Dr. Karthik Mohan
Dental Surgeon
Dr. Mohan graduated with a Master’s degree in Endodontics (with distinction) with over twenty years of valuable experience as a dental surgeon, bringing to the community his expertise in Preventative and Restorative dental care. Being actively involved in continuing education keeps Dr. Mohan tuned in with the latest developments and uses the latest advancements in dental technology.
Dr. Kish De Silva
Dental Surgeon
Having grown up in Auckland, Dr Kishara De Silva graduated from the University of Melbourne having been fortunate enough to earn a Commonwealth scholarship. Immediately after graduating he stepped into a very challenging hospital role in rural Australia before moving back to New Zealand to begin private practice in Gore, Southland. Although he enjoyed the deep south very much, he has returned home to join the team at Wellsford Dental.
Dr. Kezia Naumai
Dental Surgeon
Originally from Turangi in the Central Plateau, Kezia completed her dental training at the University of Otago in Dunedin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. After which she moved to Auckland to live and work for a short time. We are very fortunate to have Kezia relocate to our community, as she is an exceptional dentist.
Dr. Fahd Huda
Dental Surgeon
As a clinician Fahd believes it is a privilege to care for his patients and his primary duty is to offer high quality care based on his clinical judgement and skills. This also includes treating his patients with utmost respect and listening patiently to all their concerns. He takes the time to explain procedures to patients so they understand why they are having it done. He prides himself on his gentle approach and aims to make every dental visit as stress free as possible.
Laura Hartshorne
Oral Health Therapist/Hygienist
Laura is a registered Oral Health Therapist, graduating from Auckland University of Technology in 2012, with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health. She has many years previous experience working as a Dental Therapist and Hygienist in the local Kowhai Coast area. Laura has a special interest in the prevention of oral health diseases in all age groups.She is passionate about oral health, and about optimum general health and wellbeing.
Stephanie McPherson
Office Manager
Stephanie is multi-skilled and involved in many areas of the practice, with a background in publishing, marketing, digital photolithography and Agri Business management. Able to assist the dentists, and care for patients needs in the front office; her main role is office manager – she loves the variety her day brings! Her genuine and caring nature helps people feel relaxed and comfortable, and her efficiency ensures you have a wonderful experience at Wellsford Dental.
Debbie Huijsmans
Head Dental Nurse
Debbie is a fully qualified Dental Nurse originally from the UK. She is our Head Dental Nurse and assists our dentists in the day-to-day provision of exceptional dental care, and she is responsible for the ongoing training and development of the nursing team here at Wellsford Dental.
Nicole Land
Front Office Co-ordinator
Nicole is one of the reasons Wellsford Dental is different, and why dental care here feels better. She isn’t just one of our patient co-ordinators, she creates a better experience for our patients with her unique insight after being a dental assistant for several years. Her role at Wellsford Dental is focused on providing patients with relaxed, non-clinical treatment consultations to understand their needs, and in assisting dentists in treatment planning.
Kylie Walters
Dental Assistant
Kylie joined our team in 2021 as a sterilisation nurse and has since become one of our dental assistants working alongside our dentists to provide the best, quality care for our patients. She has excelled in the chairside assisting role and has enjoyed gaining even more knowledge and skills.
