Alex graduated from Otago University in 1978. In 1979 he was a tutor at the School of Dentistry in Dunedin; he then became senior dental house surgeon at Auckland Hospital and the Plastic Surgical Dental Unit at Middlemore Hospital.
Alex commenced private practice in 1981 and since then has developed McIntosh Dental Centre into one of the leading dental practices in New Zealand.
His special interests are in orthodontics for children and adults, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. Dr McIntosh is highly regarded in his field and regularly gives lectures on orthodontics and dental implants.
Dr McIntosh's professional asssociations include:
Member of the NZ Dental Association
Member of the Auckland Dental Association
Founding member of the NZ Dentists Orthodontic Society (www.nzdos.co.nz)
Member of the International Association of Orthodontics
Member of the NZ Society for Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry
Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Member of the Australasian Osseointegration Society