Team

Dr Nick Bohra B.D.S

Nick graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Manipal University in India in 1997. He moved to New Zealand in 2007 for a lifestyle change and has since worked in the Wellington region. He is managing the Dental Centre Porirua since 2011. He has an active interest in providing a road map to patient’s as to their overall health. He believes in a holistic approach to dentistry. In his spare time he likes to pursue his two main passions of Golf and Flying.

Dr Rupika Arora B.D.S

Rupika graduated Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Manipal University in India in 1996.She practised dentistry for 10 years in a group practice in New Delhi while also lecturing in a Dental College in New Delhi. She moved to New Zealand for life style change. She has been working in Wellington region since then.

She takes special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Root Canal treatments and Invisalign. She also is a member of NZDA, THE Wellington branch. Her hobbies are Cooking, Travelling and Cycling.

Patricia Schaumkel

Patricia is the practice manager and also lead Dental Assistant. Patricia is a compassionate person and can put any apprehensive person to ease. She is outgoing and bubbly in her demeanour. Loves travelling and spending time with friends and family. Patricia ensures that the surgery runs smoothly, is well stocked up and interacts with all dental company representatives.

Monshana Schaumkel

Monshana joined our team in mid 2012. Monshana was inspired to start dental assisting from her twin sister Patricia. She liked the thought of helping people and giving them the confidence for a bright smile. She works part time and her role is to assist chair side, answer phones, manage patients and sterilize dental instruments. In her spare time she likes to spend quality time with family and friends.

Stephanie Kipa

Stephanie started working at the Dental Centre in January 2014. She completes jobs like reception, answering calls and assisting the dentists in surgery. She started Dental Assisting as a new job career choice and loves it, learning new skills daily. She is a very polite and a friendly person who enjoys spending time with her children and attending gatherings with friends and family.