Dr Kerry Hamilton
Kerry graduated from Otago School of Dentistry in 1981.
He has practised in New Plymouth for 31 years. Over this time Kerry has specialised in Cosmetic, Amalgam Replacement, Restorative (Implants, Crowns, Bridges & Veneers) & Orthodontic dentistry.
With the improvement of materials and technologies this side of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past twenty years. To keep abreast of these developments Kerry spends a lot of time refining his skill and knowledge at courses here and overseas.
His dental philosophy is prevention pitched. Annual examinations, & six monthly hygiene appointments are a standard of care. Restoration with tooth coloured,…
Show more...Kerry graduated from Otago School of Dentistry in 1981.
He has practised in New Plymouth for 31 years. Over this time Kerry has specialised in Cosmetic, Amalgam Replacement, Restorative (Implants, Crowns, Bridges & Veneers) & Orthodontic dentistry.
With the improvement of materials and technologies this side of dentistry has changed dramatically over the past twenty years. To keep abreast of these developments Kerry spends a lot of time refining his skill and knowledge at courses here and overseas.
His dental philosophy is prevention pitched. Annual examinations, & six monthly hygiene appointments are a standard of care. Restoration with tooth coloured, strong bonded materials such as Emax & Porcelain are normally advised.
All new patients have an initial thorough examination at which time they are treatment planned and an estimate & information is supplied.
Kerry’s interests outside of dentistry include, multisport, kayaking, cycling, skiing and spending time with his family & friends.
Dr Kyle Theys
Kyle graduated in South Africa in 2011 and registered with the New Zealand Dental Council in 2020.
Kyle enjoys every aspect of Dentistry, but has a keen interest in Restorative Dentistry and believes in providing high-quality treatment for his patients. More than anything, he enjoys building strong, long-lasting relationships with his patients, and subscribes to the “patient-centered approach”.
When not doing Dentistry, Kyle enjoys being outdoors with his family and playing sports, specifically soccer, golf and cycling. Kyle is Husband to wife Amy, and Father to his 2 young kids, Maddison and Jesse.
Mr Raj Roy
Raj is our visiting Specialist Endodontist. Raj travels from Hamilton twice a month to treat patients with complicated Root Canal issues.
This treatment is used after the nerve in a tooth has died. It is the only way of saving the tooth. The only other option when a tooth dies is an extraction which often leads to other complications later in life.
Root Canal therapy is the treatment of the inside of a tooth. Fine canals in the tooth contain the nerve and blood supply for the tooth.
If a tooth dies these canals become infected from the dead tissue.…
Show more...Raj is our visiting Specialist Endodontist. Raj travels from Hamilton twice a month to treat patients with complicated Root Canal issues.
This treatment is used after the nerve in a tooth has died. It is the only way of saving the tooth. The only other option when a tooth dies is an extraction which often leads to other complications later in life.
Root Canal therapy is the treatment of the inside of a tooth. Fine canals in the tooth contain the nerve and blood supply for the tooth.
If a tooth dies these canals become infected from the dead tissue. Raj, with the help of a very powerful microscope, can access and fill these canals. This means the tooth can stay in place, as a result other teeth are not compromised by extraction.
Dr John Harrison
John completed his dental degree (BDS) in Otago in 1992.He then held a dental house surgeon and registrar positions in Wellington for three years before travelling to the UK to further his professional experience.
John returned to Dunedin in 1997 to commence his postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). He moved to Christchurch the following year and completed his medical degree and masters degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with distinction in 2001.
In 2002 John worked at Tauranga Hospital before moving to Auckland to complete his specialist training. He gained his Australasian Fellowship (FRACDS) in Melbourne in 2004…
John completed his dental degree (BDS) in Otago in 1992.He then held a dental house surgeon and registrar positions in Wellington for three years before travelling to the UK to further his professional experience.
John returned to Dunedin in 1997 to commence his postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS). He moved to Christchurch the following year and completed his medical degree and masters degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with distinction in 2001.
In 2002 John worked at Tauranga Hospital before moving to Auckland to complete his specialist training. He gained his Australasian Fellowship (FRACDS) in Melbourne in 2004 and returned there the following year as an OMS fellow. John then returned to Auckland in 2006 to join the team at Auckland OMS Group and take up a consultant OMS position at Auckland City and Middlemore Hospitals.
John practices the full scope of OMS, with a special interest in orthognathic surgery, the management of facial trauma, dental implant surgery, and the treatment of benign pathology of the mouth and jaws.
Anna Holyoake
Anna graduated from the University of Otago in 2006 and has spent the majority of her career in Taranaki.
Anna is the current President of the New Zealand Oral Health Association and is a strong advocate for oral health.
In 2018 she was also awarded New Zealand Dental Hygienist of the Year.
Anna believes prevention is better than the cure. Preventing and managing gum disease improves over all systemic health for life.
Anna is passionate about helping her patients to achieve and maintain optimum oral health and confident smiles. She believes that tailored patient education is pivotal in enabling positive…
Show more...Anna graduated from the University of Otago in 2006 and has spent the majority of her career in Taranaki.
Anna is the current President of the New Zealand Oral Health Association and is a strong advocate for oral health.
In 2018 she was also awarded New Zealand Dental Hygienist of the Year.
Anna believes prevention is better than the cure. Preventing and managing gum disease improves over all systemic health for life.
Anna is passionate about helping her patients to achieve and maintain optimum oral health and confident smiles. She believes that tailored patient education is pivotal in enabling positive behavioural changes with home care habits through improved understanding, self-management and motivation, thus helping to prevent and stabilise oral and physical wellbeing.
When not at work Anna enjoys an active lifestyle with family and friends.
Lydia Huber
Lydia graduated in 2000 as a Dental Hygienist and has 25 years of experience working across Wellington, Kapiti & New Plymouth where she has been part of the Kerry Hamilton for 15 years.
Lydia takes pride in her skill, compassion and relationships with her patients,a nd this enables her to provide the best care and support for patients general and long-term health.
Lydia is well versed in the treatment and management of Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis, her passion for educating, creating awareness and understanding of these conditions to her patients makes her an invaluable part of the team.
Outside of work, Lydia enjoys spending time with her two 'tweens' and family, she enjoys photography and being creative.
Sara Hamilton
Sara and her team run the practice behind the scenes. Sara manages the practice and is ably supported by Desiree.
Desiree is also Peter Liston’s assistant in the surgery and manages his correspondence. Kirsten is Kerry’s chairside assistant & laboratory tech, she also helps in reception on Monday.
Karen assists Pablo and Raj when they are here and is responsible for recalls & reception on Friday. Tracey is always on hand to assist in the clinics or at reception when needed.
Our team strives to make your time with us as comfortable and as stress free as possible. We hope…
Show more...Sara and her team run the practice behind the scenes. Sara manages the practice and is ably supported by Desiree.
Desiree is also Peter Liston’s assistant in the surgery and manages his correspondence. Kirsten is Kerry’s chairside assistant & laboratory tech, she also helps in reception on Monday.
Karen assists Pablo and Raj when they are here and is responsible for recalls & reception on Friday. Tracey is always on hand to assist in the clinics or at reception when needed.
Our team strives to make your time with us as comfortable and as stress free as possible. We hope you will enjoy your dental experience and leave with an understanding of your procedure, and knowledge of your overall dental health.