Dr Vikram Bhatt
Dr Vikram Bhatt graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dr D Y Patil University in Mumbai, India, in 2009. He practised in Mumbai for a decade, where he owned and operated two private clinics, before relocating to New Zealand in 2019. He successfully completed the Australian Dental Council (ADC) exams in 2018 and has since worked at Lumino Tamatea in Napier and Dental Care West in Glen Eden, Auckland.
In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr Vikram completed a one-year course in Implantology at the ACE Institute under the guidance of Dr Nitish Surathu. His professional interests…
Show more...Dr Vikram Bhatt graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dr D Y Patil University in Mumbai, India, in 2009. He practised in Mumbai for a decade, where he owned and operated two private clinics, before relocating to New Zealand in 2019. He successfully completed the Australian Dental Council (ADC) exams in 2018 and has since worked at Lumino Tamatea in Napier and Dental Care West in Glen Eden, Auckland.
In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr Vikram completed a one-year course in Implantology at the ACE Institute under the guidance of Dr Nitish Surathu. His professional interests lie in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, with a growing focus on cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, and aligner therapy. He is passionate about providing high-quality, personalised care and is committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques. What Dr Vikram enjoys most about dentistry is the opportunity to solve unique challenges for each patient. He finds fulfilment in delivering tailored treatment that not only restores function and aesthetics but also boosts patient confidence.
Outside of work, Dr Vikram enjoys spending time with his wife and young son. He loves heading to the beach, going for a drive, and enjoying quality family time. He’s also a keen traveller, cricket enthusiast, and car lover.
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Letitia Blaikie
After being a dental assistant for close to 10 years, Letitia “Lu” Blaikie decided to upskill and become an oral health therapist.
She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health. Her skills range from dental hygiene, dental therapy, orthodontic auxiliary, and whitening treatments. Letitia is passionate about helping patients meet their oral health goals and creating a positive and comfortable environment where patients have a great experience.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, two dogs and cat. Any outdoor activity is right up her ally: hiking, stand-up paddle boarding and canyoning to name a few favourites. She also very much enjoys a good book and dabbling in watercolours.
Monique Sun
Monique is a qualified Oral Health Therapist and AUT graduate, passionate about delivering gentle, patient-centred care to adults and adolescents.
She specialises in professional dental hygiene treatments, periodontal therapy, preventive oral care, and provides restorative dental services exclusively for patients under 18 years old.
Monique strives to foster a calm, comforting clinical environment, ideal for easing dental anxiety and helping patients feel fully relaxed throughout treatment. Committed to long-term oral health outcomes, she empowers patients with professional health education, effective preventive guidance and personalised care plans to help them achieve and sustain optimal oral wellness.
Tarquin Reti
Tarquin graduated from Auckland University and is dual scope trained in hygiene & therapy. He is also local anaesthetic qualified and radiography qualified.
Tarquin is a fun, caring & careful hygienist available at our practice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
Wendy Eastwood
Wendy started her career in dentistry 25 years ago, 10 years with Lumino. Her experience started as a Dental Assistant moving onto Senior Receptionist and Practice Co-ordinator roles before taking on her current role as a Multi-Site Practice Manager of Lumino Glenfield and Lumino Viva Birkenhead. Wendy enjoys working closely with her team members to ensure our patients receive a professional and high standard of dental care, they feel respected and comfortable within our practices. Outside of dentistry Wendy spends time with her family, friends and 2 fur babies.