Our Hygienists

I graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor’s degree in science and then completed the Oral Health degree from Auckland University of Technology.

As a registered dental hygienist, it is my goal to improve, heal and transform the mouth into the highest level of health.
I am committed to making my hygiene appointments a gentle, comfortable, and positive experience.

It is a pleasure to be part of Dr Harris’s team where patients are treated like people, not just teeth. Together we formulate personalised treatment plans to ensure each of our patients are left feeling satisfied and confident about their smile.

In my spare time, I enjoy going to the cinema, trying different restaurants, and spending time with my family and my dog, Milo. I look forward to meeting you. Until then, keep smiling.

My name is Tess and I am originally from Dunedin. I graduated as a Dental Hygienist from Otago University in December of 2001, and worked in Wellington for 20 years prior to our family transitioning to Auckland and joined the fantastic team at City Dental Lounge and Alba Smile Lounge. As a Dental Hygienist I work with periodontal (gum ) care and oral disease prevention. Periodontal care provides an understanding of the importance of our gums as the support of our teeth.

My goal is to continue helping improve your knowledge of your oral health and it’s importance in maintaining your overall body health.

My partner and I are the parents of two gorgeous girls and our family enjoy weekends relaxing through both sport and enjoying beautiful cafes and restaurants and supporting our local community.