Dr Bruce Wilson
Bruce has practiced dentistry in Palmerston North for nearly 40 years. In 1995 he established the present practice in a new purpose-built facility. Because of his extensive experience and commitment to ongoing professional education, Bruce can offer a wide range of treatments. In fact, we rarely have to refer clients out of the practice. Bruce's particular interests include orthodontics, implants, laser treatments and cosmetic procedures.
When away from the office Bruce enjoys travel and "leisure" time is spent in apiculture and tending to the 9 acre, nationally recognised country garden that he and his wife, Sandra, have established.
Dr Venus Hon
Venus graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2000, and has been working in the Manawatu region since. She believes in providing high quality dental care with gentle hands.
Venus is originally from Hong Kong and moved to New Zealand in 1991. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. She is married with two young children and loves music, Lego and sci-fi movies.
Dr Andrew Sutherland
Andrew graduated from the University of Otago in 1989 and worked in a dental practice before moving to Palmerston North Hospital’s Dental Unit in 1995. He spent most of his years there as the Senior Dentist.
From his work at the hospital, Andrew knows how important oral health is to overall well-being and he makes it his goal to listen carefully to patients and provide optimum treatment to effectively meet their needs.
Andrew is married and has two adult sons. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing and travel.
Dr Caryn Goh
Caryn was born and raised in Malaysia before she came to New Zealand to earn her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago. Keeping patients’ interests first is always her priority, and she aims to build a trusting relationship with her patients. Currently, she is enjoying all aspects of dentistry.
Raised in a multicultural country, she can communicate in English, Malay and Mandarin. Outside of work, she enjoys movies, music and exploring good cuisine.
Dr Rachel Perkins
Rachel completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2015, graduating from King’s College London, UK. She has served in the Royal Air Force as a Dental Officer for 7 years having worked in many locations in the UK and overseas. She enjoys helping patients to achieve their dental aspirations and improving their dental health. In her spare time, she enjoys playing Netball, baking and family walks in the countryside.
Fiona Spencer
Fiona is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 27+ years experience. She has in full time in Dental Hygiene in the Horowhenua and Manawatu since 1998, previous to which her professional career included working in Dental Therapy (grad 1980).
Fiona her husband and 3 young adult children moved to the Manawatu in 2005 and have enjoyed contributing to community works here. For five years she was the project manager and hygiene practitioner for a local voluntary community dental scheme, providing urgent care for high need/risk patients. She also spent six years as the Chairperson of the Manawatu Branch Dental Hygienists Association.
… Show more...Fiona is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 27+ years experience. She has in full time in Dental Hygiene in the Horowhenua and Manawatu since 1998, previous to which her professional career included working in Dental Therapy (grad 1980).
Fiona her husband and 3 young adult children moved to the Manawatu in 2005 and have enjoyed contributing to community works here. For five years she was the project manager and hygiene practitioner for a local voluntary community dental scheme, providing urgent care for high need/risk patients. She also spent six years as the Chairperson of the Manawatu Branch Dental Hygienists Association.
Fiona's passion is helping others with compassionate, kind, caring and excellent professional dental hygiene care and education. Regular, good dental hygiene care is vitally important for both oral and general health and she would love to help you with this. Fiona's interests are bush walking, cooking, photography and travel.
Sara Martinez Rojas
Sara graduated with a Bachelor in Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2011 and received the Hu-Friedy Golden scaler award making her the top of her class in hygiene. The degree gave her scopes as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist (School Dental Nurse). She has practiced both since graduating and now focuses on Dental Hygiene.
Sara's approach to Dental Hygiene is based on a practice called Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). This concept ensures a systematic and quality-orientated approach. It looks to motivate and educate on oral homecare practices to empower patients towards better oral health. Seeing people…
Show more...Sara graduated with a Bachelor in Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2011 and received the Hu-Friedy Golden scaler award making her the top of her class in hygiene. The degree gave her scopes as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist (School Dental Nurse). She has practiced both since graduating and now focuses on Dental Hygiene.
Sara's approach to Dental Hygiene is based on a practice called Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). This concept ensures a systematic and quality-orientated approach. It looks to motivate and educate on oral homecare practices to empower patients towards better oral health. Seeing people change their oral hygiene behaviours to improve their health, gives her great work satisfaction.
Sara is a mum of two young children who give her much joy. Family is important and she focuses on making it a priority.