About us

Jo Lovegrove

Jo graduated as a dentist from the University of Otago, School of Dentistry in 1995, and worked in general practice in England for several years before returning to live in Christchurch with her husband in 1999. She decided to formalise her interest in periodontics and returned to the University of Otago in 2001. She graduated Master of Dental Surgery with distinction in Periodontology in 2003.

Since 2004, Jo has worked in Christchurch, combining part-time specialist practice with raising her three children. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Periodontology), and a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, and the British Society of Periodontology.

Jo is surrounded by a great team and strives to provide her patients treatment in an environment where they feel supported and comfortable.

When not at work Jo enjoys Pilates and tap dancing to keep fit. The demands of 3 children ensure she is always busy!

David Ko

David completed his undergraduate training at Otago University in 2010. After working in general practice for a couple of years, he returned to Dunedin for postgraduate doctoral training (DclinDent) and became a registered periodontist in 2015. David has since worked in practices in the North Island and joined the team at Periodontal Services in 2019. David provides both implant and periodontal services and also offers sedation as required. He is an active member of several dental associations and continually provides implant/perio related lectures to local and other national dental groups. Outside work David is a keen runner and loves to travel.

Abby Oliver

Abby graduated from the Universidad Europea de Madrid in 2017. After this she moved back to the UK where she was in London working in general practice. She then moved to Scotland and completed Dental Core Training. In this time, she worked in community dental services and at Dental Schools in the Oral Surgery and Restorative departments as well as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ward. Following this she moved to New Zealand to complete her specialist training in Periodontology at The University of Otago.

Abby is a keen baker and if it’s sunny you’ll find her out walking with her partner and their 2 dogs.

Corinne McKeown

Corinne qualified as a Dental Therapist in 1988, and later retrained as a Dental Hygienist at Guys Hospital in London. She worked in London as a hygienist for a short time before heading to Saudi Arabia to work as a hygienist in the Dental Department of a Military Hospital. After 5 years working in Saudi, Corinne moved back to New Zealand and continued to work as a hygienist in general dental practice.

Corinne joined us at Periodontal Services in 2012 and works closely with our periodontists to provide quality hygienist care and patient education in a team environment.

Corinne loves a good movie and spending time with family

Deb

Deb has been working in the dental industry in Christchurch since 1983 and joined the team at Periodontal Services in 2010. She loves the challenge of working in a busy specialist practice and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role. Deb works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly in Jo’s surgery and does a great job of making sure patients feel relaxed and comfortable.

­­Outside work Deb loves to catch up with friends and experience everything the evolving Christchurch has to offer.

Helen Uren

Helen started at Periodontal Services in 2019 after having worked in the dental industry in Christchurch since 2008. Helen is David’s surgery assistant and is a dedicated and well qualified part of our team. She is committed to making your experience in the surgery as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Outside work Helen likes to eat out and catch up with friends.

Sharon Frapwell

Sharon joined the team at Periodontal Services in 2003 after 17 years as a Dental Assistant and Dental Therapist. She is the voice you will hear on the end of the phone and the smiling face at the front desk. Sharon’s attention to detail and organisational skills ensure everything runs smoothly in the practice.

Outside work Sharon loves to try out the new restaurants in town and travel when she can.

Chelsea Rohekar

Chelsea graduated in 2014 from Otago University with a Bachelor of Oral Health. She has worked in private practice since this time and joined the team at Periodontal Services in 2021. Chelsea has a passion for the prevention of dental and periodontal diseases and helping her patients maintain optimal oral health. 

When not at work Chelsea likes to spend time with family and her dog Leo.

Sheree Nilsen

Sheree graduated as a Dental Hygienist in 2005. Sheree has worked in Australia and New Zealand,
and joined us in 2023 to support our ever-growing need for hygiene care. Sheree is passionate about
connecting with her patients to understand their needs, and working with them to achieve optimal
periodontal health.

Outside work Sheree will be anywhere where the sun is, whether it’s the beach or halfway up a
mountain, with her partner and their two dogs.

Jessie Vine

Jessie is a talented Dental Assistant who has had many years of experience in New Zealand and around the world with general Dentists and Oral Surgeons. She moved to Christchurch in 2022 from Northland in order to explore the South Island, and joined us in 2023. She has worked in several roles at Perio Services since and we love her eternally positive nature!

Jess loves a good walk with friends, or to fully immerse herself in a fantastic book.

Danielle Hamilton-Ede

We were fortunate enough to have Danielle join us in 2023 after several years as Practice Manager at a Christchurch denture clinic. Danielle is an incredible receptionist who has a love for people and a warm welcoming nature. She is an expert problem solver and we love having her in our admin team.

Danielle’s passion outside work is travel and her favourite destination thus far is Japan.

Stacey Fowler

Stacey joined the Perio Services team early in 2024 after 14 years as a dental assistant at another Christchurch practice.

Stacey is a wonderful multi-talented member of the team and we welcome her energy and enthusiasm! Outside work you can find Stacey in her newly created vege garden, or spending time
being a busy Mum of 3 children.