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Our Story

Nova Edgcombe the founder of Mint Dental Hygiene. Has a vast experience in the dental sector. She always had the dream of opening her own clinic, where first-class customer care is the number one priority.
Nova has been a dental hygienist for over two decades, with experience working alongside periodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists at high-end cosmetic surgeries and holistic dental clinics both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She has been practicing locally in Takapuna for many years and is known for her kind, caring and gentle approach while treating patients.

Nova Edgcombe Dental Hygienist BSc, Dip in Dent Hyg, LFHOM (DENT).

Nova qualified as a dental hygienist in 2003 from the prestigious University Bristol Dental Hospital. Since then, she has spent her time working in private practices in the South West of England and immigrated to New Zealand in 2008. She has a wealth of experience treating people with mild to advanced gum disease and maintaining dental implants. She is passionate about what she does, something which is apparent from the standard of her work. Until recently, Nova has worked for periodontists, cosmetic dental practices, and general practice with a holistic-centered functional approach. Nova holds a LFHom Dental from the Faculty of Homeopathy through the Bristol NHS Homeopathic Hospital. As a biological dental hygienist, Nova is concerned with how the mouth affects the body and how the body affects the mouth.
In addition to her comprehensive background, Nova has completed specialized training in diode laser techniques through the World Clinical Laser Institute. This training encompasses laser physics, safety, regulation, and the clinical application of diode laser technology. This expertise allows Nova to integrate advanced laser treatments into her practice, enhancing the quality of care she provides.
Nova has worked alongside some of the leading dental surgeons and periodontists, providing everything from routine oral hygiene treatments to initial non-surgical therapy before a specialist undertakes periodontal surgery. She has had years of experience in monitoring and maintenance of dental implants. Nova's extensive experience, combined with her commitment to staying informed about the latest advancements in the field, allows her to provide exemplary care in the realms of periodontal treatments and dental implant maintenance.
Nova has an excellent reputation for providing a caring, gentle approach to dental hygiene, treating you as if you are a member of her own family. She prides herself on developing customized treatment plans tailored around a person's individual needs. Always being non-judgmental, gentle, and thorough, you will feel at ease and actually enjoy your visit.
If you are nervous, anxious, or maybe have had a bad experience in the past, Nova will ensure you feel safe and supported throughout your visit. Building trust and rapport is a passion of Nova's.

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