Dr Gordon Whiteacre BDS (Otago) FDSRCS (Eng)

Following graduation (with distinction) at Otago, and a year in hospital treating accident trauma cases, Gordon travelled to England for 5 years. Working in hospitals & private practice, while studying at the Royal College of Surgeons to gain the Fellowship in Dental Surgery. In 1981 returning to NZ Gordon took over a practice in St Heliers Bay. 22 years later, he has an excellent experience base to work from and combines this with a strong desire to treat every patient as a special person. Chair of the Dental Postgraduate committee which organises educational courses for dentists in this region. With attention to detail in his work and the practice in general, along with a very caring manner, Gordon looks forward to meeting each and every new patient.

 

   

Dr Michelle Leong BDS (Otago)

A General dentist with years of local experience working in private practices, Michelle has a strong commitment to provide exceptional dental care in a relaxed and caring environment. With a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and a vision to build beautiful, healthy smiles, Michelle is a firm believer in continuing education. She regularly attends courses to keep updated in the latest advances and techniques in modern dentistry so as to provide patients with the highest standard of dentistry. Working in close consultation with you she will ensure that you receive the best total quality care tailored to your individual needs.

 
     
 

Julie Schultz DipDentHyg (Otago) Dental Hygienist

Julie qualified DipDentHyg, the two year diploma in Dental Hygiene at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, and has since been working in several practices in Auckland. Prior to undertaking her hygienist qualification Julie gained experience as a dental assistant and receptionist in various practices. Julie brings to our practice a friendly caring manner and genuine desire to improve her patients' oral health levels. She joins with us in understanding the team approach, which we know, provides you, our patients, with the best possible chance of good long-term oral health.

 

 


Katie Martens - Dental Assistant

Katie has worked full-time as a dental assistant in both Gold Coast and Auckland practices. Her main role is to assist the dentist through each appointment and to provide a comfortable and caring environment for the patient. Katie is committed to high standards of hygiene and providing excellent patient care. Her other major role is to ensure that the sterilizing area is running smoothly and kept to a high state of cleanliness at all times. Supplies ordering and control is another important role, not often seen by our patients.



Claire Meekin - Dental Assistant

Claire has worked full-time as a dental assistant for almost two years and has recently graduated from the NZDA course with top marks. She is finding her job very rewarding, especially being valued as an important team member and constantly having the support of and supporting other team members. Her main role is to assist the dentist and to ensure the smooth running of day to day appointments. An important behind the scenes role is the many faceted area of laboratory work.

 

 

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