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MEET THE TEAM
Dr Ivan Gird B.Ch.D
Originally hailing from South Africa, Ivan graduated from Stellenbosch University in 1986 and has since moved to the Bay of Plenty with his family. Ivan has a well-rounded interest in general dentistry and has a passion for delivering high quality work to every patient. When Ivan (and his infectious grin) aren't in the dental clinic, he is usually spending time with his two daughters or keeping up with the latest rugby.
Dentist
Dr Ivan Gird B.Ch.D
Dr Paul Lee B.D.S
Paul is originally from South Korea and moved to New Zealand in 2002. He studied in Otago University and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Also being passionate in theology, he studied a Diploma degree at Laidlaw College. His emphasis is to provide quality patient-based care and endeavors to produce a result that both the patient and the dentist can be satisfied of. Outside of work he spends his time with family and enjoys playing basketball.
Dentist
Dr Paul Lee B.D.S
Dr Tapekaoterangi
Hakopa B.D.S
Dr Tapekaoteragi Hakopa B.D.S
He uri ahau nō Tūwharetoa, Kahungunu-Ki-Wairarapa me Kai Tahu, Ko Tapekaoterangi Hakopa ahau.
Tapeka graduated from Otago University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery on top of an Anatomy Degree. He and his whānau are laying down roots in the Bay of Plenty and are enjoying all it has to offer. Tapeka understands that a visit to the dentist can be very overwhelming for most people, but he hopes to make any visit comfortable, informative and provide a positive experience in the dental chair.
Outside of dentistry, Tapeka enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids and staying active at the gym and CrossFit.
Mauri ora!
Tapeka
Dentist
Dr David Fornusek B.D.S
Dr David Fornusek is an experienced general practitioner previously based in Thames where he built up 3 surgery dental practice over 25 plus years. Moved to Tauranga in January 2022 to live with his daughter and now works part time for Baywide Smiles Dental.
He spends his spare time keeping physically active and trying to master the game of Bridge.
Dentist
Dr David Fornusek B.D.S
Tamsyn Harawira
Tamsyn is a friendly member of our team, a qualified Beauty Therapist, a Dental nurse, and a Whitening Technician. She believes in the importance of having a confident smile, which may not be perceived as a big issue, but she believes a whiter smile plays a significant role in attaining self-esteem and success. She is happy to discuss options for everyone's smile to make it more aesthetic.
Whitening Technician
Tamsyn Harawira
Our Receptionist
& Assistants
All of our lovely receptionists and assistants have a passion for the dental clinic and a special ability to put our patients at ease. Qualified and recognized by the New Zealand Dental Association, these girls deliver exceptional care of the highest standard while bringing a fun and friendly atmosphere to Baywide Smiles.
Our Receptionist & Assistants
1334 Cameron Road Greerton, Tauranga
07 578 4622
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5:00pm
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