OUR   STORY

Located in a funky old villa right in the middle of Bank St, we've prided ourselves on our friendly,
attentive, and personal care for our Whangarei community since 2002.  

OUR   T E A M

Meet our passionate, caring, and dedicated team.

Dr Asi Cohen
Since qualifying from the University of Otago in 1994, Asi has crafted beautiful smiles in Whangarei.
Asi set up Smilecare Dental Studio to make general and cosmetic dentistry a scare-free, non-judgmental and even enjoyable experience for Whangarei.
A founding member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Asi believes in striving for healthy tooth preservation while enhancing patient smiles.
Having completed additional training in implant surgery, orthodontics and digital smile design Asi's passion lies in harnessing complex modern technology to enhance the patient experience.
Asi is a committed Lions Club volunteer, Volunteer fire brigade member, model railway engineer, fisherman, and a water-sport enthusiast in his spare time.

Dr Saibo Li
We're thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our dental family, Saibo, a dynamic and compassionate dentist ready to advocate for your overall well-being. 
Armed with a stellar academic background and a passion for patient-centric care, Saibo qualified from the University of Otago in 2021 bringing a fresh perspective to our practice. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry ensures that you will receive cutting-edge, evidence based treatments in a warm and comforting environment.

From routine check-ups to advanced dental procedures, Dr Li is here to guide you towards a healthier, brighter smile.

When not at work Saibo enjoys keeping fit and is a Northland Chess Champion.

Ann - Practice Manager
Ann is Smile Care’s Practice Manager. She takes great pleasure in being an integral part of such a professional and enthusiastic team.

Vania - Dental Assistant
Vania is an integral member of Smile Care’s dental assistant team. Vania has mastered making patients feel comfortable. She thrives on turning a dental-phobic person into a fearless dental disciple.
Outside work, Vania enjoys home life with her family, the Northland coastline, rugby and baking up a storm.

Awhi - Dental Assistant
Awhi is the youngest member of Smile Care's dental assistant team. Awhi is passionate about patient's healthcare and smile care. She enjoys fitness and family fun.