Dentists & Hygienist
Gerry Quin
Gerry graduated from Otago Dental School in 1987 and initially worked as a Dental House Surgeon in Waikato hospital. In 1989 Gerry, his wife Gabrielle and their six month old son Patrick, moved to Nelson and bought into the Nile Street dental practice with Ross Holland, this practice was previously owned by the Currie brothers.
In 2003 the practice was moved to 70 Collingwood Street to accommodate for the increased growth. This was a positive move with state of the art technology along with more staff, a practice manager and hygienists.
In 2017, after more than 29 years with his old practice, Gerry set up Quin Dental. Gerry moved to accommodate his general dentistry and meet the growing demand for non extraction orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics, which requires space for orthodontic assistants. Gerry enjoys providing quality general dentistry with a specific emphasis on crown and bridge and amalgam removal. Gerry’s passion is combining prevention with treatments that improve long term health.
He is a foundation member of the NZ institute of minimally invasive dentistry (NZIMID) and he uses a laser machine in his practice. Gerry has completed numerous post graduate courses in the areas of Orthodontics, Dentofacial orthopaedics, Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). In 2014 Gerry graduated from Boston University with a Master of Science MS. Gerry offers both general dentistry and Orthotropics /TMD services to his patients. He is supported by his dental assistants and orthodontic auxillary staff.
Outside of work Gerry enjoys reading, golf and time away in Golden Bay with Gabrielle. He has four adult children.
Qualifications:
BDS (Otago) 1987
MS (Tufts, Boston) 2014
NZDAMember since 1988
NZIMID founding member
Laser NZ founding member
IAO member and instructor
AACP member since 1994
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Rachel Sladden
Rachel graduated with honours from the University of Sheffield, UK, in 2021. Since then, she has pursued postgraduate Dental Core Training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative, and Paediatric Dentistry at University Hospital Bristol. Most recently, she worked as a Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry.
Committed to continuous professional development, Rachel has achieved Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and remains dedicated to expanding her clinical expertise.
Rachel has a special interest in treating children and supporting anxious or nervous patients, creating a calm and reassuring environment for their care. She enjoys outreach work and providing dental treatment to underserved and vulnerable communities, most recently including a voluntary project in the Maasai Mara region of Kenya.
Outside of work: Rachel has moved to Nelson to make the most of the stunning outdoors that the region has to offer. Having recently qualified as a ski instructor, she’s especially looking forward to spending some time off in the mountains during the winter months!
Kelsey Spiers
Kelsey graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health in 2013.
As an Oral Health Therapist, she provides optimal oral health care that embraces understanding of patient needs. Kelsey uses a range of techniques that blend between hand scaling and using a Cavitron ultrasonic scaler. Kelsey also uses Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) to manage and control biofilm with EMS Airflow.
Kelsey’s work extends beyond clinical care, she is also involved in forensic dentistry, where she applies her expertise in unique and challenging cases. Additionally, Kelsey is dedicated to making a difference in the community, currently leading a project focused on improving oral health for the elderly.
Kelsey has a young family based in the country in Tasman. She enjoys spending her downtime out in the fresh air or behind a good book.
It's important to see a Hygienist to help prevent dental issues and to take the best care of your teeth!
Reception & Assistants
Gabrielle Quin – Practice Manager
Chris - Reception
Janelle
Verity
Faye
Paige