Hinchinbrook Dental GroupDental care for the whole family

Welcome! If you are looking for a gentle Ingham Dental Practice then you are in the best place

Our caring dental team of experienced and dedicated dentists, support staff and visiting specialist strive to provide the best treatment options and dental care for the whole family.

Here at Hinchinbrook Dental Group, our aim is to provide excellent modern services in a caring friendly environment.

Our Dental Providers:

Dr Damian Briggs (Dentist)

Damian was born and raised in Brisbane. He completed his university studies at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2003 with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Dental Science. Following graduation, Damian worked for 2 years with Queensland Health in rural Queensland where he was Senior Dentist in Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi. During this time, Damian also worked in Longreach, Winton and Barcaldine.

In 2006, Damian made the move to Ingham after purchasing the practice of Maurie Filei, now known as Hinchinbrook Dental Group.

Damian enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and loves helping his patients achieve a happy, healthy smile. Damian is qualified to carry out Invisalign (teeth straightening without braces) treatment. Damian likes to make his patients feel comfortable and their dental visit as relaxing as possible. Damian is committed to a high standard of care through continuing professional development.

Outside of work, Damian is happily married with 4 children and 2 dogs. Damian considers Ingham his home. He loves anything to do with sport and all that the Hinchinbrook district has to offer. Damian is actively involved with various sporting clubs and is a member of Hinchinbrook Rotary Club.


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Nick McKeon was born in Canberra and grew up in Brisbane. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland in 2003. Nick was awarded a scholarship from the Australian Defence Force during his studies and worked as a dentist in the Australian Regular Army until 2007 mainly practicing in Darwin. In 2007 Nick started work in a dental private practice in Brisbane but also began to pursue a dream of being a professional long course triathlete.

In 2010 Nick moved to Ingham and joined the friendly team at Hinchinbrook Dental Group. In 2011 Nick became co-owner of the practice. In his spare time Nick likes to be outdoors, is an avid rugby union and cricket fan, and fancies himself as a chef. Nick is currently completing a Masters in Clinical Dentistry degree through Kings College London majoring in dentures, crowns and bridges and takes a great interest in providing high quality care in these areas.


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Edward Ohlrich graduated from Dental School with Honours at the University of Queensland in 2003 along with Damian. He has worked as a dental officer in the Australian Army, with which he spent two years in Townsville. He was awarded a postgraduate scholarship at the University of Otago in New Zealand, where he completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry, specialising in periodontology in 2010.

Edward has been a clinical instructor at the University of Otago and University of Queensland and has been an examiner at Griffith University for the postgraduate periodontology students. He is presently president of the Australian Society of Periodontology, Queensland branch and sits on the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Queensland Regional Committee. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, International Team for Implantology and the Australian Dental Association.

Edward maintains a full time private practice in Brisbane but enjoys regular visits to Ingham where he can work with some old friends and get reacquainted with North Queensland.

Outside of work, Edward enjoys spending time on Fraser Island with his wife and 3 young children.


Our dedicated, caring staff

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