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 implant dentistry, endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, 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 has been a valued member of Lumino Orewa since 1999. She graduated from the University of Otago in 1998 and has continued to grow her expertise with further postgraduate dental training from the renowned Kois Center in Seattle, as well as achieving Mastership certification from Digital Smile Design in Madrid.
Ginal is also an accredited Invisalign provider with a special focus on adult orthodontics. In 2019, she was honoured by Dentsply Sirona with the Global Smart Integration Award in Heidelberg, Germany, recognising her leadership in ‘digital workflows and for providing innovative dental care that shapes the future of dentistry’.
Passionate about creating life-changing smiles, Ginal takes a thoughtful and artistic ‘outside-in’ approach to give a confident smile that suits the face, lips and personality of the person. Her combination of Invisalign with veneers, crowns, bridges, or implants strives for results that are conservative yet beautifully natural.
Outside of dentistry, Ginal loves to hike, travel the world, read self-growth books and meditate on life’s deeper questions.
You can explore some of her transformative smile makeovers here
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 Jonghyun Ahn
Jonghyun graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. His day-to-day work includes restorative treatments, managing toothaches, providing preventive care, and helping patients maintain healthy, long-lasting smiles. He has a particular interest in restorative dentistry, where he finds it rewarding to rebuild worn or damaged teeth, improve function, and create natural-looking smiles.
Jonghyun’s approach to dentistry is practical, honest, and tailored to each patient. He strives to ensure every patient feels comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment, making dental visits as stress-free as possible. Outside the clinic, Jonghyun loves staying active. He enjoys football, golf, and skiing, and is always keen to try new sports or spend time outdoors.
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 going to the gym and spending time with her family.
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.