Shearer Dental Oamaru

Meet Our Team

Shearer Dental Nick
Lead Dentist

Dr Nick Shearer

Nick is an experienced dentist, having graduated from Otago University with his BDS in 1981. He first started with Shearer Dental in 1989, joining the Lumino group in 2007.

Nick finds that the great staff and patients make his work social and fun which is something he really enjoys. His dental interests include general and preventive dentistry and he enjoys keeping up-to-date by attending courses and conferences on a regular basis.

In his spare time Nick likes to get outdoors, participating in such activities as biking, climbing, skiing and photography.


Dentistry certainly runs in Dr Nick Shearer’s blood. You won’t believe how many…

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Nick is an experienced dentist, having graduated from Otago University with his BDS in 1981. He first started with Shearer Dental in 1989, joining the Lumino group in 2007.

Nick finds that the great staff and patients make his work social and fun which is something he really enjoys. His dental interests include general and preventive dentistry and he enjoys keeping up-to-date by attending courses and conferences on a regular basis.

In his spare time Nick likes to get outdoors, participating in such activities as biking, climbing, skiing and photography.


Dentistry certainly runs in Dr Nick Shearer’s blood. You won’t believe how many members of his family work in the field!  Get to know Nick a bit better - he  shares his thoughts with us on our Lumino Blog - Love Your Smile. See here for more

Mildred Reburiano
Oral Health Therapist

Mildred Reburiano

Mildred graduated with a Bachelor degree of Oral Health from University of Otago in 2020. In 2012, studied a Postgraduate degree in Public Health with special interest in health promotion from University of Auckland. She is originally from the Philippines, where she gained a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine from Centro Escolar University and practiced for over 10 years before she migrated to New Zealand in 2007. 

Her passion for dentistry and public health led her to practice oral health therapy. She respects patient’s values and needs, with an aim to provide quality care; educating them on the importance…

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Mildred graduated with a Bachelor degree of Oral Health from University of Otago in 2020. In 2012, studied a Postgraduate degree in Public Health with special interest in health promotion from University of Auckland. She is originally from the Philippines, where she gained a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine from Centro Escolar University and practiced for over 10 years before she migrated to New Zealand in 2007. 

Her passion for dentistry and public health led her to practice oral health therapy. She respects patient’s values and needs, with an aim to provide quality care; educating them on the importance of healthy dental habits, promoting wellbeing and achieving beautiful smiles.

Outside of work Mildred cherishes spending time with family, especially enjoying travelling to and exploring new places with them within NZ and abroad. She love cooking, baking, watching movies or TV,  sewing and crocheting.

Shearer Dental Sue Welsh
Practice Manager

Sue Welsh

Sue started as a Dental Assistant/Receptionist with Shearer Dental in 1975 and continued as Practice Manager when Nick took over his father’s practice in 1989.

Sue enjoys the interaction with the patients and staff and working in a warm and friendly environment. She also likes to ensure the practice runs smoothly.

When she’s not in the practice Sue enjoys spending time with her two children, socialising with friends, camping at the Lakes, reading and walking with her Labrador.