The History of Switch Dental
Switch Dental has proudly served the Lower Hutt community for over 70 years. Originally founded in the 1960s by Dr. Doug Ngan Kee (picture with the Eastern Association football team, Dunedin 1950) and his wife Ruby, from the downstairs level of his home in Silverstream, the practice built a reputation for excellent care and deep patient relationships.
In the 1970s, Dr. Ken Young joined and later relocated the practice to its current home on 52 Queens Drive, transforming it into a thriving two-chair clinic.
In 2014, Dr. Alex Lee, a Wellington native, took over ownership, rebranding the practice as Switch Dental to symbolize a fresh approach to patient care. (middle right picture showing the original 2014 team). The practice has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including My Family Dentists in 2018 and Graeme Yee Dental Care in 2022 to a full time four-chair clinic with 13 staff.
With a rich legacy and a forward-looking approach, Switch Dental continues to focus on innovation and exceptional dental care, while staying rooted in its strong community ties.
Meet the team
Nothing beats a great team, and we like to think we’ve got one of the best in Lower Hutt. Good people who want to make a difference, raise the standard and change the status quo. Good dental treatment is our baseline, we’re all here to see you smile.
Principal Dentist
Implants, Botox, CEREC one-day crowns, Invisalign “invisible braces”
Dentist
Invisalign “invisible braces”, Root canal therapy, Dentures
Dentist
CEREC one-day crowns, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry
Dentist
Surgical extractions, Restorative Dentistry, Kids
Dental Hygienist
Senior Front Office Coordinator &
Marketing Coordinator
Front Office Coordinator
Circulating Nurse
