Dentistry with a Personal Touch
Our vision is to provide personalised and friendly customer service with the aim of developing a strong rapport with our clients.
We pride ourselves on always providing our clients with all the information and treatment options. This empowers clients to make an informed decision to meet their individual needs.
Dr Joe Zhou, Principal Dentist
Dr Joe Zhou is the Principal Dentist and Founder of McKinnon Dental Care, alongside our sister clinics Knoxfield Dental Care and Bright Start Dental.
Joe migrated to New Zealand with his family at a young age and grew up in Wellington. He later pursued his dental studies at the University of Otago, where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive dental care. In addition to his dental qualifications, Joe has completed a Juris Doctor degree and is an admitted Australian lawyer, reflecting his broad academic interests and unwavering commitment to professional excellence.
He is well known for his friendly manner and gentle touch—qualities that form the cornerstone of his patient-centred approach to dentistry.
Joe enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interests in orthodontics and oral surgery. He has gained valuable clinical experience working in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Dunedin Hospital in New Zealand, as well as the Oral Surgery Department at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Committed to excellence, Joe believes that dentistry is a lifelong learning journey. He regularly undertakes continuing professional development to stay up to date with the latest techniques and advancements, ensuring he delivers the highest standard of care to his patients.
Outside of dentistry, Joe values quality time with his family. He enjoys playing the piano and maintaining an active lifestyle through weight and strength training, reflecting his belief in overall health and wellbeing.
Our Dental Assistants
All our receptionists and assistants are accredited with either Certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting. The team possesses many years of experiences in carrying out sound clinical practices and performing high standard of infection control. Our receptionists pay high levels of attention to details and take the time to fully explain to every patient their treatment plans, all associated fees and any relevant health fund coverage.
