The Hamilton Dental Centre

He qualified at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 1987 (Bachelors of Dentistry). He was in private practice from 1987 till 2004 in Kimberley, South Africa. He was also President of the Northern Cape Branch of the Dental Association during 2004. In early 2005, Dave immigrated to Hamilton, New Zealand, and is in private practice to date. He has a keen interest in oral surgery and especially dental implants. He has attended numerous courses in implantology, including the School of Dentistry in Oklahoma City, USA, and various dental implant courses in Auckland, Hamilton, Sydney and Melbourne.

He received his dental degree from the University of Otago, after completing a Bachelor in Psychology. Bashar has a special gift for putting patients at ease and a gentle touch that will have even the most anxious of dental patients smiling before they leave. He is a strong believer in continuing education and advancing his knowledge in the ever changing field of dentistry. His passion is in the world of ceramic restoration (metal free crowns and veneers) through the use of CAD/CAM technology has allowed him to build more than 400 beautiful smiles to date. When he's not creating smiles you can find him in the gym working on his other passion - competitive body sculpting, on his motorbike, or spending time with his family.