Mahi Dental
We are focused on the technology and techniques that are used to maximize the patient convenience, comfort and satisfaction. We are committed to providing friendly and cost effective dental services. Our highly skilled dentists offer the very best care and attention to each and every patient in a peaceful and comfortable environment. The entire team is solution driven from the moment you call or walk through the door! We have a passion for what we do and everything we do is focused on making sure our patients have a beautiful healthy smile. We do this by providing the highest quality treatment with the best possible materials and techniques.
Mahi Veerepalli
BDS 2007 NZDREX 2009
Principal Dentist
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.
She loves to travel and explore different cultures around the world, and also enjoys to paint in a peaceful and quiet environment.
Amna Ghazali
BDS 2016 (Otago)
Dentist
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!
Jaco Minnaar
BChD 2001 Stell
Jaco Minnaar is a seasoned dentist with more than 25 years of experience.
Originally from South Africa, he settled in New Zealand with his wife and their two children.
Renowned for his calm and gentle approach, as well as being friendly and funny, he is committed to fostering strong and long-lasting patient relationships.
Outside of working , Jaco cherishes family time, which includes loudly encouraging his kids on the sports field .He stays active through team or solo sport, and enjoys a good book or a braai.
Fiona Lu
Oral Hygienist and
Therapist (Otago)
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.
Megan Cook
BOH, Oral Health Therapist
My name is Megan and I am an Oral Health Therapist. I have been working in dentistry for 9 years now, first as a Dental Assistant and now as an OHT for the past 4 years. I deliver dental therapy for patients under 18 and provide hygiene care for both children and adults. I graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2021. I am passionate about working with my patients to improve their oral health through treatment, education and developing an individualised routine that works for you.
In my free time I enjoy riding my horse, sailing with my family, walking and socialising with friends.
Sarath Pothula
Oral Health Therapist
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.