Dr Joe Zhou

Joe is the Principal Dentist and Founder of Bright Start Dental. Joe migrated to New Zealand with his family when he was very young. He grew up in Wellington and subsequently studied dentistry at the University of Otago. Joe is known for his friendly mannerism and gentle touch, which is the hallmark of his practicing philosophy. Joe enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially in the area of orthodontics and oral surgery. He has worked at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand and also at the Oral Surgery Department of Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Joe values that dentistry is a lifelong learning process. He attends continuing education regularly with the aim of constantly striving to improve the services he provides to the community. Outside dentistry, Joe treasures the time he spends with his family. He enjoys playing the piano, weights and strength training, as he believes in maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle.