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Your Neighbourhood Dentist

You're not just our patients; you're our community... our family. Your feelings and expectations matter. That’s why we are committed to ensuring that you not only look but feel your very best.

Looking for dental care you can trust? We’re here for you.

You put your faith in us and we're going to exceed your expectations.

We use every ounce of our expertise and provide you with all of the guidance and support you need to get the best results and live your best life.

Philosophy

We understand that your oral health is vital to your overall wellbeing and help you achieve the best outcomes by taking an all-encompassing approach. We look at the big picture and at where you want to be, not just today, but years down the road.

This care is at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated not only to your oral health, but to ensuring that you are comfortable, feel good, and have the confidence to live your life to the fullest.

People

At the end of the day, the Dentists is all about people... our exceptional team and our wonderful patients.

At the Dentists you’re more than just a patient; you’re our family.
...and we treat you that way.

Our staff love what they do and combining that passion with their commitment to you, our patients, is the best recipe to keep you smiling.

Expertise

Our philosophy guides all we do and is backed by years of experience, extensive knowledge, leading-edge technology, and some of the best training in the world so that you get the very best outcomes possible.

We’re not shy; we’re proud of our expertise. ..and we don’t just keep it all to ourselves. We lead the way, sharing our knowledge and introducing advancements and education from around the world to dentists right here in our little slice of paradise.

★★★★★

"I highly recommend this practice. Dr Mark Huang and Jeimy worked meticulously alongside me over the space of several years during my orthodontic journey. My teeth were completely transformed and I now have great confidence in my smile 😁 I currently see Dr Jamie Searle who is thorough and great with explaining everyone he does. 5+ star service all round and makes visiting the dentist (which can sometimes be daunting) and breeze!"

- Chelsea Cox

★★★★★

"Friendly, helpful and affordable. A great practice. Thanks to great staff. Ngā mihi nui."

- Catherine Healy

★★★★★

"I always enjoy the friendly staff and excellent dental care I receive. Thanks Dr Mark Huang for many years of great service."

- Kim Kirk

★★★★★

"I have experienced 5 star treatment and top class innovative solutions to my dental problems. I trust my dentist here at The Dentist and I highly recommend this practice."

- Jane Thomson

★★★★★

"😁Very recommended, thanks Tony😁"

- Johanna Taylor

★★★★★

"Amazing service to fit me in and super team to get me back on track. Outstanding experience!!"

- Kai Hagener

★★★★★

"I wouldn't say I enjoy going to the dentist but at The Dentists I have received the most caring treatment so far. My dentist knows my vulnerabilities and is always super gentle. I feel well taken care of and can recommend The Dentists to absolutely anybody."

- Tabea Braun

★★★★★

"I have always had very professional care at The Dentists. Good monitoring and advice and very efficient treatment when necessary. I use an electric wheelchair and need assistance onto and up from the treatment couch. Help is always given with no fuss. Jamie and his assistant make adaptations to technique necessary for my disability with care and creativity."

- Nigel Brooke

★★★★★

"Lovely service! Quick and efficent! I hate going to the dentist but they made me feel comfortable and eased my anxiety with their happy positive attitudes! 🙏so grateful for the team!"

- Katianna Brooks

★★★★★

"Kind and caring people, all procedures are explained carefully and any questions are fully answered in a caring professional manner."

- Don Reid

★★★★★

"I highly recommend Mark and his lovely team. I got several replacement fillings and a replacement ceramic veneer, all done perfect and very efficiently! Mark even made up some temporary veneers to show what a new smile makeover would look like! Thank you Mark and team I'm so happy with everything! Cathy"

- Cathy

★★★★★

"I recently went here and from the first consultation to the last, I was treated exceptionally well by all the staff. Jeimy is amazing and fixed a massive problem created by another dental clinic. Can't praise her professional and chair side manner enough. Thank you The Dentists for giving me back my smile 😃"

- Wendy Spence

★★★★★

"My appointment needed to be extended to accomplish the required work. Without a fuss Mark completed my appointment while meeting the needs of other clients booked in. Mark has a professional, no fuss manner while explaining things clearly."

- Alice Williamson

★★★★★

"Very impressed with the service. I had a very hard surgical procedure but it's was handled with care and I'm honestly very grateful to both Dr Jino and nurse Ruby who helped me with my anxiety. Amazing team thank you both so much"

- sovereign sharna

★★★★★

"Regular cleaning was done with care today by Mark. Very happy."

- Cale Thomas

★★★★★

"Dentist Mark took great care in fitting my plate. Excellent service."

- Dennis Engel

★★★★★

"No my usual dentist. Lumino is and they are great but after examining my painful tooth they realized it would need help straight away so phoned The dentist's to see if they could help and thank goodness they could. Got me in 2 hours later and fixed my problem. The most painless way. 5 stars for their professionalism"

- Jo Perkins

★★★★★

"Mark Huang at The Dentist is brilliant. My 9 year's old girl chipped her front tooth in an accident. She was so worried about it and so nervous about going to the dentist. Mark keep chatting to her during the procedure which makes her relaxed. Mark works on her half chipped tooth with such skills and detail, it looks like it never happened. Or I'd say, even look better Totally recommended...."

- Novi Patterson

★★★★★

"I highly recommend 'The Dentists' in Whanganui. From my original emergency consult as a visitor with Dr Jino Kunnethedam in 2023, I was impressed with the modern, well equipped premises, the friendliness, and professionalism. Jino phoned personally to check how I was feeling after treatment. This led to further consultation regarding options for work on my teeth. At all times Jino listened, discussed, and explained along with clear images, costs and an honesty about extra costs if unseen problems arose. Such was my trust in his expertise with the crown work he completed on numerous molars back in 2023, that I have recently driven 8hrs to have further work done - six 40 yr old crowns were removed and replaced (plus another crown) all on the same day which Jino had booked fully for me. Once again, both him and his dental technician worked carefully and efficiently. The fact that the crowns are manufactured on site is a positive, time-saving experience. I am thrilled with the result."

- Denise Wilkie

★★★★★

"I saw Jino for what was the best wisdom extraction I've had. He was confident, skilled, and friendly. Thanks to you and your team, bro."

- Jared & Coralee Neilson

★★★★★

"Great dentist friendly service great work"

- lee jermy

★★★★★

"I had a crown done yesterday by Tony, what a caring and seamless experience I had. Talked me thru everything, Highly recommend Tony. Hugh Russell"

- Sandy Russell

★★★★★

"Sue is very gentle and explains what she is doing clearly. It is great to be able to chew again. Thanks for appropriate and timely treatment."

- Misty Moonbeam

★★★★★

"Absolutely blown away with this service, I am petrified of the dentist but I was so comfortable, the consult was great, it was easy and reassuring. And a bonus I didn't feel a thing. Super super impressed 😁 highly recommend Jino the dentist! He was fantastic"

- Shannon Kelly

★★★★★

"Amazing service! Came in to book an appointment and they saw me right away! Thrilled with Mark’s excellent handiwork! Thanks team much appreciated."

- Hope Mauchline

★★★★★

"Definitely recommend "The Dentist" to anyone!! I have huge fears with the dentist from past experiences, I expressed my fears to the team, they fully respected me and made me feel SO comfortable. Even after the procedure I had no pains or anything! I'm truly grateful for these guys 👍 10/10 TOTALLY RECOMMEND"

- Maggie Johns

★★★★★

"Im 52yrs and this was..."The best dental experience in my life" I thank the team with a million dollar smile 😃..."

- Mark Fielding

★★★★★

"After years of neglect on my teeth and a genuine fear of the dentist we thought we would try the dentist. Both Jamie an Richelle have made the experience amazing. Without them I don't think I'd go to a dentist. Thanks for all the amazing work and if anyone is wanting a dentist I highly recommend these guys!"

- Jess Welch

★★★★★

"I have been a patient of The Dentists for many years, more recently a patient of Sue Cheah. I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism and friendliness of Sue and her team. Excellent dental treatment, second to none. The reception team are also very helpful and wonderful to deal with. Overall, I would highly recommend The Dentists and Sue Cheah for all your dental needs."

- Robert Allen

★★★★★

"Jeimy is the best! went to her throughout my braces journey and always looked forward for my next appointments and now I am way more confident in my smile 😁 I have been seeing Jamie for a few years now and he has been so great helping me look after my teeth. I have just had my first ever fillings, he made it super comfortable and I had nothing to be nervous about. Mahalia has been a great dental assistant and I enjoy our little catch ups!"

- Jorja Manville

★★★★★

"Highly recommend! Professional, gentle, informative, honest, friendly, fast and focused. Sue was hands down the best dentist I have ever been to.... and I have experienced quite a few over the years! All of the staff from front door to back were very helpful and friendly. Plus accessible free parking and a lovely office."

- Widge & Orlanda Rowden & Endicott

★★★★★

"From the first consult onwards the service was friendly and professional . All staff members throughout our son’s orthodontic journey have been approachable and caring. The follow up care has been so great with everyone working hard to make appointment times work for us."

- dionne potaka

★★★★★

"Excellent service and professionalism from the whole team at “The Dentists” Whanganui. Great communication with friendly staff makes for a relaxed experience on every visit. Thanks again team."

- Yor Jokin

★★★★★

"Absolutely fantastic experience with my sons dental care! From the initial consultation to the final adjustment, the staff arr incredibly professional and friendly. The orthodontist provided clear explanations at every step, and my son's smile has transformed beautifully. Highly recommend for anyone considering orthodontic treatment! Thanks again!"

- Claire Mclachlan

★★★★★

"Great service and advice , can’t fault the work I had done. Would differently go back"

- tony sanson

★★★★★

"I’ve worked at The Dentists for 30 years and have had regular teeth cleans which I have always found uncomfortable. Last week Richelle our hygienist trialed a new piece of equipment on me. It was an Airflow machine and my clean was completely pain free and even enjoyable although a little wet. I’m keen for Airflow treatment for my 6 monthly cleans from now on. Thanks Richelle you are amazing. Jenni"

- Jenni Gibson

★★★★★

"Always great service with clear information provided regarding treatment options. Love knowing that my health needs are at the forefront of the care plans offered. Highly recommended."

- Jonathan Lloyd Paine

★★★★★

"Had 2 teeth out. Tony was very good and made sure I was aware and happy as each step of the process was done. Would 💯 recommend this dental company."

- Gayleen Bisset

★★★★★

"After years of neglect I finally got my buggered teeth looked at , 9 hours in the seat to get teeth removed . The equipment that they had defied belief , watching my mouth get 3D scanned for the bridges and plate was awesome . When they were made they fitted like a glove first time . The service was second to none and I highly recommend Adam and the staff at the Dentist for any work on your teeth."

- Looseunit Hunting and Outdoors

★★★★★

"I had a crown fitted by Tony Lin. He explained everything in advance, so I knew what was happening. He was caring and had a lovely bedside manner."

- Richard Millward

★★★★★

"I can highly recommend The Dentists! After neglecting my teeth for years I underwent quite a substantial rebuild including placement of 4 implants. The team at The Dentists were very professional and made the task so easy. Nothing was a problem for them and I was always well informed of the process ahead and the costs involved in each step. Now I can smile again! Thanks team."

- Geoff Davies

★★★★★

"Came in to see Jamie Searle and he was very nice, explained everything well so I could understand. Big ups to his assistant as well, their team work is awesome! Will be looking forward to book with him again in the future. :)"

- Atama

Our Core Values

At the Dentists, we live and breathe by a core set of principles.

These fundamental values embody who we are and are closely aligned with what we believe as a business, and as individuals.

We care

We put our patients first and take a holistic approach to helping them improve their life-long health and wellbeing. That care is at the heart of everything we do. Our patients are like family and we treat them as such.

We know our stuff

We need to see the big picture to achieve the best results for our patients. By keeping abreast of the latest training, techniques, and innovations we can ensure we have the knowledge required to best serve their needs.

We mean what we say

We are committed to pursuing the highest level of honesty and integrity in all of our interactions, whether with patients, staff, or even our competitors. By maintaining the highest ethical standards, we show the world who we are and build trust.

We strive for the best

We constantly endeavour to ensure that our work is of the highest quality and showcases the value that we deliver. We want the very best. The best staff, the best tools, the best materials, the best techniques... all to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

We pull together

We are dedicated to fostering not only a great work environment but also great working relationships, where every team member is important and treated with trust and respect. We value diversity and the unique strengths that each person brings to the team.

We are all accountable

We all work toward the same goals and are accountable for making sure that we reach them. We collaborate, gather input, and involve key people in important decisions. Then we work together to make those decisions a reality... we all win or lose together.

We share our passion

We are passionate about what we do and want to help others find that same sweet spot, where what they do overlaps what they love. We actively seek to lead and mentor others, not only to our staff but dental specialists throughout New Zealand, giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

We lead the way

We are enthusiastic pioneers dedicated to advancing the field of dentistry throughout New Zealand. We travel the world and bring back the latest advancements and techniques, not only championing them in our own practices but also creating educational programmes designed to upskill dentists across the country.

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