Dental Artistry was founded on the premise to bring the latest dental technologies and techniques to Auckland, in order to better care for our patients.
Dental Artistry Academy is the professional education branch of the practice and its mission is to train the super dentists of the future so they can better serve the people of New Zealand.
Through its networks, it aims to bring the most exciting and current continuing professional development programs to oral health professionals of New Zealand.
Dental Artistry Academy is a purpose build facility adjoined to the practice with a lecture theatre seating 40+ students and clinical training facilities for live surgical observations.
The Academy is available for hire to other education providers.
BDS (Adel)
BOH (Syd)
MDSc Periodontics & Implantology (UJI)
GradDip Orthodontics (JCU)
FRACDS, FIDIA, FIADFE
Dr Zhang is a bilingual general dentist speaking fluent Mandarin. He performs all facets of implant dentistry, gum treatment (periodontics), and orthodontic treatment at our practice. He is also certified in airway dentistry and aviation dentistry.
Dr Zhang completed a Bachelor of Oral Health from University of Sydney and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide where he was awarded the University Medal. Upon graduation he served as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and was Senior Dental Officer of No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron. He has further post graduate qualifications in orthodontics and specialist training in periodontics with a sub specialisation in implants from Spain.
Dr Zhang enjoys all facets of dentistry but his passion for periodontology led him to study Master Courses at the prestigious University of Bern in Switzerland focusing on gum surgery and implant dentistry. He has personally been mentored by the greatest European and American specialists in the field of dental implants, bone grafting, gum disease management, gum regeneration, recession coverage and implant rescues. In addition, Dr Zhang is one of a select few dentists in Australia and New Zealand certified in the revolutionary Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr Zhang is a Key Opinion Leader for multiple implant companies and a consultant for many others. He shares his knowledge as the lead trainer for Dental Artistry Academy and lectures worldwide. Previously, he was also a clinical educator and examiner at the University of Sydney Dental School. He prides himself on staying up to date with the latest dental procedures and technologies with an admirable record of completing over 150 hours of continuing professional development every year. An academic at heart, Dr Zhang regularly publishes in dental journals and authored a thesis introducing a new technique for maxillary sinus lift grafts using patients own biomaterials (Alb-CGF).
Dr Zhang enjoys treating patients of all ages and his caring, calm, relaxed demeanour and patient centred health care philosophy makes him especially popular with those who experience dental anxiety. With his vast clinical experience he can help guide patients through the most challenging cases while delivering consistent exceptional results. His ability to speak fluent Mandarin makes him a great asset in servicing the Chinese community of Auckland.
Professional Associations And Memberships –
Dr Zhang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) and serves on the New Zealand committee guiding others through their Fellowship journey. He is also a fellow of the International Dental Implant Association (IDIA) and the International Association for Dental Facial Aesthetics (IADFE). Dr Zhang was the founder of the Sydney Dental Study Club and a member of the International Team for Implantology. He is a member of the Auckland Dental Association and the New Zealand Dental Association.
Outside Of The Practice –
Dr Zhang is an avid traveller and loves to experience new cultures and taste their cuisines. While abroad he likes to network with like-minded dental professionals, learning their secrets and newest techniques. He has a passion for cooking and can often be found entertaining friends at home with his signature dishes such as Sheng’s Satay Chicken. Due to his love of food, he burns off the calories playing indoor Volleyball at a competitive level.
Dr Zhang is an active member of several groups and associations.
BDS
BSciDent (Hons1)
BOH
Grad Dip (Ortho)
FIADFE, PFA
Dr Sara Stockham is one of the principal Dentists at Dental Artistry Group. Her creativity and passion for health, nutrition and holistic care has shaped much of her dental career and research, being interested in ways dentistry can affect general health and growth.
Dr Sara has worked in the dental industry for over 20 years. She has published research on the effect of periodontal bacteria on adverse pregnancy outcomes and completed a Masters researching the effect of tongue-tie on breastfeeding, growth, and orthodontic outcomes.
Dr Sara also topped both her Dental Degree and Diploma in Orthodontics. She has completed a residency in snoring and sleep apnoea, a Graduate Diploma, Residency and Masters in Clinical Orthodontics and has traveled internationally to present her research.
In Australia, Dr Sara was on the Faculty of Dr Derek Mahony Orthodontics Residency, working as both a clinician and clinical supervisor for dentists learning and practising orthodontics.
Today, Dr Sara continues to mentor colleagues with orthodontic cases from Australia and New Zealand. At Dental Artistry she offers orthodontic and Invisalign treatment for patients of all ages, cosmetic, and general dentistry. She provides dento-facial treatments and anti-ageing procedures.
She is a Fellow of the International Academy of Dento-Facial Esthetics (FIADFE), and The Pierre-Fauchard Academy (PFA).
Daniel joined the Dental Artistry team after 8 years in retail management. Utilising his customer service background and calm and cheerful personality, Daniel strives to ensure that everyone who walks though the doors at Dental Artistry has a positive experience. After a few years on the front desk learning the ins and outs of the admin side of dentistry, Daniel was promoted to Office and Academy manager where he continues to care for our patients and students.
Born and raised in Auckland, Daniel has experience as a freelance copywriter, subtitle transcriptionist, and has studied literature, film and photography. Outside of work he loves reading, video games, Japanese food, playing badminton with his friends and going to cafes. Daniel co-founded the Dental Artistry Book Club with Elisha.
I had a wonderful time at the course and have already ordered all the materials needed to get started!
The Dental Artistry implant course “Essential Dental Implantology for New Graduates” provided a valuable opportunity for new graduates to gain essential knowledge and skills about implants. Dr Sheng is an outstanding lecturer with expertise in all aspects of dentistry. He provided invaluable assistance during the hands-on demonstrations and presented information in a straightforward and helpful manner
Thank you again for recently organising the vape lecture. I learnt new things to add to my “vaping-cessation advice” and did nicotine calculations for a couple of patients that vape the following day. It was really interesting watching their faces change as they engaged with the conversation!
Essential Dental Implantology for New Graduates was a brilliant course. Very detailed and simple, easy-to-follow steps and guidance, particularly when the tool kits were out for us to play with and be guided on what item was which. Lots of cool fun facts about implants from both a historical and health perspective! Dr Sheng threw in a good mix of new grad stuff, including problems to encounter and advice on ways to manage it. Also gave lots of excellent advice as an adult and soon-to-be working professional.
I found this introduction to neuromodulators course extremely valuable. Dr Sara and Dr Sheng delivered the information in an easy to digest format. There was a good mix of dental and facial aesthetics and I appreciated the focus on safety. I will be recommending this course to my colleagues. Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoyed the course with Sheng and Sara, it was great to be in a small class and working so close alongside the tutors. I learnt so much and can’t wait to put it all in to practice!