Dr Alex McIntosh
Dental Surgeon
BSc, BDS (Otago)
Dr Alex McIntosh is one of New Zealand’s most experienced Dental Implant Surgeons as he has been placing dental implants since 1985 and he continues to be at the forefront of dental implant placement and dental implant restoration due to his extensive experience and advanced up to date expert knowledge in this area of dentistry.
He graduated from Otago University in 1978. In 1979 he was a tutor at the School of Dentistry in Dunedin. He then became the senior dental house surgeon at Auckland Hospital and the Plastic Surgical Dental Unit at Middlemore Hospital.
Alex commenced private practice in 1981 and since then has developed McIntosh Dental Centre into one of the leading dental practices in New Zealand.
His special interests are in dental implants, orthodontics for children and adults, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr McIntosh is highly regarded in his field and regularly gives lectures on orthodontics and dental implants.
Dr McIntosh is enthusiastic about dentistry and the way it can improve everyone’s quality of life. Outside of his work, he enjoys spending time with his family, road cycling and swimming.
Dr McIntosh’s professional associations include:
- Member of the NZ Dental Association
- Member of the Auckland Dental Association
- Founding member and Past President of the NZ Dentists Orthodontic Society
- Member of the International Association of Orthodontics
- Member of the NZ Society for Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry
- Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Member of the Australasian Osseointegration Society
- Member of the International Team For Implantalogy (ITI)
Dr Alex McIntosh
Dental Surgeon
Dr Milan Raniga
Dental Surgeon
BDS (Otago)
Milan graduated from Otago University in 1999. Since joining McIntosh Dental Centre in 2003, Dr Raniga has earned a reputation as a friendly dentist who delivers only the very best dental care. Many patients seek out Dr Raniga after hearing about his skills from their friends or family. Dr Raniga has a special interest in Orthodontics for adults and children and is an accredited Invisalign provider.
He has completed a mini-residency in Orthodontics with EODO (Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics). In addition to this, he has worked in a Specialist Orthodontic practice in Sydney for 3 years under the guidance of Dr Derek Mahoney. Dr Raniga shares Dr Mahoney’s full face Orthodontic philosophy, whereby removal of teeth is avoided where possible. This creates not just beautiful teeth but beautiful faces.
Dr Raniga is a great communicator and takes the time to carefully explain your treatment plan before beginning treatment. His gentle approach allows time for you to become comfortable with the procedure and your surroundings so that you can enjoy the best dental experience possible. He is passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives through dentistry, especially young individuals by giving them a confident new smile.
Dr Raniga enjoys spending time with his two children, playing cricket and practicing yoga. He was born in Fiji and went to school in Auckland.
Dr Raniga’s professional associations include:
- Member New Zealand Dental Association
- Member Auckland Dental Association
- Secretary for The New Zealand Dentists Orthodontic Society
- NZ Society for Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry
- Member of the International Association of Orthodontics
- NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr Milan Raniga
Dental Surgeon
Dr Nitesh Gangadin
Dental Surgeon
BDS
DipClinDent Perio (Otago)
DipClinDent (Western Cape)
As a teenager, Nitesh underwent orthodontics, which showed him how a change in function and aesthetics can help an individual. He also had some pretty uncomfortable past dental experiences – dental needles used to freak him out.
In choosing dentistry as a profession, Dr Gangadin always looks forward to building valued relationships with his patients. Being in the dental chair might not be the happiest place for everyone. Nitesh feels proudest when his patients express their gratitude from having a pleasant and comfortable experience with him.
After graduating as a dentist, Dr Gangadin continued to evolve professionally. He has completed two postgraduate studies in both South Africa (University of Western Cape) and New Zealand ( University of Otago). In 2005 he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry and in 2014 he completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Periodontics. His current special interest is “gums”. Gum disease is still prevalent in New Zealand and affects all ages.
Nitesh is furthering his experience in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry after joining the team at McIntosh Dental in 2010.
Dining out and sampling Auckland’s different restaurants’ is a weekly passion. Building solid and positive friendships around him is important to Nitesh. On a fun side, he will never miss a horror movie or a night in playing PlayStation games.
Nitesh has delved into academics and enjoys his role lecturing to AUT Oral Health students on a part-time basis. He has enjoyed building great working relationships with the McIntosh and AUT teams. Being South African born, Nitesh is happy to have been adopted as a Kiwi and is looking forward to doing more things as a proud New Zealander.
Dr Gangadin’s professional associations include:
- Member New Zealand Dental Association
- New Zealand Society for Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry
- New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr Nitesh Gangadin
Dental Surgeon
Dr Rob East
Dental Surgeon
BDS, DipClinDent (Otago)
Robert graduated from Otago University in 1976 and commenced private practice in Henderson in 1977. In 1988 he completed the inaugural distance teaching programme for the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry. He then developed Lincoln Dental Centre into one of the leading family dental practices in New Zealand.
After 40 years of practicing in Henderson, Robert incorporated Lincoln Dental Centre with McIntosh Dental in early 2018.
The joy he brings to people by restoring their smiles and oral function makes his day – every day.
Outside of dentistry, Robert enjoys sailing, especially exploring the coast of New Zealand with all its offshore islands. This has become even more enjoyable when sharing the experience with his grandchildren.
Dr East’s professional associations include:
- Member of the New Zealand Dental Association
- Member of the Auckland Dental Association
- Member and Past President of the NZ Prosthodontic Society
- Member of the NZ Endodontic SocietyMember of the Australasian Osseointegration Society
- Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Dr Rob East
Dental Surgeon
Dr Ian Kuan
Dental Surgeon
BDS (Otago)
Ian is a locally born and raised West Aucklander who is actually a past patient of McIntosh Dental! Now he has come full-circle to be a valued member of our team.
Ian’s comprehensive education includes a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) with credit from the University of Otago and the Primary Examination from the ‘Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons’. He was also awarded the prestigious Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics “Young Dentist” Scholarship towards completing a mini-residency in Orthodontics through renowned Orthodontic specialist Dr Derek Mahony.
Ian is excited to be working in the region that he grew up in, providing quality dental care to the local community. He loves working with and assisting local communities, and has helped coordinate community-driven projects both inside and outside the world of dentistry.
Outside of work Ian is a big fan of the outdoors and enjoys photographing beautiful scenery. One of his goals is to complete all of the ‘Great Walks’ in New Zealand. He is also learning to ride a motorcycle. And for downtime, he says you can’t beat relaxing with a good book.
Ian works closely with Dr McIntosh, co-diagnosing and co-treating his patients.
Dr Ian Kuan
Dental Surgeon
Dr Jasmine Yeo
Dental Surgeon
BDS (Otago)
Dr Jasmine Yeo graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in 2018. She then spent two years gaining invaluable experience providing general dentistry in private practice.
Dr Yeo works in conjunction with Dr Raniga to co-diagnose and co-treat his patients in a dual-treatment approach to patient care that means patients benefit from the expertise of both Dr Raniga and Dr Yeo.
One of the aspects of dentistry that Dr Yeo finds most rewarding is helping patients to become comfortable and relaxed in the chair and gain confidence in their dental treatment. She believes in taking a gentle and caring approach and ensuring that her patients understand exactly what is going on with their oral health and are involved at every step of the way. And of course, she says, you can’t beat seeing great “before and after” results!
Dr Jasmine Yeo
Dental Surgeon
Dr Rakesh Jattan
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS (Otago)
MDS (Dunedin)
MB ChB (Dunedin)
Dr Rakesh Jattan has returned to McIntosh Dental after several years overseas extending his training and gaining invaluable experience. He originally completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Otago in 2000 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Dental Surgery in 2009. His specialist fellowship was gained at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2014, which was followed by a fellowship in Orthognathic surgery and head and neck oncology in the UK three years later.
Dr Jattan provides specialist oral and maxillofacial surgical treatments for McIntosh Dental patients, with areas of specialty including wisdom teeth, difficult cases of impacted or un-erupted teeth and dental implants.
Rakesh’s services are part of our Southern Cross Affiliated Provider team. He is also a consultant OMFS surgeon on the Auckland and Counties Manukau District Health Boards.
Dr Rakesh Jattan
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Waverley Nation
Clinical Dental Technician
DipDentTech (CIT)
PG DipClinDentTech (Otago)
Waverley Nation is McIntosh Dental’s resident denture clinician. She has over 20 years’ experience in the dental profession. Her dentures have been the key to giving back her many patients their confidence.
As well as taking care of her patients chairside, Waverley runs the laboratory where the dentures are fabricated. This ensures strict quality controls are adhered to when making dentures from start to finish.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and travelling, exploring and going on adventures around New Zealand as a family.
Waverley’s Achievements:
- Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology (Otago)
- Diploma in Dental Technology
- Member NZIDT
Waverley Nation
Clinical Denture Technician
Sarwin Sami
Oral Health Therapist
Dip. Dental Therapy
NZDTREX NZDHREX
Sarwin is an Oral Health Therapist (a dual qualified Dental Hygienist and Therapist) and joined McIntosh Dental in 2006. Sarwin offers treatments to teenage patients as a Dental Therapist under the government scheme. He also sees the practice’s private patients for their Dental Hygiene treatments.
Sarwin has worked with the Auckland Regional Dental Board and brings a wealth of experience to McIntosh Dental.
He enjoys the relationships he builds with his patients and finds the ability to make a positive change for them very rewarding.
Happily married, Sarwin also has an adorable daughter that visits the practice often and delights the team.
Sarwin Sami
Oral Health Therapist
Ashneel Singh
Advanced Clinical Assistant
Ash works at McIntosh Dental as Dr McIntosh’s Dental Auxiliary. He says that the team at McIntosh are great and he really enjoys working there.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS (Fiji) in 2007.
Ash enjoys working at McIntosh Dental Centre because he is constantly being exposed to a lot of different types of dentistry, such as ‘New Teeth on 4’, dental implants, wisdom tooth surgery, and cosmetic dentistry.
When he is not at work, his hobbies include playing soccer, netball, volleyball, and he loves cars. Ash also loves to cook.
Ashneel Singh
Advanced Clinical Assistant
Ashley Kim
Oral Health Therapist
BOH (Otago)
Ashley works at McIntosh Dental as a dual-trained dental hygienist and therapist.
She enjoys providing a variety of dental care to her patients including the dental care of children under 18 years of age, the preventive hygiene care of patients of all ages, and assisting Dr Raniga in his orthodontic and general dentistry work. There isn’t a boring day at McIntosh Dental!
When Ashley isn’t at the clinic, she loves going to nice places and trying new restaurants like a true foodie and has recently started rock climbing, which she has come to enjoy as a leisure activity and sport.
Ashley Kim
Oral Health Therapist
Gabi Fodor
Advanced Clinical Assistant
Gabi was born in Hungary and has been in New Zealand for 15 years. She has 10 years experience assisting dentists and really enjoys her work. She completed her Dental Assistant course in 2009. She has one son in high school and loves running and animals. She is a big supporter of the SPCA.
Gabi Fodor
Advanced Clinical Assistant
Melinda Judson
Dental Assistant and Technician
Having worked in the dental profession for almost 20 years, Melinda Judson has a wealth of knowledge and experience that our patients love!
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Melinda moved to New Zealand four years ago. She believes that dentistry is one of the most rewarding careers, particularly in the field of orthodontics where the results she and her team achieve last a lifetime. She says it’s such a pleasure to see the smiles on people’s faces knowing that you have made a real difference. Her bubbly, outgoing personality makes it easy for her to put even nervous patients at ease and enjoy their appointments.
Melinda has a real passion for travel, including travelling to Nepal twice to go trekking and getting engaged in Bali! With lots of family in Australia she hopes that travel will become a normal option again one day soon.
Melinda Judson
Lore Rojo
Advanced Clinical Assistant, DDS (Mexico)
Lore Rojo originally completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Mexico before becoming a Dental Assistant for Dr Rob East at McIntosh Dental. She is currently studying and working towards gaining her New Zealand Dental Surgery qualifications.
Lore enjoys working in the dental profession because every day and every patient is a new learning experience – no two days or patients are alike! She is a real “people person” so interacting with and improving the lives of people is the perfect job for her!
Outside of work, she loves hiking and being outdoors. She has explored different water sports since living in New Zealand, including sea kayaking.
Lore Rojo
Darshika Khati
Dental Assistant
Darshika Khati
Mey Romero
Dental Assistant
Mey started her career as a Dental Assistant in New York and quickly fell in love with dentistry. She has now been a DA in New Zealand for six years, and continues to have a real passion for her job. She loves both the clinical aspect of dentistry and the impact it has on patients – physically and emotionally. She finds it truly rewarding to see the changes that great dental care can make to people’s lives.
Mey’s bubbly, down-to-earth personality is a great addition to the McIntosh Dental team. She never fails to put patients at ease and she does everything she can to make every dental appointment a positive experience.
Being a mother of two girls, Mey has a busy life outside of work. She spends as much time as possible with her husband and girls. Going to the movies and spending days at the park are two of their favourite activities. She says it’s definitely a busy life but a fun one!
Mey Romero
Dental Assistant
Tania Buckingham
Patient Care Coordinator
Tania loves working as part of an amazing team. She really enjoys meeting and assisting new and regular patients at McIntosh Dental Centre.
When she is not at work she loves spending time with her wonderful husband and two handsome sons. They like going to the movies and enjoy outdoor activities.
“If you would like to come to a relaxing and fun practice I would highly recommend coming here, where you will be well looked after and cared for.” – Tania
Tania Buckingham
Patient Care Coordinator
Jessica Freeth
Patient Care Coordinator
With past experience as a medical receptionist, this is Jessica’s first role in the dental industry.
Jessica has always found the medical and dental industries interesting – there is always something new to learn. And being a real ‘people person’ she loves the constant interaction and ability to really help people. She has a wonderful calming nature that is a great asset to the team!
In the past Jessica worked in hospitality as event management, ably running trade shows, weddings, promotional events and much more. This taught her how to juggle lots of tasks at once which is now a real strength alongside her people management skills.
When she is not working, Jessica loves spending time with family and socialising with friends. Having grown up with a strong background in dance, this is still something she loves to do. Oh and to prove she is even more multi-talented, she has a qualification in make-up artistry.
Jessica Freeth
Patient Care Coordinator
Sam Lee
General Manager
Sam Lee is the General Manager of McIntosh Dental and Fraser Dental.
Sam has a Master of Business Administration as well as a Bachelor of Science majoring in chemistry. His work experience includes both the hospitality industry and the healthcare sector.
Sam is passionate about service. He loves working with a professional team who go the extra mile to provide the best possible service – something that the McIntosh and Fraser Dental teams are also passionate about!
In his spare time, Sam enjoys cycling and travelling.
Sam Lee
Bhavik Parekh
Finance Administrator
Originally from Fiji, Bhavik has been ‘living the dream’ in New Zealand for the past 14 years. He brings a wide range of experience to his busy role, including a background in advertising and auditing in the public sector.
Bhavik is excited to be in the role of managing all-things financial for McIntosh Dental. He loves the challenge of analysing data to help with decision making and putting improvements in place. He is a real people-person with a big heart: “I am thrilled to be working within an amazing dental team that goes above and beyond to provide dental services with a high standard of care and kindness.”
When he is not working, Bhavik loves spending time outdoors. Whether its going on an adventure or playing sports, he enjoys every part of the outdoor Kiwi lifestyle. Oh and he’s always up for a good banter about what’s going right or wrong in the world of sports!
Bhavik Parekh
Finance Administrator
Mary McIntosh
Administrative Assistant
Mary has been with McIntosh Dental for 30 years. She loves the connections she is able to make with the patients, being helpful, and providing them with the information and support they need.
When Mary is not at the clinic she enjoys fundraising for her local church, outdoor bowls, going to the cinema, and, of course, spending time with her lovely grandchildren.
“I have to say, it is indeed a pleasure to be employed at 90 years young!” – Mary
Mary McIntosh
Administrative Assistant
Deb Robson
Marketing Coordinator
Deb Robson is responsible for all of the marketing and promotional activities for McIntosh Dental and Fraser Dental. She has over 15 years’ experience in product and services marketing, and particularly enjoys copywriting, content management and digital marketing.
Deb says she has a real appreciation for how good dental care can change a person’s life and impact on their complete health and wellbeing. She loves how passionate the McIntosh and Fraser Dental teams are about providing great service and really caring about their patients.
When she’s not working, Deb has a busy family life with three teenagers. She is also a huge advocate for all animal causes.
Deb Robson
Marketing Coordinator
