Meet Our Team

The Bank St team are lead and supported by Teressa Brinkley. After attending Kings College, and then graduating at Otago Dental School, Teresa spent five years working and travelling in the UK before returning to her home town of Auckland.

Teresa loves to see her patients leave smiling, especially after they walk in too ashamed to smile. Her dental interests include general family dentistry, preventative dentistry and minimally invasive dentistry.

When it comes to dentistry, Teresa works hard to provide quality dental care to create healthier mouths and confident smiles. She feels it is important to take the time to listen to her patients and work closely with them so that together they can create a customized treatment plan.

With three young children, Teresa and her husband (who is a primary school teacher originally from Whangarei) re-located to Whangarei mid 2013 to raise their children in the relaxed rural lifestyle – “living the dream on a 10 acre block”. Teresa cherishes spending time with the family and outside of work, she loves cooking, running, swimming and also exploring all the outdoor family activities that Northland has to offer.

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 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.