Lumino Manawatu Dental

Meet Our Team

Bruce Wilson
Dentist

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.

Venus Hon
Dentist

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.

Rachel (1)
Dentist

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.

Aaron Wilson
Dental Hygienist

Aaron Wilson

Aaron Wilson spent his time growing up between Gisborne, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia. Initially studying Zoology at Waikato University, Aaron then joined the New Zealand Defence Force in 1994 as a dental assistant. In 1995 he was accepted to train as a dental hygienist with the Defence Force’s four-year hygienist program, spending most of his time divided between Otago University and Burnham Camp.

During his training, Aaron travelled to both Malaysia and Australia as a junior hygienist and in 1997 was promoted to lance corporal. His advancement through the Defence Force continued after completing the hygienist program, and having…

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Aaron Wilson spent his time growing up between Gisborne, New Zealand and Melbourne, Australia. Initially studying Zoology at Waikato University, Aaron then joined the New Zealand Defence Force in 1994 as a dental assistant. In 1995 he was accepted to train as a dental hygienist with the Defence Force’s four-year hygienist program, spending most of his time divided between Otago University and Burnham Camp.

During his training, Aaron travelled to both Malaysia and Australia as a junior hygienist and in 1997 was promoted to lance corporal. His advancement through the Defence Force continued after completing the hygienist program, and having spent six months training as an NCO, Aaron was promoted to corporal in 2000.

After leaving the Army in 2005, Aaron spent his time writing undergraduate psychology papers and even spent a year as a rugby analyst.

In 2008 he moved back into private practice as a dental hygienist and has been doing so ever since.