Swati graduated in Bachelors of Dental Surgery from India in 2005 & moved to New Zealand in 2010. She along with her husband Ankush owns multiple practices & works mainly in Applecross House Dentists in Matamata & as a consultant dentist at her other Practices. She is very passionate about giving good smiles to her patients & has over the years focused on complex cosmetic & Implant dentistry. Her welcoming personality & ability to connect to her patients provides an added level of personal care to all her patients. She has earned a reputation of being a “ gentle dentist “ which helps people overcome the fear of dentistry & feel relaxed in the dental chair.

Ankush graduated with a Bachelors of Dental Surgery from India in 2005 & moved to NZ in 2010. He has worked at Hospitals & private practices in NZ & overseas before owning his first NZ practice in Matamata. He and his dentist wife Swati are proud owners of multiple practices across the North Island.

Ankush has been working on complex cosmetic and implant dentistry cases over the years & has placed thousands of Implants & crowns for his patients. Ankush continues to learn, grow and stay at the absolute forefront of innovation and technology. He is also trained in IV Sedation, Gas Sedation & advanced resuscitation. He attends multiple conferences in the country & abroad to upskill himself. He & Swati have brought many new technologies to the practices they own including All-on-4 & digital dentistry. He is deeply connected to his profession & has been a registered mentor to many young dentists in NZ . Being a clinical consultant at his other practices he makes sure a top-quality dental treatment is given to all. His welcoming personality and an ability to patiently listen provides a comforting care to all of patients.

As you can see I am no newcomer to Dentistry having a career spanning almost 40 years. Time has not diminished my passion for this challenging and dynamic profession. I am absolutely enthused over the modern advances that help me deliver a standard of workmanship we could only dream about a few years ago.

I am a GP Dentist with special interests in reconstruction of broken down and lost teeth with crowns, bridges, veneers and implants. When not looking into mouths I love nothing more than to go sea kayaking or hiking.

Degree: U.C.L.A. Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry

Dr. Paola Fenton is a highly skilled general and cosmetic dentist renowned for her compassionate, patient-centered care. Since 2015, she has proudly served the Hawkes Bay community, drawing on her extensive experience from practices in the UK and Australia. Originally from Colombia, Paola graduated with honors in Dentistry and now calls New Zealand her permanent home.

Committed to the highest standards of dental care, Paola expertly integrates modern techniques and advanced technology to achieve optimal outcomes. Her meticulous attention to detail and precision in treatment planning ensure that patients receive both functional and aesthetically pleasing results.

As a SMART-Certified dentist through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Paola specializes in safe amalgam removal. Additionally, as a certified Myobrace provider, she focuses on non-invasive orthodontic care for children, addressing myofunctional and oral health concerns early to promote alignment and overall well-being without the need for braces whenever possible, tailoring each approach to the individual case.

I am originally from Sweden but have made NZ my home. I love what NZ has to offer in the way of outdoor activities as mountain biking is a big part of my life. I previously worked at Dental on Raffles as a dental assistant for 7 years before I decided to study Bachelor of Oral Health in Otago.

I was fortunate to get this great opportunity to come back to work in this awesome dental practice as a qualified Dental Hygienist/Therapist. I chose this career because I believe having a healthy mouth is an important part of our overall well-being and being able to help people achieve this is fantastic.

Degree: BOH