Lead Dentist
Wyn was born in Gisborne and attended Otago University, graduating in Human Physiology & Dentistry in 1990.
He began his career with a posting in the Hutt Valley Hospital, followed by 6 years working in Kent, in the UK.
Wyn returned to Christchurch in 1997, settling in Sumner. Wyn worked as a partner at Papanui Dental Centre for 10 years before moving out to Ferrymead.
Dentist
Shane graduated in 1989 from the University of Otago and worked at the Christchurch public hospital in his first year.
He then went travelling and like most New Zealanders ended up working in the UK. This lasted several years interspersed with time back in NZ. Now Shane lives with his son and enjoys life by the beach in Sumner.
Shane’s aim in dentistry is to provide a friendly relaxed environment for patients and treatment of the highest standard.
Dentist
Sarah graduated from Otago in 1993 and began her dental career in her hometown of Wellington.
In 2000 she moved to Sydney where she worked in private practice and was a clinical tutor for the University of Sydney. In 2005 she returned to New Zealand, settling in Christchurch with her family.
Sarah is a general dentist who practices all aspects of dentistry. She has a particular interest in dental care for medically compromised patients and has been a Senior Dentist at the Christchurch Hospital Dental Service since 2005.
She is also an active member of the New Zealand Dental Association and was President of the Canterbury Branch in 2018 - 2019.
Sarah lives locally and was delighted to join the team at Ferrymead Dental in early 2018. She now splits her week between the Hospital and private practice.
Dentist
Lesley graduated in 2000 from the University of Glasgow, UK with a BDS and BSc Hons. She has gained an MJDF from the Royal College of Surgeons, London in 2009, MSc Dental Implants in 2016 and has been trained in cosmetic injectables.
She is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry including dental implants, anti-wrinkle injections with Botulinum Toxin A and dermal fillers.
Dentist
William appreciates that as dentists, they get the chance to spend time and get to know so many good people from all walks of life without ever leaving the workplace! He hopes to ensure all his patients are well-educated about their oral health, so their appointments are proactive and routine rather than reactive and worrisome.
His dental interests lie in general and cosmetic dentistry with a focus on placing and restoring dental implants.
William trained in the U.S. where he received a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University. After graduating, he completed a General Practice Residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, in order to learn more advanced prosthetic and surgical techniques. William then worked in private practice in the Chicago CBD before moving to Christchurch.
William firmly believes that education doesn’t stop after graduation. He frequently attends local study groups and is an avid learner, regularly attending regional conferences and courses. "Education an essential part of being a dentist, especially with technologies rapidly advancing and requiring us to keep on top of the latest techniques."
Outside of the practice, William enjoys wine tasting, running, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. He's also a passionate pizza maker and can create a wide variety of styles from scratch, from deep-dish to hand-tossed New York-style pizza.
Hygienist
Claire moved to NZ from Ireland in 1984. She studied at The University of Otago and graduated in 2003 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene, a year later gaining a certificate in local anaesthesia at AUT. She continues to do ongoing oral health education to keep up to date.
Claire has worked full time in Christchurch since graduating and is a registered member of the NZ Dental Hygiene Association. She enjoys helping our patients develop their oral hygiene skills.
