Dr. Mahitha Veerepalli (Dr Mahi) completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2007 and New Zealand Dental Registration Examination (NZDREX) procedure in 2009. She is a caring and passionate dentist who has more than 13 years of experience in all fields of general dentistry.
Dr Mahi’s motto is “gentle dentistry with excellent results”. You will find her honouring this motto in everything she does, giving her 100% to ensure the best results for her patients.
Dr Mahi’s energy, warmth and clinical excellence, will give you the confidence to have any dental need managed. She prides herself on her attention to detail, taking the utmost care and time to perfect the treatment she provides. In this way, she guarantees that any treatment she delivers will have the highest chance of success.
Maintaining the highest level of patient care, accreditation and education to stay abreast of the latest techniques in dentistry, she can ensure that every patient has a positive experience. She has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry and plans on pursuing further studies in implant dentistry.
After enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in Napier and Bay of Plenty for more than six years, Dr. Mahi and her husband Sarath Pothula have moved to Warkworth to start off this lovely practice. She loves to travel and explore different cultures around the world, and also enjoys to paint in a peaceful and quiet environment.

Amna graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2016. Her first few years after graduating were spent working in Auckland, as well as volunteering overseas in developing countries both in local hospital dental units, as well as on the YWAM medical ship.
She was able to gain experience in all aspects of dentistry, from working with very basic equipment on remote pacific islands; to fully-equipped clinics in higher economic areas of Auckland. She hopes to do more volunteer work both in NZ and overseas in the future.
Amna is passionate about helping her patients see the whole picture when it comes to their oral health so that they are able to make informed decisions about their dental care and treatment. Many of her patients (and colleagues) love her gentle and caring manner, and how she takes the time to make sure her patients are totally at ease with proceedings and with the treatment they receive.
When not not being a dentist, you will find Amna cooking, baking, reading, tramping or spending time with her friends, family and two kittens. Amna is an avid hiker and has hiked to the top of Mount Ruapehu, done the Tongariro alpine crossing twice and hiked in Nepal to Mount Everest Base Camp with her Dad. The next hike on her bucket list is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

Fiona is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated from the University of Otago, provides oral hygiene and dental therapy (for children up to eighteen years old). Patient satisfaction and comfort are the main focus for her. Fiona believes pleasant dental visits and effective clinical relationships are fundamental factors for successful treatment outcomes. Fiona speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Sarath is dual qualified as both Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist (Oral Health Therapist) from Charles Stuart University (Australia). He is very passionate about his work and is well known for his attention to detail. He actively attends dental seminars and conferences, reads current research literature to advance his professional knowledge and competencies through continuous learning. He is always committed to improving the oral health of his patients and ensures his patients receive their treatment in the most kind and gentle manner.

Soyoung is a little pocket rocket with a contagious smile. Soyoung, a professional Dental Hygienist from South Korea with clinical experience, has a special interest in implant and periodontal maintenance. After she moved to NZ, she earned a Master's degree in Applied Management. She has a diversified professional and academic experiences, which allows her the assurance to provide the top-notch of service you have come to expect from NZ.
Outside of dentistry, Soyoung loves to travel and is well-cultured having visited many countries around the world. She is keen on playing squash with her husband.

Sanghamitra (Sony) completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2007. Her passion towards serving the community led her to pursue Master in Oral Pathology (India), Master in Public health and Master in Health sciences (Western Sydney University, Australia). These qualifications in Australia recognise her as a public health graduate and health promoter. She worked as a dentist and oral pathologist in India, promoted ‘breast screening among Indian and Sri Lankan communities’ in Australia and also worked as a dental assistant for the past 5 years in Sydney. Her education and experience makes it easier for her to work towards the betterment of the community. Her ultimate goal is to get registered as a dental surgeon in New Zealand and further research in oral health. She loves spending time in the library reading books, learning Korean language, and also enjoys long walks.