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, fisherman, kayaker, and a water-sport enthusiast in his spare time.

Shontelle - Practice Manager
Shontelle is Smile Care’s Practice Manager. Shontelle takes great pleasure in being an integral part of such a professional and enthusiastic team. Outside work Shontelle loves fishing, diving and music!

Dr Aidan Ho
​A graduate of King’s College, University of London, Aidan has been caring for patients
since 1992.
His focus is ensuring patients understand all their options, and then exceeds their
expectations in providing their treatment of choice in a friendly, gentle manner - a
style that fits in well with Smilecare’s commitment to quality focused dental care!
A member of the NZDA, Aidan is a mentor in their Graduate Mentorship Scheme. He
enjoys passing on the knowledge he has gained through the continuing professional
development courses he has attended and the skills he has developed since
graduating.
Aidan moved to Whangarei in 2001, and has made it his home ever since. He enjoys
the outdoors life, with a passion for hiking, biking, beaches and attempting to catch
fish!

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 homelife with her family, the Northland coastline, and baking up a storm.

Lorna - Hygienist
Lorna qualified in the UK. Lorna is Northland's only accredited Orofacial Myologist. Lorna worked in private practice since 1991, working hard to educate patients and settling dental anxiety. Her goals are to make people feel comfortable enough to smile and laugh. Lorna takes an active interest in her farm animals and family life.

Maisie - Dental Assistant
Maisie is a hardworking member of Smile Care’s dental assistant team. Maisie takes great pleasure in reassuring patients. She particularly enjoys seeing the change in people that have gained a new smile. Outside work Maisie enjoys home life with her partner, painting and drawing, fishing and mucking-in.

Hani - Dental Assistant
Hani is part of Smile Care’s dental assistant team. Hani loves helping patients through the treatment process. Outside work Hani enjoys designing clothing, spending long days at the beach, and hanging out with mates.