana enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary setting and aligning with other practitioners to meet the health needs of her patients. As a Prosthodontist she is particularly interested in treatments such as crowns and bridges, dental implants and the treatment of tooth wear.
Personal Notes
In her spare time, Dr Evans enjoys singing, running and water skiing, as well as spending time with family and friends.
Dr Angela Pu
Dentist
BDSc (Hons)(Qld)
Dr Pu graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) in 2017.
Following her graduation, Angela has worked in Brisbane and has built a strong rapport with her patients. Dr Pu has conversational fluency in Chinese Mandarin, as well as English, and her language and personal skills help underpin her patient-centred approach to dentistry.
Angela is known for her volunteer work and has helped promote positive changes to oral health via her work with organizations such as the NAIDOC Week Oral Health Outreach, and New Farm Homeless Screening.
Dr Pu often coordinates complex treatment and liaises with specialists to reach the desired health outcomes for her patients. She is experienced in helping socio-economically & physically disadvantaged patients access dental care and fosters a positive environment where her patients can improve their oral health.
Angela loves to treat families, and uses early education to set up strong foundations for continued oral health in children.
Dr Pu has a professional interest in all aspects of dentistry, including restorative dentistry, preventative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and endodontics. She has knowledge of dental implants, which includes a special interest in fibre-reinforced composites used in modern dentistry.
During her study, Angela participated in placements throughout South East Queensland, including six months at Toowoomba Oral Health Clinic. She is a current member of the Australian Dental Association, and the RGS Study Club.
Dr Pu is interested in preventative & conservative dentistry, which aims to preserve or retain natural function via dental treatment. This interest extends to biomimetics and fixed Prosthodontics.
Angela is an animal lover (with one cat) that enjoys spending her time with family and going for bike rides. She is passionate about food and travel – and loves to experience other cultures and try new cuisines.
Dr Ralph Kelsey
Dentist
BDSc (Qld) FICD JP
Dr Kelsey graduated from the University of Queensland in 1983 with a Bachelor of Dental Science.
After graduating he worked at the Queensland Department of Health Dental Clinics (Ipswich & Nambour General Hospital), before taking a position with the Ministry of Defence & Aviation that involved the provision of General & Paediatric Dentistry in Saudi Arabia.
Returning to Brisbane in 1990, Dr Kelsey worked as a General Dentist and owned practices with multi-disciplinary teams, including other dentists, hygienists and therapists.
In 2016, Dr Kelsey was the dental services team leader for the University of Queensland’s Satellite Dental Clinic (Dalby), and supervised and mentored dental students at the Goondir Indigenous Community Health Centre.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
In 2015, Dr Kelsey served as President of the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) and was part of the ADAQ Executive body from 2005 to 2018.
Dr Kelsey received the ADAQ Distinguished Service Award for his years of service and commitment to the profession of dentistry in November 2018, and this reflects his longstanding commitment to the Queensland dental community and his support of the profession of dentistry.
Dr Kelsey has observed many practices during his service at ADAQ and has taught many practitioners throughout his years of supervising, mentoring and teaching undergraduate students throughout Queensland.
Personal Notes
Dr Kelsey is pleased to be joining his daughter, Dental Hygienist Alice Canniffe (formerly Kelsey), who also practises at BOH Dental. Dr Kelsey has three grandchildren and is awaiting number four!
Dr Jacob De Luchi
Dentist
BDSc (Qld)
Dr De Luchi graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2012.
Since 2013, Jacob has performed dentistry in Brisbane and has gained an excellent reputation for providing high-quality dental care in an approachable, family-friendly setting. He is passionate about providing individually tailored dental care, which is inspired by his patient-first ethos and compassionate demeanour.
Dr De Luchi helps patients of all ages develop a greater understanding of their dental health, the outcomes they can achieve and provides relevant guidance for improving their quality of life.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Dr De Luchi enjoys the diversity of general dentistry and underpins this with a comprehensive approach to dental care. He enjoys further education in areas such as restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and the problem solving that these treatments require.
Jacob’s knowledge incorporates skills from many different areas of dentistry, including crown and bridgework, ceramics and cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration, endodontics, sports dentistry and trauma, and minor oral surgery. Through his study, Dr De Luchi has provided dental services at Nambour Hospital Dental Clinic and Oral Health Services Tasmania.
Jacob has been on the executive of the Queensland branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society since 2017 and is currently serving as Honorary Secretary. He is also an active member of the Australian Dental Association.
Personal Notes
In between football games, Jacob can be found playing the guitar and spending time with his young family. He loves the outdoors and living an active lifestyle.
Mrs Alice Canniffe
Dental Hygienist
BAppHSc(Oral Health)
Alice graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2008.
As a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Alice’s dual qualifications allow her to not only provide exceptional preventive oral health care for her patients, but Alice can also perform routine dentistry on school aged children. She enjoys building relationships and creating positive experiences for each patient.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Alice is active member of the Dental Hygiene Association. To provide her unique care and treatment, Alice regularly attends continuing education courses in Australia and abroad enabling her to stay updated with current research and treatment.
Personal Notes
In her spare time Alice enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family and heading to the beach whenever she can.
Ms Katherine Brown
Oral Health Therapist
Bachelor of Oral Health
Katherine completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in 2015.
As an Oral Health Therapist, Katherine is trained as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist. She provides preventative dental care for her patients to help them achieve and maintain optimal oral health, as well as providing general dental treatment for children. Katherine enjoys working with patients to provide positive dental experiences and achieve lasting good oral hygiene habits.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Katherine maintains and continues her education by participating in study groups with other dental professionals. She has attended numerous courses and conferences across Queensland and is an active member of Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association.
She has undertaken volunteer work in Vanuatu, where she provided dental education, oral health promotion and various treatments to residents of the Norsup community.
Personal Notes
Katherine enjoys being outdoors, especially at the beach or near the water. She keeps active by taking aerial silks classes, rock-climbing and going to the gym.
Ngoc Nguyen
Oral Health Therapist
Bachelor of Oral Health
Ngoc completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Queensland in 2008.
Ngoc Nguyen is an Oral Health Therapist with a strong commitment to providing quality preventive care and achieving the best for her patients through careful treatment planning, effective listening and clear communication. Ngoc has strong language skills and can speak both English and Vietnamese, and she strives to make dental hygiene comfortable and enjoyable for her patients.
Ngoc has worked across Southeast Queensland and enjoys helping patients from a range of different cultures, ages and socio-economic backgrounds. She enjoys providing quality dental care to all her patients and is inspired by clinical excellence with a patient-first ethos.
Professional Memberships & Continuing Education
Ngoc is a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia and has attended many professional courses and seminars, including the Colgate Oral Care Report Series, and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry Congress (2018).
This has provided her with a range of skills to help patients access preventive care across all age groups, and she particularly enjoys learning about ways to help children access appropriate dental care and hygiene treatment.
Personal Notes
Ngoc enjoys spending time with her family, and they enjoy time at the beach, picnics, the Brisbane museum and exploring our local parks and nature.