Dental Team

Dental Surgeon

Rob & Tracey both graduated from the University of Otago in 1994 and 1992 respectively. They spent eleven years in private dentistry in England before returning to NZ in 2005 to start a practice of their own.

Evolving with Dentistry

Rob enjoys all aspects of clinical dentistry and takes pride in the fact  that Aesthetic Dental can offer nearly all services in house without the need for referral. “I have a particular interest in Implant dentistry and have been involved in this for the last 15 years. Dentistry is constantly evolving and changing and it requires us to keep up and ahead of the ball. We have invested heavily in technology such as our CEREC CAD CAM computer which allows us to deliver crowns/ceramic restorations to patients in ONE day.”

Interests

Outside the surgery Rob enjoys golf, skiing, fly fishing and making a drop of wine. ” Tracey and I believe it is important to try and achieve the correct work-life balance as this makes us better at what we do.”

Dental Surgeon

Tracey graduated from the university of Otago in 1992. Tracey spent eleven years in private dentistry in England before returning to NZ in 2005 to start a practice with Rob. Growing up in the King Country Tracey studied radiography for two years at Waikato Hospital before pursuing dentistry ay Otago. After graduation Tracey worked for two years as Dental House Surgeon at Invercargill Hospital before heading to the UK with Rob.

Tracey on Dentistry

Tracey has always enjoyed all aspects of dentistry and her experience in radiography, hospital dentistry and years of private practice allow her to provide a broad spectrum of clinical skills and knowledge for her patients. “Rob and I both feel it is imperative to invest in continuing education-not just for ourselves but the entire practice.”

Interests

“Away from the practice I enjoy gardening, skiing, reading, cooking and making a spot of olive oil for ourselves. Our two golden retrievers keep us fit and healthy.”

Dental Surgeon

Graduated Otago Dental School 1993 with credit, after gaining several prizes for academic excellence
worked in dental hospitals in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK before passing Fellowship Exams to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 1998 (in Oral Surgery) whilst working for 7 years in a progressive private practice in Richmond, London.

Background in Dentistry

James studied at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London, gaining a Masters in Conservative Dentistry (with Distinction) in 2005, and receiving the 3M prize for clinical and academic achievement, James worked as an Associate Specialist in Restorative Dentistry at the Royal London Hospital before returning to New Zealand July 2006

James is also currently a member of NZDA, British Society of Restorative Dentistry, Australasian Osseointergration Society, and a member of International Team for Implantology. James strives to provide the highest quality dental care based on evidenced based research and clinical experience. He believes that prevention and accurate diagnosis are the corner stones of modern dentistry.

Interests

James is a keen skier, who loves the great outdoors and enjoys good wine and good food.

• Denise Leigh-Smith

• Bev Harwood – Front Office Coordinator
• Alex Bruce-Front Office Coordinator
• Danielle Clorley – Dental Assistant
• Irene Jardine – Dental Assistant