Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At Tarbert Street Dental, we are a family owned dental practice. Our focus is on you, the patient. We do our best to make sure you have a positive experience and empower you to make the best decision for your dental needs. We do this by supporting you in your maintenance of a healthy and happy smile.
Practice Owner / Lead Dentist
Yu Ishikawa (Ishi)
Ishi graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2012.
Ishi has worked at Hutt Hospital as a dental house surgeon, working closely with a maxillofacial surgeons and gained experience in oral surgery. He has also worked in private practices in both Wellington and Rotorua before settling down in Alexandra.
Outside of work, he spends his time with his young family. He likes to travel and enjoys sports especially snowboarding, mountain biking, squash and scuba diving.
Special Interest
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CEREC crowns (same day crowns)
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Dental implants
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Botulinum toxin (botox)
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Clear Aligners
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Smile Makeover
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Oral Surgery
Dentist
Kayla Sleight
Kayla was raised in Utah, and later spent time living in Chicago, USA. Kayla now calls New Zealand home with her husband and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, scuba diving, hiking and camping. Kayla is excited to be joining and becoming part of the Alexandra community.
Special Interest
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CEREC crowns (same day crowns)
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Oral Surgery
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anxious patients
Dentist
Chanelle Gibson
Chanelle graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Otago in 2019. She worked in Hawke’s Bay for four years before trialing central Otago as a locum in May 2023.
Her goal is to provide high-quality care while educating patients on achieving superb oral hygiene, ensuring they maintain healthy and long-lasting dentition. Outside of the practice, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, attending live music events, and exploring the outdoors—whether hiking or by the ocean. She grew up on a small dairy farm in Dargaville, Northland so knows a thing about hard work and getting your hands dirty
Special Interest
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CEREC crowns (same day crowns)
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Dental implants
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Oral Surgery
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Preventative dentistry
Dentist
Bruce Jiang
Bruce graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2022. Since then, he has worked in Tauranga and Wānaka before settling in Alexandra, where he’s excited to be part of the local community.
Bruce is passionate about providing high-quality dental care and takes the time to offer thorough consultations and treatment. He values helping patients feel well-informed, comfortable, and confident in their care.
Outside of dentistry, Bruce enjoys skiing in the winter and running in the summer. You might also catch him playing a tune on the piano in his spare time!
Special Interest
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CEREC Crowns
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Oral Surgery
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Minimally invasive dentistry
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