Anne
Office administratorKeeps the practice running smoothly, and your paperwork painless.
Meet the team behind your smile
We’re a small, close-knit team, which means you’ll see the same friendly faces at every visit, from your first phone call to your final appointment.
Principal dentist
Dr Parm Gill
Parm is the principal dentist at Thorndon Dental, with international training in dental implants and digital orthodontics. He has transformed the smiles of many Wellington patients using Invisalign and SmileTru clear aligners, and personally leads every smile makeover and implant plan at the practice.
Patients know Parm for explaining every option without jargon. A crown, for example, is a cap that protects a damaged tooth, and that is how he will describe it. He talks through costs openly before any treatment begins.
Book with Dr Gill
Dentist
Dr Raquel Kirwin
Raquel is a gentle, thorough general dentist with a special interest in preventive and family care. She believes prevention is better than treatment, and takes care to build foundations for lifelong oral health, for patients of every age.
If you’re nervous about the dentist, or it’s been years since your last visit, Raquel is known for putting patients at ease straight away. There’s never judgement, just a plan made together.
Book with Dr Kirwin
Support team
The friendly faces you’ll meet first
Yvonne
ReceptionistThe warm welcome on the phone and at the front desk.
Susan
Senior dental assistantBy your side chairside, making every visit comfortable.
Kristy
Dental hygienistGentle, thorough cleans that keep gum disease at bay.
PH
Dental hygienistPractical hygiene advice you can keep up at home.
Whoever you see, the experience is the same: calm, honest and unhurried
We will listen to what you would like to achieve, and to any concerns you may have. And we’ll talk through the costs before any treatment, so there are never any surprise fees.