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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.

★★★★★

"Thanks Sean and Kelly that was an educational and pleasant experience particularly for a dentist experience. Very cool seeing my tooth being made!!"

- Stella Morgan

★★★★★

"Thanks to Mei & Alycia for the dental care that was painless & professional. Exercising a deft touch & the latest technology to make your sore tooth hurt no more."

- Cyrus Taylor

★★★★★

"Excellent care and very professional with the latest technology. Also a totally painless experience would recommend."

- MERV CHAPMAN

★★★★★

"Over the years, I have gotten to know the 'Team:The Dentists' very well. I know them by name and it's like visiting friends when it's time for some creative work on my smile. My recent crown-ing glory was real hi-tech and as an engineer, I embrace what's on offer and feel very safe, well informed and future plans in place.Thanks"

- David

★★★★★

"What a fantastic caring Dentist. Explained very well what procedure is being done. Made sure I was ok as I was quite anxious. Left very happy and the Receptionist very helpful. Highly recommend this Dentist. I would honestly say the Very Best. Thank you so much."

- Averil Mucalo

★★★★★

"The staff are all friendly and easy to talk to. My Dentist Sean was great, explaining everything and he also showed me the interesting way that my crown was formed in the department, while he did some work on another tooth. Checked on me throughout the procedure; to see if I was comfortable and had no pain.Will recommend them!!"

- Marieta Barnard

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly are an outstanding team. Sean's dentistry is top rate. He kept me informed through my 2 hr oppointment. He is the very gentle, respectful and an excellent dentist. I had no pain what's ever. Highly recommend."

- joanne mcelwee

★★★★★

"Sean is a friendly, cool dentist and has your best interests at heart. Recommend"

- D J

★★★★★

"Best experience I’ve ever had at a dentist. Sean and Kelly were very professional and quick, especially with the amount of work that needed to be done with my teeth. Makes me more confident and comfortable to go back for regular check ups. Highly recommend them if you are looking for a dentist in Napier!"

- Alistair Withers

★★★★★

"So welcoming and sensitive to why I was there. I needed alot of work done and Sean and his team were so accommodating. His colleague was so on to it. Ensuring she had all the instruments at the ready and available. All most like she could read his mind. Jody and her colleague Rylee were amazing too."

- Melissa Rewi

★★★★★

"Absolutely fantastic! I needed to have a number of procedures done, all up it took 3 hours. Sean and Kelly were awesome, keeping me informed throughout the whole process. Any possibility of pain was quickly removed with the right amount of local numbing solution. As a team they work so well together, anticipating what will happen next. Sean the dentist is very very skilled and really knows what he is doing! I would have no hesitation in using The Dentists - Taradale again. In fact, I wouldn't want to go anywhere else."

- Graham Pomeroy

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly WOW!!! I have just had the best experience ever at a dentist. The Dentists Taradale’s Sean and Kelly are Second to None! Having finished 4 extensive sessions of varying treatments I can only but sing their praises, I love the results and better than anything was the total empathy and respect shown to me. They explained what was happening to the end and I was in complete comfort from pain. Thank you both so much you have made such a difference. Greatly appreciated Donna Wickens"

- Donna Wickens

★★★★★

"I recently went to my dentist for a check up, I am such a sook and get myself very worked up, well in all honesty I was made completely comfortable they did there thing, numbing gel of course and was done cleaned without any pain or discomfort. She didn't try to talk me into extras just what I asked for. Thank you Mei and Alycia See you in 6 months Sally Bridgman"

- Sally Bridgman

★★★★★

"I had an absolutely outstanding experience with Dr Sean and his lovely assistant. I was thoroughly impressed with their professional & knowledgable, yet warm manner. I felt comfortable, relaxed and well informed the whole appointment which was wonderful. 10/10 reccomend them! :)"

- Zoe Karn

★★★★★

"Like most people I hate going to the dentist, I put it off for a bit to long and ended up getting quite a comprehensive amount of work done including replacing feelings, getting a crown, getting a veneer, whitening my teeth and i also ordered a custom mouth guard. Sean and his outstanding team provided a great experience, making sure there was never any pain and I was well informed for each appointment. They were all extremely professional and were not condescending (which i have found other clinics to be). The very best bit was actually getting to see the dentist within days of contacting the clinic instead of months which is what I had come to expect from other dentist in hawkes bay. All the above make the dentist taradale my top choice for comprehensive dental services."

- Joel Clair

★★★★★

"This place total amazing they do an amazing job and they totally care about clients I absolutely love these guys no hoax"

- Jordan Hudson

★★★★★

"Warm and friendly atmosphere. Very professional and informative. A full assessment with recommendations.I was very happy and satisfied with the work done to my teeth by Dr Mei.Highly recommended. Many thanks.Love my 2 front repaired teeth🙂"

- Marcelle Saltmarsh

★★★★★

"Best treatment I’ve ever had at a dentist . Painless and they were very kind . Thanks Sean and Kelly"

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★★★★★

"My husband and I are very grateful to Dr. Sean and the whole team. They made the experience of going to the dentist comfortable which is surprising as going to the dentist can be stressful. But not with Dr. Sean and his team, they are kind, friendly and knowledgeable that made us at ease. Highly recommended."

- Jenna De Guzman

★★★★★

"Excellent. I am normally terrified of going to the dentist but The Dentists were excellent and they did everything in their power to make it a pleasant experience as possible. I highly recommend."

- stephanie carnie

★★★★★

"what an awesome dentist and nurse.explained every step before doing numbed me up beautifully, have had a lot of work done over the years I have to say best dentist I have come across.exceeds all others by miles,would highly recommend.strange but was a very pleasant experience."

- Chrystal Alatasi

★★★★★

"I am so pleased with the dental reconstruction done by Dr Mei to improve the look of my front teeth. I now smile with greater confidence. I appreciated the care and professionalism shown to me, the planning before any work was undertaken, the procedures explained carefully and the options presented in a clear, concise manner with no pressure being forced on me. I had time to consider all options for my dental care. Thank you Mei and the team for a job very well done. I’m so pleased with my new smile."

- Helen Shand

★★★★★

"Praise needs to go to Sean, Adam and the wonderful team at The Dentists who worked miracles on my teeth alignment. Not only did they carefully plan and execute a fantastic and difficult ortho treatment, but they put in an implant to round out my smile. I am really happy with this life changing treatment, boosting my self-confidence and presentation. Would totally recommend Dr Sean to anybody wanting top-level dentistry!"

- Dawn Richards

★★★★★

"I had such a wonderful experience with Dr Sean and Kelly today! As someone who’s always been fearful of dentist appointments, they made it such an easy and outstanding process. Can honestly say that I’ve never had such a thorough and skilful cleaning done that was also extremely gentle and painless with my sensitive gums. I was very impressed and shocked when I saw the amazing final result. They both were kind, gentle, and explained everything in a way that made me feel safe and cared for. Not to mention I felt in control the whole time which was very reassuring. I would definitely recommend to anyone! Such a lovely experience that no longer has me dreading any future appointments!"

- Abby Scarborough

★★★★★

"My dentist experience with Sean and Kelly has been 100% professional and at the same time I have been treated with great respect and friendliness. They are an amazing team and I will be thoroughly recommending them."

- Marlene Campbell

★★★★★

"As someone who has really bad anxiety Sean and Kelly really helped me feel comfortable and at ease, they were very quick to relieve any issues I had. Thankyou so much ♡"

- Lakara White

★★★★★

"I wish to express my gratitude to Sean and his assistant Kelly helping me to push through my phobia with caring patience and professionalism. Sean explained all throughout the procedure of having 3 teeth extracted two fillings and my teeth deeply cleaned with gentleness and caring of my fragile emotional self. Lots of reassurance from Sean and Kelly how well I was doing and also gave me the power of we can stop anytime you want us to Lorraine. The magic words I heard which was the turning point for me when I felt so embarrassed and worried about being judged from not going to a dentist for a very long time was “ Ohh Lorraine I am here to help you” thank you Sean for helping me with such care move through old beliefs about going to dentists. Your work is amazing with all your technology. I can now move forward without fear and a smile I can be proud of. Your staff at desk have continued to enhanced my whole experience with you. Again with heartfelt gratitude thank you Sean and Kelly for your caring gentleness and amazing dentistry. Kindest regards Lorraine"

- Lorraine Churchman

★★★★★

"Don't be fooled by the appearance of everlasting youth... Dr Sean and Gentlehand Kelly make a highly professional and knowledgeable team. Probably the best dentist experience I have ever had. I am actually looking forward to going back again!"

- Susan Swart

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly were Awesome! Was a little nervous seeing the dentist but they made everything easygoing. Highly recommend them :)"

- Brad Rooney

★★★★★

"Highly recommend seeing Kelly and Sean. Fit me in straight away and got me sorted within the week. Super friendly, will be going back next time!!"

- Phoebe Johnson

★★★★★

"I got a filling today from Sean and Alycia which I was quite nervous going into, as I’m not a fan of needles but they both made it stress free and pain free for me!"

- Indi Taylor

★★★★★

"Hi, I've been seeing Sean and Kelly for some much needed dental work. They were very professional and very kind to me. I've had the most urgent work done , but we be back to finish off in the coming months. The are a great team, and the front of house are amazing too. Keep up the great work, Serena x"

- Serena O'Connor

★★★★★

"Thoroughly recommend Dr Sean and his assistant Kelly both are extremely caring and put you at such ease you forget that you are in a dentist chair. Extremely happy with the recent work I’ve had done and no qualms about returning. Thank you keep up the great work 😄"

- Jacqueline Cowan

★★★★★

"Had a broken tooth. Saw me straight away. Excellent work at a decent price as well. Highly recommend"

- David Cameron

★★★★★

"Highly recommend Dr Sean and his team. Had an incredibly thorough initial examination, great communication and care plan. Had 4 wisdom teeth removed, 1 was impacted, but couldn’t have asked for a better surgery and post op follow ups were great!"

- Taylor Epplett

★★★★★

"Awesome service, awesome staff, great pricing and was seen promptly. Thank you!"

- CJ Burns

★★★★★

"I would like to thank Mei for saving me from an extreme absyss. She also did root canal and extraction and did it with care and patience and all healed up fast and well. The technology used is so impressive, especially the 3D scan used to help during the procedures. I would recommend The Dentists to anyone seeking emergency help with their teeth and the routine check ups :)"

- GARTH SMILLIE

★★★★

"I found Dr Mai and the staff very compassionate and gentle with the procedure. David"

- David

★★★★★

"Thank you so much to Sean ,Kelly an staff From the moment I walked in the door I was treated with compassion an kindness . I had all my teeth removed. An now have a perfect set of dentures . I can honestly say HIGHLY !!!! recommended Thank you soo much again"

- Tim Marfell

★★★★★

"I have just had an amazing team Shaun and Kelly do a great restorative and future proofing job on my teeth. They were professional, empathetic, and the overall experience has left me feeling confident about my treatment. I would highly recommend them to my friends. Thanks Shaun and Kelly."

- Carmel Hoetawa

★★★★★

"Lovely, professional service! I was there while Dr Sean surgically extracted my Fiancé’s wisdom tooth. He’s very calm, patient, and kind. He answered all my questions fully and kept me updated during the process. Dr Sean did a fantastic, clean job with the extraction. The wound healed quickly without issues. Highly recommend! 😊"

- Jamie Harrison

★★★★★

"Dr Sean Phillips is the best Dentist I’ve ever had! He made me feel comfortable and reassured through the whole service. Highly recommend! Thanks team 💜"

- Keeley Swinton

★★★★★

"i can only thank Mei, Shaun and all the team for their absolute dedication to the work they do. i came to them as a rather complicated case in need of a large amount of work. Mei has invested alot of time and effort to ensure a wonderful outcome. Not only that but also that i had options and each of them were explained in depth to me. thank you so much, i cant put into words how thrilled i am with the results."

- mandy barley

★★★★★

"Thank you so much to Sean and Kelly for making my dental experience so easy, comfortable and informative. My extraction was a breeze and I'm healing perfectly. I definitely recommend The Dentists Taradale 😁"

- Kaye van Booma

★★★★★

"I have been afraid to go to the dentist since turning 18 but after 6 years, I have no idea why I was so scared. Sean was incredible! Super gentle and took the time to explain what he was doing and why. Kelly was so kind in making sure I was okay and reassuring me. I planned on never coming back but after my experience, I booked my next annual appointment then and there! I cannot recommend them enough!"

- Josh

★★★★★

"Really great service friendly helpful and highly recommended to anyone wanting a great dentist"

- Kare Mcgiffen

★★★★★

"I just had a crown fitted . It was the most pleasant, efficient experience I have ever had at a dentist. The state of the art equipment meant I had 3D mapping of my teeth . No messy impressions. A high speed drill to remove the old filling meant I had no need for local anaesthetic, so no numb mouth. The on-site CNC machine drilled the perfect prosthesis in 15 minutes. It fitted like a glove. No return visits and a great new tooth . Gary has a lovely chairside manner that inspires confidence. His assistant is very competent with the 3D mapping and coordinating the steps in the process. The teamwork and collaboration is like a well choreographed dance. Can't recommend this practice highly enough."

- Jill Sye

★★★★★

"I would like to thank the team at The Dentists-Taradale for their excellence in dentistry. This team consists of exceptional Dental technicians using the latest equipment together with their dedicatd nurses and Alex in reception. A very special thanks to Mei my Dentist who with her expertise and advise helped me plan a detailed dental program which included different options and costs for each that would remedy my dental problems. On completion of my treatment I am fully satisfied with the result and strongly recommend The Dentists-Taradale to everyone requiring dental work."

- John Barley

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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