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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.

★★★★★

"Friendly and very pleasant"

- Lou Lilly

★★★★★

"Wonderful service very lovely receptionist with kind manners to the customers would definitely be coming. Jamie is nice and respectful"

- Darlaney Hina pauro

★★★★★

"Omg very good"

- Dareus Hina - Pauro

★★★★★

"A great team. I always dread going but when I get there they're always friendly & welcoming and they make it a comfortable experience. It's a reassuring feeling knowing you can trust in their advice. They've consistently explained their approach and, I feel, made the right decisions for my treatment. Wouldn't go anywhere else."

- Jeff Croot

★★★★★

"Very happy with treatment received. Excellent communication and skill level. New crowns looks great. Very friendly and welcoming staff."

- Sheryl Ryland

★★★★★

"Excellent experience of what could be a most apprehensive and uncomfortable experience. I appreciate the meaningful discussion of the problem and the options to consider. The patient has an opportunity for considering choices. This is a major plus in my view."

- Bryan Williams

★★★★★

"Another relaxing visit to my friends at The Dentists. It's like meeting old friends. No pressure. Lots of familiar faces willing to share a joke or two. I've certainly overcome my childhood scares of the "murder house". They've always made time for me in emergency situations, and even took time over Xmas New Year to check if I was ok afterwards."

- Helen Tilley

★★★★★

"By far the best dentist I've been to, worse feeling going to dentist, to tell you truth it's some scary pain 😆 👍 pain free double numbing here, recommended 💯 staff are amazing! Dr and nurse done amazing job and made sure I was comfortable. I'll be taking my whole family there now."

- tapita rowe

★★★★★

"I’ve recently seen Sue at the dentists. She has been amazing! I’ve had a lot of fears around going to a dentist from past experiences. I’ve also needed a lot of work done but really was too afraid to go. I’ve dealt with tooth ache on an off for years. That bad that it’s wiped me out from basic every day responsibilities. With the support an encouragement of family I went to my first appointment with Sue. Firstly I want to point out the energy an atmosphere in there is incredible. Very welcoming and calming feeling, instantly felt safe and relaxed. Sue was very reassuring and supportive and understanding of my concerns. I felt heard and seen. The work that she done in my sessions have been outstanding. During the procedures she was consistently communicating with me and letting me know what she was about to do or had done. She fixed a horrible filling that was on my front tooth that has always made me feel insecure. Now it’s that perfect I couldn’t even tell what tooth it was that she had fixed. Blended in so perfectly! I’m extremely impressed with the overall experience from the receptionists, dental assistants and Sue. I highly recommend “The dentists” as the place to go where you’ll feel safe and great results!"

- Stacey Cosson

★★★★★

"Excellent, knowledgeable and gentle. Well run dentist practice. I continue to have excellent treatment here."

- Brian Baker

★★★★★

"Outstanding care and attention. Jamie is amazing."

- Peter Hopper

★★★★★

"Great service friendly and would highly recommend"

- Kerry Parkes

★★★★★

"The Dentists are a caring bunch, great listeners, friendly and wonderful to deal with. Thanks Jamie and staff 🌻"

- Philippa Nixon

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"Dental technology seems to be improving through the years Iv had white fillings for the past 27years as iv got a mild underbite condition………. The earlier fillings were abit more fragile maybe lasting a year at most …….. modern fillings seem to be abit more durable………. But it’s still up to the user to get the best endurance from their dental work. Wanganui dentals work is great…… now it’s just up to me whether I’m back in say 3years or as little as 3months. Big tip……. Protect your teeth when you sleep………..and not as important but wear a mouth-guard if your doing hard core activities where u could be caught grinding your teeth…………… grinding is the death of teeth and any associated dental work…..a dentist cannot completely save a grinder that’s in denial."

- Bevan Washer

★★★★★

"Fantastic experience thankyou sooo very much. Kind regards Christine Burr.🤣"

- Christine Burr

★★★★★

"I had a very positive experience at the dentists. Sue took the time to explain everything to me clearly before starting the procedure and she was very gentle and skilled at her job. She made sure everything was pain free and that I felt at ease. The clinic is spotless, comfortable and equipped with the latest technology. I would highly recommend recommend this practice to anyone looking for a dentist."

- Julene Kelly

★★★★★

"Very friendly staff, you can get everything done at the one place, I would recommend them to anyone."

- Kathryn Crawford

★★★★★

"Great team, very professional."

- Amanda Crossan

★★★★★

"So cool being with this service for over 20 years. They are always helpful and friendly with giving information that's helpful before treatment and then follow through with what they say. Makes it not so scary to go to have work needed done. Thanks heaps"

- Grace Taiaroa

★★★★★

"If I could give 10 Stars I would. They made me feel so comfortable and relaxed knowing I was anxious, the team communicated with my husband the whole time, it was seamless quick and easy process. All the staff were professional and amazing."

- Sara-lee McIntyre

★★★★★

"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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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