Dr Alexander Lam
Principal Dentist
Dr Alexander Lam is an Adelaide born and bred dentist, international speaker, and researcher with a special interest in sedation anaesthesiology, surgical dentistry, and specialised orthodontics. He is the Founder and Principal Dentist of Adelaide Family Dental and Adelaide Sedation Dentistry, where he provides comprehensive dental care and advanced office-based intravenous sedation for anxious, medically complex, and surgical patients.
After graduating from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and First Class Honours in Dental Science, Dr Lam completed postgraduate qualifications in Conscious Sedation at the University of Sydney and a Master of Science in Specialised Orthodontics from Münster University, Germany. His clinical philosophy combines evidence-based dentistry with a strong emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and exceptional treatment outcomes.
Dr Lam has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international dental and anaesthesia journals and continues to undertake clinical research focused on improving patient recovery and quality of care following intravenous sedation. His work has contributed to advancing best practice in outpatient dental anaesthesia and modern orthodontic treatment.
A passionate educator, Dr Lam is a regular international speaker, presenting to dental audiences on topics including sedation anaesthesiology, patient safety, management of medically complex patients, airway assessment, and contemporary orthodontic treatment. He is committed to sharing practical, evidence-based knowledge that helps clinicians deliver safer and more predictable patient care.
Dr Lam is actively involved in professional leadership and advocacy. He was recently elected to the Governing Council of the Australian Dental Association (South Australian Branch) and to the Federal Council of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology. Through these roles, he advocates for high clinical standards, the future of independent private practice, professional education, and responsible integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, into modern dentistry.
Outside dentistry, Dr Lam is a proud husband and father of three young children. He enjoys golf, tennis, travel, and community service, and serves on several volunteer committees supporting the Vietnamese refugee community and multicultural organisations.
Locations for Dr Alexander Lam
- Dernancourt Dental Surgery
- Melbourne Street Family Dental
- Glandore Dental Surgery
