Rupinder Kaur
DENTIST OWNER
Rupinder was born and brought up in Amritsar city in the Golden Temple region of India. She attended Baba Farid University of Health Sciences gaining a Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery and post-graduation in Paediatric Dentistry. Rupinder then completed her fellowship at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne gaining registration with New Zealand and Australia dental councils.
Rupinder and family enjoy the Tauranga lifestyle now, after spending the last 5 years in Rotorua. They can be found out and about enjoying restaurants and cafes on the weekends and involving themselves in multicultural events.
Rupinder enjoys all aspects of general dentistry from cosmetic, restorative, endodontics and minor oral surgery. Her aim is to provide dental care that is stress free and comfortable as possible.
Charis Griffin
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Mitchell Harkness BOH (Otago)
ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Our Hygienist Mitch joined the WBDC team in 2017 after graduating from Otago University.
Mitch and his assistant provide a pain free, gentle dental experience tailored to each patient.
Mitch is dual qualified and provides free dental care for adolescents under 18 years old. Mitch has excellent communication skills and works with a preventative approach to provide modern dental care.
In 2019 Mitch travelled to Morocco on a dental service trip. While there, he treated and educated children within the local communities.
Originally from Tauranga, Mitch loves the beach, golf, hiking, tennis, crosswords and reading a book.
To book an appointment with Mitch, phone our reception!
Kirsty Tanner
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Super Mum of three boys and one dog Kirsty loves to bake and decorate cakes in her spare time. She is currently studying a New Zealand Certificate in dental assisting. She finds dental work satisfying and rewarding and enjoys working as part of the team.
Aleisha Carr
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Aleisha has been at WBDC since 2008. Dentistry has always been a passion of Aleisha’s. She enjoys assisting on general dentistry but has a real love for cosmetic work.
When Aleisha’s not working in dentistry you can find her “sand in feet” on the beach with her beloved dog Rocko or maybe on a sign board selling a home as Real Estate is her other passion.
Shelley Graham
RECEPTIONIST
Shelley is the receptionist here at Welcome Bay Dental Care having joined the team in 2016. She brings with her 15+ years of experience as a dental assistant and other dental roles including reception. You are likely to deal with Shelley as your first point of contact when you call or visit the practice, and she prides herself on making you feel welcome with her friendly and compassionate nature. In her spare time she enjoys doing bush walks, yoga and Pilates classes, and is a real foodie! Shelley looks forward to welcoming you and making you feel relaxed in our family environment.