About Us
Dr Michael Danesh-Meyer BDS MDS(perio)
Specialist Periodontist, Director.
Dr Michael Danesh-Meyer is a registered specialist in periodontics and dental implants and returned to New Zealand in 2000 following two years in the USA where he was Clinical Assistant Professor in Periodontology and Associate Scientist in the Laboratory for Applied Periodontal and Cranio-facial Regeneration at Temple University, School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. While in the USA, he was involved teaching implant dentistry and periodontics at postgraduate level.
Dr Danesh-Meyer graduated with his BDS (with credit) and MDS (with distinction) from University of Otago, School of Dentistry in Dunedin. He worked as a specialist in dental implants and periodontics in Dunedin and Christchurch prior to his departure to the USA.
Dr Danesh-Meyer has been involved in pre-clinical and clinical research involving guided tissue regeneration/guided bone regeneration and dental implants since 1991, he has authored numerous scientific articles, and lectures both nationally and internationally on topics related to implant dentistry and tissue regeneration therapy.
Most recently, he has been involved in research using Bone Morphogenic Proteins (BMP's) for periodontal and alveolar regeneration. Since returning to New Zealand, Dr Danesh-Meyer founded the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics in Newmarket, Auckland.
He lectures extensively, both nationally and internationally and presents numerous hands-on training programs including live surgical demonstrations on the topics of dental implants and advanced periodontal therapies including regenerative techniques.
Dr Danesh-Meyer is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), Past-President of the Auckland Implant Study Group, and formerly the Secretary of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (NZ). He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, Foundation member of the NZ Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry, International Academy of Periodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is a voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontology at Temple University in the USA. He is the founder of the Auckland Dental Implant Forums. Dr Danesh-Meyer is also Director of the Dental Education Continuum which provides regular continuing dental education courses for dentists, dental specialists, hygienists and dental assistants at the Auckland clinical training centre.
Dr Danesh-Meyer is a specialist in Dental Implants and Periodontology and has been performing dental implant surgery for well over a decade. He presently uses Branemark, Replace Select, NobelPerfect, NobelDirect and NobelGuide systems, Straumman (ITI) and 3i and AstraTech Implant systems in his clinical practice.
Dr Daniel Fitzgibbon MSc BDS DClinDent(perio)
Specialist Periodontist.
Dr Fitzgibbon graduated with his Bachelors of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Otago in 1998. Prior to commencing his dental studies he completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Otago with majors in physiology and anatomy. While completing this degree, Dr Fitzgibbon was involved in preclinical research using PCR to explore the influence of growth factors (TGF-beta and IGF) on oncogene expression in deer antler cells.
After gaining his BDS, Dr Fitzgibbon traveled overseas to enter private dental practice in Sydney, Australia for 3 years before returning to Auckland to continue private practice for a further 4 years, refining his skills as a general dentist. During this time he developed a keen interest for periodontology, which ultimately lead him back to the University of Otago to complete a Doctorate in Periodontology. While completing his Doctorate, Dr Fitzgibbon was actively involved in education as a clinical lecturer, teaching undergraduate students aspects of general dentistry and periodontology. Dr Fitzgibbon’s Doctorate Thesis involved preclinical evaluation of immediate loading of Dental implants. This research has direct clinical relevance, allowing Dr Fitzgibbon to apply his detailed knowledge and practical experience in the field of dental implants directly to the clinical setting. In addition, Dr Fitzgibbon has developed specific interest in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of patients with advanced periodontitis, which often involves a multidisciplinary approach to management.
Dr Fitzgibbon is a Registered Specialist Periodontist, a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontology and the New Zealand Society of Periodontology. He joined the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics as an Associate in 2008.
Toni Read RDH
Hygienist
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Hayley Smith RDH
Hygienist
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Hayley qualified from Otago University in 2002 with a Diploma of Dental Hygiene and received an academic prize for excellence. Since gaining her qualification she has worked in both specialist periodontal practices as well as in general dental practice settings in Dunedin and more recently in Auckland. She has a keen interest in maintenance of dental implants as well as periodontal risk assessment. Hayley is also Certified to administer local anaesthetic having successfully completed further post-graduate study through the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). |
Nova Edgcombe BSc RDH
Hygienist
Nova received her diploma in dental hygiene from the University of Bristol Dental Hospital in the United Kingdom. She is experienced in non-surgical periodontal therapy, dental radiography and hold a certificate in oral health education. In 2003, she received her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology.
While in the U.K., she practiced in an implant clinic and a top aesthetic practice with a special interest in looking after patients with complex restorative and dental implant treatments. Nova's aim is to work with you to maintain your mouth in a state of wellness, offering advice and instruction to enable you to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth for the long term.
Nova received her diploma in dental hygiene from the University of Bristol Dental Hospital in the United Kingdom. She is experienced in non-surgical periodontal therapy, dental radiography and hold a certificate in oral health education. In 2003, she received her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology.
While in the U.K., she practiced in an implant clinic and a top aesthetic practice with a special interest in looking after patients with complex restorative and dental implant treatments. Nova's aim is to work with you to maintain your mouth in a state of wellness, offering advice and instruction to enable you to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth for the long term.
The Reception Team
Helen, Mary, Karen (left to right)
Assistants
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Roz, Nicole, Naima (left to right)