Bank Street Dental Whangarei

Meet Our Team

Theresa
Lead Dentist

Dr Teresa Brinkley

Teresa graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Otago in 2000. Her main dental interests are orthodontics and general family dentistry.

Teresa's main goal is to get the whole family dentally fit. She enjoys seeing happy smiles on patients' faces after orthodontics, cosmetic treatment, fitting dentures or even after an extraction of an abscessed tooth.

Outside of work, Teresa enjoys following her kids' sports (one is in Canada, one in America and the other is at home in NZ), walking her dogs, reading, dance and travel. Teresa has also taken up sailing this year as she is almost an empty nester. She also has a house cow and makes all her own dairy products.

Stefan (1)
Dentist

Dr Stefan Omell

Dr. Stefan Omell qualified from Guy’s Dental Hospital in 1991, one of the top rated Dental Schools in the world. He has been in practice for the last 29 years working in London, Spain and more recently in Australia. Prior to working in Australia Stefan owned a successful practise in Belgravia. He has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in general Dentistry but more recently has become a leading figure within sleep dentistry. He gained this knowledge whilst working in Australia with further education in the USA, his passion is to enhance patient’s quality of life and wellbeing.

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Dr. Stefan Omell qualified from Guy’s Dental Hospital in 1991, one of the top rated Dental Schools in the world. He has been in practice for the last 29 years working in London, Spain and more recently in Australia. Prior to working in Australia Stefan owned a successful practise in Belgravia. He has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in general Dentistry but more recently has become a leading figure within sleep dentistry. He gained this knowledge whilst working in Australia with further education in the USA, his passion is to enhance patient’s quality of life and wellbeing.

Stefan implements a patient centered holistic care to managing all Dental problems and understands the importance of a caring and compassionate approach. He also understands the need to listen to patients and be an excellent communicator. He also understands to adopt a minimally invasive approach to keep a patient centered approach using cutting-edge techniques for the best aesthetic and functional results. Stefan is regular attends seminars and conferences in the UK and overseas to stay ahead of new developments and master new techniques.

Outside the clinic you will find him at the Gym, Cinema or out on the water in Sailing races.

Sophie
Oral Health Therapist

Sophie Wan

Sophie graduated from AUT last year as an Oral Health Therapist and also works in the role of a Dental Hygienist. She gained valuable experience working with the Department of Health in Australia. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve optimal oral health through education, preventive care, and a focus on creating confident and beautiful smiles for a lifetime.

Sophie is dedicated to helping people build good oral hygiene habits and providing essential hygiene treatments alongside other preventive care as an Oral Health Therapist. She believes in a patient-centered approach, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported in their journey…

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Sophie graduated from AUT last year as an Oral Health Therapist and also works in the role of a Dental Hygienist. She gained valuable experience working with the Department of Health in Australia. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve optimal oral health through education, preventive care, and a focus on creating confident and beautiful smiles for a lifetime.

Sophie is dedicated to helping people build good oral hygiene habits and providing essential hygiene treatments alongside other preventive care as an Oral Health Therapist. She believes in a patient-centered approach, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported in their journey to a healthy smile.

Outside of her commitment to oral health, Sophie is an avid outdoor enthusiast. You can often find her surfing the waves, exploring the waters on her Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP), or finding tranquillity while camping in nature. This connection to the outdoors brings a sense of calm and balance to her professional practice.

Sara Crabtree
Practice Manager

Sarah Crabtree

Sarah's main goal as Practice Manager is to continue to help people have a positive experience around visiting the dentist. She loves meeting and building relationships with a variety of people within our community.

Outside of the practice, Sarah enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and enjoys going to the theatre.

A fun fact about Sarah is that as a teenager, she used to dress up and do local Christmas parades!

Jane
Dental Assistant

Jane Gregan

Jane loves helping people regain confidence when they can smile again and also helping people get out of pain.

Outside of work Jane enjoys cooking, gardening, pickleball and paddleboarding. A fun fact about Jane is that she is a twin.

Olivia
Dental Assistant

Olivia Urquhart

Olivia wants to ensure every patient feels comfortable, reduce anxiety and make dental visits a positive experience. She loves meeting new people and doing different things every day.

Outside of work, Olivia loves to bake and play Sudoku.

A fun fact about Olivia is that she is scared of praying mantises.

Ellis
Receptionist

Alice Te Rangi

Alice's goal is to provide exceptional service to patients so that visiting the dentist is and can continue to be an enjoyable, positive experience.

Alice's favourite part of her job is the people! She loves interacting with our amazing patients and getting to know them and their stories.

Outside of work, Alice loves going to the beach and enjoying the great outdoors of Northland - nothing better than a great view with great company.

A fun fact about Alice is that she was once a competitive gymnast and represented and placed at Nationals five times!