Advanced Dental Care Manurewa

Meet Our Team

Advanced Dental Pawan Kalra (1)
Lead Dentist

Dr Pawan Kalra

Pawan is the Lead Dentist at Advanced Dental, Manurewa. He graduated from University in New Delhi with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1989 and Fellowship (ICOI) in 2007.

Being the leader of a team and meeting different clients is what Pawan enjoys most about his job. Pawan has a special interest in surgical and implant dentistry and is furthering his studies by attending short courses and conferences. Pawan also provides ACC covered implants.

Outside of the practice Pawan likes to read books, watch movies, play golf, spend time with his family and coach a cricket team.

Advanced Dental Jash Aloysious (1)
Dentist

Dr Jashanth Aloysious

Jashanth has now transferred to our Ormiston and Sanctuary practices. You can book an appointment with him at Lumino Ormistion here & Lumino Sanctuary Botany here

Sonia Sarangal
Dentist

Dr Sonia Sarangal

Dr Sonia Sarangal, completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2013 from India and Passed her Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations in 2022.

She is an expert dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, restoration, Extraction, teeth whitening, Crowns, Dental bridges, and Dentures.

She is passionate about dentistry and strongly believes in connecting with patients and giving the most compassionate care possible to help support their safety and well-being.

Her approach is to make accurate diagnoses and then discuss treatment plans step by step to provide the best possible care. 

She is quite determined to encourage and support patients…

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Dr Sonia Sarangal, completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2013 from India and Passed her Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations in 2022.

She is an expert dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, restoration, Extraction, teeth whitening, Crowns, Dental bridges, and Dentures.

She is passionate about dentistry and strongly believes in connecting with patients and giving the most compassionate care possible to help support their safety and well-being.

Her approach is to make accurate diagnoses and then discuss treatment plans step by step to provide the best possible care. 

She is quite determined to encourage and support patients in their oral hygiene.

Outside of work, Sonia likes to do yoga, meditation, read books, travel to different countries, and spend time with family and nature.

 

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Dentist

Dr Rupa Talathi

Rupa graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bombay, India and passed New Zealand Dentist Registration Examination in 2008.

Rupa has extensive experience in General Dentistry and worked in a variety of roles in public hospitals and private practices. Rupa has a special interest in root canal treatments, crowns, bridges, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

With a focus on patient education and preventative care, Rupa strives to help each of her patients achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful, confident smile. She enjoys building long-term relationships and trust with her patients.

Rupa takes pride in making a…

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Rupa graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bombay, India and passed New Zealand Dentist Registration Examination in 2008.

Rupa has extensive experience in General Dentistry and worked in a variety of roles in public hospitals and private practices. Rupa has a special interest in root canal treatments, crowns, bridges, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

With a focus on patient education and preventative care, Rupa strives to help each of her patients achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful, confident smile. She enjoys building long-term relationships and trust with her patients.

Rupa takes pride in making a positive difference in patient's lives by helping them to improve their oral health. She enjoys the challenge of staying up to date with the latest advancements and techniques.

Outside dentistry, Rupa enjoys reading books, yoga and cooking a variety of dishes and enjoying them with family and friends.

Rupa is a regular participant of Round the Bays, Auckland for the last many years.

Saane
Dentist

Dr Sa’ane Meki

Sa’ane graduated from the University of Otago in 2021.

Her dental interests include restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and exodontia.

The goals Sa'ane wants to accomplish in her work are to continue to strive for holistic treatment care where she not only focuses on just the teeth but the body and lifestyle as a whole.

Sa'ane Ioves that her job gives her the opportunity to meet new people and to work with them, equipping 
them on how they can improve their oral health.

Outside of the practice, Sa'ane enjoys spending time with her siblings. They often bake together, hang out at the…

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Sa’ane graduated from the University of Otago in 2021.

Her dental interests include restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and exodontia.

The goals Sa'ane wants to accomplish in her work are to continue to strive for holistic treatment care where she not only focuses on just the teeth but the body and lifestyle as a whole.

Sa'ane Ioves that her job gives her the opportunity to meet new people and to work with them, equipping 
them on how they can improve their oral health.

Outside of the practice, Sa'ane enjoys spending time with her siblings. They often bake together, hang out at the park or go for walks up Mangere Mountain. She also enjoys playing sports such as touch rugby 
and volleyball. On weekends, Sa'ane devotes her time to her church youth group where they have bible studies, fellowship, and singing practice.

An interesting fact about Sa'ane is that after High school, she had the opportunity to represent New Zealand in a sevens tournament in Australia but decided to pursue her education.

Armadeep
Oral Health Therapist

Amandeep

Amandeep works over two Lumino practices in East Auckland and has a long standing loyal patient base. Amandeep graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health in 2021 (Overseas Graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2011).

Amandeep has a special interest in cosmetics dentistry and teeth whitening treatments.

Amandeep is strongly committed to delivering oral health care to a high standard with compassion. She aims to provide a pleasant and positive experience for every individual through an emphatic approach.

She continues her professional development and stays updated by regularly attending courses and is a member of…

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Amandeep works over two Lumino practices in East Auckland and has a long standing loyal patient base. Amandeep graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health in 2021 (Overseas Graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2011).

Amandeep has a special interest in cosmetics dentistry and teeth whitening treatments.

Amandeep is strongly committed to delivering oral health care to a high standard with compassion. She aims to provide a pleasant and positive experience for every individual through an emphatic approach.

She continues her professional development and stays updated by regularly attending courses and is a member of the NZ Dental & Oral Health Therapists Association.

When she is not at work, she also loves spending time with her family and enjoys hiking and outdoor adventures.