Hibiscus Coast Dental brings together a specialised team of highly skilled dental professionals with extensive experience in general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, sedation and dental hygiene. We care about our patients and aim to create a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can relax and receive the highest quality dentistry care and advice. Involvement in our community and building long lasting and trust worthy patient relationships is important to us. We’re proud to be your local and look forward to welcoming you.
John studied at Otago University and has over 20 years experience in dentistry. He has a Fellowship in Restorative Dentistry with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, has served on the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s International Committee, is a member of the President’s honour roll with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the Immediate Past President of The New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has given many lectures on dentistry throughout New Zealand and has organised several dental conferences.
He practices all forms of general and cosmetic dentistry. John is trained in using Botulinum-A Toxin (Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) and Dermal Fillers. He has completed more than 80 cases of straightening teeth with Invisalign. He completes all his work under magnification and only uses tooth-coloured materials when placing fillings.
When not at work, John is running his three children to various after school activities, or playing his bass guitar, (badly).
Over the past 10yrs at Hibiscus Coast Dental Tom has built his name through providing gentle and comfortable dental care to many in the community. He has formed long term relationships with many of his patients. As a local Tom jokes that it pays for him to do a good job because you never know who you’ll run into at the supermarket.
Tom’s philosophy is that good Dental care is so much more than looking at a set of teeth. We all have unique dental needs. He thinks it is important to get to know you. In doing so he can work together with you to take care of your dental needs and also importantly achieve your wants.
Tom knows that part of good care is current knowledge and excellent dentistry. For this reason Tom puts constant investment back into training. Since he graduated he has completed Progressive Orthodontics 2yr programme, Digital Smile Design training and is currently training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics under specialist orthodontist Dr Derek Mahoney.
Tom welcomes anyone as a patient who has a desire to improve their dental health and appearance.
Stephen completed his dental degree in 1992 and has been living and practicing on the Hibiscus Coast since 1999. He has a particular interest in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and sedation in dentistry. Stephen devotes a considerable amount of time to extending his education in these areas, and regularly travelling to training courses in New Zealand, Australia and America.
Stephen is passionate about providing advanced dental care and the integration of general dentistry, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients.
He is also one of the few providers of intravenous sedation on the Hibiscus Coast. He is particularly interested in its use in making general dentistry possible for the really anxious, and making the removal of wisdom teeth a more pleasant experience for all his patients.
Stephen is a member of the NZ Dental Association, NZ Society of Sedation in Dentistry, NZ Dentists Orthodontic Society and was a founding member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2011 he completed an American based, 2-year orthodontic program, from which he graduated with honours.
Stephen enjoys many pastimes outside of work including scuba diving, mountain biking, photography, model making, and spending time with his family.
Luke is a local, born and bred. After graduating in Dentistry at Otago in 2005, Luke moved back home to pursue his career at Hibiscus Coast Dental.
Luke has honed his craft and takes pride in providing quality dental care to his community.
Jane graduated from Otago in 1997 as a Dental Hygienist. She has also completed an Orthodontic Auxillary programme to extend the scope of her practice and works in co-ordination with our Dentists to help create beautiful functional smiles.
Jane has been part of the Hibiscus Coast Dental team for nearly 20 years. She is a perfectionist and strives to deliver the highest level of care and professionalism to her patients.
Jane is married with two children, is passionate about maintaining her health and fitness and enjoys the outdoors.
Katie graduated from Otago University in 2006 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene and Local Anaesthetics. She is an active member of The New Zealand Dental Hygiene Association.
Katie has come from an extensive background in specialist and periodontal care. Katie is dedicated to her patients and also to continuing her education. She likes to maintain a happy and healthy environment for her patients.
She is a loving mother of 2 small children and enjoys art and photography in her spare time.
Katrina’s been part of the team for over a decade. She is usually the first person you see as you walk in the door, always there to offer a friendly greeting and help you with your inquiries. When not at work she likes to socialise with friends and family.
Amanda has been part of the team for several years in a part-time capacity. She has a talent for numbers and plays a key role in managing the accounts for patients with ongoing treatment. When she’s not at the practice she’s a loving mother to an energetic little boy.
Wendy joined us in 2018 and has many years experience in dental practices. Her friendly and caring nature shines for all to see when assisting patients. In her spare time she can be seen walking her dog on one of our many beautiful local beaches.
As a team we are continually investing in our skills and people. All of our Dentists and Hygienists completed their qualifications in NZ and regularly attend courses, conferences and maintain professional memberships to stay fully informed and up to date on the latest advances in dentistry