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Meet our dentists

A close-knit, local team who take the time to get to know you and your family.

Christie Holmes

Dentist · BDS with Credit (Otago)

Christie graduated from Otago University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit, and won the New Zealand Health Boards Dental Surgeons Association Prize.

She takes great pride in her work and loves helping people. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in endodontics, preventive dentistry and the art of cosmetic dentistry.

In her spare time Christie is kept busy by her four kids. Together they enjoy spending time around the water, both pool and ocean, and the whole family has a passion for all kinds of sports.

Sarah Ebbeling

Dentist · BDS with Distinction (Otago) · OVC provider

Sarah graduated from Otago University gaining a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction. Sarah enjoys the variety that general dentistry provides and the challenge of working with patients from all age groups and all walks of life.

Sarah strives to ensure that all of her patients enjoy a comfortable and positive experience. She is happy to spend as much time as needed to achieve a relaxed atmosphere, even for the most anxious of patients! She enjoys working in a practice as closely linked to the local community as Khandallah Dental Centre, getting to know each of her patients, and sometimes the whole family.

Having grown up on the Kapiti Coast, Sarah loves the outdoors. A lot of her spare time is taken up with her two Bearded Collies, competing at Breed Shows and Obedience trials around the lower North Island.

Lakshmi Petikam

Dentist · BDS, NZ Dental Registration (Otago)

Lakshmi qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India. After moving to New Zealand she completed the New Zealand Dental Registration Examination through the University of Otago in 2003, and has provided dental care across the greater Wellington region for two decades.

She has extensive experience across all areas of general dentistry and is especially passionate about preventive dentistry and oral health education. She keeps up to date with preventive care, CEREC and restorative treatment through ongoing training.

Lakshmi believes in building lasting relationships with her patients, and is known for her gentle approach, caring nature and attention to detail. Outside dentistry she enjoys singing and spending time with her family.

Part of Khandallah for over 60 years

The Khandallah Dental Centre has been situated in Ganges Road, Khandallah for over 60 years. We take pride in being a family orientated practice with a welcoming environment and providing our patients with professional and friendly care.

Meet our dentists

Christie Holmes

Sarah Ebbeling

Lakshmi Petikam

Part of Khandallah for over 60 years

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