Best Dentists in Auckland
We assessed 26 dentists in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 4,774 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 13 August 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Dental fees in NZ are unregulated and vary widely between practices, so the same treatment can cost very differently across town. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemised costs before agreeing to anything, check whether the dentist is registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand, and ask how after-hours emergencies are handled.
Top 5 Dentists in Auckland
The top 5 dentists in Auckland are #1 Hinemoa Street Dental, #2 Smile Dental, #3 Affordable Dentists Ellerslie, #4 Stoddard Dental Square, and #5 Auckland Dental Care, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you choose.
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Hinemoa Street Dental
↑ 1★ 4.9 845 reviews +56 Top5 Score 202 +175★ 819 4★ 11 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 12Hinemoa Street Dental covers extractions, veneers, teeth whitening, and hygiene appointments, with named dentists like Jae, Peter, and Quinn each drawing confident repeat recommendations. Patients dealing with anxiety have noted specific care from their dentists to keep them calm throughout procedures, and the team proactively checks insurance cover on patients' behalf before treatment begins.
location_on 80D Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland
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Smile Dental - Queen Street - Auckland CBD
↓ 1★ 4.7 1,280 reviews +4 Top5 Score 193 +85★ 1,105 4★ 84 3★ 14 2★ 15 1★ 62Smile Dental carries out fillings, crowns, extractions, implants, and deep cleaning across its Auckland branches, with individual dentists like Yvonne, Sunil, and Gaurav drawing repeat visits by name. Patients with dental anxiety or past trauma have specifically noted that the clinic accommodates those needs, with procedures described as painless and communication tailored to the patient's comfort level.
location_on 2/246 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
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Affordable Dentists Ellerslie
★ 5.0 468 reviews +16 Top5 Score 191 +115★ 463 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 2Affordable Dentists Ellerslie handles implants, fillings, and extractions, with dentists like James and Jenny drawing specific praise for making nervous patients feel genuinely at ease. They follow up after procedures, give clear aftercare information, and price-sensitive patients report being treated with the same care as any other client.
location_on 2/2 Robert Street, Ellerslie, Auckland
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Stoddard Dental Square - Dentist Auckland - Emergency Dentist Auckland - Winz Approved Dentist
verifiedVerified★ 4.5 590 reviews Top5 Score 1835★ 479 4★ 35 3★ 8 2★ 9 1★ 59Stoddard Dental Square performs extractions, scale and cleans, full dentures, and plaque removal, with dentists like Ranjee, Mauly, and Swetha each drawing personal recommendations for keeping procedures pain-free through targeted numbing. They assist patients with WINZ dental quotes through to approval, and dentists have stayed past closing time to complete urgent care for patients in severe pain.
location_on 230 Stoddard Road, Wesley, Auckland schedule Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm · Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
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Auckland Dental Care
↑ 1★ 5.0 219 reviews +16 Top5 Score 181 +125★ 217 4★ 2Auckland Dental Care carries out fillings, hygiene cleans, and diagnosis work, with dentists Fabricio and Aline each drawing personal repeat recommendations for walking patients through every step before proceeding. Patients who have avoided the dentist for years or carried anxiety from past experiences have specifically noted pain-free treatment and transparent fee discussions before any work begins.
location_on Ground Floor/9 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland
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Before you choose a dentist in Auckland
Drawn from 252 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does dental treatment typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Adult dental care in New Zealand is largely user-pays, with no public subsidy for most treatments. A standard check-up and clean runs between $100 and $250, and a basic filling between $150 and $400.
Crowns cost $1,500 to $2,500 or more, and fees are unregulated, so the same procedure can vary significantly between practices. Children under 18 are entitled to free basic dental care through the Community Dental Service or enrolled private practices.
How do I check that a dentist is registered and what to do if something goes wrong? expand_more
Before booking, search the public register at dentalcouncil.org.nz to confirm your dentist holds a current annual practising certificate issued by the Dental Council of New Zealand, the statutory body that registers and regulates all dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and clinical dental technicians in New Zealand. Practising without a current certificate is unlawful, so this check takes two minutes and tells you your provider is operating legally.
If something goes wrong, the Health and Disability Commissioner investigates complaints about health and disability services under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, and you can also raise conduct concerns directly with the Dental Council of New Zealand, which can impose conditions, suspend, or decancel a dentist's registration. Note that a dental hygienist or dental therapist is registered separately from a dentist and has a different scope of practice, so confirm which type of provider you are seeing for each part of your treatment.
How do I avoid being sold treatment I do not need? expand_more
Ask for a written treatment plan with itemised costs and alternatives before agreeing to anything, because reputable practices will produce this without hesitation and reviews confirm that the best experiences involve clear explanations at every step. Request that X-rays or clinical photos be shown to you so you can see the evidence behind any recommendation, since visual proof makes it much harder to overstate a problem. If a plan feels rushed or the costs are significant, a second opinion from another registered dentist is entirely reasonable and any good practice will respect that request.
What are the warning signs of a dental practice you should avoid? expand_more
- –Prices quoted at reception differ from what you are charged after treatment, with no willingness to honour the original figure.
- –No itemised written quote is provided before work begins, leaving you unable to dispute charges.
- –You are pressured to commit to a full treatment plan or pay a large deposit before you have had time to consider alternatives.
- –Pain management options are not discussed, or your stated discomfort is dismissed during or after the procedure.
- –Follow-up after a failed or incomplete appliance or treatment requires repeated chasing with no proactive contact from the clinic.
- –Consultation fees are charged for appointments where no examination or treatment beyond X-rays is performed, with no clear explanation of what the fee covers.
What should you ask before booking a dentist? expand_more
- –Ask what the total cost of a first visit will be, including X-rays, so there are no surprises at the counter.
- –Ask whether they provide a written treatment plan with options and costs before any work proceeds.
- –Ask how they handle after-hours or same-day emergencies, since some practices offer urgent appointments within hours while others do not.
- –Ask whether you will see the same dentist at each visit, because continuity matters for ongoing treatment and for building trust if you are nervous.
- –Ask what options they have for anxious patients, including sedation or pacing appointments, as practices vary significantly in how they accommodate dental anxiety.
- –Ask whether they are familiar with WINZ dental grants if cost is a concern, since some Auckland practices actively assist patients in preparing approved quotes.
Also recommended dentists in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Auckland Family Dental: Milford
↓ 1★ 4.9 332 reviews +2 Top5 Score 177 +45★ 315 4★ 7 2★ 2 1★ 8Auckland Family Dental carries out crown repairs, night guards, and hygiene cleans, with dentists like Grace, Tiffany, and Michael each drawing personal recommendations from patients who name them specifically. Short-notice appointments are available, consultation fees are described as reasonable, and the clinic has a track record of adapting care for patients with additional needs.
location_on 2 Dodson Avenue, Milford, Auckland
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Symonds Street Dental Centre
★ 4.9 226 reviews +7 Top5 Score 176 +85★ 221 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3Symonds Street Dental gets patients through fillings, hygiene cleans, and general dental work without pressure to accept unnecessary treatment, with dentists like Karl and Andrew laying out all options and letting patients decide. Hygienists take extended appointment time to do thorough cleans and teach brushing technique, and patients with dental anxiety have described the experience as the best they have had.
location_on Ground Floor/73 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland
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Quality Care Dental | Dentist In Auckland | Affordable Dentist Mt Roskill
↑ 1★ 4.8 263 reviews +5 Top5 Score 175 +95★ 240 4★ 9 3★ 2 1★ 12Quality Care Dental performs extractions, fillings, and cleans, with lead dentist Sangeetha known for taking time to answer questions fully and referring complex cases to specialists rather than taking on work beyond her scope. Patients with anxiety from past dental experiences have pointed to her calm, clear communication as the reason they felt comfortable throughout procedures.
location_on 478 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland
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Dental Artistry - Auckland Dentist
↓ 5★ 4.9 341 reviews Top5 Score 1745★ 327 4★ 5 2★ 5 1★ 4Dental Artistry covers implants, dentures, hygiene cleans, and general dental care, with named practitioners like Sara and Katie drawing consistent personal recommendations from long-term patients and first-timers alike. Patients who describe themselves as nervous have singled out the time taken to walk through each step before proceeding, so nothing happens until they feel ready.
location_on Level 1/38 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland
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Auckland Family Dental: Parnell
↓ 2★ 4.9 210 reviews +2 Top5 Score 171 +45★ 205 4★ 3 1★ 2Auckland Family Dental: Parnell carries out tooth extractions, wisdom tooth assessments, teeth cleans, and complex restorative work, with dentists Dmitrii and Andrea each drawing personal recommendations from patients who return by name. Dmitrii in particular is noted for walking anxious patients through procedures step by step beforehand, and for finding same-week solutions to urgent problems like broken front teeth close to the holidays.
location_on Ste A/177 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 dentists listed above hold, at the 13 August 2026 check.
We first assessed dentists in Auckland in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking once since. Across the 14 locations we assess dentists in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 3.3% of their total.
What has changed since June 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Hinemoa Street Dental. Stoddard Dental Square entered the top 5 at #4. Auckland Dental Care entered the top 5, up from #6. Dental Artistry left the top 5, down to #9. Auckland Family Dental left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jun 2026
First check. Smile Dental #1.
How are the top dentists in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for dentists in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for dentists in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.