I am Dr Rish Apte, and I recently took over New Directions Dentistry QLD.

Having lived in almost every major city in Australia, it was one of the best decisions for my wife Ketki and me to call Brisbane our home. We are very fortunate to be living in a relaxed, vibrant and happy community where we can raise our two young boys along with our two fur babies- Basset Hounds Lulu and Cookie. 

Since childhood I have had a great passion for service. I observed the fear and anxiety that many people experienced on visiting a dentist and could not think of a better way to change this than to become a dentist myself!

I completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Master of Dentistry from Griffith University on the Gold Coast and a Diploma of Dental Technology from Randwick institute of TAFE NSW. I was awarded the Dean’s Award and Griffith University Award for Academic Excellence. My extensive educational background has given me a unique flare of expertise in the field of clinical dentistry as well as in the field of dental technology (fabrication of dental prostheses).

Since graduation, I have been practicing dentistry in private dental clinics around Brisbane gaining invaluable experience in general dentistry including but not limited to aesthetic dentistry, crown and bridge work, veneers, whitening, invisalign, dentures, and root canal treatment to name a few.

My focus is on providing high quality, holistic and judgement free dentistry in a warm and relaxing environment. I take great pride in treating anxious patients helping them to overcome their dental anxiety, treating kids with emphasis on child/parent education, and developing preventative dental health strategies. I use safe biocompatible- mercury free dental filling materials and practice stringent safety protocols for amalgam filling replacement. I have a special interest in holistic dentistry, safe amalgam filling removal, and aesthetic dentistry.

I volunteered in several dental diagnostic and treatment health camps in underprivileged communities as a part of my undergraduate coursework. 

When I am not busy helping my patients to achieve their dental health goals I am busy keeping myself updated with recent advances in dentistry through continued professional development, spending quality time with my family, following my passion for cooking, and trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise.

I look forward to providing judgement free, pain free, evidence based quality dental care to you and your family and for continuing the high standards and excellent level of service that New Directions Dentistry QLD is well known for. 

We look forward to welcoming you all @ New Directions Dentistry QLD!