Dentists
Lloyd Svenson
Lloyd graduated from the University of Queensland. He worked in London and Brisbane before buying Westridge Dental in 2000. Lloyd prides himself on keeping up with the latest technology and regularly attends extra workshops and lectures to further his skills.
For the past 20 years Lloyd and his family have become part of the Toowoomba community involved in several charities and sports. Now that the children have left home, Lloyd and Ally enjoy more time in their garden, travel and stand-up comedy shows.
Lloyd is an active member of the Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club and most weekends you will find him out on the trails around Toowoomba.
Kym Thumpkin
Kym grow up in Warwick. She graduated from the University of Queensland in 1981. After working both in Qld and then the UK, she returned to Australia and married an Orthodontist and settled back in Toowoomba. She has worked at Westridge for over 30 years. She enjoys improving patient’s oral health and has a particular interested in conservative cosmetic aesthetics.
There are many confident clients in Toowoomba due to Kym’s wonderful cosmetic skills. Kym enjoys travel, gardening and outdoor activities.
Justin Ooi
Justin grew up in Malaysia and graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018 with Honours. he did his clinical placement in Brisbane . He enjoys all aspects of Dentistry.
The Support Team
Kerry
Kerry is our longest serving staff member who now works part time. Kerry has seen it all as she is a Toowoomba local . She has worked with /guided Kym for over 30 years. She enjoys spending time with her family when not helping out at Westridge.
Vicky
Vicky is our all rounder. While she mainly assists Lloyd, she fills in doing lab work and other duties. Vicky is an award winning cake decorator, boxer, runner and qualified personal trainer. She enjoys spending time with her dogs and travelling with her husband. We don’t know how she fits it all in.
Hannah
Hannah is our full-time receptionist. She is also currently studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Southern Queensland.
Juanita
Juanita is another all rounder. She has returned to work part time so she can look after her family. Juanita is skilled in many aspects of running a dental practice.
Sarah
Sarah mainly assists Justin. Sarah worked at Westridge for a number of years previously and has returned after starting a family.
Alicia
Alicia is the newest member of our team. She is training in both reception and surgery duties. Alicia also owns her own beauty therapy and makeup business.
