Grey Street Dental Surgery

Sarah qualified in 2005 from Otago University with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She had previously completed a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Physiology, also from University of Otago.

After graduation Sarah had worked in both private and public sectors of Dentistry. She joined the Palmerston North Dental Branch in 2011.

Sarah enjoys a broad range of general dental duties but her passion is especially cosmetic work, and she is working towards mastering complex rehabilitations of the mouth. She loves to help people feel good about their smiles.

In her non-dentistry role, Sarah is a busy mum to her tribe of children, supported by her wonderful husband Andy.

Following graduation in 1983, Paul worked for the Wellington Hospital Board as a Dental House Surgeon.

This position offered post graduate experience in Oro-Maxillo Facial surgery ,Trauma management, Prosthodontics ( both fixed crown and bridge and removable dentures) Orthodontics , and general dental surgery working alongside NZ specialists.

1985-1991 Paul worked in two large group dental practices in
Western England, as well as an orthodontic residency at Cheltenham Hospital ,gaining experience in general dental practice.

In 1991 Paul and Anne established Grey St Dental Surgery in Palmerston North.

While continuing to practice all aspects of general dentistry Paul works closely with a team of Oral Surgeons and Clinical Dental Technicians in the field of Implant Dentistry, treating single tooth through to full mouth rehabilitation.

Paul is an ex President of the Central Districts Branch of the NZ Dental Association.

Grey Street Dental Surgery remains independently owned and operated.

Fiona is a well-known, respected and experienced Registered Dental Hygienist who has joined our team at Grey Street Dental Surgery. She has worked in Dental Hygiene in Horowhenua and Manawatu for over 26 years.

Her professional career has included a previous background and experience in Dental Therapy (Grad 1980), community dental care as the project manager and volunteer for a community dental scheme in Highbury for many years and years of experience as chairperson of the previous Manawatu Dental Hygienists Association.

Fiona’s passion is helping others with compassionate, kind, caring and excellent professional dental hygiene care and education. Fiona’s Dental Hygiene treatment is based on a practice called Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)which she has been using successfully for years. Guided Biofilm Therapy is the systematic, predictable solution for dental biofilm management in professional prophylaxis using state-of-the-art AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies. It is proven by scientific evidence.

Personally, Fiona and her husband Les have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. Family is a very important part of their lives. She loves to cook and bake, and enjoys photography, art and literature, bush walks and travelling.