Annette

My dental life began in Wellington at the Dental Nurse training school where I graduated, then I spent 2 years in Tauranga before the Big OE.

My husband and I lived in London for many years where I worked on and off for many different Dentists in Harley Street, gaining expertise as an assistant and loving the surgical aspect of dentistry. We returned to NZ and had 3 amazing children who are now successful in their chosen fields. I've had several different jobs but the most important to me was being a mother. I returned to Tauranga from Auckland a single parent and although it was very hard at times, we all pulled through.

I met Graeme Lynam for a job interview and helped him set up Harley Dentistry and have been his loyal nurse ever since for 21 years. We are now with The Dentists and I still love the job. Having a taste of semi retirement with Covid-19, I definitely want to be working for many years to come.

My hobbies and interests include early morning walks which set me up for my day of dentistry. My partner when he can, joins me on weekend walks or we go mountain biking together. When I'm not busy I like to relax and read a book. Also spending time with my family and 4 grandchildren is very important to me and keeps me happy.