About Us
Ocean Dental began in 2007 with humble beginnings and a small dedicated team in the industrial subdivision. When an opportunity to head into town arose with the old Pizza Hut building going for sale in 2015, the owners jumped into a year-long project of rebuilding the premises into an excellent dental care facility with a fresh look and top-notch gear. Ocean Dental Centre has a quirky team of outstanding professionals, dedicated to providing a dental service that can't be beaten in Gisborne.
Our Team
The Ocean Dental team is dedicated to providing the best care for you and your teeth. We will be happy to discuss with you your options and help you to decide the best approach towards your dental care.
Clive
Dentist
Clive studied at Guys Hospital in London and is experienced in all aspects of Dentistry. He also has a degree in environmental monitoring and is a keen environmentalist. His latest interest is driving around in his prized mini Moke, affectionately called "Moky".
Cherie
Team Leader
Cherie has been with Ocean Dental since the beginning. She's our go-to head honcho, coming from a midwifery and nursing background. Cherie loves to make things in her free time, with her pride and joy being her self-made teardrop caravan, loved almost as much as her cat.
Annie
Dentist
Annie has a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago. Annie enjoys spending time in the garden and growing flowers for arranging. She also loves to go camping and is often found tramping on weekends.
Micah
Dentist
Micah, pronounced "my car", studied Dentistry at Otago. Micah enjoys any form of water sports and will often be found in the surf around gizzy. She also enjoys gardening in between surfing and working.
Darian
Receptionist and Dental Assistant
Darian has a Dental Assistant Certification through NZDA, and has been with Ocean Dental for three years. Her claim to fame is that she's flown a plane!
Toni
Receptionist and Dental Assistant
You could be 99% sure that Toni is one of your extended family members after seeing how many connections she makes with our patients. She's a real Gizzy girl, spending her free time hunting and diving.
Rachel
Hygienist/Dental Therapist
Sue
Receptionist and Dental Assistant
Kirsty
Receptionist and Dental Assistant