Our Team
We work hard to maintain our reputation with our clients and the professional community by providing our patients with the highest standards of dental practice.
Our highly skilled and experienced dentists have each been working in the industry for over 10 years and are highly skilled in areas such as wisdom tooth surgery, implantology, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Soon Jee Low
Dr. Napat ‘Nathan’ Sombunya
Dr. Yasmin Akrum
Dr. Madi Shenoy
Bara'a Toubat
Genevieve Coveney-Boon
Ruth Lund
Kay McPhail
Tina Lin
Olga Alekseeva
David Pang
Rebecca McDonald
Dr. Soon Jee Low – Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Languages spoken: English, Malay & basic Mandarin.
Soon Jee moved from Malaysia in 2002. In 2009 he graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Science, having first completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences degree in 2006.
He moved to Wellington for a while before returning home to Christchurch in 2011.
Soon Jee knows that going to the dentist can be scary for some people and does everything he can to help the clients who sit in his dental chair feel comfortable and at ease.
In his spare time, Soon Jee can be found enjoying the company of family and friends. He is an active member of the Canterbury Society of Magicians and performs his craft with other magicians from around the country.
Dr. Napat ‘Nathan’ Sombunya - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Languages spoken: English and Thai.
Nathan graduated from the University of Otago in 2009. He spent a year post grad working in Auckland before moving to Singapore to gain more experience in wisdom tooth removal, implantology, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry.
He returned to Christchurch in 2014 and began working for Pathway Dental in 2017.
Clients describe Nathan as a kind and patient dentist who listens to their concerns and is willing to go the extra mile.
When he is not improving his dental skills and learning new techniques, Nathan can be found fishing, watching sports and enjoying a good film.
Dr. Yasmin Akrum - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Masters in Periodontology
Yasmin graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1993 and obtained her Masters in Periodontology from The Eastman Dental Institute at the University of London in 1995. She has been a practicing dentist for over 25 years.
Yasmin was a lecturer in dentistry at the National University of Singapore and undertook various research projects, before leaving the University in 2008 to co-found The Oral Care Centre, a multi-disciplinary dental specialist clinic.
Yasmin moved to Christchurch in 2013. She currently divides her time tending to client’s needs at Pathway Dental, Henderson’s Periodontics and at her own dental hygiene centre - Christchurch PerioHygiene. Yasmin has also volunteered in numerous dental aid missions to South East Asia, India, Sri Lanka and Zambia.
Yasmin spends her spare time walking the various hiking trails around New Zealand. She also loves going on camping trips with her family and exploring her adopted homeland further.
Dr. Madi Shenoy - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Distinction) Languages spoken: English
Madi graduated from the University of Otago in 2017 and spent the following year working at Christchurch Hospital as a Dental House Officer. She then moved to Auckland and worked in private practice, but after realising how much she missed Christchurch, decided to return and join the team at Pathway Dental.
Madi places a big emphasis on communication, and her aim is to make you feel comfortable, involved and never in the dark about your dental care.
In her spare time Madi likes to bake, paint and game. She also enjoys socialising with good food, which Christchurch has a lot of!
Dr. Max Stephenson - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Max graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in 2017. After spending a number of years around the country gaining valuable work and life experience, Max is happy to be back in his hometown of Christchurch.
Max focuses on providing gentle, patient-centred dental care. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in working with patients with neglected or problematic mouths to restore the comfort, stability and contentment that good oral health provides.
Back in Canterbury after ten years away, Max is enjoying being closer to family and rediscovering the region that he grew up in.
Dr. Joanne Au - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours
Jo graduated from the University of Otago in 2017 and spent the last few years working in Central Otago and Masterton before joining the team at Pathway Dental.
Jo loves working with her clients to help them achieve their optimal dental health. Clients describe her as friendly and gentle.
Outside of work Jo can be found making her own clothes, rock climbing, or curled up with a good book.
Dr. Danni Chen – Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Danni is a qualified general dentist who graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Otago. After studying, she moved down south to Invercargill, where she worked as a hospital dentist for the Southland District Health Board. There, she gained invaluable surgical experience with wisdom teeth and dental treatment under sedation.
She is excited to return to her hometown of Christchurch to spend time with her family.
As a dentist, she looks forward to delivering patient-centred care with a friendly and positive attitude.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking around beautiful New Zealand and travelling.
Dr. Fay Yan – Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
After graduating from the University of Otago in 2016 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Fay has worked for two years in Gisborne before coming down to Christchurch.
She strives to provide treatments that are comprehensive, minimally invasive and can stand the test of time. She also has a big emphasis in reducing patient’s dental anxiety by good communication and the use of conscious sedation.
Bara'a Toubat - Clinical Dental Technician
Bara'a has joined the team as our resident denture expert with his Denture World clinic.
Bara'a is experienced in making all types of dentures including: full or partial dentures, standard, cosmetic, precision implant-supported dentures or immediate dentures. Bara'a handcrafts, to the highest quality, all of his dentures onsite. He takes great care to ensure you are completely satisfied with your new dentures.
Genevieve Coveney-Boon - Oral Health Therapist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Oral Health
Genevieve grew up in Australia before moving to New Zealand to start high school. She graduated from the University of Otago in 2019 with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Previously she studied a Bachelor of Nursing from CPIT. She enjoys learning about the human body and sciences.
Genevieve really likes sharing her dental knowledge and helping people to achieve their dental goals. She is a very friendly and non-judgemental clinician who puts her patients interests first.
Outside of caring for people’s teeth, Genevieve enjoys going to the gym, biking, walking her dogs and travelling.
Ruth Lund – Oral Health Therapist
Ruth graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2019 and was awarded the Jane Chalmers Award for excellence in Special Needs Dentistry. She worked for the South Australian Dental Service before moving to Christchurch in 2022.
Ruth’s passion lies in making her clients feel comfortable during their appointments and providing quality dental care. Gentle and positive, she also enjoys helping nervous children feel relaxed at the dentist. Ruth is compassionate and dedicated to supporting her clients to achieve excellent health in a friendly environment.
As well as caring for her clients, Ruth likes walking, baking, and socialising with friends and family. She is involved in youth activities and loves to explore the beautiful country of New Zealand.
