Educated at Avonside Girls High, Helen graduated from Otago Dental School in 2008.
Helen’s sons Louis and Leon occupy most of her time outside practice hours.
Introducing Tony York – Dentist
Tony graduated from the University of Otago with his dental degree in 1977, and holds his qualification in intravenous sedation.
After working in South Canterbury for 18 months, Tony returned to his home town to commence practice in Lincoln Road, where he had been a patient since high school.
Tony has offered 40 years continuous service to his Hoon Hay patients.
Introducing Leigh Stevenson – Dentist
Leigh has been in the practice for 25 years.
She graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology in 1991 and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1994.
Leigh holds her certificate in Intravenous Sedation.
Leigh has 3 teenage children and has a special interest in Porcelain work, Crowns, Bridges and Implants.
Introducing Dawson Young – Dentist
Dawson graduated from Otago University with an Honours degree in Chemistry and (in 1999) his Bachelor 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.
Dawson’s son is now at primary school.
Introducing Pearl Moruti – Dentist
Pearl studied her BSc General at the University of Botswana and graduated with BDS from University of Otago in 2016.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a special interest in invisalign.
Pearl moved to New Zealand from Botswana in 2012 and enjoys the relaxed and outdoorsy lifestyle here.
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.
