About Us
Dr Matt Ross and Hygienist Kim Begbie pride themselves on offering a service where their patients leave with a positive experience, feeling that they have been treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.
They also believe in a hygiene-focused practice, where patients become highly motivated and well informed by the comprehensive care they receive.
Their aim is to provide their patients with a beautiful smile, an effective and comfortable bite and excellent oral health for life.
Our Friendly Team
Dr Matt Ross
Dentist
Dental Implantologist
BDS (Otago), DipImpDentRCSEd
Matt is extremely passionate about dentistry. His work combines the technical skills of an engineer, the flair of an artist, and the empathy and knowledge of a doctor.
Matt loves learning and has embraced opportunities to travel (pre-Covid) and upskill all over the world. He has invested heavily in professional development over his 25 years' in the dental industry. This has helped him develop a unique skill set that complements his experience and friendly chairside manner. Matt has a way of explaining things clearly, so that patients come away feeling well-informed and reassured about the next step in their oral health journey.
In October 2015, Matt became one of the first in Australasia to gain the prestigious qualification of a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland. This examination assessed Matt’s knowledge of all things related to Implantology, Oral Medicine and General Dentistry.
Offering IV Sedation means Matt can help nervous patients control their fears and feel confident visiting the dentist again. Matt’s sensitive and caring chairside manner is very reassuring to these patients.
Matt also has a special interest in Invisalign Orthodontics, Botox, and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) therapy.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and mentoring new graduates. His interests include rugby, fishing, gardening and cooking. Matt is married with three children who all enjoy the beauty and outdoor lifestyle that Northland offers.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Implant Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
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Member of the NZDA Member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
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Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
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Member of the NZ Society of Conscious Sedation
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Member of Australasian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics
Helandri Hanekom
Dental Assistant
Helandri was born and raised in South Africa and moved to New Zealand when she was years 11 old. She is a qualified Dental Assistant placing top in the Auckland region for 2021 and has been working in dentistry for the past 5 years.
Helandri is passionate about making clients feel welcome, comfortable, and ensuring they have the best experience possible. Helandri enjoys the education behind dentistry and ensuring she is highly skilled in all areas of her role.
Outside of work Helandri enjoys spending time with friends and family. Her interests include helping family on the weekend, going to the beach and relaxing.
Serena Ross
Business Manager
Serena, wife of Matt and Mum to their 3 children, is new to the dental industry. She is a primary school teacher by trade, sharing her time between teaching at a local Catholic school and being business manager at Tikipunga Dental Centre. She is enjoying the challenge of learning a whole new set of skills and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside other staff.
As a new business owner, Serena has two main priorities. One is to ensure staff feel valued and validated. She understands the importance of creating a team environment, where staff are supported, respected and appreciated. The second is to strive for a positive and professional experience for all patients.
Outside of school and work life, Serena enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing tennis, doing Pilates, travelling and being involved in
pre-marriage education through the Catholic parish.
Trenelle Woods-Eruera
Reception/Dental Assistant
Trenelle is new to the dental industry, but has a background in medical reception, making the transition an easy change. She is enjoying the new responsibility the job involves and the challenges and opportunities it brings.
Trenelle is starting her New Zealand Certificate In Dental Assisting in February 2023, and looks forward to learning more about the industry and assisting our patients at reception and in the surgery.
Outside of work life, Trenelle plays a range of sports including hockey and touch rugby. In her spare time Trenelle enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
Kim Begbie
Dental Hygienist
DipDentHyg (Otago)
Kim is dedicated to helping people improve their oral health. She is a highly experienced dental hygienist with a reputation for being thorough and caring. She enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. Kim has worked with Matt for over 17 years at two other practices in Whangarei. Together, they make a highly effective oral health team. This holistic philosophy and strong communication leads to a greater level of care and a better patient experience.
In her spare time Kim and her husband enjoy fishing in the Far North and keeping fit.
Chloe Gibson
Practice Coordinator
Chloe has been in the dental industry for the past 7 years and has attained her NZDA Certificate in Dental Assisting in December 2017. She has a wide range of skills and assists with general dentistry and oral surgery as well as front of house reception.
Chloe enjoys dentistry as a career, particularly the journey of seeing patients achieve their dental goals and needs. She is a friendly and helpful member of the team.
In her spare time, Chloe enjoys taking her dog Marley to the beach, cooking delicious food and spending time with her family and friends.