Dr Leah du Plessis
Leah graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and since then has accrued over a decade of experience.
On completing her degree, Leah worked for the state in Sabie, South Africa where she developed her passion for giving back to the community by empowering, encouraging and relaying the importance of good oral health.
Leah has been working in private practice where she has had the opportunity to treat people from all backgrounds while providing tailored treatment plans in a calm, gentle and compassionate dental setting while honing her skills in…
Show more...Leah graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and since then has accrued over a decade of experience.
On completing her degree, Leah worked for the state in Sabie, South Africa where she developed her passion for giving back to the community by empowering, encouraging and relaying the importance of good oral health.
Leah has been working in private practice where she has had the opportunity to treat people from all backgrounds while providing tailored treatment plans in a calm, gentle and compassionate dental setting while honing her skills in general dentistry.
When Leah is not at work putting smiles on people’s faces, she enjoys travelling, going on long drives with her family, cooking up a storm and, not to forget of course, Zumba.
Sian Mansill
Sian graduated with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from Liverpool Dental School in 2012.
She has a passion for preventative care, and educating patients for positive health outcomes. The goal Sian wants to accomplish in her work is to build relationships with patients to enable patients to feel comfortable.
Sian's favourite thing about her job is her patients and seeing the improvement in their oral health.
Outside of work, Sian enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons at their caravan, bush nature walks, and the beach.
Letitia Blaikie
After being a dental assistant for close to 10 years, Letitia “Lu” Blaikie decided to upskill and become an oral health therapist.
She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health. Her skills range from dental hygiene, dental therapy, orthodontic auxiliary, and whitening treatments. Letitia is passionate about helping patients meet their oral health goals and creating a positive and comfortable environment where patients have a great experience.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, two dogs and cat. Any outdoor activity is right up her ally: hiking, stand-up paddle boarding and canyoning to name a few favourites. She also very much enjoys a good book and dabbling in watercolours.
Vanessa Cassels
Vanessa graduated as an Oral Health Therapist in 2008.
Her interests include Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics and her main focus is to educate her patients.
Vanessa says she gets real enjoyment and satisfaction seeing an increase in confidence form nervous or anxious patents and loves seeing patients achieving great oral health.
Outside of the practice, Vanessa most enjoys spending time with her family.
Kylie Buckland
Kylie joined the team in September 2024, having moved from Auckland has now settled in Cambridge. She enjoys her role of keeping the practice running smoothly. She has over 20 years of experience in customer service and comes with a dental background bringing vast knowledge and skills. Kylie is passionate about ensuring all patients are welcomed with a smile and leaving knowing that they have received the best service and care. Meeting new and varied people is the most enjoyable part of her role as well as managing the practice.
When she is not in the practice, she is busy being a mum to her son Luca, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the mighty Waikato.