Dr Alan GT Payne
Specialist Prosthodontist
BDS MDent (Witw) DDSc (Otago) FCD(SA)
With more than 35 years in dentistry and 25 of those as a specialist prosthodontist, Alan offers his self-referred and dentist-referred patients the highest standard of care. Alan is a member of the International College of Prosthodontists, International Team for Implantology and European Society for Osseointegration. He spends weekends enjoying life and continuing his clinical research in oral implantology as an independent researcher.
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Carol Belcher
Receptionist /Dental Surgery Assistant / Sterilizer
Carol at present is usually the one who provides a warm welcome for Northland Prosthodontics Ltd patients within the main Gentle Dental Company – Gus Cameron practice front desk. She manages all new and existing patient bookings on the telephone or electronically and co-ordinates all patient treatment letters and financial arrangements. Carol is the Gentle Dental Company – Gus Cameron practice principal sterilizer ensuring that cross infection control standards are met. Carol has a New Zealand Dental Association Certificate in Dental Assisting.
Lesa Thomsen
Dent
al Surgery Assistant
Lesa has a New Zealand Dental Association Certificate in Dental Assisting for 14 years and is Alan’s dental surgery assistant. Her friendly nature allows patients expecting a specialist standard of care to feel at ease within the main general dental practice environment. Lesa assists Alan in the cosmetic issues of treatments. Lesa has meticulous attention to detail with many years prior experience in the beauty industry, which is a great asset in cosmetic dentistry.
Anette Franck
Dental Hygienist
Anette provides comprehensive denture, crown and bridge, and implant hygiene supportive care for Northland Prosthodontics Ltd patients within the main Gentle Dental Company – Gus Cameron practice . Her depth of years of experience allows her to deliver wide-ranging support information and techniques for patients with crowns, bridges and implant prostheses. Anette also has advanced training allowing her to take radiographs (X-rays) for these patients.
Jasmin Berger
Dental Surgery Assistant
Jasmin is also a dental surgery assistant within the Gentle Dental Company – Gus Cameron main practice. She completed her New Zealand Dental Association Certificate in Dental Assisting many years ago and and will occasionally work chairside with Alan when Lesa is away.
Lyndall Knight
Dental Surgery Assistant
Lyndall is a dental surgery assistant within the Gentle Dental Company – Gus Cameron main practice. She has a New Zealand Dental Association Certificate in Dental Assisting and will occasionally work chairside with Alan when Lesa is away.