Alex Ryan
Dentist
Alex immigrated from the mainland after growing up in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Alex trained as a Pharmacist at Charles Sturt University before studying Dentistry at the University of Sydney. He then spent four years as a Dental Officer in the Australian Army posted to Enoggera Barracks, before joining Andrew at the practice in 2019. Alex has a particular interest in Endodontics and Orthodontics, having completed further education in the area at the University of Sydney.
Alex’s hobbies include mountain biking, diving and being overly opinionated about rugby union. Alex is a proud father to Evie and Sam, and enjoys the outdoors with his young family.
Jacinta Morrison
Dentist
Jacinta has recently joined our practice and brings with her a wealth of experience built over a long career in Dentistry. Jacinta focuses on her patient’s experience during the calm and reassuring delivery of high quality dentistry.
Jacinta has a special interest in Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry, and has completed further training in the field. Jacinta also has a depth of experience in the delivery of Relative Analgesia with nitrous oxide.
Quinlee McAlister
Dentist
Quinlee joined our practice in early 2023 after relocating from Cairns. With her calm and gentle personality, she reassures patients whilst delivering high quality dentistry. She studied and graduated from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Dentistry.
Quinlee lives an active lifestyle and enjoys exploring her new island home and all it has to offer.
Nik Zak
Dental Prosthetist
Allie Martin
Practice Manager
Allie joined our practice in 2020, building on a career in general and specialist dentistry. Empathetic and personable, Allie aims to set all our patients at ease and loves a good chat.
Allie enjoys the outdoor life and spends most of her free time exploring our home island and socialising with friends.
Stacey Faulks
Dental Assistant
Stacey started with Dr Westbrook in 2014 and loves the family atmosphere within the practice. Stacey brings a bright and inquisitive attitude to work. She is happy discussing oral hygiene, politics or recent celebrity gaffs and hearing about patient’s life stories.
Stacey enjoys General Dentistry for its fast pace and diversity of cases. Stacey proves you don’t have to be serious to be seriously good at your job.
Adria Oates
Dental Assistant
Adria joined the team in 2021 and brought a wealth of customer service experience. Adria is an eager learner and looks forward to furthering her knowledge and skills for a long-lasting career in the industry.
Brooke Wright-Browne
Dental Assistant
Brooke is an experienced Dental Assistant that joined our practice in 2020. Brooke is warm, calm, and efficient, with a particular interest in infection control.
Brooke is Pepper’s chief handler and best friend. If you’re interested in having Pepper with you during treatment, please let us know.
Anna Mitsakis
Trainee Dental Assistant
Anna is an enthusiastic and compassionate dental assistant. She joined us in 2023 as our trainee dental assistant after working in hospitality for 8 years. Anna loves to spend her spare time with her cats and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Sam Zak
Dental Technician
Sam joined the team in 2021 after completing his Diploma of Dental Technologies at RMIT. Sam’s love for the job started at a young age, growing up he spent time watching and learning from his grandfather, who he now has the privilege of working alongside.
Sam enjoys camping, socialising with friends and tasting all of Tasmania’s best produce.
Pepper
Therapy Dog
Pepper joined the team at 8 weeks old and is growing up fast. Her favourite activities are getting lots of pats, chasing her tail and playing with toys and her best friend, Brooke.
If you think you would benefit from Pepper’s company for your appointment, please notify staff so we can try to accommodate.
If you’re not a dog person, please also let us know so that we can ensure Pepper is elsewhere during your appointment!