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Team Dental
Riccarton
178 Riccarton Rd, Riccarton Christchurch 8041
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Opening hours
Monday, Thursday: 9.00am - 8.00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Dental
Examinations
A dental checkup includes a thorough check of teeth and gums.
Emergency
Dentistry
If you’ve had a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us.
Dentistry
for Children
We provide regular general and emergency dental care for kids.
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to make you smile.
“Seeing my patients smiling and happy after a visit here is what makes me tick.”
I graduated as a dentist from the University of Otago in 1999.
I’ve worked Team Dental since 2001 and enjoy being part of our friendly, helpful and efficient team.
I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry.
“I’m very pleased to be part of Team Dental Riccarton and look forward to welcoming both new and old patients to our practice.”
I graduated from University of Otago in 2012 and have been working in dentistry, including a short stint as a clinical tutor at Otago University since then.
In 2016, I took 2 years out to study and achieve a Diploma of Biblical Studies in Hamilton.
My interest in dentistry lies in implants, aesthetics dentistry, surgical extraction, crowns & bridge work, and endodontics.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy exploring cafes as well as burning the calories off through walking the many breath-taking trails in New Zealand.
“It’s a privilege to be making positive impacts on Christchurch community’s oral health.”
I was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and came to New Zealand to complete my studies, graduating with a Bachelor of Dentistry from Otago University in 2019.
It’s such a vibrant fun atmosphere at Team Dental. The team is a friendly and welcoming bunch who all strive together to provide the highest care to our patients.
I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, particularly emergency care, restorative dentistry and oral surgery. Dentistry allows me to connect with people of different backgrounds and help to address their dental needs.
Outside of work I enjoy time at the gym, tramping and traveling to other countries exploring different cultures.
“I find it rewarding to make a difference in my patients oral health.”
Hi I’m Michele, an American trained hygienist. I graduated from Middlesex College in 2002 with a degree in Dental Hygiene.
During my career I’ve worked in many different settings including private practice, public health, and hospitals.
Educating patients and providing comprehensive treatment based on their individual dental care needs is what I enjoy most.
I love Christchurch and I’m grateful to be working with such talented and caring colleagues who provide quality care here at Team Dental.
Outside of dental hygiene I’m passionate about my family, animals, baking, and human rights.
“I enjoy all aspects of general dentistry, especially helping patients design their smile.”
Hi I’m Shweta, I graduated as a dentist in India in 2009, and after working for a year in India I moved to Perth, Australia, where I worked as a dental assistant and dental trainer for 5 years.
Moving to New Zealand in 2016 I worked with Team Dental as a Dental Assistant.
In 2018 I completed my Masters, endorsed in Aesthetic dentistry at the University of Otago, and at the same time passed my dental licensing exam in Melbourne.
Healthy, happy smiles.
Whatever dental treatment you need,
Team Dental can help.
Whether it’s an emergency and you need to see someone now; a filling, an extraction, a root canal treatment, dentures, a crown or any other dental need – we can help!
Our experienced Riccarton Dentists practice all aspects of general dentistry, plus we also have an on site Hygienist caring for your needs.
If you are in need of an affordable dentist and a pleasant, caring dental experience call us today!
New patients are welcome at Team Dental Riccarton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local anaesthetic provides a total pain block in most cases. For anxious patients or difficult surgery we provide intravenous sedation. A consultation appointment is essential if you are thinking about intravenous sedation. Note: This is not a general anaesthetic.
Ring the surgery as soon as you can and let us know what happened. We will see you asap to assess and document the trauma to the mouth and look at ACC options. Even if there doesn’t appear to be any damage, problems can arise later. In children, registration of accident injury is very important as it may involve damage to a permanent tooth that has not come through yet. A traumatic injury to the teeth can have an unpredictable outcome, so it’s always a good idea to have the accident checked and documented.
Not always, but a wisdom tooth is your third molar tooth and often there is not enough room in your mouth for them so they become impacted (jammed against another tooth or bone, and can become infected), so they often have to be removed for comfort. There are a number of reasons why wisdom teeth may cause problems and if they’re causing pain and infection, we recommend their extraction.
We require payment on the day of treatment. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available.
Yes we do. Under the Government Special Dental Benefits scheme, we provide emergency temporary treatment of children and adolescents up to them turning 18. If the appointment is the result of an accident or trauma, we provide temporary and ongoing treatment to all age groups through ACC.
A tooth should be crowned when it’s compromised and or damaged to the extent it’s in danger of breaking. A crown strengthens and protects the tooth that remains. Some people have crowns placed over their teeth for cosmetic reasons.
We can issue WINZ quotes and in the case of accident or trauma partial ACC assistance is sometimes available.
There are three options; partial denture, bridge or an implant and an implant will require a referral to an oral surgeon.
Dentures provide a cost effective, practical and cosmetic solution for those with problem teeth. If you do need to have full upper and/or lower dentures the initial cost of the dentures will vary, and the dentures will need to be adjusted as the gums shrink over time. Most dentist are very hesitant to pull out good or patent teeth and partial dentures are available that allow you to keep your good teeth for as long as possible.
In all cases an infection in the mouth must be addressed as untreated dental infections can be very serious. In some cases a tooth infection can be remedied with a course of antibiotics. Drugs will deal with the infection, but the underlying problem remains, so, don’t forget to return to your dentist to find a permanent solution to the problem.
It’s difficult to provide a quote over the phone, but we can give you a price range for the various treatments. Your dentist will tell you how much the treatment is likely to cost before they start. We advise you to visit the practice for an appointment to discuss different options with you.
Yes we do at our 16th Ave practice in Tauranga.
No, but we can assess your condition and then refer you to a local orthodontist.
Yes, we have the facilities to make you a whitening tray and provide the necessary whitening solution, this process takes up to a week, or, we have ready-to-go whitening treatments available.
Zip is a popular buy-now-pay-later service that offers you the flexibility to pay for your dental treatment, all while enjoying interest-free payments. With a credit limit of up to $1000 and a user-friendly application process, Zip Payments has become a game-changer.
“I aim to create a positive impact on others’ lives and love meeting and interacting with new patients and my team.”
Mark Bashir Practice ManagerI came to New Zealand in 2014 after living and working in UK.
With an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University, I’m delighted to apply my business knowledge in my role as a Practice Manager here in Riccarton.
I believe in strong work ethics and I am always motivated to stay positive and work hard to achieve the best results.
In my free time I enjoy playing and watching football, listening to music and trying my hand at photography.