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Gaius is a recent graduate dentist from the University of Otago and relocated to the Bay of Plenty from Auckland, to join the team in Rotorua.

He is a friendly and passionate dentist, interested in all aspects of general dental practice. He practices minimally invasive patient-centred care with a focus on patient education and prevention to effectively meet the needs of each of his patients. He is striving to create a positive contribution to his community as his passion for dentistry continues to flourish.

Outside of dentistry Gaius loves cooking and exploring different cuisines with family and friends. He is looking forward to discovering everything the Bay of Plenty has to offer.

Hi, I am Danny. I graduated BDS with distinction from University of Otago in 2015 and moved to Rotorua in 2016.

I was born and bred on the busy streets of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia for the past 20 years before deciding to move to Otago to study and pursue a career in dentistry.

I have always believed in the old adage that prevention is better than cure. The philosophy of dentistry has changed over the years from the typical “drill-and-fill” mode to a medical model which emphasises preventative treatment and a more conservative approach. It is very important to me that patients understand the different types of dental diseases and adopt lifestyles and habits that improve their oral health. I have special interests in wisdom teeth extraction with/without sedation and cosmetic rehabilitation. Aesthetics is very important to me as I believe it will open up a multitude of possibilities in life.

Outside work, I live and breathe football, or rather what is known as soccer in NZ. I have supported Arsenal football club since I was 7 years old. Locally, I used to play/train for Rotorua United until I suffered a serious shoulder injury which prevents me from playing competitive games anymore. Nowadays, I often work out my strength at Flex Fitness or completing strava run challenges in the Redwoods and Blue Lake.

Sharleen graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She was born in Taiwan and moved to New Zealand at a young age. Having a friendly and outgoing personality, she enjoys travelling and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Some of her best overseas dental experiences include placement in Fiji, oral surgery in IOA Sao Paulo Brazil, and clinical attachment in Taiwan hospital oral maxillofacial department.  

Sharleen attends courses and conferences frequently to constantly expand skills and keep up with the latest technology. She is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, New Zealand Institute of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, and the New Zealand Society for Sedation in Dentistry. She is also a certified laser tongue-tie practitioner, and has completed her 3-year residency in Full Face Orthodontics.

Sharleen is proud to deliver the dentistry which helps patients regain their confidence in smiling, enjoyment in eating and achieving good oral health. Using a gentle and holistic approach, she aims to provide the most comfortable, high standard care to help patients overcome dental fear.

Outside of work Sharleen enjoys tramping, diving, and listening to podcasts while cooking.