Dr. Carolyn Langrell-Read
After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Otago University in 1992, Carolyn gained valuable clinical experience in practices in both Queenstown and Auckland. In 1995 she established a practice in Mount Eden, Auckland, followed by Newmarket Family Dental Care in April 2013.
Carolyn has always been passionate about continuing her dental education and furthering her knowledge in health and well-being. She enjoys travelling when she can, in order to gain both local and international knowledge, techniques and skills to further her expertise and to keep her at the forefront of her industry.
In 1999 she returned to Otago University to begin studying towards her Post-Graduate Diploma in Periodontal disease. She was awarded the diploma with distinction for her performance, and for the following years she continued to work on her clinical skills in minimal intervention dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, crown and bridge work, implant dentistry, root canal treatment and techniques for paediatric dentistry. She also has interests in Longevity Health Education and Preventative Healthcare.
Carolyn is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, Auckland Dental Association, New Zealand Association for Minimal Intervention Dentistry, New Zealand Endodontic Society and New Zealand Periodontic Society.
View testimonials from other happy patients of Dr Carolyn's here.Dr. Celene Cai
Celene graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Distinction) from the University of Otago in 2018. She spent three years working at a busy Hamilton practice, before moving to Auckland and joining the team at Newmarket Family Dental Care.
Easily approachable with a bubbly personality, Celene also has a great sense of humour. She is passionate about creating an enjoyable and comfortable experience for her patients, while delivering well informed, exceptional treatments. Celene encourages open communication with her patients to create personalised treatment plans specific to their needs and requirements. Through ongoing patient education and encouragement, Celene takes pride in helping her patients to regain confidence in managing their own oral health outside of the dentist’s chair.
As a passionate artist, Celene spends a large proportion of her weekends in front of a canvas. “I’ve found similarities in art and dentistry,” she describes. “When doing art, I need to be truthful to myself and enjoy what I am creating, and that is how I would like to provide dentistry for my patients.”
Celene is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. She regularly attends professional development courses and conferences to build on her clinical knowledge and skill-set.
Celene牙医来自北京并在2018年以一等学位毕业于新西兰奥塔哥大学牙医学院。在转职到奥克兰之前, 她曾就职于一家繁忙的汉密尔顿诊所并有着丰富的治疗经验。Celene普通话与英文流利互通,可以为您清晰地解释牙齿疾病并提供治疗方案。她为人亲切随和,喜欢从患者角度出发,提供高质量治疗并最大程度减低患者的疼痛与紧张情绪。为了给华人患者提供良好的服务,她曾在北京多处知名医院见习参观。这些医院包括北京大学口腔医院,北京安贞医院,和睦家医院口腔科等。 Celene经常参加各牙医协会的会议与交流,她不仅有着良好的全科牙医知识,也能在需要时为您及时安排专科牙医的转诊。如果您需要用中文与Celene牙医预约诊疗,请发邮件至info@nfdc.co.nz
View testimonials from other happy patients of Dr Celene's here.Dr. James Hannah
Having graduated as a dentist in 1981, Dr James Hannah has worked in both Wellington and Hutt Hospitals, as well as London, and in a military hospital in Saudi Arabia. Settling back into Auckland in the 90s, Dr James worked in his own dental practice before selling to Lumino, and spent 20 years working part-time for Lumino Remuera prior to returning to Newmarket Family Dental Care.
His extraordinary service to the NZ Defence Force, deployments throughout the pacific, and his valuable contribution to Forensic Dentistry in both NZ and abroad have equipped Dr James with the outstanding dentistry experience and unique skill set he now holds.
Dr James is working part time at Newmarket Family Dental Care serving the needs of his long standing and loyal patients and friends.
While also Clinical Tutor at the University of Otago Manukau campus and part time ski instructor at Snow Planet, Dr James also enjoys diving, skiing, tennis & golf or spending time with his wife Margy, 6 grandkids and 2 large cats!
A man of many talents is Dr James, and we are delighted to offer his services here at Newmarket Family Dental Care.
Sonia Astrella
Your Practice Manager
Sonia will often be your first point of contact when you call the practice at Newmarket Family Dental Care. Having worked for many years in the dental industry both as dental assistant and in the reception area, Sonia will be able to answer most questions you may have so please feel free to discuss any of your dental issues with her.
She has a real passion for helping to improve the dental health of patients and also has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry. Outside of work, Sonia enjoys travel and the joy of experiencing other cultures and lifestyles.
Gilbert
Your Therapy Dog
Hi I'm Gilbert. I started my training to become a Mobility Dog to help a disabled person at 8 weeks of age. Growing up I found it really hard to not say hi to everyone when I was out working in public because I am a really social fella. Service dogs have to be able to ignore everyone while working to keep their partner safe. Mobility Dogs recognised how hard I found this and helped me to find a career as a Therapy Dog where I could use my best attributes to help others.
I may know how to open doors, speak, unload a washing machine and press pedestrian buttons as well as have great manners, but what I really love doing is greeting you, the patients and helping however I can to make your visit to the Newmarket Family Dental Care clinic as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Just ask for me when you book your appointment.You can book an appointment with me on Wednesdays here at the clinic. I look forward to meeting you!
Read more about Gilbert and Mobility dogs here
Dr. Rebecca De Souza MBChB
Your Anaesthetist
Rebecca completed her initial medical degree (MBChB) at Otago University and all of her Anaesthetic training in various Auckland hospitals. Rebecca worked at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, England for a year after completing her training in 2004. Upon her return Rebecca worked as a Specialist Anaesthetist at both Auckland City and Middlemore Hospitals.
Rebecca is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Department of Anaesthesiology at Auckland University and has an interest in Patient Safety, Day Stay Anaesthesia and Local Anaesthetics.
For more information on the services Rebecca provides please visit our Sedation page.