Dr Gavin Van Vledder
Gavin graduated from the University of Stellenbosch , Cape Town , South Africa in 1994. He has over 30 years experience working in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Dubai before moving to New Zealand and joining Lumino in 2016. He has attended multiple international dental conferences and training courses overseas and locally over the years to learn and improve professionally.
He takes time to listen to patients needs and concerns and works as a team with them and the local laboratory and specialists in town to offer the best treatment options available not forgetting the importance of the…
Gavin graduated from the University of Stellenbosch , Cape Town , South Africa in 1994. He has over 30 years experience working in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Dubai before moving to New Zealand and joining Lumino in 2016. He has attended multiple international dental conferences and training courses overseas and locally over the years to learn and improve professionally.
He takes time to listen to patients needs and concerns and works as a team with them and the local laboratory and specialists in town to offer the best treatment options available not forgetting the importance of the support from our awesome team members at Lumino working in the background. He tries his best to see that patients have a pleasant , kind and gentle dental experience. “I prioritise and endeavour to take the time to listen to my patient’s needs, concerns and budget and to inform and educate them on their treatment options.”
Gavin has a special interest in restorative dentistry, treating worn / collapsed dentition, cosmetic dentistry, replacing old black / broken amalgam restorations and replace missing teeth with implant restorations in conjunction with local surgeons. He also enjoys improving smiles or crowded teeth with Invisalign clear aligners / teeth whitening / veneers. Gavin's primary focus is on conservative and preventative care and improving his patient's smile, confidence and function.
Over the years Gavin has introduced more technology into the practice to improve patient experience and treatment - 3D intra oral scanning instead of messy, uncomfortable putty impressions. AI design for smile make overs or treatment simulation so patients can see what they will look like before they commit to any treatment. Since introducing a 3D printer, he can offer in house night guards, sport guards, diagnostic study models, bleach trays and some restorations at reduced cost to patients.
Gavin loves learning and keeping up to date with the latest technological changes and introduction AI in dentistry so patients can benefit from all the rapidly changing treatment options and equipment out there. Outside of the practice you will find Gavin spending time with his wife, son and sausage dog. They love the outdoors and weekends you will find them tramping, mountain/ trail biking, boating and trying to catch fish instead of feeding them bait and experiencing all that this magnificent country we live in has to offer.
Dr Richard Allwright
Richard graduated with a BChD from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2014. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics from the University of Pretoria, 2018.
Richard immigrated to NZ in 2021 and has worked in private practice since 2015. His dental interests include endodontics, restorative dentistry, implantology and prosthodontics. Richards's goal is to grow in all fields of dentistry as one can never stop learning and growing as a person and a professional.
What Richard loves most about his job is creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere for his patients. He has been on the receiving…
Show more...Richard graduated with a BChD from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2014. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Endodontics from the University of Pretoria, 2018.
Richard immigrated to NZ in 2021 and has worked in private practice since 2015. His dental interests include endodontics, restorative dentistry, implantology and prosthodontics. Richards's goal is to grow in all fields of dentistry as one can never stop learning and growing as a person and a professional.
What Richard loves most about his job is creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere for his patients. He has been on the receiving end of the dental chair many times in the past resulting in a lot of empathy for his patients. He also likes to see patients walk out of his room having a very clear understanding of their oral health, associated problems (if any) and what treatments are available and necessary for them as an individual.
Outside the practice, Richard enjoys all sports especially tennis, cricket, golf, disc golf, ultimate frisbee, touch rugby, MTB, tramping and supping. He also enjoys walking his two dogs, travelling, socialising and spending time with friends and family. He is also a keen birder/twitcher.
Dr Jill Henderson
Jill graduated with a BDS from the University of Aberdeen in 2018 and has been working in Aberdeenshire, Scotland since then providing both NHS and private dental care. Prior to this, she completed a BSc(Hons) in Medical Genetics.
She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly providing minimally-invasive treatment options and helping anxious patients feel comfortable in the dental environment. She hopes to continue her training to include digital dentistry and clear aligner orthodontics.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Jill is looking forward to her latest adventure to New Zealand. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, baking and travelling; she is looking forward to doing all of these things in beautiful Hawke’s Bay.
Dr Colleen Scholz
Dr. Colleen Scholz graduated with highest honors from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1990, after which she spent a term at The University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry on a Rotary Scholarship. During that time she enjoyed both teaching dental students and seeing patients.
Colleen has wanted to be a dentist since childhood, and has founded two private practices in New Mexico and Colorado, US. She has also provided volunteer dentistry in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Kenya.
Colleen, her husband, and two sons emigrated to New Zealand in 2020, to finally live near the ocean, a…
Show more...Dr. Colleen Scholz graduated with highest honors from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1990, after which she spent a term at The University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry on a Rotary Scholarship. During that time she enjoyed both teaching dental students and seeing patients.
Colleen has wanted to be a dentist since childhood, and has founded two private practices in New Mexico and Colorado, US. She has also provided volunteer dentistry in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Kenya.
Colleen, her husband, and two sons emigrated to New Zealand in 2020, to finally live near the ocean, a lifelong dream. She spent nearly four years practicing dentistry near Whangarei, but recently discovered and moved to sunny Nelson! She enjoys treating patients of all ages and is known to be gentle, kind, and meticulous. Colleen provides all facets of restorative dentistry and strives for results that are both beautiful and functional. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family and also tramping, swimming, biking, pottery, and painting. She is excited to meet and care for the dental needs of the people of Nelson!
Dr Shaun Du Preez
Shaun graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (UWL) from the University of Western Cape in 2012 and completed his P.Dip (UWL) in Maxillofacial Radiology in 2014.
His dental interests include endodontics, 3D printing, digital dentistry and planning.
One of Shaun's main dental goals is to share knowledge with like-minded colleagues and patients, because who doesn't like technology and gadgets?
He enjoys meeting people and showing patients that endodontics is not as painful as they think.
Outside of work, Shaun enjoys spending time with his wife – hiking and mountain biking because she pushes him to see places he would…
Show more...Shaun graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (UWL) from the University of Western Cape in 2012 and completed his P.Dip (UWL) in Maxillofacial Radiology in 2014.
His dental interests include endodontics, 3D printing, digital dentistry and planning.
One of Shaun's main dental goals is to share knowledge with like-minded colleagues and patients, because who doesn't like technology and gadgets?
He enjoys meeting people and showing patients that endodontics is not as painful as they think.
Outside of work, Shaun enjoys spending time with his wife – hiking and mountain biking because she pushes him to see places he would not dream of reaching (usually because it is so far).
His favourite place to be is in a car or a train, travelling and seeing new places. He's also a big tech enthusiast and has completed a few computer courses.
Liss Kelly
Liss graduated with a Bachelor in Oral Health from the University of Otago in 2016 and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health in 2018.
Liss worked for the Southern Community Oral Health Service seeing children as well as Adolescents and Dental Hygiene at a busy private in Dunedin in her first three years out working. Liss has worked in Nelson, Dunedin and worked as a locum in Queenstown.
Liss is passionate about providing preventative care to patients in a judgement free approach that empowers patients on their journey to improving their oral health.
In her free time, Liss loves spending time in nature and with friends and family. Liss enjoys photography and cold water ocean swims.