Neil is originally from Zimbabwe and trained at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa where he earned his degree with distinction, winning several prizes.

Neil is interested in all aspects of dentistry and has travelled extensively around the world to improve his knowledge and techniques. With a special interest in orthodontics and advanced restorative and implant techniques, Neil has a particular focus on Cosmetic Dentistry. This builds on his long-standing involvement in amalgam-free dentistry and the safe removal and placement of all dental materials.

There are few, if any, dentists in New Zealand who have as many years of experience in the Cerec system of producing computerized ceramic dental restorations. Neil has studied further and holds a C.O.P. in Forensic Science as well as being a founding member of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the New Zealand Dentists Orthodontic Society. He also holds memberships of the American Association for Functional Orthodontics, the New Zealand Dental Association and Auckland Dental Association.
 

She was awarded the Lorna Patrick Memorial Prize in 1992 (best student overall for both 2nd and 3rd year), The Frank Shroff Prize in Oral Biology, a distinction in Oral Pathology, and The Biomaterials Science Prize in 1993 and in her final year she was awarded once again the Biomaterials Science Prize and the Prize for Community Dentistry.

Following graduation Fiona spent two years at Canterbury Health as a junior then senior dental house surgeon. Here she gained her qualification in Conscious Intravenous Sedation in 1995 and valuable experience in minor oral surgical procedures - in particular extraction of impacted wisdom teeth.
 
Fiona worked briefly in Newmarket before joining Neil Dewar at St Heliers in January 1998. As a practice St Heliers Dental Centre maintains high levels of ongoing education for it’s staff and with the other dentists, Fiona frequently attends continuing education courses. All Dentists are members of the New Zealand Dental Association.
 
In 2000 St Heliers Dental Centre was one of the first practices in New Zealand to purchase the Cerec 3 and Fiona traveled to Sydney for training in the system. Fiona then attended the training course and began placing mini-implants in 2006.

Seeking a different work environment, Miriam then moved to a Dental practice in Donnybrook, a small rural town in Western Australia where she worked for two years before returning to New Zealand.

Miriam attends many continuing education courses to keep up to date with new prcedures and emerging technology. She is a member of the ANZSPD. Miriam is a member of the New Zealand and Australian Dental Associations and is working towards becoming a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
 

After graduating she worked with the Ayrshire and Arran NHS Trust in their special needs department, looking after the oral health of children and adults with special needs, teaching the carers in oral health and introducing good oral care into their daily routines. It was while working here that Angela developed her passion for children’s oral health.

Angela moved to New Zealand in 1994 and worked in Newmarket for 5 years before joining Neil Dewar at St Heliers in February of 1999. While working with Neil she gained her interest in orthodontics, and became a  registered orthodontic Auxiliary and a member of the New Zealand Dental Hygienist's association.

Angela regularly attends continuing education courses and gained her New Zealand qualification in Local Anaesthetic in 2005.