Meet the Team
Karim
Dentist
Dr Karim Shabbot is a practice owner and Dental Surgeon with 30+ years of experience and expertise. He qualified as a dentist in Iraq in 1983, relocated to New Zealand with his family 25 years ago and obtained his practising certificate in New Zealand.
Karim has always owned and operated dental practices in New Zealand. Karim’s field expertise is General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry with a special interest in Oral Surgery including Dental implants. Karim has a strong focus on understanding his patient needs, improving patient confidence while helping to achieve a patient’s dental goals. He will empower you with the knowledge to help you make the best decisions about your dental health. His extensive knowledge offers amazing advice and support to his fellow colleagues. Karim is an avid walker and enjoys spending time with family and friends and his beautiful granddaughter.
Qualifications:
- BDS
- Memberships
- New Zealand Dental Association
- Auckland Dental Association
- Member of New Zealand Council of New Zealand
Karla
Dentist
Karla studied Dentistry at the University of Otago, graduating in 2019 with Distinction. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
Karla enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially in providing a safe and calm environment so that you feel taken care of. She is motivated to alleviate dental anxiety and educate you on how to best take care of your teeth and gums. She is interested in restorative and digital dentistry. She aims to expand her dental knowledge and skills through background reading, consulting colleagues and attending professional development courses.
Outside of dentistry, Karla enjoys spending time with her family, doing arts and crafts as well as keeping active through home workouts, walking and swimming.
Sharon
Practice Manager
Sharon has worked in the dental industry for many years, being the practice manager at The Dentist for the last 17 years, as well as a Certified Dental Assistant (NZDA). Sharon has considerable knowledge of the dental industry, a strong passion for people and their welfare. Sharon will always do her best to assist you and make your visit to The Dentist an enjoyable and comfortable experience. In her spare time, she loves to walk, cook, entertain, and spend time with family.
Jordyn
Dental Assistant
Jordyn has been a Dental Assistant since 2016. After 5 years of working in the Dental industry, she has decided to take the plunge and obtain her Dental Assistant qualification (NZDA) in 2021. Being in the dental industry is not only a job but a passion to Jordyn and considers it a pleasure to assist the Dentists to help patients achieve their oral health goals. In her spare time, she enjoys dining out and sampling different cuisines, spending time with family and friends and listening to music.
Lee
Dental Assistant
Lee has been a certified Dental Assistant (NZDA) for over 15 years and has practised in numerous dental fields. Meeting and caring for the patient’s needs and making sure they leave with a smile on their face brings Lee great satisfaction. Lee strives to ensure she always leaves a positive impact on patients, so they will return and recommend us to others. Lee loves to spend time with family, play badminton and go camping with friends in her spare time.