Your Wellington dental practice, built around you

Thorndon Dental provides affordable general and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxed, state of the art setting. Our reputation is built on a patient-focused approach. We listen to what you’d like to achieve, and to any concerns you may have, before recommending any treatment.

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A treatment room at Thorndon Dental, 246 Tinakori Road

Affordable and transparent

Fees are discussed before treatment. There are never surprise costs. Discounts for students and Gold Card holders, and free care for teens.

Calm and compassionate

A relaxed environment where you’re listened to, whatever your history with dentists. Nervous and lapsed patients are especially welcome.

Clinically advanced

TRIOS intraoral digital scanning and dentists with international training in implants and digital orthodontics.

Family and prevention focused

Prevention is better than treatment. We’re a family dentist building foundations for lifelong oral health.

Our team

The people behind your smile

From your first phone call to your final appointment, you’ll be looked after by a small team who know you by name.

Dr Parm Gill

Principal dentist

Principal dentist with international training in dental implants and digital orthodontics. Parm specialises in Invisalign and implant treatment, and leads every smile makeover plan personally.

Dr Raquel Kirwin

Dentist

A gentle, thorough general dentist with a special interest in preventive and family care. Raquel is known for putting nervous patients at ease, however long it’s been since your last visit.

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Digital scanning and remote monitoring technology used at Thorndon Dental

Our technology

State of the art, in your neighbourhood

Our 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner replaces uncomfortable impressions with a fast digital scan, and can preview your new smile on screen within minutes. Digital X-rays, intra-oral photography and the DentalMonitoring app for remote aligner check-ins round out a fully digital workflow.

3Shape TRIOS digital scanning, with no messy impressions
Digital X-rays and intra-oral photography
DentalMonitoring remote check-ins for aligner patients

More about our technology

Been away from the dentist a while? We can help.

Even if it has been years since you last visited the dentist, we can help, without judgement or pressure. Your first visit is a thorough, unhurried assessment, and we’ll talk through every option and cost before anything happens.

What to expect at your first visit Call 04 472 8353

Free dental care for teens, Year 9 to age 18

10% discount for students and Gold Card holders

ACC registered provider for accident-related care

P free patient parking on site at Tinakori Rd

Come and meet us

New patients of all ages warmly welcome at 246 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon.

Book online Call 04 472 8353