youDENTAL has a team of highly-qualified professionals who take the time to listen, build trust and educate patients before starting any treatment. For your peace of mind, between the team is more than 75 years of dentistry experience. Oral health is the number one priority, along with a calm and friendly atmosphere for our clients.
We are dedicated to the industry and share a philosophy of ‘lifelong learning’. Together, we pride ourselves on staying informed when it comes to the latest dentistry developments, research and advances in digital dentistry workflows. We do this to bring the very best experience back to you, our patient.
Regular visits to a skilled Hygienist can protect your teeth and prevent bigger issues happening in the future. Our knowledgeable Hygienist will help you feel at ease and is passionate about educating patients to have the best oral health possible.
Please meet the knowledgeable youDENTAL team.
With post-graduate education in oral surgery, dental implants and aesthetic dentistry, Christine has built the trust of patients from New Zealand, Germany and the United Kingdom. She is fluent in both English and German and is delighted to call Whangarei home since 2017.
Christine prides herself on ensuring every treatment plan is accurate and bespoke for her patients. She has a keen interest in ongoing learning and regularly completes post-graduate courses. Patients benefit from her up to the minute knowledge and latest techniques, and she is a well-regarded speaker at international conferences.
Aside from her wealth of experience in general dentistry, Christine is passionate about restoring peoples smiles with cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and dental implants. As she continued her education, Christine successfully completed her Master’s degree and now carries the title of Master of Science in Implantology & Oral Surgery.
When not focused on the oral health of her patients, Christine enjoys spending time with family and orienteering.
SMART INTEGRATION AWARD
Dentsply Sirona
The award is given to dentists who offer excellent patients treatment using smart integrated product solutions.
Evonne is a qualified and experienced dentist, and a wonderful addition to the youDENTAL team. A graduate of the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Evonne is gentle, patient-focused and committed to providing the highest quality care to everyone she treats.
She began her career in Gisborne, where she developed a strong interest in surgical and preventative dentistry, along with a passion for patient education before relocating to Whangārei.
Evonne has a calm and reassuring presence for patients, always focused on delivering high-quality care. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her partner and young daughter, beach days, and exploring the outdoors. A certified diver and half marathon finisher, she also enjoys cooking, yoga, gardening, and caring for her indoor plants.
Maika Shortland is a friendly and caring dentist with a focus on personalised, gentle dental care. He is passionate about supporting his patients’ long-term oral health and comfort.
At youDENTAL, our friendly support team take care of the smooth handling of bookings and paperwork for every patient. We believe a trip to the dentist shouldn’t be daunting, and our receptionist team are ready with a warm welcome.
We recognise that every patient is unique. Our friendly team will ensure you are given the right treatment that reflects your individual needs – protecting your oral health now and into the future.
Please meet the youDENTAL support team.
