General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr Oliver Barnes
BDS MJDF RCS (Eng) MSc PgDip

About Me

My Background

My name is Dr Ollie and I am an Australian registered dentist based in the North Brisbane/Moreton Bay area.

Since qualifying from the University of Bristol (UK) in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery, my career has taken me across the globe, working in both the public sector and private practice in London and Sydney before settling in Brisbane.

I have also worked for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an amazing experience in providing vital dental care to remote communities in Australia.

My Approach As A Clinician

With a calm and caring approach, I like to help patients overcome their fears and build trust in dentistry.

I pride myself on having a friendly and relaxed manner. I enjoy treating anxious patients, taking the time to ensure they feel at ease throughout their treatment.

The medical field is fast evolving and I am always looking to further my skillset and education to make sure I can provide the best possible care to my patient's. This has resulted in me completing further degree's, qualifications and courses.

Outside of Dentistry

Outside of work I am kept busy by my young family and our pet Golden Retriever. We love to enjoy the outdoors, making the most of the amazing beaches and national park's Australia has to offer.

Sports are another passion of mine, both playing and watching. In particular football, golf, cricket and skiing.

Services Provided

I like to view myself as a perfectionist, always striving to perform the best possible care for my patient's.

I practice with a focus on preventative dentistry, as the adage goes 'prevention is better than cure'.

When intervention is required, I believe in a minimally invasive approach to treatment to try and maintain as much of the natural structure of the tooth wherever possible.

As well as providing a wide range of general dental care to patient's of all ages, my particular interests lie in:

- Crowns & Bridges

- Veneers

- Root canal treatment

- Dental extractions, including wisdom teeth

- Dental implants

Examples of work can be shown during a consultation.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
University of Bristol, 2014

Member of the Joint Dental Faculty
Royal College of Surgeons, 2016

Master of Science (MSc) Primary Dental Care
University of Kent, 2017

Postgraduate Diploma Primary Dental Care
University of Kent, 2017

Postgraduate Certificate of Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dentistry
Advanced Dental Seminars, 2017

Certified Invisalign Provider

Fellowship achieved through the Australian Implant Academy

Awards & Publications

Young Dentist Endodontic Award UK - Highly Commended

3x Finalist at the UK Aesthetic Dentistry Awards

Research published in the British Dental Journal: Waylen, A., Barnes, O., Kenyon, P. et al. Can motivations for studying dentistry inform us about gender and BME differences in dental academic careers?. Br Dent J 222, 13–15 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.22