Dr Mark Loh
Born in a Malaysian town renowned for its satay skewers, Mark moved to Auckland with his family when he was 10 years old. From an early age, he decided that being a dentist was what he wanted to pursue and hasn’t looked back since! Mark graduated from the University of Otago and worked in Rotorua before having the opportunity to join the team at Sanctuary Dental.
Mark is committed to a patient-centred approach and ensuring his patients are listened to and cared for. As an individual who is easy-going and gentle, he strives to do all his work with excellence…
Show more...Born in a Malaysian town renowned for its satay skewers, Mark moved to Auckland with his family when he was 10 years old. From an early age, he decided that being a dentist was what he wanted to pursue and hasn’t looked back since! Mark graduated from the University of Otago and worked in Rotorua before having the opportunity to join the team at Sanctuary Dental.
Mark is committed to a patient-centred approach and ensuring his patients are listened to and cared for. As an individual who is easy-going and gentle, he strives to do all his work with excellence and integrity, and most importantly with your best interest in mind!
Mark is passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, with a special interest in minimally invasive dentistry, dental implants and oral surgery. He also enjoys providing treatment under intravenous sedation and is a member of the NZ Society for Sedation in Dentistry. He continues to develop his knowledge and skills by regularly attending courses locally and internationally.
Outside the clinic, Mark is an avid badminton fan and player, having played the sport competitively since his teenage years.
Dr Helen Stehbens
Helen graduated from The University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1987. Since then she has honed a keen interest in cosmetic and holistic dentistry.
Helping people feel good about their mouths again and feeling more confident coming to the dentist is what what Helen loves most about her job. Her goal is to have her patients leaving with good oral health, good smiles and much less dental anxiety.
Outside of work, you'll find Helen spending time with her family in port Waikato- kayaking with her son or shopping with her daughter. She love staying fit with yoga and running or expanding her mind reading, watching movies, or visiting historic sites.
Dr Gurleen Kaur
Having graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2014, Gurleen went on to complete Masters in Public Health from University of Sydney. She is very passionate about her career as a dental professional and believes in constantly developing professionally to be able to provide the best care to her patients. She takes pride in treating all her patients with empathy. Her patients know her to be a very gentle and compassionate dentist.
Her main aim is to be able to make her patients feel at ease and help them achieve their dental dream! She has a special interest in cosmetic…
Show more...Having graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2014, Gurleen went on to complete Masters in Public Health from University of Sydney. She is very passionate about her career as a dental professional and believes in constantly developing professionally to be able to provide the best care to her patients. She takes pride in treating all her patients with empathy. Her patients know her to be a very gentle and compassionate dentist.
Her main aim is to be able to make her patients feel at ease and help them achieve their dental dream! She has a special interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and is an Invisalign Go provider.
Outside of work, you would find Gurleen spending time with her one year old daughter, who keeps her quite on her toes. She’s also an avid foodie and loves trying out new cuisines.
Dr Sonia Sarangal
Dr Sonia Sarangal, completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2013 from India and Passed her Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations in 2022.
She is an expert dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, restoration, Extraction, teeth whitening, Crowns, Dental bridges, and Dentures.
She is passionate about dentistry and strongly believes in connecting with patients and giving the most compassionate care possible to help support their safety and well-being.
Her approach is to make accurate diagnoses and then discuss treatment plans step by step to provide the best possible care.
She is quite determined to encourage and support patients…
Show more...Dr Sonia Sarangal, completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2013 from India and Passed her Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations in 2022.
She is an expert dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, restoration, Extraction, teeth whitening, Crowns, Dental bridges, and Dentures.
She is passionate about dentistry and strongly believes in connecting with patients and giving the most compassionate care possible to help support their safety and well-being.
Her approach is to make accurate diagnoses and then discuss treatment plans step by step to provide the best possible care.
She is quite determined to encourage and support patients in their oral hygiene.
Outside of work, Sonia likes to do yoga, meditation, read books, travel to different countries, and spend time with family and nature.
Gian Fabillaran
Gian grew up in the Philippines and moved to New Zealand along with his family when he was 14 years old. He graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2012.
Gian believes in the importance of providing a gentle and comfortable dental experience, as well as serving high-quality dental care. It gives him joy being able to help patient overcome their dental fear and anxiety. Gian’s priority is to determine your individualised dental needs and would incorporate preventative treatment or manageable home care instructions so you can achieve good oral health. Prevention is key to healthy gums and teeth!
Trinity Bishop
Trinity moved from South Africa to Aoeteroa in 2017. She has recently graduated from NZ’s Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) in 2024 following a more optical health background. With a varied health background, Trinity aims to achieve a more holistic approach to patients oral health needs in relation to their general well-being. Understanding healthy gums and teeth is not always as simple as “brushing and flossing.” Being dual-scoped in hygiene and dental therapy, she is able to complete treatment planning and general dentistry on under 18 year olds. She is passionate about creating a fun interactive environment for both children and adults to alleviate dental anxieties and ensure long term positive health outcomes.