Richard has been a dentist in Whakatane since 1985 when he first joined his late father Jim in general dental practice. Apart from a year working in London Richard has continued cementing the Otley name as a trusted  provider of a quality dental service to local families. He has completed a broad range of continuing education courses including the placement and restoration of his own implants. Having had 20 years treating general anaesthetic cases at the local hospital Richard is also well versed in surgical procedures including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth. This, along with managing complex cosmetic and wear cases are two areas of dentistry he enjoys greatly. He is currently the treasurer of the “New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry”. Outside of the surgery Richard is a very keen fisherman and diver.

Dalila graduated in Brazil in 1990 before settling in NZ in 1999. Dalila has extensive additional training in cosmetic dentistry and has lectured through-out NZ for the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She has also been a board member of the NZACD since 2006. Dalila is a past committee member of the Auckland Dental Association where she previously owned her own dental practice. She followed this with a 7-year stint as the lead dentist in a large corporate dental practice.  Dalila is a skilled clinician and has a passion for dealing with unsightly and worn dentitions. Outside of the surgery Dalila enjoys the gym