After migrating to New Zealand he has worked in four towns/cities of New Zealand before finally making Auckland his home. He took over Sunnynook Dental clinic 2 years ago and it has now become his little work child. Since this time Dr Lakshay has constantly made strategic improvements in the look, feel, work-culture and patient experience @Sunnynook Dentist.

He has carefully and thoughtfully planned and pioneered the growth of Sunnynook Dentist. Since he took over, he has treated hundreds of happy and satisfied patients – The reviews we receive on Google and Facebook are a testimony to the happy clients we have earned during these years. He is on a quest to enlighten the world to floss. Legend has it that The Queen once took lessons from him on flossing and she has managed to retain all her teeth since.

He is well educated and continually keeps updating himself. He has many professional laurels, some of the most notable being the recipient awardee of the prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and Member of Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).

He can be classified as an iPhone type guy – likes non-complicated and minimalistic ideas. He is a blackbelt in taking complex concepts and explaining them in plain English, especially if its to do with your teeth. Although he can do the same in Hindi and Punjabi. Dental surgery comes natural to him and has special interest and immense experience in Dental Implants, Root Canal Treatments and Wisdom teeth extractions.

Lakshay is a true techie and gadget freak. He is currently on a mission to automate every last piece of his house (and life). When he is not at work, Lakshay can be seen saving the world on his latest PlayStation game. He is an avid Game of Thrones fan. Ask him how he felt about the Finale ending,
and you can kiss goodbye to your dental appointment and listen to his Game of Thrones ending theories for the next 30 mins. Don’t tell us we didn’t warn you.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr Zareen has practised dentistry across India and Dubai before bringing her expertise to New Zealand. She successfully completed her Dental Council requirements within just one year, highlighting her strong clinical skills and commitment to delivering dentistry at the highest standard.

Dr Zareen believes great dentistry goes beyond teeth. She takes a holistic, patient-focused approach, understanding how oral health connects to overall wellbeing. Whether it’s preventive care or more advanced treatments, her goal is to ensure every patient feels heard, comfortable, and confident in their care—while achieving healthy, lasting smiles.

Known for her calm, gentle manner and friendly chairside chats, Dr Zareen puts even the most nervous patients at ease. She blends precision, compassion, and a touch of humour, making dental visits feel relaxed and reassuring.

Outside the clinic, Dr Zareen enjoys giving back through community outreach initiatives and spending quality time with her two children. In her spare time, she loves cooking, often experimenting with new recipes—because great results come from the right mix of skill and creativity (in the kitchen and the clinic!).

We’re thrilled to have Dr Zareen as part of our team and know she’ll quickly become a favourite among our patients.

She exudes a cheerful, exuberant energy wherever she goes, and we have no idea how we managed without her! Amy is our brilliant allrounder, and you will find her as your nurse, a friendly face at reception or racing around managing our background duties. She is our expert organiser and loves playing the game – lets pickup stuff the dentist left out and put it back to the place it belongs. We believe she perfected that skill from her 3 kids (Dentists are no less than Kids for Nurses). Once you get chatting with her, I doubt you’ll even remember that you’re at a dental clinic. Away from the clinic she will be spending time with her partner and children finding those secret little spots around Auckland that work wonder on her instagram. She has adapted a healthy lifestyle and lost 20 kgs in the last year, something we all are so proud of. So, if you would like some tips, we encourage you to come meet her at your next dental appointment– she will be sure to provide you with a warm welcome, and a smiley greeting every time.

She has a rare depth of experience in the dental industry and has worked though every role at the practice, she understands the in and outs of the practice from the front desk reception to mastering the skills of a dental nurse, to managing a perfectly smooth-running practice. She is also involved in the onboarding and training of new team members. In this capacity she draws on her vast experience and knowledge of different roles and history at Sunnynook Dentist and at other practices throughout New Zealand. She is our Jack of all trades and mastering each one of those roles royally. She loves organising all the staff parties and activities and the success of these events speaks for why she is our beloved practice manager.

In her free time, Alphin is currently on a quest to make the perfect playlist for everyone to enjoy. She is extremely social and loves to catch up for a coffee with friends, exploring different cafes each weekend. If not out and about, you may find her cosied up in the library with a good book in hand.