Meet Our Team

Having grown up in Pakuranga, Shayeste has the privilege of returning to serve her own community of East Auckland. Upon graduating from the University of Otago with Distinction in 2011, she has worked at both Greenlane and Middlemore Hospitals which has given her invaluable experience. This includes the management of medically compromised patients, children and the elderly. Having kept her ongoing education up to date, she is a qualified and experienced provider of IV and oral sedation which enables her to provide optimal treatment for our more anxious patients. She has also completed Implant placement and restoration courses, making her confident in more complex dental treatments, should you need them. Above all, her warm, bright and outgoing personality combined with care and gentleness, put you at ease whatever the treatment is that you require.

Born and brought up in Dubai, Ali moved to New Zealand in 2009 soon after graduating from the most prestigious dental school in India. Ali completed his dental training at University of Otago for a year before clearing the NZ dental registration exams.

Ali has worked in Dunedin, Napier and Auckland. He is passionate about dentistry and keeps up to date with the latest in dentistry and technology so that he can provide the best to his clients. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in orthodontics.

Ali’s clients consider him as a kind, caring and gentle practitioner who takes time to listen and discuss treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Apart from work, Ali loves cricket and enjoys spending time with his wife and little girl.

Rebecca graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health from Auckland University of Technology. She currently works across two clinics in Auckland and is also mentoring junior Oral Health Therapists, which allows her to share her knowledge and support the next generation of professionals.

Rebecca's passion for oral health drives her to deliver a high standard of care with attention to detail and a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for both patients and her team.

She was actively involved in the former New Zealand Dental Hygienists’ Association since her student years and later served as Chairperson of the Auckland branch for four years. Rebecca also participates in multiple oral health study groups, which continue to expand and strengthen her skills, knowledge, and professional network.

In 2021, Rebecca collaborated with Dementia Waikato to create and publish an oral health promotion booklet designed to support people living with dementia. This area of special interest allows her to represent her profession in meaningful ways and provide valuable resources to the wider community. She is committed to supporting patients with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine love for what she does.

Outside of work you will find Rebecca involved with her two children, working on her home or out running working towards yet another half marathon.

Darren graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2019. He is enthusiastic about providing a warm and welcoming experience for his patients while promoting good oral hygiene. Prior to that, he had completed a degree in Pharmacology. He believes that a healthy smile boosts self-esteem and contributes to overall well-being.

Darren connects with people from diverse backgrounds and can communicate fluently in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. He enjoys educating and equipping them with the tools to maintain good oral health. He strives to make each visit comfortable and stress-free, whether it's a routine cleaning or a more complex procedure.

Outside of work, Darren enjoys exploring new places, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with his cats. He looks forward to meeting new patients and working alongside them to transform their smiles."