Volunteer Dental Care with Compassion

Dr Alice Lu

Dr Alice Lu, Principal Dentist

Areas of expertise

Dr Alice Lu has been serving the Brisbane Tzu Chi community for over 24 years. Driven by compassion, she has dedicated her career to bringing people and resources together to improve healthcare and strengthen community services. She played an active role in Tzu Chi's Tara and Toowoomba Medical Outreach programs before helping establish Tzu Chi's Integrative Community Health & Wellness Centre in Brisbane.

As a volunteer dentist and community health advocate, Dr Lu prioritises trust, understanding, and genuine human connection. Her patient-centred approach focuses on helping people feel respected, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health.

As a volunteer dentist and community health advocate, Dr Lu prioritises trust, understanding, and genuine human connection. Her patient-centred approach focuses on helping people feel respected, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health.

Known for her gentle manner and willingness to listen, Dr Lu understands that every person's circumstances are unique. She strives to ensure that those seeking care feel welcomed, valued, and heard.

Through her work with Tzu Chi, Dr Lu is grateful for the opportunity to support individuals and families within the community. She is committed to providing compassionate care and helping people access the services they need.

Dr Lydia See

Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry

Areas of expertise

Throughout her career, Dr Lydia See has worked to make dental care more accessible for those facing the greatest barriers. As a Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, she supports individuals with compassion, respect, and understanding through her volunteer service at Tzu Chi's Integrative Community Health & Wellness Centre.

To better serve patients with diverse needs, Dr See pursued advanced training in geriatric and special needs dentistry. She completed a Master of Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California, a Diploma in Special Care Dentistry with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) at the University of Queensland.

Dr See has a particular interest in supporting people with complex medical conditions, intellectual disabilities, dental anxiety, a history of head and neck cancer, and older adults requiring additional care and support. She believes that every person deserves to receive healthcare in an environment where they feel safe, respected, and valued.

Working with Tzu Chi, Dr See is proud to contribute her expertise in support of compassionate, community-focused healthcare.