Our Team
Meet the team behind Smile Makeover.
Our Cosmetic Dentists
Dr. Akash Kota
Dr Akash graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, with a clinical focus on full mouth reconstructions, smile makeovers and implant dentistry.
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What Dr Akash loves about being a dentist is taking the time to get to know his patients, and putting them at ease during their visits while delivering a high standard of dental care. Since starting, he has introduced many of the latest technologies into the practices and they now offer an advanced range of services all in-house. The most rewarding part is being able to provide world class dental care locally in the Wellington region.
His focus largely is on full mouth reconstructions, smile makeovers and implant dentistry. He is very grateful to have a profession he is so passionate about, and to work alongside talented dentists with a diverse skill set to collaborate with to bring the best outcomes to people. Since graduating, he has taken many opportunities to travel worldwide and attend some of the most reputable residency programmes including full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implantology. He has ongoing affiliations with the NZ Dental Association (NZDA), Wellington branch of the dentists association and NZ Sedation Dentistry (NZSSD).
When he is not looking at teeth or travelling, he thoroughly enjoys the relaxed lifestyle the Wairarapa offers with his baby daughter. In the summertime he can be found on the beach or hosting friends and family. His hobbies include fitness and racquet sports like badminton and squash.
Dr. Kenny Kim
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.
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Dr Kenny believes everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care and confident, natural-looking smiles. He provides advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry across the Wellington region.
Dr Kenny has developed advanced skills across all areas of dentistry, with particular expertise in dental implants, orthodontics (braces and clear aligners), and full smile makeovers. He regularly treats complex cases and enjoys helping patients achieve long-lasting functional and aesthetic results.
He also offers comfortable treatment options including sedation dentistry, allowing patients to undergo advanced procedures with minimal stress and maximum comfort.
Committed to excellence, Dr Kenny regularly attends internationally recognised postgraduate training to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry and bring the latest techniques and technologies to patients throughout the Wellington region
Dr. Olivia Henzell
Dr Olivia Henzell graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Otago in 2016. Since then, she has pursued additional qualifications, including Fellowships in Restorative Dentistry and Aligner Orthodontics.
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Dr Olivia is currently undertaking a third Fellowship in Modern Implantology and is eager to integrate this service into her clinical offerings.
Dr Olivia has accumulated broad experience across both public and private dental sectors in New Zealand and has spent the past two years practicing in regional Queensland, Australia. Her clinical passion lies in transformative dentistry—particularly for patients who have long avoided care. She finds profound satisfaction in restoring their confidence and well-being through comprehensive treatment plans and smile makeovers. Patients appreciate her compassionate approach and her ability to make even complex treatments feel manageable.
Her professional interests centre on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, with a special focus on clear aligner therapy, full-mouth rehabilitation, and aesthetic smile design. She also enjoys incorporating cutting-edge digital technologies—such as CEREC—for designing and delivering same-day crowns, a process she finds both efficient and creatively fulfilling.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Olivia is passionate about dental education. She serves as an educator for RIPE Global, an international dental education platform, and previously contributed to the New Zealand Dental Association’s mentorship program, guiding early-career dentists. She finds mentoring both rewarding and integral to the growth of the profession
Dr. Yuen Xin
Dr Yuen Xin graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours from the University of Otago in 2022. She is proud to be part of the Smile Makeover team, supporting patients on their journey to healthier smiles.
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Dr Yuen is passionate about all aspects of dentistry and is committed to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles that last. Her approach focuses not only on enhancing aesthetics, but on maintaining long term oral health through high quality, evidence based care.
She strives to provide a gentle and compassionate experience while upholding the highest clinical standards. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Dr. Yuen actively pursues continuing education to ensure she can offer modern, effective treatment options. She enjoys incorporating the latest techniques and technologies into her care, allowing her to deliver efficient and comfortable treatment tailored to each patient.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Yuen enjoys baking, cooking and exploring new food experiences. She also has a love of travel and has visited numerous countries around the world.