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Best Dentists in Auckland

We assessed 26 dentists in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 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 →

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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 Smile Dental, Hinemoa Street Dental, Affordable Dentists Ellerslie, Dental Artistry, and Auckland Family Dental, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you choose.

  • 1

    Smile Dental - Queen Street - Auckland CBD

    ★ 4.7 1,280 reviews +4 Top5 Score 187 +2
    5★ 1,105 4★ 84 3★ 14 2★ 15 1★ 62

    Smile 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Anxious patients needing fillings, extractions, or implants

    • ✓ Same-day appointments available for urgent dental pain cases
    • ✓ Patients with dental anxiety treated with adapted, gentle approach
    • ✓ Multi-session crown and cap work completed in short half-hour visits

    location_on 2/246 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland

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  • 2

    Hinemoa Street Dental

    ★ 4.9 845 reviews +56 Top5 Score 186 +1
    5★ 819 4★ 11 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 12

    Hinemoa 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Anxious patients facing extractions, whitening, or veneers

    • ✓ Dentists take time to explain care tips other practices have skipped
    • ✓ Anxious patients kept calm and comfortable during extractions
    • ✓ Insurance eligibility checked before treatment to avoid unexpected costs

    location_on 80D Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland

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  • 3

    Affordable Dentists Ellerslie

    ★ 5.0 468 reviews +16 Top5 Score 180 +1
    5★ 463 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Affordable 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Nervous patients needing implants, fillings, or extractions

    • ✓ Dentists call to check on patients after procedures are completed
    • ✓ Prices described as reasonable and true to advertised rates
    • ✓ Nervous and anxious patients consistently report feeling calm throughout

    location_on 2/2 Robert Street, Ellerslie, Auckland

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  • 4

    Dental Artistry - Auckland Dentist

    ★ 4.9 341 reviews Top5 Score 174
    5★ 327 4★ 5 2★ 5 1★ 4

    Dental 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Patients wanting thorough explanations at every appointment step

    • ✓ Dentist walks through each procedure step before starting treatment
    • ✓ Hygienist appointments include personalised tips for ongoing home care
    • ✓ Multiple family members treated with each visit feeling individually attended to

    location_on Level 1/38 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland

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  • 5

    Auckland Family Dental: Milford

    ★ 4.9 332 reviews +2 Top5 Score 174 +1
    5★ 315 4★ 7 2★ 2 1★ 8

    Auckland 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Patients wanting named dentists for ongoing family care

    • ✓ Named dentists like Grace and Tiffany recommended by name repeatedly
    • ✓ Short-notice appointments accommodated without fuss for urgent cases
    • ✓ Consultation pricing described as reasonable by multiple patients

    location_on 2 Dodson Avenue, Milford, 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.

Dentists ranked 6 to 10 in Auckland

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Stoddard Dental Square - Dentist Auckland - Emergency Dentist Auckland - Winz Approved Dentist

    ★ 4.5 590 reviews Top5 Score 173
    5★ 479 4★ 35 3★ 8 2★ 9 1★ 59

    Stoddard 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Patients needing WINZ-approved treatment or emergency extractions

    • ✓ Dentists numb multiple areas to make scale and cleans pain-free
    • ✓ Staff prepare and process WINZ dental quotes for patients
    • ✓ Clear cost explanations given before treatment begins

    location_on 230 Stoddard Road, Wesley, Auckland

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  • 7

    Auckland Dental Care

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    ★ 5.0 219 reviews +16 Top5 Score 170 +1
    5★ 217 4★ 2

    Auckland 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Patients wanting step-by-step explanations with no pressure

    • ✓ Dentists explain each treatment step clearly before proceeding
    • ✓ Fee transparency discussed with patients before treatment starts
    • ✓ Gentle, pain-free approach noted by previously anxious patients

    location_on Ground Floor/9 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland

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  • 8

    Quality Care Dental | Dentist In Auckland | Affordable Dentist Mt Roskill

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    ★ 4.8 263 reviews +5 Top5 Score 169 +2
    5★ 240 4★ 9 3★ 2 1★ 12

    Quality 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Families wanting a trusted local dentist long-term

    • ✓ Dentist explains each step clearly to reduce patient anxiety
    • ✓ Tooth extractions completed with minimal discomfort and no post-procedure pain
    • ✓ Patients treated as individuals rather than quick appointment turnovers

    location_on 478 Richardson Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland

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  • 9

    Symonds Street Dental Centre

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    ★ 4.9 226 reviews +7 Top5 Score 169 +1
    5★ 221 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Symonds 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Long-term patients wanting no-pressure treatment explanations

    • ✓ Dentists outline all options clearly before any treatment begins
    • ✓ Hygienists take time to coach brushing technique during appointments
    • ✓ Long-term patients report over decades without a complaint

    location_on Ground Floor/73 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland

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  • 10

    Auckland Family Dental: Parnell

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    ★ 4.9 210 reviews +2 Top5 Score 168
    5★ 205 4★ 3 1★ 2

    Auckland 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Families and nervous patients needing extractions or ongoing care

    • ✓ Dentists explain extraction process clearly before the procedure begins
    • ✓ Urgent appointments available within days for acute dental problems
    • ✓ Long-term patients return to the same named dentist over many years

    location_on Ste A/177 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

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About this ranking

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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 13 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 210. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.