Meet Our Dental Family
Compassionate Experts Dedicated to Your Smile - Serving North Shore Since 2005
Our Dentists
Meet our experienced dental professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care
Dr. Lakshay Kumar
Founding Dentist & Principal
Our founding test dentist and passionate dog father. A dynamic person with a rare ability to empathise and understand people from all walks of life. He has a decade of experience and has worked across four New Zealand cities before making Auckland his home.
BDS (2009), NZDREX, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons – Edinburgh
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Dr. Sherin Takawi
Cosmetic & Invisalign Specialist
An Otago graduate extraordinarily passionate about all things dentistry, with a clinical focus on Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. She has an eye for veneers and crowns, combining her knowledge to achieve the best smile possible.
BDS (Otago), GradDipClinDent (Clear Aligners) – University of London (EODO)
Languages: English, Arabic
Dr. Andre Xavier
General & Restorative Dentist
The latest brilliant dentist to join our team, bringing a confounding personality and rib-tickling humour. Recently moved from England with 7 years of experience in restorative dentistry.
BDS (UK)
Languages: English
Our Support Team
The backbone of our practice - dedicated professionals who ensure your visit is comfortable and seamless
Alphin Wilson
Practice Manager
Our practice manager and coffee lover. She's the one who keeps a check on all of us and is our brilliant all-rounder. Sunnynook Dentist's longest serving and surviving team member.
Practice Management Specialist