Our Dream Team

Lillian trained as a dentist in the University of Otago. She has a gentle, caring nature and strives to deliver quality care and experience to all her clients. She is patient and engages her clients in planning treatment to ensure their voices are respected. She actively advances her knowledge and skills through continuing education and believes that everyone deserves a confident smile.

Lillian moved to Auckland as a child and did most of her schooling in New Zealand. She is fluent in English and Mandarin. Outside of dentistry, Lillian enjoys music, reading, traveling and the outdoors.

Lillian is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, Auckland Dental Association, New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the New Zealand Society for Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry.

Born and raised in Malaysia, I moved to Dunedin to study and fell in love with this beautiful country I now call home. I graduated from the University of Otago in 2015. After spending 6 wonderful years working in Wanganui and Rotorua, I made the move to Auckland for a lifestyle change.

I enjoy all aspects of dentistry and am very passionate about delivering high quality patient-oriented care. I believe being able to smile confidently makes a huge difference in someone’s life and those around them. Therefore, that is what I aspire to do, putting smiles back on people’s faces. I have a gentle manner and strive to make your time here an enjoyable and educational one.

When I am not at work, you will find me on an outdoor adventure, cooking up a storm in the kitchen or out with friends at a gin bar.

Shu Jin is fluent in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. She is a member of New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Institute of Minimally Intervention Dentistry and New Zealand Society of Anesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry.

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Although relatively new to Tam Dental Group Newmarket, Kirsten is by no means a newbie in the Dental World. Starting her dental career with a boutique Dental practice in Remuera as an 18 year old scrub nurse, she ascended the ranks to leave exactly 20 years later as the Practice Manager. Desiring a change, she spent the next few years in Corporate dental procurement and management. Ultimately, realizing the heart of her passion was patient management and contact, she jumped at the chance to join the infamous Dr Tam at her practice in Newmarket. Bringing a wealth of experience in dental compliance relative to the realms of Health and Safety, Policies and Procedures and HR, she is an indispensable asset to Tam Dental Group and oversees both day to day operations and strategic endeavours. An exacting eye rounds out a character with warmth, humour, versatility and vision.

Outside of work she has a passion for the Art Deco and mid-century eras and loves to play and rebuild vintage cars. She is involved with traditional chain stitch, gardening, socializing with friends and spending time pottering on various projects with her husband.

Jo was invited to join Tam Dental Group in May, 2022 as the Practice Manager for TDG Devonport. She has an excellent administrative acumen with an eye for extreme detail and operational efficiencies. In parallel with her day to day role at Tam Dental, she functions as the Executive Administrator of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and coordinates budgets, Board interactions, corporate events and membership transactions. Prior to dentistry, Jo has worked in a variety of industries in administrative and customer service roles over the last 30 years. She always strives to provide the best customer service to everyone who walks through our doors with a flair for detail. With empathy, precision and uncompromising attention to detail, Jo ensures all interactions with our patients are as seamless as possible. She prides herself in providing the best customer service possible to everyone. We are privileged to have her on board.

Outside of the work environment Jo enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, socialising with family and friends and traveling overseas.

Megan has worked in the dental industry for over 27 years in various roles ranging from chairside assisting for restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontics, clinical orthodontic auxiliary in addition to industry marketing/sales, Reception and Practice Management both in New Zealand and in the UK. With this exceptional repertoire of experience, she is passionate about her role as part time Practice Manager at TDG Devonport and in particular driving an optimal patient experience model and efficiency of communication for multidisciplinary care. She is an approachable and warm personality with a matter of fact candour. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel and enjoys her wines of the world (think vineyard tours worldwide) =). She spends most of her free time these days watching her boys play sports and manages their social lives which she reports is apparently far more exciting than her own these days.

Jurka graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) as well as The University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services). She brings with her a wealth of experience from her background in the New Zealand Home-Based Support Service Sector where she worked alongside individuals with age, disability and/or injury related needs in roles ranging from management, MoH needs assessment, mental health employment consultancy, and arts therapy.

Jurka is a Clinical Educator and Demonstrator with the Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health) program at her alma mater currently and is passionate about helping students achieve the results that she has experienced.  Since moving to oral health she has been published in dental journals and is our go-to teeth bleaching specialist. Having worked for a year as a resident dental therapist for Lakes DHB (children services) she enjoys working with kids and as a recent mother she understands the challenges associated with maintaining sound home hygiene routines and dealing with all the stresses life brings. There is no need to be shy when it comes time to get on top of your hygiene needs.

Jurka is a full member of the New Zealand Dental Hygienists Association and the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association.

Christine graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health science in psychology, and has been in the dental profession for over 7 years. Christine ensures uncompromised care and attention to complex restorative techniques and optimal patient comfort with every procedure.

In her spare time, Christine enjoys going out to try new dishes (although Christine doesn’t like doing dishes, jk), and enjoys going for walks. She is sensitive to caffeine but does not freely admit this; instead opting for the title “coffee and TimTam afficionado.”

Kirsty is a very experienced Dental Hygienist having graduated from the first programme offered in New Zealand. She then moved to Wellington (and remains a long-suffering Hurricanes supporter) and worked with both specialist Periodontist and general practices until moving to Auckland in 2015.

Kirsty is a proud West Coaster and grew up in a small remote farming community before moving to rural Nelson where she started her career in dentistry as a Dental Assistant in Richmond. With the profession of dental hygiene growing in New Zealand she took an active role in the association and is a past President of the NZDHA and member of the Dental Council’s registration board. She continues to be a member of and support the association.

I believe that a dental hygiene appointment should be an enjoyable experience, and I enjoy creating a safe and comfortable space for each person. The favourite part of my job is getting to know my patients and building a relationship while encouraging them through their dental journey. Treating gum diseases is important to our overall health and a healthy smile is great for our confidence. I love working with a great team to deliver quality care for you.