Willow Dental Centre Tauranga

Meet Our Team

Terry Dunne
Dentist

Dr Terry Dunne

Terry graduated from Glasgow in 2005 with a BDS. After moving to New Zealand from Scotland, Terry is looking forward to experiencing long hot kiwi summers.

Terry has a strong interest in preventative dentistry and provides a full range of general dentistry services.

The most enjoyable part of Terry's job is being able to help those in pain and to improve their dental health.

Outside of work Terry enjoys playing golf and soccer and, spending time with his family which includes four children.

Sarah Leamington
Dentist

Dr Sarah Bronte

Sarah graduated from Otago University in 2000. She has worked in hospitals and private practices both in NZ and the UK, and received her Membership to the Royal College of Surgeons in London in 2006.

Sarah returned to New Zealand in 2008 to raise her children near the beach and is committed to delivering high-quality care in general dental practice. She enjoys getting to know patients and hearing their stories.

Sarah is passionate about evolving cosmetic techniques, decay prevention and minimal intervention dentistry. She has a special interest in oral surgery and endodontics.

Outside of the practice Sarah enjoys hanging out with her favourite people, music and skiing and can sometimes be found DJing at a festival or event. 

Diane Harris
Hygienist

Diane Harris

Diane graduated in 2004 as a registered Dental Hygienist from Niagara College in Welland, Ontario, Canada. She is also the past editor of the New Zealand Dental Hygienists' Association. 

She enjoys meeting new people and helping them understand, acknowledge and treat their periodontal condition. Diane is clinically interested in prevention and oral health promotion.

When not at the practice Diane likes to spend time with her husband and her two boys.
Jasmin Willowst
Oral Health Therapist

Jasmin Chhabda

Jasmin, Oral Health Therapist, graduated from the Auckland University of Technology in 2022.

She always wanted to work in healthcare and was passionate about creating a beautiful smile and healthy gums.

She likes doing composite restorations, fissure sealants, fissure protections, extractions for young kids, dental hygiene. She is passionate and determined about helping people receive the desired
dental treatment needed and possess the skills to manage dental anxiety and phobia in seeking the treatment they require.

Outside of work, Jasmin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking and gardening

Wendy Ngamoki Willow
Practice Manager

Wendy Ngamoki

Wendy's main goal is to have a practice where patients feel relaxed and can have a pleasant experience as the team works together with them to achieve their dental fitness.

Wendy loves working with the amazing, friendly team at Willow Street and getting to know their patients as well as the job variety. Every day holds something different.

Outside of the practice, Wendy likes going to the gym and riding her e-bike. She enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with her family and 4 grandchildren. She also enjoys taking mini breaks away to see our country and trying new experiences. Wendy's favourite place to be is where her family and friends are.