Meet The Team

Meet The Team At Naenae Dental

At Naenae Dental Clinic, we are committed to providing you with a stress-free visit with results that you will be proud to show off. We have a staff with more than 100 years of total dental practice expertise. We aim for dental perfection and stay current on the newest dental technologies. This allows us to give you the best dental service and care possible. Want to learn more about us and the people you’ll be seeing? The entire team’s information is shown here.

Our Dentists

Meet our highly skilled dentists! Between them over 70 years dental experience.

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Dr Hamid Al-Hassiny
Senior Dentist / Clinical Director

Throughout my career, I have always strived to learn new techniques and use the latest equipment. I love the process of learning and mastering something new and then seeing how this benefits my patients. I also enjoy passing on this new information to other dentists which helps them overcome the challenges I faced when I was a young dentist. As the founder of Naenae Dental Clinic, my constant drive to learn and try new things has been behind much of what we do every day.

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Dr Ashish Gulati
Senior Dentist

I have always been fascinated with dentistry, as a child I remember watching my father working as a dentist while I was growing up. Often I would drop into his clinic after school and observe all the different procedures and techniques. I did not choose dentistry but it chose me! I have a passion for supporting people to be the best they can be. My role in Naenae Dental Clinic gives me the opportunity to use my skills and experience to do what I enjoy most – look after my patients.

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Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Dentist

Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a global leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures internationally. Having graduated from the University of Otago with First Class Honours and being awarded many clinical and research prizes, Dr Ahmad has continued his pursuit of excellence in dentistry.

He has carried out many aspects of complex digital dentistry, including CAD/CAM full mouth rehabilitation and digital smile design, all done in-house. He has seen first-hand through his work how digital dentistry can positively change the lives of his patients.

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Dr Byron Park
Dentist

Byron graduated with his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in 2013. He is registered with the New Zealand Dental Council in the scope of General Dental Practice. He worked in private practice in Dunedin for five years and then relocated to Wellington. He has been working at Naenae Dental Clinic since 2019.

Byron is a member of the Institute of Digital Dentistry. Digital dentistry is the future of dentistry and Naenae Dental Clinic is at the forefront. This involves 3D scanning of the teeth and fabricating custom-made crowns, bridges and implant retained prosthetics.

Byron is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association and attends meetings at the Wellington branch. He has previously filled the role of Secretary/Treasurer at the Otago Branch and been the Otago representative of the Young Dentist Action Group.

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Dr Vinu Mohan Inbavalli
Dentist
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Dr Chris Mo
Dentist
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Dr Yee Haow
Dentist
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Dr Manish Kumar
Dentist
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Dr Loan Vu
Dentist

Dr. Loan Vu was born and raised in the USA. She graduated with a doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Oklahoma (USA) in 2014, then did a general practice residency at Montefiore Hospital in New York (USA) in 2015.

She worked for 8 years as a general dentist in private practice in Singapore. She has now happily relocated to Wellington to join the very special team at Naenae Dental Clinic, merging the best in cutting edge dental technology to create a better patient experience.

Dr. Loan is passionate about providing gentle, empathetic patient care.   She’s friendly and kind and will make you feel at ease.  She loves problem solving and teaching patients how to achieve their best dental health.  She enjoys doing implants, wisdom teeth surgery, Invisalign, and CAD-CAM restorations.

Dr. Loan is an avid traveller who has visited 43 countries. She loves hiking and being in nature.  Her hobbies include photography, chasing sunrises, and rollerskating.

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Dr Maria
Dentist

Our Dental Assistants

Our kind and caring dental assistants are here to ensure your visit with us is an enjoyable one!

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Monique Watson
General Manager
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Relee
Clinical Team Leader
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Claudia
Executive Assistant

I first joined Naenae Dental Clinic at the end of 2020, having previously been working at our other clinic in Wainui as a Dental Assistant. Before I started working with Dr Hamid I studied at Victoria University and graduated with conjoint degrees in a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Criminology and minoring in Sociology. I have learned so much in just a short period of time from working here at Naenae. The technology we use is unlike anything I’ve seen before, having recently been the first in the country to start producing 3D dentures.

The staff are so friendly and welcoming and it has been an absolute pleasure to work here so far. I love interacting with the patients and being able to assist in all the various kinds of treatments that are offered at Naenae Dental. Working alongside Dr Hamid means that I also get to help with implant procedures, which has been an awesome experience so far. In my down time I enjoy, running, swimming, reading and most importantly, spending time with my friends and family.

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Aaditya
Dental Assistant
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Blanche
Dental Assistant
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Liz
Dental Assistant
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Pam
Dental Assistant
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Jen
Dental Assistant
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Charie
Dental Assistant
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Casy
Dental Assistant

Our Dental Hygienists

Our gentle dental hygienest team is second to none. Working alongside our dentists to help ensure long term health of your teeth and gums.

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Justin Boy
Oral Health Therapist

Kia Ora, I graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 with a Bachelor of Oral Health Degree. I have worked previously in Auckland with the School Dental Service treating our Tamariki, our Children. There I was able to gain a valuable insight into treating even the most anxious patients, which I have been able to transfer over to working on all patients. Working as an Oral Health Therapist here with the incredible team at Naenae Dental has enabled me to continue working on teenagers, offering general dentistry, but also to work as a hygienist allowing me to help educate and treat all patients with gingivitis and periodontitis.

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Abhi
Oral Health Therapist
Abhi is a dedicated Oral Health Therapist with comprehensive training and hands-on experience from the University of Otago. He is passionate about providing patient-centred care, emphasising thorough assessments, accurate diagnoses, and individualised treatments. Abhi skilfully manages a range of dental needs, from preventive and restorative care for young patients to supporting patients with gum disease in achieving long-term oral health.
Known for his compassionate communication and commitment to quality care, he strives to make every visit a positive experience. Outside the clinic, he enjoys travelling, exploring diverse cultures, and staying active through sports.
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Al-Julanda
Oral Health Therapist
I am a passionate oral health therapist, having graduated from the University of Otago. After moving to New Zealand as an international student in 2020, I received comprehensive training in both hygiene and therapy, which fuels my commitment to delivering exceptional dental care. My focus is on prevention and patient education, ensuring that every patient leaves with not only a healthy, radiant smile but also the knowledge to maintain their oral health. Originally born in the UK and raised in Oman, I am able to communicate in both English and Arabic. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, discovering new cuisines, and embracing a variety of experiences.

Our Dental Technicians

Our team of digital technicians. These are our magicians working alongside our dentists to help ensure you have the right fit and natural shining look with your pearly whites.

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George
Digital Technician
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Akruti
Clinical Technician

Our Front Office Coordinators

These lovely team members are the forefront of our practice and ensure everything outside the treatment rooms run smoothly.

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Ritika Bamba
Business Development Manager

When I first applied to Naenae dental clinic, I thought working in dental practice will be very dull and mundane. I was pleasantly surprised to see the way we do things is so amazing, judging by the response we get from our patients. My passion for this role comes from my enjoyment of interacting with people, whether it is the patients we treat or the staff I work with. My background before I started here was Bachelor of Commerce (honours) followed by post graduate diploma in management, and regular trainings in NDC has really helped me out to ensure our patients have an exceptional experience from the time they walk through the door to when they leave with a smile, they are proud of. Even though I don’t work directly in the surgery room, I feel I have equally invested in patient’s treatment as the dentist and DA and help people out if they have any queries. I look forward to greet you the next time you visit us.

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Lucinda
Front Office Department Team Leader
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Jannel
Front Office Coordinator
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Mansi
Front Office Coordinator
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Shawnie
Front Office Coordinator
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Richie
Front Office Coordinator
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Erika
Front Office Coordinator

Our Support Staff

The very special people behind the scenes that help ensure our practice is running smoothly! We are lucky to have them.

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Prathaban
Grounds Keeper