Richelle graduated from the University of Otago in 2015 with a degree in Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She worked with a private practice in Napier, before relocating to Auckland to join Smile Dental. Born and raised in Malaysia, she is able to communicate in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.

Richelle has always wanted to make a positive change in people’s lives, and dentistry is definitely a good place to start. With an encouraging and caring approach, she has put many nervous patients at ease when they are in the dental chair.

She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with special interests in minimally invasive dentistry as well as cosmetic dentistry. In order to provide her patients with a high quality of care, she also keeps up to date with latest dental technology and knowledge by attending conferences, training and courses regularly.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys watching movies, baking, traveling and hiking.