Ponsonby Dentist

Meet Our Team

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Dentist

Dr Brett Hawkins

Dr Brett Hawkins graduated from the University of Otago School of Dentistry in 1992 and started his career in Christchurch Hospital. The warmer weather drew him to the north with his young family where he worked in a busy cosmetic practice in Whangarei.

Since 1995 he has practised dentistry in Auckland, with his main interests being orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Brett practices at Lumino The Dentists in Mt Eden and Takapuna. 

As the head of a thriving orthodontic programme, Brett straightens the teeth of adolescent and adult patients using traditional braces and  also using Invisalign. Brett is a Platinum Invisalign provider.

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Dentist

Dr Kelly Dempster

Kelly graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with credit in 2017. She has had the opportunity to work in multiple rural and community settings as well as busy private practices throughout Northland and Auckland gaining large experience in both areas.

She prides herself on her gentle chair side manner making even the most nervous feel comfortable in her chair. She has a special interest in general dentistry, crown and implant restorations, facial injectables and minor oral surgeries including extractions.

Kelly is a member of the New Zealand and Auckland Dental Association’s and attends regular courses to…

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Kelly graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with credit in 2017. She has had the opportunity to work in multiple rural and community settings as well as busy private practices throughout Northland and Auckland gaining large experience in both areas.

She prides herself on her gentle chair side manner making even the most nervous feel comfortable in her chair. She has a special interest in general dentistry, crown and implant restorations, facial injectables and minor oral surgeries including extractions.

Kelly is a member of the New Zealand and Auckland Dental Association’s and attends regular courses to increase her knowledge to provide a unique, holistic treatment plan for each patient.

Kelly has spent the last four years living on Waiheke Island and after welcoming her first child in 2022, she is moving back to Auckland to be close to friends and family and live the city life she has been missing.

Sweta Sharma
Dentist

Dr Sweta Sharma

Sweta graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Barkatullah University India and then went on to sit the Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations. After her graduation, she worked in both private as well as community sectors. She also worked as a tutor in the department of prosthodontics in SAIMS India.

Sweta believes in providing quality dental treatment options in a relaxed and virtually pain-free environment. She enjoys general dentistry but has a special interest in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics and oral surgery. Sweta is passionate about staying at the forefront of dentistry and regularly attends courses to ensure that…

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Sweta graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Barkatullah University India and then went on to sit the Australian Dental Council Licensing Examinations. After her graduation, she worked in both private as well as community sectors. She also worked as a tutor in the department of prosthodontics in SAIMS India.

Sweta believes in providing quality dental treatment options in a relaxed and virtually pain-free environment. She enjoys general dentistry but has a special interest in aesthetic dentistry, endodontics and oral surgery. Sweta is passionate about staying at the forefront of dentistry and regularly attends courses to ensure that she provides the absolute best dental treatment.

When not practicing  She likes to spend time with her family outdoors or travel around the world. 

Alex Summerfield
Dentist

Dr Alex Summerfield

Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago and is up to date with all of the new techniques and technology in dentistry.

As a general dentist, Alex’s skills include restorations, extractions, root canals, crown and bridgework and emergency care. She has a particular interest in aesthetic cases such as veneers and tooth whitening. This year she plans on upskilling by taking courses in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.

Alex enjoys meeting new people every single day, being able to make someone’s dental experience something they don’t dread, and working around such intelligent people…

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Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago and is up to date with all of the new techniques and technology in dentistry.

As a general dentist, Alex’s skills include restorations, extractions, root canals, crown and bridgework and emergency care. She has a particular interest in aesthetic cases such as veneers and tooth whitening. This year she plans on upskilling by taking courses in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.

Alex enjoys meeting new people every single day, being able to make someone’s dental experience something they don’t dread, and working around such intelligent people that can always teach you something. Her friends would describe her as friendly, funny and personable.

With her patients, Alex is calm, patient and passionate about helping patients achieve the teeth and smile they have always wanted.

Alex appreciates a good work-life balance. When she is not in the clinic, you might find her at the gym taking a boxing or pilates class, up a ski-field, lying on a beach or spending time with friends or family. Alex is a three-time national rowing medallist and four-time national hockey champion!

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Dentist

Dr Hugh Harding

Dr Hugh qualified from the University of Sheffield, UK in 2017 and has worked in London practices as well as hospitals, including the Eastman Dental Hospital and Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

For the last few years Hugh has enjoyed life in general practice providing a broad range of care. As well as the oral surgery skills he gained in hospital, Hugh has also trained in sedation, cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign. In 2021, he completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Dental Education with a view to taking up a teaching role for newly qualified dentists or dental students. 

Hugh made…

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Dr Hugh qualified from the University of Sheffield, UK in 2017 and has worked in London practices as well as hospitals, including the Eastman Dental Hospital and Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

For the last few years Hugh has enjoyed life in general practice providing a broad range of care. As well as the oral surgery skills he gained in hospital, Hugh has also trained in sedation, cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign. In 2021, he completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Dental Education with a view to taking up a teaching role for newly qualified dentists or dental students. 

Hugh made the big move to NZ in 2023 and travelled around Aotearoa in a bright green campervan for a few months before settling into life on the North Shore with his partner, Emily.

Hugh takes great pride in building strong relationships with his patients and feels this is the key to successful treatment outcomes for them.

Away from dentistry, Hugh has interests in music and cooking but can normally be found on the golf course or football pitch. 

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Oral Health Therapist

Shania Gunasekera

Shania graduated from AUT in 2021 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health.

Shania is passionate about dental anxiety in both children and adults. Her goal is to help improve all patient home care and encourage comfortability with dental environments especially those experiencing dental anxiety. She enjoys meeting new people of all different backgrounds and seeing progress in their oral health.

Outside of the practice, Shania enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling and trying new food. Travelling is a big passion of hers and she can’t wait for the next adventure.