Dr Pieter Van Der Merwe
Piet graduated in 1996 from Stellenbosch University in South Africa with a BChD and subsequently gained a PDD in 2002.
His particular areas of interest are endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges and also intravenous sedation. He joined Lumino in March 2012 and loves "working with the most fantastic team in the world"!
Outside of the practice Piet likes the ocean - surfing, diving, fishing - and is also a keen snowboarder.
Dr Ginal Bilimoria
Ginal Bilimoria has been a dentist at ‘Orewa Smile Studio’ since 1998. Ginal spent most of her childhood years in Hamilton and graduated as DUX of Hamilton Girls’ High School in 1994. Five years later, she graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Otago University in 1998. And straight after graduation, Ginal started her career as a young dentist right here, in the heart of Orewa.
Ginal's passion in dentistry is with restorative and cosmetic work. She is also very keen on reducing the levels of ‘mercury’ in the environment. Ginal loves working with dental materials such as ‘composite resin’ and ‘porcelain restorations’.
She is currently undertaking a 2 year interactive ‘occlusion course’ both locally and from the US. This is advancing her skills to help evaluate her patients’ individual bite and jaw joint relationship before preparing their teeth for longer lasting and cosmetically pleasing restorations.
Outside of work, Ginal is found busy running around her family. Dedicated to raising her two boys, she is their designated ‘taxi driver’ from violin lessons to taekwondo and soccer. She is also a very passionate and active member of a global humanitarian organization and loves to read, do some yoga and meditate whenever she can.
Dr Adam Doudney
Spending time with family, community help through his church and surfing are amongst Adam's interests during non-work hours.
Dr Pawan Kalra
Pawan is the Lead Dentist at Advanced Dental, Manurewa. He graduated from University in New Delhi with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1989 and Fellowship (ICOI) in 2007.
Being the leader of a team and meeting different clients is what Pawan enjoys most about his job. Pawan has a special interest in surgical and implant dentistry and is furthering his studies by attending short courses and conferences. Pawan also provides ACC covered implants.
Outside of the practice Pawan likes to read books, watch movies, play golf, spend time with his family and coach a cricket team.
Dr Michelle Chew
Michelle completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago. Her family has roots in Malaysia but New Zealand has been home for over 20 years. After working all over the North Island, Michelle has returned back to Auckland where she was brought up and raised.
Michelle enjoys dentistry as a craft that combines aspects of science and health, architecture and artistry, as well as sociology. She takes pride in creating environments that facilitate the restoration of her patient's oral health and takes joy in the ability to restore her patients' self-confidence to smile again.
Outside of being a…
Michelle completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago. Her family has roots in Malaysia but New Zealand has been home for over 20 years. After working all over the North Island, Michelle has returned back to Auckland where she was brought up and raised.
Michelle enjoys dentistry as a craft that combines aspects of science and health, architecture and artistry, as well as sociology. She takes pride in creating environments that facilitate the restoration of her patient's oral health and takes joy in the ability to restore her patients' self-confidence to smile again.
Outside of being a dentist, Michelle loves spending time with her family and friends, may it be on the sofa, on a road trip, or across the world exploring different landmarks, foods, and cultures.
Jennifer Pearce
Jen graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a BHSc Oral Health (Dental Hygiene and Therapy) in 2011.
Jen enjoys meeting new people and being able to educate them to help them live a healthier life. She likes to keep up to date on new research, especially to do with diet and disease processes, and likes to have a laugh during appointments. She believes herself to be great with nervous and sensitive patients and kids.
What's more, Jen also holds a Diploma in Tertiary teaching.
Outside of work hours, Jen enjoys spending time with her husband and two young boys, and going to the gym.
Nidhi Vyas
Nidhi Vyas is a trained Oral Health Therapist and Orthodontic Auxiliary.
Outside of the practice she enjoys playing the violin, tramping, trekking and painting.
Jackie Britton
Jackie has been at The Smile Studio since 2005. She enjoys working with a great team in a busy practice, offering a wide range of services while ensuring our patients feel welcome and have a positive dental experience.
She also likes the challenge of helping nervous patients feel comfortable about getting dental treatment.
Outside of the practice, Jackie especially enjoys all things summer, walking along the many beautiful Hibiscus Coast beaches and relaxing with friends and family.