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Team Dental
Tauranga 2nd Ave
19 Second Avenue Tauranga 3110
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Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Public Holidays: 10.00am - 4.00pm
A dental checkup includes a thorough check of teeth and gums.
If you’ve had a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us.
We provide emergency Dental Treatment for kids – 7 days a week.
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“To this end I see a lot of baby boomers with heavily restored wall to wall amalgams. I like to transform these teeth from black blobs to restorations that look like teeth.”
I was born and bred in Christchurch.
After completing a Science Degree at Auckland University I did two years as a Research Scientist with the National Heart Foundation and went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacology at Auckland Medical school.
Finally deciding on Dentistry I graduated from Otago Dental School and spent my first year as a House Surgeon at the Auckland Hospital service and then spent four years in Accident and Emergency Dentistry – so I know how to get people out of pain. I have 30 years of General Dentistry experience and maintained my continuing education courses which have kept me up to date with the advances in Dentistry. These courses confirmed what was taught in Otago in that ideal dentistry is based on accurate exam and x-rays to determine proper treatment needs to minimise repetitive dentistry.
I also have a special interest in Endodontics (root fillings) and Crown and Bridgework.
“Enjoying open, personal and honest relationships with my patients, I strive to provide patient-centred dental care.”
I graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2012 and immigrated to New Zealand in 2016.
I provide the full scope of dental treatments from restorative fillings through to prosthetics.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and savouring the immense beauty of New Zealand.
“My goal is to care for the community to ensure everyone has the opportunity to have excellent oral health.”
After graduating from The University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction, I joined the team at here at Team Dental.
Having trained at both the Dunedin and South Auckland Campuses, I've had the privilege to work alongside patients from a wide variety of backgrounds.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, going down to the beach and keeping fit at the gym.
“I am passionate about helping improve my patients oral health, and their smiles and believe by doing so I can assist to improve their confidence.”
I grew up in Tauranga and am very excited to be back here working, and helping provide excellent dental care for my community. I graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery after training at both the Dunedin and Auckland campuses.
I strive to create a safe environment by connecting with my patients, taking the time to listen and ensuring they are well informed and comfortable throughout treatment. When I am not working I love to spend time with friends and family doing any activity that is outside in the sunshine.
“I value patient-centred care and ensuring each patient has a positive dental experience that is comfortable to help them achieve optimal oral health and personal confidence.”
I grew up in Whakatane with my family before moving to Auckland to study at AUT.
Graduating in 2018 with a dual degree as an Oral Health Therapist, I continued on to work in Auckland for four years before moving back to the Bay of Plenty.
Outside of work I enjoy a busy lifestyle, pursuing my sporting interests which include biking, fishing and playing high performance hockey. I also value spending quality time with my family and friends.
“I’m passionate about improving outcomes for people in my community.”
A Mt Maunganui local, I enjoy the amazing lifestyle the BOP offers with my partner and our two amazing kids. I have enjoyed a career in the dental industry since 2011 working in both general dental and orthodontics, gaining valuable experience. Now I’m focussed on the management side of dental care. In my role with Team Dental I’m happy to be able to facilitate positive dental experiences for our patients.
I love staying active with bike rides and soaking up the outdoors. Our family Border Collie is always by my side, whether it's a beach day or a long walk, and I’m all about enjoying life - being fun-loving, and making the most of time with family and friends.
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 Tauranga 2nd Ave 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 Tauranga 2nd Ave.
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.
“It’s always funny sharing fishing stories with some of my patients.”
Faizu Raja DentistI graduated from Bombay University in 1986.
After that I spent a few years working for the Bhutanese government providing dental services in remote areas of the Himalayas.
I completed my New Zealand dentistry qualifications in 1998 and I’ve been based in the Bay of Plenty since 2000, attracted here by the excellent diving and fishing opportunities.