Lumino Kawarau Park Queenstown

Meet Our Team

Crop Holly Christmas
Lead Dentist

Dr Holly Wentworth

Holly Christmas

BDS, PGDip Dig. Ortho. (UK)

Dr Holly Christmas is a general dentist with a special interest in conservative and cosmetic dentistry including implants, dental bonding, root canal treatment and Invisalign. She has been fully accredited with Invisalign since 2018 and has completed a post graduate diploma in Digital Orthodontics (PGDip Dig. Ortho. (UK)). She is proud to have been a member of the Lumino Clinical Advisory Board from 2018 to 2023.

Holly graduated from the University of Otago in 2003, with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with credit. She then went on to complete two years as…

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Holly Christmas

BDS, PGDip Dig. Ortho. (UK)

Dr Holly Christmas is a general dentist with a special interest in conservative and cosmetic dentistry including implants, dental bonding, root canal treatment and Invisalign. She has been fully accredited with Invisalign since 2018 and has completed a post graduate diploma in Digital Orthodontics (PGDip Dig. Ortho. (UK)). She is proud to have been a member of the Lumino Clinical Advisory Board from 2018 to 2023.

Holly graduated from the University of Otago in 2003, with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with credit. She then went on to complete two years as an oral and maxillofacial house surgeon at Christchurch Hospital.

Following three years in Scotland working at the Glasgow Dental School and in private practice, Holly returned to New Zealand in 2008 to work at Frankton Dental.

Holly went from associate to owner, and in 2018 entered into a joint venture with Lumino The Dentists, something she is very excited about. Her team is what makes her most proud. She loves working in a collaborative environment, incorporating new technology and providing quality care that patients can get excited about.

In her spare time Holly enjoys biking, skiing, motorbiking and jet boating with her family.

Garnett Queenstown (1)
Dentist

Dr Garnett Ramsbottom

Dr. Garnett Ramsbottom earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Medical University of South Carolina (USA) in 2006. He has 15+ years of experience in private practice. For the last 8 years, Garnett has owned and operated his own dental practice in Western North Carolina, USA.

Garnett has done extensive post-doctorate learning with SPEAR education in Scottsdale, Arizona with a focus on restorative and esthetic dentistry. After living in Wellington, NZ for over 3 years and then returning to the states to build and run his dental surgery, he and his wife Kathy have decided to return to New Zealand on a permanent basis and have settled on Queenstown as their home. 

Ross Davidson
Dentist

Dr Ross Buchanan

Ross joins the team after working as the referring Oral Surgery Practitioner for Southern Lakes District for 25 years.

His dental interests include oral surgery, IV sedation, implantology but he also enjoys all other aspects of dentistry. 

Outside of work Ross enjoys spending time with his wife, Polly and two daughters Gabby and Kelby.

His personal interests include sailing, mountain biking, running, skiing, tramping and musical theatre.

Dylan Hamill
Dentist

Dr Dylan Hamill

Dylan left Ireland to study at the University of Manchester where he graduated whilst receiving the Stellify Award for social responsibility.

After graduating, Dylan worked in as NHS dental practice in Manchester. Dylan then worked in hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool gaining further experience in particular in Paediatrics and Oral Surgery.
Most recently Dylan worked in  an Oro-Maxillofacial surgery trauma centre in Liverpool.

Dylan comes to Aotearoa with an ardour for prevention over cure and highly values taking dentally anxious patients to a place of relative comfort in the dental chair.

Outside of work Dylan enjoys yoga, running and climbing.

Eleanor
Dentist

Dr Eleanor Trickett

Eleanor graduated from the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2021. Following her degree, Eleanor completed General Professional Training, which involved a comprehensive rotation between primary care in general practice and secondary care at a dental hospital. Since then, she has worked as an associate dentist in a general dental practice in South Yorkshire, where she provided routine care and treatment to a diverse range of patients.

Eleanor enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with an interest in minimally invasive dentistry and working with anxious patients. She's particularly passionate about oral health education and helping patients to…

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Eleanor graduated from the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2021. Following her degree, Eleanor completed General Professional Training, which involved a comprehensive rotation between primary care in general practice and secondary care at a dental hospital. Since then, she has worked as an associate dentist in a general dental practice in South Yorkshire, where she provided routine care and treatment to a diverse range of patients.

Eleanor enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with an interest in minimally invasive dentistry and working with anxious patients. She's particularly passionate about oral health education and helping patients to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

Her primary goals are to enhance patient education and promote preventative care. Eleanor aims to deliver high-quality dental care that prioritises both comfort and oerall health. Eleanor loves being able to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

In her free time, Eleanor enjoys cycling, hiking and reading. She recently moved to New Zealand to explore its beautiful landscapes and experience a different culture. She is excited to learn about a different healthcare system white further developing her skills in dentistry.