Dr Kenny Kim
Principal Dentist
kk@mastertondental.co.nz
Dr Akash Kota
Principal Dentist
ak@mastertondental.co.nz
Dr Yuen Xin
Dentist
Dr Asyraf Edlin
Dentist
Dr Helen Morrison
Dentist
Sonita Louw
Practice Manager
Jody Padilla
Practice Co-ordinator
Dr Yuen Xin
Dentist
Hello, I’m Yuen Xin and I graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours (BDS Hons) in 2022. It is my pleasure to be a part of the awesome team at Masterton Dental Clinic!
I am genuinely passionate about all aspects of dentistry and you will definitely see that come through when you are in the chair with me. My goal as a dentist is to not only help you achieve your best smile, but also make sure that it stays healthy for years to come.
I strive to always provide a gentle and compassionate dental experience while upholding the highest standards of excellence. I am committed to continuing education that will allow me to offer you the most innovative and effective treatments available. I love to integrate the latest techniques and technologies into my care so that I can provide you with the most efficient and comfortable dental experience.
Outside of dentistry, I am a big foodie and enjoy baking, cooking, and exploring different food places. I also love to travel and have been to numerous countries around the globe.
I look forward to seeing you in my dental chair!
Dr Caylee Jeon
Dentist
Dr Akash Kota
Principal dentist & Owner
Email ak@mastertondental.co.nz
After graduating from the University of Otago in December 2015 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBiomedSc) I was thrilled to start my journey in private practice in Masterton, especially after having grown up in Wellington.
Since starting I have introduced many of the latest technologies into the field and we now offer a comprehensive range of services all in-house. The most rewarding part is to be providing world class dental care locally in the Wellington region.
What I love about being a dentist is taking the time to get to know my patients, and putting them at ease during their visits while delivering a high standard of dental care. My focus largely is on full mouth reconstructions, smile makeovers and implant dentistry. Same day smile makeovers are my favourite.
I am very grateful to have a profession which I am so passionate about, and I get to work alongside talented dentists with a diverse skill set to collaborate with to bring the best outcomes to people. Since graduating I have taken many opportunities to travel worldwide and attend the most reputable residency programmes including full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implantology. I have ongoing affiliations with NZ dental association (NZDA), Wellington branch of dentists association and NZ sedation dentistry (NZSSD).
When Im not looking at teeth or travelling, I thoroughly enjoy the relaxed lifestyle the Wairarapa offers. In the summertime I can be found on the beach or entertaining friends and colleagues from out of town. My hobbies include fitness and racquet sports like badminton and squash.
Dr Jason Yoo
Dentist
I graduated from Otago university in 2021, where I completed a Bachelor of Sciences and Bachelor of Dental surgery. I started my career at Christchurch hospital working as a Dental house officer. During this time I was exposed to the surgical aspect of dentistry and learning to manage patients with complex medical conditions.
I’m passionate about all facets of dentistry that we provide here at Masterton dental. Most importantly building relationships with patients to bring them a healthy, confident smile is what brings me joy and drives me to consistently improve.
Out of the clinic, I am an avid golfer and have had the opportunity to represent New Zealand as a junior player. So if you don’t find me going for a hike in the beautiful Wairarapa region, you will find me on the golf course!
Dr Kenny Kim
Principal dentist
Email kk@mastertondental.co.nz
Dr. Kenny Kim graduated with an honours degree from the University of Otago. Upon graduating he began working in Timaru and Geraldine in private practice and now splits his time between Masterton, Geraldine and Wellington.
Dr. Kenny has the belief that all communities, no matter how small, should have access to all treatments available in dentistry. Therefore, he has developed advanced skills in all aspects of dentistry particularly in the fields of dental implants, Orthodontics (braces) and cosmetics. He continues to expand on treatments he is able to provide to the community by attending numerous internationally recognised postgraduate training.
Dr Rachael Heenan
Dentist
I graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Technology in 2017 and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2022. After 8 years of study in Dunedin, I am excited to come back to Kāpiti and contribute to the community I call home.
While I love the technical side of dentistry, I find the most rewarding parts of my career are building meaningful connections, sharing a laugh and helping people feel good about their oral health. My goal is to deliver the best outcomes for my patients in a friendly and comfortable environment.
Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends, boardgames and roller skating.
Dr Asyraf Edlin
Dentist
Asyraf was born and raised in Malaysia before moving to Aotearoa in 2017. Asyraf has a patient-centered approach to dentistry with an emphasis on preventive care. He has a special interest in healthy gums (periodontics) and a passion for helping people overcome their dental anxiety.
On his off days he may be out fishing or on the golf course practicing his swing.
