--- title: Our Dentists, Christchurch | Colombo Street Dental description: "Meet our Christchurch Dentists: Dr Sam Brady & Dr Kerry Chen, experienced experts dedicated to personalized care at Colombo Street Dental." image: https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/hubfs/71181727_2487407328018110_1242186640303063040_n.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/our-team#main-content) [![Colombo Street Dental Bunny Rabbit](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20White.png?width=1615&height=267&name=Logo%20White.png "Colombo Street Dental Bunny Rabbit")](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/?hsLang=en-nz) - Services - [All Services & Pricing](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/services-pricing) - [Exam & Hygiene](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/exam-clean) - [Toothache & Emergency](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/toothache) - [Wisdom Teeth & Sedation](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/wisdom-teeth) - [Fillings](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/fillings) - [Crowns & Bridges](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/crowns-bridges) - [Dentures](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/dentures) - [Implants](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/implants) - [ACC & Under 18s](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/acc-and-under-18s) - About Us - [Our Team](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/our-team) - [For Dentists](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/for-dentists) - Contact - [Contact Us](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/contact-us) - [FAQ](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/faq) - [WINZ Dental Grant](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/winz-dental) - [Online Booking](https://apac.dentalhub.online/soe/new/Colombo%20Street%20Dental?pid=NZBRA01) # Meet Our Team ![Dr Sam Brady](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/hubfs/received_900107081460710-1-1.jpeg) BDS - Otago ### Dr Sam Brady Experienced, and New Zealand trained, with close to two decades of serving the needs of the South Island, Sam has settled in Christchurch for the long haul. Sam enjoys a special interest in removing wisdom teeth, CAD/CAM same-day crowns, smile makeovers, and challenging root canal treatments on his operating microscope. He also runs our in-house dental lab for our patients as well as for dental practices throughout New Zealand. Sam is regularly invited to teach other dentists across New Zealand and Australia. He has presented continuing education courses for the New Zealand Dental Association and Henry Schein, hands-on implant courses with Nobel Biocare, and webinars for 3Shape on digital dentistry and same-day crown workflows. See his upcoming and past courses, and how to refer patients to us, on our [For Dentists](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/for-dentists?hsLang=en-nz) page. ![Dr Kerry Chen](https://colombostreetdental.co.nz/hubfs/Dr%20Kerry%20Chen.jpeg) BDS (Distinction) - Otago ### Dr Kerry Chen Kerry was born and raised in Christchurch. After graduating from the University of Otago with a Distinction in her Bachelor of Dental Surgery, she is proud to come back and serve the community she grew up in.  Kerry is fluent in both English and Mandarin. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a special interest in oral surgery, crowns and aesthetic dentistry.  She understands that each patient is different. Her main goal is to treat everyone with respect, and work together with them to provide high quality treatment, based on their personal oral health goals.  BDS - Otago ## Dr Harrison Sayer Born and raised in South Canterbury, Harrison graduated from the University of Otago and has worked in both hospital and private practice settings across Aotearoa.  He enjoys all areas of dentistry, especially difficult extractions and wisdom teeth removal, and finds satisfaction in helping people get out of pain. Harrison is passionate about improving oral health and takes pride in making every visit as relaxed and comfortable as possible. His calm, friendly approach helps put even the most nervous patients at ease.   ### Professional Visiting your dentist can be a painful & expensive trip. We understand it's not easy, and we're here to help at every step. ### We Really Care We'll take the time to really listen to you. Feel free to talk to us about which treatment options are best for you.  ### Your Language We’re patient and equipped with a range of options to help settle you in, including the use of sedation to aid treatment. KIND WORDS ABOUT OUR DENTISTS Sam is an excellent dentist and has special skills making Emax crowns. I have been a qualified dental assistant and have run a dental practice so I am extremely fussy about my dentist. The highest level of evidence-based, patient-centred care… Sam excels at making you feel comfortable and valued. He has the technology to do what others outsource so can complete work more accurately without long uncertain delays. I had such a great experience here with Samuel. He made me feel very comfortable, took the time to discuss the best course of action for my teeth… Dr Harrison Sayer was patient, gentle, checked in often, and didn't shame me at all. 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