Introducing Tony York – Dentist

Principal of the practice, Tony graduated from Otago with his dental degree in 1977. After 18 months working in South Canterbury, Tony moved to his home town of Christchurch to commence practice in Lincoln Road. Tony has offered 38 years continuous service to his Hoon Hay patients. Tony also holds his qualification in Intravenous Sedation!

Introducing Leigh Stevenson – Dentist

Leigh has been in the practice for 25 years. She graduated fom Otago University with a Batchelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology in 1991 and a Batchelor of Dental Surgery in 1994. Leigh holds her certificate in Intravenous Sedation.

Introducing Dawson Young – Dentist

Dawson graduated from Otago University with an Honours degree in Chemistry and (in 1999) his Batchelor of Dental Surgery. Dawson was first with our practice as a locum after graduation and returned after 2 years of OE in London to practice in Hoon Hay.

Introducing Helen Yan – Dentist

Helen joined the practice in January 2009 Educated at Avonside Girls High, Helen graduated from Otago Dental School in 2008. Helens sons Louis and Leon occupy most of her time outside practice hours.

Introducing Chamill Samaranayaka – Dentist

Chamil worked in Wellington since graduation and joined He completed his Medical Degree in 2017 and is working part time at Christchurch Hospital in the Oral and Maxillofacial Department.

Introducing Charlotte Moir – Clinical Dental Technician

I graduated from University of Otage Dental School in 2009, after gaining work experience at the Christchurch Oral Health Centre and working in the North Island. In 2011 I graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (Distinction). I enjoy working with Duchenne at their various branches and with the dentists in their practices. But especially I enjoy the creation of new smiles!

Introducing Renee Ford – Dental Hygienist

I graduated with a Diploma of Dental Hygiene from Otago in 2003. Since then I have worked throughout New Zealand and Australiia, including Otago, Central and Wellington. I moved to Christchurch 3 years ago with my husband and 2 children to rejoin Dentistry with a Smile.