Craig is a local boy where he attended Hermit Park Infants and State schools and then Townsville Grammar school before graduating from the University of Queensland in 1989.
He began work in private practice with Dr Paul Brice in Ayr before moving to become the principal dentist at TAIHS (Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health service) where he continued in private practice with Dr Alan Cutmore.
From there he joined the private practice of Dennis Hagarty and Keith Eriksen before establishing Courtney Dental in 1992 when he took over the practice of Dr Geoff Kelly.
He is a keen cricketer where he still plays in the local competition for Norths, loves fishing and horse racing and has 2 lovely daughters Brittany and Cadence.
He is currently undertaking a graduate certificate of dentistry from the University of Adelaide where he is a part time student.

David graduated with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1985.
He served 20 years with the Australian Army, the first part being a scholarship. David completed a Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) at the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 1995 and was posted to Townsville on completion of the degree.
He has been with our practice since 2001. David enjoys most things but especially enjoys spending quality time with his loving wife, Derelle.
He has also been seen on the odd occasion with a fishing line.
Though there is no truth to the rumour that his appointment book is governed by tidal influences. As well and being a keen fisherman he also posses the best tennis and table tennis skills in the practice.

Nam arrived in Sunny Townsville in December 2006 with his wife Linda, and has been a part of Courtney Dental since January 2007.
Nam graduated from the University of Sydney Dental program in 2004 and has been in private practice in Brisbane for the previous 2 years.
Nam is a keen fisherman and loves all sports.
In fact Nam is the second best tennis player in the practice.
“We’re loving life in Townsville. People are so friendly, love the fishing and the lifestyle.”
Nam is also the second best fisherman in the practice. “Go the Broncs”

Bernie has been working as a Dental Technician for 50 years and worked for the North Queensland Flying Dental Service.  He became a Dental Prosthetist 15 years ago and started working with his son Dr Craig Courtney. 
Bernie enjoys sharing his life experiences with other staff and his patients.  Bernie enjoys watching sport and will often place a bet on his favourite team.  He also loves to spend time with his two young granddaughters.

Born and raised in Ingham Michelle left after completing her education to pursue a career with the department of defence.
Michelle served as both a serving member and health practitioner for 18 years as a dental hygienist.
Residing in Townsville now for 10 years, Michelle graduated from the University of Queensland in Dental Hygiene and joined Courtney Dental in February 2007.
Interestingly enough, Michelle was once Dave Young's dental assistant and dental hygienist when he was in the army. The country was never in safer hands.
Michelle enjoys wining and dining at restaurants, and thoroughly enjoys spending quality time with her husband Mick, son Jarrod, family and friends.

Ruth Bromham is back at Courtney Dental for her second stint, having previously been here for 2004-2005 and rejoining us in July 2007. She graduated as a dental therapist in 1985 and worked as such for over 20 years before gaining further qualifications in dental hygiene practice and health promotion from the University of Qld.
“I still love coming to work each day. I look forward to developing great relationships with our patients so as to enable them to maintain their teeth for life”
In between providing a taxi service for her teenage children, Ruth likes to find time to cook for friends, read, go to the movies and exercising (more of which would be good)

Julie Norris is a new addition to the team at Courtney dental, having only joined us in May 2007.
Julie was born and raised in country Victoria before moving to Melbourne to study her Diploma of Applied Science, Dental Therapy, graduating in 1994.
After overseas travel and living in both Perth and Launceston, Julie with her husband and baby, have now made Townsville their home.
Julie enjoys most outdoor activities and socialising with both friends and family.

Krista has been with Courtney Dental since January 2004, but has many years prior experience as a Dental Assistant and then front office co-ordinator.
She is now the practice manager at Courtney Dental.
In her spare time, Krista enjoys watching football, especially her beloved Cowboys, and spending time with her partner and two dogs.

Courtney has been with Courtney Dental since August 2006.
She was born and bred in Townsville and has a bachelor degree in Psychology.
Courtney enjoys her challenging role as a front office co-ordinator and likes studying Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

Rebecca has been at Courtney Dental since May 2003.
A born and bred North Queenslander Rebecca is the Clinical director of the practice.
After many years in the hospitality industry Rebecca has finally found her niche as the assistant for David Young.
Rebecca currently holds a certificate III in dental assisting and is keen to pursue further studies in the Dental field.
Her hobbies are Oz tag, socialising over a beer with friends and spending time with her new husband.

Anna has been at Courtney Dental since September 2006.
Another born and bred Townsville girl, Anna graduated from James Cook University with a BA (Hons) in 2006 and finds her fast paced role as a clinical co-ordinator highly engaging and interesting.
She is currently studying her certificate III in Dental assisting and currently provides assistance to Nam Le and in fact keeps him on track most of the time.

Nikkita joined the Courtney Dental team in January 2007.
She was born in Mackay and raised in Middlemount and Bowen.
On completion of her education in Bowen, Nikkita moved to Townsville and is currently studying for her Certificate III in Dental Assisting. She is our Prosthetic and Preventative Care Co-ordinator and assists both Bernie and Michelle.
Nikkita enjoys a social drink with friends. Her drink of choice is Corona. If you shout her a carton, you will be friends forever.

Kushla is another new addition to the team at Courtney Dental having joined us in July 2007.
Kushla was born in New Zealand before moving to the Gold Coast with her family as a young teenager.
She began dental assisting in 1993 on the Gold Coast when a routine visit to the dentist resulted in a job offer.
Kushla has been in Townsville since 2001 and is another who loves going to cowboys games.
She also enjoys taking her 2 young boys to the beach, reading, going to the movies, BBQ’s and of course Ruths chocolate soufflé.
Kushla is part of our preventive team where she helps Nikkita keep things running smoothly.

Glenda is our infection control co-ordinator and has been with Courtney Dental since December 2001.
Born and bred in Townsville Glenda spent many years in both Brisbane and Melbourne where she was heavily involved in Trotting.
Glenda has been a good and close friend to both Bernie and Craig for over 30 years.
When coming back home she continued her passion for horses and trained both trotters at the Willows and Showgrounds and also trained many winners at Cluden Park.

Jason is also involved in sterilising and works here part time.
He joined our practice in March 2007 and we are yet to see him anywhere but the tea room. He pays particular attention to the meticulous operation and cleaning of the coffee machine.
Jason is heavily involved in the racing industry where he is a full time jockey at Cluden Park where he has ridden the winner of some of Townsvilles biggest races including the prestigious Cleveland Bay Handicap (twice) and the Parry Nissan Great Northern 2yo race, and also numerous big races and cups in Cairns. Mackay and other areas. He is yet to win the Townsville Cup but has ridden several placegetters in it.
We like to think that being a jockey is curtailing a very promising Dental nursing career.
One has to add that being around 10 or so women Jason is certainly in his element.