Our Team
Dr Alexys Ward – Principal Dentist
Dr Alexys Ward – Principal Dentist
I am Alexys Ward and I am the principal dentist at TheHappy Tooth. I have graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and since graduating I have completed over 40 additional courses in advanced dentistry.
The Hunter has always been my home. I grew up on a small farm outside Maitland and now live on a small farm outside Cessnock. As a family, we bred cattle and sometimes exhibited them at shows including Cessnock and Sydney. Outside dentistry, I am passionate about animals and gardening.
Since graduating in 2003 I have practised dentistry in both Sydney and the Hunter Valley. The city experience has allowed me to gain expertise in advanced dental techniques using the latest generation equipment and technology. I have used this experience to design and build my dream practice in Cessnock.
TheHappy Tooth has been fitted out with equipment of the 21st century to give you the best possible dental care, I have sought out top class equipment and facilities. I want you to have what I would want in dental treatment- treatment that looks great, feels great and lasts as long as possible. I have always adhered to the philosophy of, ‘if you are going to do something, do it well and always give it your best’.
Dr Alexys Ward and family
Our Team
Hello, my name is Ffion (pronounced Fee-on), and I’ve been a proud member of the Happy Tooth team since July 2024. Originally from Wales, I completed my Bachelor of Dental Science there before relocating to Australia. I’m currently based in Melbourne and travel weekly to work at my favourite clinic — Cessnock Happy Tooth!
Hello, my name is Kashmina (pronounced exactly as it's spelled –Kash-mee-na), and I’ve been part of The Happy Tooth team, on and off, since 2018. I first joined as a New Graduate Dentist after completing my Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Master of Clinical Dentistry at La Trobe University in Victoria, graduating in 2017.
Originally from Sydney, I completed high school there before relocating for university. After working at The Happy Tooth for approximately four years
Hi my name is Jon and I graduated from Randwick Tafe with and Associate Diploma in Dental Technology in 1999. After 2 years of gaining experience throughout a diverse range of cases in the field of dental technology, I furthered my studies as a dental technician by upgrading my qualifications to a Diploma in Dental Technology. In 2004 I pursued my passion further by undertaking an Advanced Diploma in Dental prosthesis, graduating in July 2006 as a registered Dental Prosthetist. In doing so I also received the ‘Phil Harris Award’ for the best student overall.
Hi, my name is Bronwyn and I am one of the dental therapist and hygienists here at The Happy Tooth. I grew up in Cessnock only to leave and follow a career in the Dental field which spans over 30+ years (yes I’m that old!)
I graduated in 2001 in Dental Therapy from the College of Dental Therapy at Westmead in Sydney and Dental Hygiene from Melbourne University in 2004.
Hello, my name is Hannah, and I am proud to be one of the dentists here at Happy Tooth Cessnock.
Originally from England, I moved to Wales for university, graduating from Cardiff with a First Class Honours in Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2020.
I then spent several years working in London before relocating to Sydney with my partner. I am delighted to now be part of the Hunter Valley community,
Hi there! My name is Zach, one of the dentists working at The Happy Tooth. Although having lived in Sydney for most of my life, I completed my studies out in Orange NSW at Charles Sturt University graduating in 2025. Spending six years out west, working out of both Dubbo and Orange was extremely rewarding and I have come to love the simpler lifestyle away from the horrors of city living.
Clara graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2019. Since then, she has worked in private practice across regional and rural New South Wales, South Australia and The Northern Territory providing care for both adults and children. She is committed to delivering holistic, patientcentred treatment and continually strives to create a positive experience for every individual she sees.
Our Support Team
Hi, my name is Keiryn and I am the Practice Coordinator here at The Happy Tooth. I have worked at the Practice since it first opened in 2010…
Hi, my name is Jayde and I am one of the receptionists here at The Happy Tooth. I have been a part of the friendly team since 2020,
Hi, my name is Shaylie and I am one of the Dental Assistants here at The Happy Tooth. I started working here in November 2022…
Hi, my name is Kiana and I am one of the Dental Assistants here at The Happy Tooth. I started here in January 2024.
Hello, my name is Kayla and I am one of the newest Dental Assistants here at The Happy Tooth.