Dr Reid completed his dental degree in 1993 at The University of Adelaide. He then spent three years based in Brisbane as a general dentist in The Australian Regular Army. Following this, he spent a further three years in general dental practice both in Australia and overseas.

He returned to Brisbane to commence his medical degree with a view to training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS). Dr Reid completed his medical degree in 2003 and following his intern year in Townsville embarked upon specialist training in various hospitals in South East Queensland. In 2009 Dr Reid received his Fellowship from The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr Reid has been with Brisbane OMS since completing his specialist training. He also is a visiting specialist at The Princess Alexandra Hospital. Dr Reid enjoys all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ranging from the removal of wisdom teeth and placement of dental implants to facial reconstruction following trauma and corrective jaw surgery. His public hospital appointment allows him to be directly responsible for the supervision and training of the next generation of surgeons. Dr Reid is also a senior lecturer with The University of Queensland and is involved in the teaching of undergraduate medical and dental students.