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Westlake Girls partner with Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland

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The Genesis of Our Partnership with Shakespeare Orthodontics

Our partnership with Shakespeare Orthodontics is a recent development, but it stems from deep personal connections within our community. The bond between Shakespeare Orthodontics and Westlake Girls High School in Takapuna, Auckland, is fortified by shared values and a commitment to supporting local initiatives.

Proximity and Community Ties

Shakespeare Orthodontics has long been an integral part of our community, with one of its four Auckland Clinics situated close to Westlake Girls High School. Their geographical proximity and admiration for our respectful and ambitious students made their decision to support us a natural fit. Their sponsorship is a testament to their dedication to reinforcing their core values within the local community.

Supporting Westlake Girls High School

Shakespeare Orthodontics currently supports our school through various initiatives designed to empower and assist our students:

  • Team Mouthguards: Providing professionally fitted mouthguards to premier sports teams to prevent injuries.
  • Empowerment Fund: Offering financial assistance to programmes and students.
  • Year 9 Camp: Supporting outdoor education experiences.
  • Parent/Daughter Breakfasts: Strengthening family and school community ties.
  • Annual School Production: Promoting arts and culture within the school.
  • Premier Teams’ Overseas Trips: Supporting trips such as this year’s Macau Basketball trip.
  • Careers Talks: Offering insights into health sciences and university pathways.

Impact on Our Students

The support from Shakespeare Orthodontics directly and positively impacts our students. For instance, the primary goal of the mouthguards is injury prevention, which benefits the students and represents a proactive approach to health. Additionally, providing water bottles promotes oral health by encouraging students to drink tap water. Across all Shakespeare Orthodontics’ initiatives, there is a common theme of giving back to the Auckland community and fostering a healthier, more supportive environment for our students.

Future Engagement Opportunities

As with all our partners, numerous opportunities exist for deeper engagement with Shakespeare Orthodontics beyond financial contributions. At Westlake, we are excited about the potential for expanding their role and providing more hands-on support to our students.

“We are open to involving our employees in mentorship programs, offering insights into the healthcare setting, particularly orthodontics, and participating in business mentorship initiatives,” explains Mo Al-Dujaili, Partner and Specialist Orthodontist at Shakespeare Orthodontics, Auckland.

 Benefits to Shakespeare Orthodontics

The partnership with Westlake Girls High School brings several benefits to Shakespeare Orthodontics. They already serve the local community, with most of their patients coming from nearby areas in Auckland. This relationship strengthens their community ties and enhances their presence within the local network.

 Alignment with Corporate Values

Shakespeare Orthodontics’ sponsorship aligns seamlessly with the business’ corporate values and objectives. Supporting our school and students is a natural extension of these values.

“Our corporate values relate to providing our patients and their families with exceptional orthodontic service. Honesty, trust, and transparency are key values,” says Mo Al-Dujaili.

 A Message to Potential Sponsors

We encourage other Auckland businesses to consider supporting Westlake Girls High School. The synergy between local businesses and our school creates a more robust community network, offering mutual benefits. Businesses can gain customers and a sense of connectedness while our school receives much-needed support to help students thrive.

“This strong partnership exemplifies the goodwill and support we enjoy within our local community. We are extremely grateful for Shakespeare Orthodontics’ considerable commitment to our students’ well-being and development. I look forward to our relationship continuing to evolve.”  Jane Stanley, Principal of Westlake Girls High School, Takapuna, Auckland.

Back Row: Principal Jane Stanley, Kodee Williams-Sefo, Elin Vincent, Charlotte Mawston, Mia John, Katie Moors, Zee Stowers, Imani Rasmussen,, Dr Mo AL-Dujaili. Front row: Lucy Dawson, Brennah Latoalevi-Nosa, Brydie McMillan, Lily Fotu, Emma Schroeder, Shyloh Udomsak. Absent: Amy Pateman & Isabella Gasu

 

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Dr. Adriana Perez

BDS (Ven/Esp) | MDS-Orth (Arg)
 
Dr. Adriana Perez grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She is one of the registered specialist orthodontist working at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland.

 

In 2008, Adriana graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Santa Maria University in Caracas, Venezuela. After graduation, she worked in Venezuela in private practice, at the Orthopaedic Children’s Hospital (Dentistry/Orthodontics unit), and as a lecturer in the National Experimental University of the Armed Forces.

In the year 2011, Adriana moved to Argentina to specialise, gaining the Specialist Orthodontist degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 2013. While in Argentina, she worked as a part-time lecturer at the Orthodontics Department in the University of Buenos Aires, private practice, and at the Craniofacial Unit in the Paediatric Hospital Garrahan, looking after cleft lip new-born, children, and adolescent patients.

Adriana is a Spanish speaker. On her spare time she likes going to the beach, travelling, socialising with friends, playing video games, cooking, and going to the gym.

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Orthodontist Adriana Perez

Dr. Azza Al-Ani

BDS | DClinDent | MRACDS-Orth | MOrthRCSEd

Dr Azza Al-Ani, grew up in Christchurch, is a registered specialist orthodontist working at Shakespeare Orthodontics in Auckland. You can find her at one of the clinics in the city, or at their Takapuna clinic on the North Shore. 

In 2009, Azza graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Credit from the University of Otago.

She worked as a dental house surgeon at Auckland, Greenlane and Middlemore Hospitals; and as a dental officer at Sydney’s Westmead Hospital.

In 2012, she completed the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) primary examinations.

Before commencing her specialist training, she held a part-time Professional Practice Fellow position at the Faculty of Dentistry, while working as a dentist in private practice.

In 2016, Azza graduated from the University of Otago with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. She passed examinations to gain memberships into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

She is also certified with the Australasian Orthodontic Board, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, and the New Zealand Dental Association.

Azza’s area of research interest is hypodontia.
She has presented about this topic at the European Orthodontic Society Congress, and at the International Association Dental Research ANZ Scientific Meeting, and has been involved in the publication of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Outside of work, Azza loves spending time with her son and Mo (her husband), socialising with family and friends, overseas travel, and tries to keep up with Mo mountain biking.

Dr. Mo Al-Dujaili

BDS | DClinDent | MRACDS-Orth | MOrthRCSEd

 

Mo is a Specialist Orthodontist. He grew up in both New Zealand and Australia.

After completing a year in Health Sciences, and later physiotherapy, he qualified as a dentist in New Zealand. He spent the next four years working alongside his father in Sydney where he practised general dentistry. Mo then returned to Dunedin to specialise, gaining his specialist degree – Clinical Doctorate in Orthodontics from the University of Otago.

During the three years of specialist training, Mo had the privilege of learning from the best. The combined clinical and academic acumen of professors, doctors and staff provided an invaluable experience.

Meanwhile, Mo published and presented significant research and clinical cases at both national and international forums, including the International Association of Dental Research, the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontics, the European Orthodontic Society and the New Zealand Dental Association conference.

A firm believer in maintaining high clinical standards, Mo successfully completed further examinations to become affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Sydney).

Mo is currently a part time senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists and also holds professional memberships with the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, the New Zealand Dental Association and American Association of Orthodontists.

He has also been involved in the supervising and lecturing of students at the Auckland University of Technology.

Outside of work, Mo enjoys the precious time with his young family and the outdoors. He especially loves mountain biking, running, fishing, diving and, in winter, snowboarding.

Traveling along with his best friend and wife (Azza) around the world has also been a big part of Mo’s life. Mo is primarily based in Shakespeare Orthodontic’s city clinics and on the North Shore.

 
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