Smile Creations Otaki

Meet Our Team

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Lead Dentist

Dr Rob Young

Rob established the three Smile Creations practices, beginning with Waikanae in 2006, then Levin in 2007 and Otaki in 2008 before joining the Lumino group in late 2011. He is a highly skilled and experienced dentist, having graduated in 1986 from Otago University.

The part Rob enjoys most about being a dentist is restoring someone’s smile. His dental interests lie in cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and implants.

Outside the practice Rob loves getting involved in his community through his work teaching Kung Fu.
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Dentist

Dr Abu Ismail

Abu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sheffield (UK) in 2022. Following this he completed a 2 year post where he split his time between General Dental Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at York Hospital.

He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with main interests being composite fillings, extractions and crowns. He is particularly passionate about treating nervous patients and strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for patients where they feel in control.

Abu’s main goal for all his patients is dental stability. Once stable, he would like them to need…

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Abu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sheffield (UK) in 2022. Following this he completed a 2 year post where he split his time between General Dental Practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at York Hospital.

He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with main interests being composite fillings, extractions and crowns. He is particularly passionate about treating nervous patients and strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for patients where they feel in control.

Abu’s main goal for all his patients is dental stability. Once stable, he would like them to need as little work as possible – prevention is key!

Outside of the practice, Abu is a very keen runner (when not injured!) and road cyclist. You’ll also find him in the gym after work, or playing tennis if the weather is good. He loves the outdoors (a big part of why he has moved to NZ), hiking, camping and kayaking. Abu enjoys cooking and bakes his own bread – olive bread is his speciality!

Andrzej
Dentist

Dr Andrzej Kasperek

Andrzej graduated from the University of Sheffield 2022 Bachelor of Dental Surgery with honours. He completed a two year training pathway after graduating half of which was a hospital placement that included additional training in minor oral surgery and exodontia, community work working alongside anxious children and training in a restorative department.

 

Andrzej is passionate about restorative work, staying up to date with all the latest developments in the world of dental research and improving his skills in endodontics and exodontia.

His main goal is to create happy patients who enjoy coming to the dentist and see it as a…

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Andrzej graduated from the University of Sheffield 2022 Bachelor of Dental Surgery with honours. He completed a two year training pathway after graduating half of which was a hospital placement that included additional training in minor oral surgery and exodontia, community work working alongside anxious children and training in a restorative department.

 

Andrzej is passionate about restorative work, staying up to date with all the latest developments in the world of dental research and improving his skills in endodontics and exodontia.

His main goal is to create happy patients who enjoy coming to the dentist and see it as a positive experience.

Andrzej favourite part of his job is that he has the ability to create long lasting outcomes that serve patients and improve their quality of life and the ability to make people smile. 

Outside of the practice Andrzej enjoys sports such as cycling and going on hikes. He looks forward to exploring the beautiful natural landscape that New Zealand has to offer. Andrzej loves travelling, exploring new places and meeting new people. He also wants to learn to surf in New Zealand.

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Practice Manager

Pamela Rose

Pam was employed as a Dental Assistant at the newly opened Waikanae practice in 2006.  The following year she completed her Dental Assistant certificate.  Pam then moved to our Otaki practice in 2011 where she is currently based.

Pam enjoys catching up with existing patients returning for treatment and loves to hear the good comments from the patients.  She will always remember one comment from a lady saying she was the happiest woman in Otaki because of her teeth and the way they looked after her treatment!

Pam spends a lot of time in her garden, loves to cook or spend time with her friends.