Phil graduated from Otago University in 1987 and following a year at Christchurch Hospital embarked on his big O.E.
Over the next 10 years Phil worked in a number of exciting locations, from royal clinics in Saudi Arabia and Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates, to private practices in London, Australia and Singapore. Returning to New Zealand Phil worked in some of Auckland's leading dental practices before settling at Lake Road Dental Centre.
Phil joined Brian Robinson in 2006, (they clicked!) and Phil has now joined Lake Road Dental Centre as practice owner. Phil has a special interest in safe amalgam removal, cosmetic dentistry and dental technology.
When Phil is not working, he is an avid car enthusiast (his car reviews are published in the NZ Dental magazine!), loves to travel and has particular interest in design.
But most of all Phil enjoys the "people" side of dentistry.
Michelle is dedicated to improving and maintaining oral health by teaching effective oral hygiene practices to everyone of all ages. With a primary focus on preventing oral diseases like gum disease and dental decay, Michelle strives to instill good oral health habits with patient-centred care and compassion.
Michelle completed her studies in Oral Health at Auckland University of Technology, specializing in dental hygiene, therapy, and orthodontic auxiliary work. Her expertise extends to areas such as gum disease, bleaching, and providing comprehensive homecare education. As a member of the NZDHA and NZDOHTA, Michelle actively engages in professional communities to stay informed and continuously enhance her skills.
Aside from work, you'll often find her enjoying endless hours at the beach, engaging in exercise at the gym or outdoors, and experimenting with cooking.
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Lily is a registered oral health therapist who graduated from the University of Otago in 2017. With extensive experience working with both adults and children, she has developed a diverse range of skills in dental hygiene and therapy.
Lily has worked with patients in various settings, including general dental practices, periodontal specialist clinics, and alongside prosthodontists and maxillofacial surgery specialists. Collaborating closely with Phil, she is dedicated to providing personalized and expert care to all her patients.
Passionate about oral health, Lily strives to deliver the highest quality of care to every individual she treats. Her patients frequently compliment her for her thorough and gentle clinical skills, as well as her warm and caring manner. She believes in offering tailored oral health education to each patient, based on their specific needs, in order to achieve optimal oral and implant health.
In addition to her professional achievements, Lily is fluent in both Mandarin and English. During her spare time, she enjoys engaging in complex jigsaw puzzles, exploring new destinations through travel, and staying active with Pilates classes.
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Julie has been working with the dental profession on the North Shore for 25+ years and we are most fortunate to have her manage our reception.
With her helpful and friendly manner Julie is able to answer many questions about dental treatment and schedule an appointment for you.
When Julie is not helping us, you might find her hiking the Routeburn Track or ballooning over Cappadocia!
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