Pitt Street Dental Dunedin Test

Ken graduated from The University of Otago in 1992 and has been with Pitt Street Dental practice since 2004. Ken, originally from Dunedin, returned home after gaining a wealth of experience practicing in the United Kingdom, Taupo and Christchurch. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and the interaction that he has with his patients by maintaining a key interest in helping them achieve good oral health.

Originally from Melbourne, Purobi graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 2009.

Purobi believes in not just treating teeth but also the person behind the smile. She takes a holistic approach to oral health and it gives her great satisfaction to see the parts fitting together to achieve healthy and beautiful smiles that her patients can be proud of.

Purobi enjoys the variety that comes with general dentistry and takes a special interest in preventative and Minimal Intervention dentistry. She is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association and regularly attends conferences to keep up with the advancements in dentistry.

Grace began her dental career with Dip DentTech in 2002 at Otago and went on to study BDS. She graduated from Otago University in 2009 with merit. 

She is passionate about providing excellent oral health care. It is important to her to truly understand patients needs with personalised long-term treatment plans. Grace is caring and empathetic towards all her patients as being in the dental chair is not the most pleasant experience. She is professional and calm, which is effective in reducing dental anxiety.

Grace enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and proficient in providing preventative, restorative, prosthetic and endodontic care. She is particularly interested in furthering education in oral science where innovative technologies and development in materials are applied to create better oral care.

When Grace is not looking into patients teeth, you will find her on the slopes on her snowboard enjoying beautiful snow covered mountains. She also puts her dentistry skills in baking and painting in her spare time. Grace feels passionate about giving back to the community by actively participating in community volunteer work.

Professor Peter Mei is a highly experienced Orthodontist with an international background in specialist orthodontic care. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands and the West China School of Stomatology at Sichuan University. After working in the Netherlands for four years, Professor Mei relocated to Dunedin in 2012.

Professor Mei is a Professor and Clinical Supervisor at the University of Otago, where he teaches and supervises both postgraduate and undergraduate dental students. His strong academic involvement ensures that his clinical practice consistently reflects the latest evidence-based techniques, research, and innovations in clinical orthodontics.

Professor Mei is an active member of leading professional organisations, including the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO), New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) Board of Studies Orthodontics, European Orthodontic Society (EOS), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). He has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals, serves as an examiner for multiple Australian and European universities, and has received several prestigious national and international awards, including honours from the European Orthodontic Society (EOS) and the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Professor Mei has more than 20 years of specialist orthodontic experience. He is an authorised provider of Invisalign, Incognito, and AngelAlign systems. As a well-regarded Dunedin orthodontist, he offers a full range of orthodontic care, including traditional braces, clear aesthetic braces, clear aligners, Invisalign, and customised hidden braces. Treatment is available for children, teenagers, and adults, with a strong focus on personalised care, patient comfort, and achieving healthy, long-term results.

Lee grew up in Dunedin and graduated from the University of Otago in 2008. He spent 10 years working in Australia in both public and private practice; in Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Melbourne before returning to Dunedin in 2019 to raise his family.

Lee practices in all aspects of general dentistry but with a special interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Lee's passion for dentistry lies in providing quality treatment tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

​Outside of dentistry he enjoys spending time with his family and going out to enjoy the warm Dunedin surf.

Dr Bhavya Rajan is an experienced associate dentist who brings a calm, caring approach to every appointment. After first qualifying as a dentist in 2008, she has worked across both hospital and private practice settings in New Zealand and overseas, and also spent time as a dental assistant during her further training.

Bhavya completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) at the University of Otago in 2023, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry. Her broad experience means she enjoys all areas of general dentistry, with a particular interest in urgent care and helping patients find relief from pain. She’s passionate about creating a positive, stress‑free experience and building long‑term relationships with those she cares for.

Outside the clinic, Bhavya loves staying active and spending quality time with her husband and their two teenage sons.

Abby is a very skilful dental hygienist who graduated from The University of Otago in 2005. She has been at the Pitt Street practice since 2005 and is particularly interested in preventative dentistry. Abby is passionate about promoting good oral healthcare to all her patients and enjoys seeing the positive changes in her patients when they achieve a healthy smile.