Meet Our Dental Family
Compassionate Experts Dedicated to Your Smile - Serving North Shore Since 2005
Our Dentists
Meet our experienced dental professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care
Dr. Lakshay Kumar
Founding Dentist & Principal
Our founding test dentist and passionate dog father. A dynamic person with a rare ability to empathise and understand people from all walks of life. He has a decade of experience and has worked across four New Zealand cities before making Auckland his home.
BDS (2009), NZDREX, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons – Edinburgh
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Dr. Sherin Takawi
Cosmetic & Invisalign Dentist
An Otago graduate extraordinarily passionate about all things dentistry, with a clinical focus on Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. She has an eye for veneers and crowns, combining her knowledge to achieve the best smile possible.
BDS (Otago), GradDipClinDent (Clear Aligners) – University of London (EODO)
Languages: English, Arabic
Dr. Anusha Veerapan
Dentist
Anusha is a warm, enthusiastic dentist who takes pride in helping people feel confident about their smiles. She began her dental career in Chennai, South India, where she developed a solid clinical foundation and discovered her passion for making dental visits more comfortable and stress-free for her patients. She later expanded her experience by working in Malaysia and Singapore for two years, gaining valuable exposure to diverse cultures and a wide range of patient needs.
Languages: English, Tamil
Our Support Team
The backbone of our practice - dedicated professionals who ensure your visit is comfortable and seamless
Amy Hotene
Practice Manager
Our resident Instagram expert, and the brainchild behind most of our social media posts. Amy is a smiley, Popcorn loving, Super Mom to Harlem, Halo, Harper (the three musketeers). Proud Māori – and currently on the journey of learning fluent Te Reo from her younger ones. She is our longest surviving team member
Languages: English, Māori
Olga
Receptionist
Meet our Smiley face receptionist – Ray of Sunshine and Expert Task Juggler. She is probably the first person you will talk to, when you call us and the first one to greet you with her infectious smile when you walk through our doors. She has a u
Languages: English, Russian
Isabel (Isa)
Dental Assistant
We are delighted to introduce Isa, a valued member of our nursing team. Originally from Argentina, Isa brings a wealth of international experience, having worked in dental practices across Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Her extensive knowledge, calm approach, and attention to detail help ensure every patient's visit is comfortable, efficient, and stress-free.
Languages: English, Spanish
Racquel
Dental Assistant
Racquel is one of the friendly faces you'll meet at our practice and a valued member of our dental team. Originally from the Philippines, she brings a wealth of experience gained from many years working in busy dental practices in Dubai before making New Zealand home with her family. Her calm nature, exceptional organisation, and ability to multitask make her an invaluable part of our team.
Languages: English, Filipino