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Kia ora · Welcome to Kauri

Modern dentistry,
without the fear.

A calmer kind of dental care for Wellington. Honest pricing, unhurried appointments, and clinicians who actually explain what's going on. Book a slot on the left — no phone call required.

4.9★
432 Google reviews
12 yr
Serving Wellington
Same day
Emergency booking
$38/mo
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"The first dentist that didn't make me grip the armrest." — Maia T., patient since 2024
01 · Treatments

Six treatments.
One fixed price list.

Everyday dentistry priced fairly. Every quote is written, every treatment explained, every chair 15 minutes longer than it strictly needs to be — because that's how you actually care for people.

Check-up & clean
Full examination, scale, polish, intra-oral photos and a no-pressure written care plan.
From $19945 min
White fillings
Tooth-coloured composite fillings — matched to your natural shade, mercury-free.
From $285per tooth
Teeth whitening
In-chair Philips Zoom or take-home kit. Visible result in a single session.
From $549same-day
Invisalign
Clear aligners for adults and teens. Digital scan, plan, and fixed quote — no surprises.
From $5,200full plan
Implants
Titanium implants placed in-house with 3D-guided surgery. Full restoration in 3–4 months.
From $4,800per implant
Emergency care
Same-day appointments for pain, trauma, or knocked-out teeth. Call and we'll fit you in.
From $220same-day
Treatment room
02 · How we work

Care that starts with listening, not drilling.

  1. Honest consultations

    A written treatment plan with fixed costs — before we touch a tooth.

  2. Gentle-first techniques

    Computer-controlled anaesthesia, soft-tissue laser, and rubber-dam isolation.

  3. Digital everything

    3D CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, and paperless records you can access anytime.

  4. Interest-free payments

    Afterpay, Q Card, and internal instalments — so cost never blocks the right treatment.

03 · The clinicians

Small, steady team.
No rotating locums.

Dr Hana Whitaker
Principal · BDS Otago

15 years in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Invisalign Diamond Provider.

Dr Marcus Chen
Implant surgeon · BDS MClinDent

Implantology and full-mouth rehabilitation. Trained at King's College London.

Ella Tupou
Oral health therapist · BOH

Children's dentistry, preventive care and hygiene visits.

04 · Care Plan

One plan. No surprises. No upsells.

Most NZ dentistry is priced per-procedure, which means small visits snowball. Our Care Plan bundles everything preventive into a flat monthly fee. Cancel anytime, no lock-in.

Kauri Care Plan
$38/month
Everything routine, one small monthly payment.
  • Two check-ups per year
  • Two scale & polish visits
  • All diagnostic x-rays included
  • 20% off restorative treatment
  • Priority emergency booking
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05 · FAQ

Common questions,
plain answers.

Still have questions? Phone (04) 400 0000 or email hello@kauridental.nz

How much does a first appointment cost?
A new-patient consultation with full examination, x-rays and a clean is $249. You'll leave with a written plan showing every recommended treatment and its fixed cost.
Do you take Southern Cross?
Yes — we're Easy-Claim enabled, meaning we process your claim at the chair so you only pay the gap. We also accept nib, UniMed, and provide itemised quotes for WINZ assistance.
I'm terrified of the dentist. Can you help?
Half of our patients came to us anxious. We offer pre-visit consultations with no instruments in the room, computer-controlled anaesthesia, happy gas, and IV sedation on request.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Afterpay and Laybuy cover treatments up to $2,000. For larger plans we offer interest-free internal instalments over 6–18 months.
Do you see children?
Yes. Children under 18 are covered by the NZ free Community Oral Health Services. Preventive visits are free; cosmetic work is quoted separately.
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