Sarah
Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001 in 2001 from Otago University. She came to Hawkes Bay in 2002 to take up an appointment as a Dental House Surgeon appointment at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, where she stayed for two years.
Falling in love with Hawkes Bay, Sarah decided to stay and make this wonderful region her home. In 2004 she joined the team at Lumino Havelock North and has been with them ever since.
Sarah loves being a dentist and describes her chosen career as extremely rewarding. She knows that many patients are fearful of the…
Show more...Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001 in 2001 from Otago University. She came to Hawkes Bay in 2002 to take up an appointment as a Dental House Surgeon appointment at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, where she stayed for two years.
Falling in love with Hawkes Bay, Sarah decided to stay and make this wonderful region her home. In 2004 she joined the team at Lumino Havelock North and has been with them ever since.
Sarah loves being a dentist and describes her chosen career as extremely rewarding. She knows that many patients are fearful of the dental environment. She does her best to reduce this fear and give them a positive and supportive experience.
Sarah is married to Mark and has three amazing step-children, Phoebe, Joel and Abby. She also has a gorgeous grandson Luca. Sarah loves playing competitive lawn bowls and is an avid reader of non-fiction books. Sarah adores animals and volunteers at the Hastings SPCA on a weekly basis.
Lauren
Lauren graduated from Otago University in 2009 with a degree in Dental Surgery before settling in Hawke's Bay several years ago.
She has a special interest in Maori oral health and special needs patients, and previously worked at Hawke's Bay Hospital for two years.
These days, Lauren splits her working time between public health and private practice. Lauren has also worked in the Chatham Islands and loved her time spent there as much as she enjoys the lifestyle of Hawke's Bay. Lauren also has a beautiful daughter who was born in December 2015.
Krizzia Del Rosario
Krizzia graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2018. Since then she has worked in both public and private practices.
Her first job was at the Hawkes Bay DHB where Krizzia grew up, treating kids 18 and under, this job allowed her to sharpen her surgical skills, which included fillings, pulpotomies and extractions of primary teeth. She then pursued private work where she found her passion for oral hygiene and the links to systemic health.
Krizzia's goals are to improve patient outcomes and to continue to grow and expand her knowledge as there is…
Show more...Krizzia graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2018. Since then she has worked in both public and private practices.
Her first job was at the Hawkes Bay DHB where Krizzia grew up, treating kids 18 and under, this job allowed her to sharpen her surgical skills, which included fillings, pulpotomies and extractions of primary teeth. She then pursued private work where she found her passion for oral hygiene and the links to systemic health.
Krizzia's goals are to improve patient outcomes and to continue to grow and expand her knowledge as there is always something to learn. The thing Krizzia loves most about her job is getting to know her patients and the satisfaction of patients after an appointment.
Krizzia has always had a passion for working with children and helping others improve their overall well being. Outside of work Krizzia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being outdoors, reading, hiking, and swimming at the beach. Krizzia is also a certified yoga teacher and has a side hustle making cakes! Aside from all of this, Krizzia is also a mother.
Amanda
Amanda was born and raised in Hawkes Bay and has resided here permanently except for some time living and travelling abroad. While living in London she found her interest in health and helping people whilst working at Cromwell Hospital in Kensington. This involved the day-to-day running of the private specialist clinics. On returning home to Hawkes Bay she continued in the medical field and has been working with Paul Scott, Sarah Kilmister and the team since 2004. Outside of work she enjoys all that Hawkes Bay has to offer with her husband and their two beautiful children