About Dr. David Ellett

Dr Ellett graduated in Dentistry from Melbourne University in 1973 as Dux of his year with honors in all subjects and immediately went into private general practice. He worked in a number of general practices in the Melbourne suburban area and in 1976 was invited by the University of Melbourne to commence a Masters degree majoring in the dental speciality of Orthodontics. This was successfully completed in 1978 and Dr Ellett then commenced practice at 831 Glenferrie Road Kew where he is still located today. He received his fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1980 and is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Victoria.

Dr Ellett has lectured extensively throughout his career particularly to local Australian Dental Association groups and study clubs in the country and interstate. He has been an active member of the Australian Dental Association, a specialist member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists, a part-time senior clinical demonstrator at the School of Dental Science University of Melbourne and part-time lecturer to both undergraduate and post graduate students. He was on the editorial board of the Australian Orthodontic Journal for seven years and has been a chairperson and secretary of local groups of the Australian Dental Association and a member of sub-committee's of the Australian Dental Association Victoria branch.

Dr Ellett is married and has three children all of whom have completed their tertiary studies with one a Medical Practitioner and the other two in the IT industry. His hobbies and interests include golf, snow skiing, tennis and AFL (supporter and former player of the Hawthorn Football Club and VFL field umpire).