Rupinder Kaur

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

Charis Griffin

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Charis has been a Dental  Assistant for over 12 years and has experience working in Ireland, Australia and now New Zealand. She joined the team at WBDC in 2019. She loves working alongside the team providing high quality, patient centered and considerate treatment.
Charis is originally from Ireland but now happily calls New Zealand home. She enjoys reading, hiking with her young family and games nights with friends.
Mitchell Harkness BOH (Otago)

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

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

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

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.