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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

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

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

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.

★★★★

"Amazing experience, very thorough, always making sure to communicate and taking time to help me understand every procedure, highly recommend Mei and her team"
- Melissa Walker

★★★★★

"Dr Sean , Jodie and the team changed my mind about going to the dentist, from a horrible experience to an amazing one. I will no longer put off dental care as I know I will be listened to and looked after by the team!!"
- Ashley Ross

★★★★★

"My journey with ALL the team at the dentists has been wonderful. Sean ,Kelly, Jodie & reception staff, very professional. I needed some pretty major work done...which Sean delivered on far more than I had ever expected (because of previous damage/works) He is very passionate about his work, super easy communication with him. The technology available here is amazing. He explains in detail & all procedures will not be performed unless both parties are happy & agree. I always felt very welcome & comfortable here. I am currently now wearing the BEST smile I have had in alot of years 😁 all Thanks to Sean & the team. I would strongly recommend The Dentists Taradale."
- Alana Cassidy

★★★★★

"Wisdom teeth removal I had my wisdom teeth removed by the absolutely wonderful Mei and it couldn’t have been a more smoother experience for me. I had all 4 removed 2 of which were impacted and had been quite nervous prior to removal, however there was no need for panic at all. Mei and her lovely dental assistant made the procedure so comfortable for me. I was put under light sedation which I was more nervous for than getting my teeth removed but again was really well looked after and was proved wrong with how easy and effective it was. You’re also given local anaesthetic where you won’t feel a thing! Recovery has been great for me too (of course everyone is different) really manageable pain as long as you do all of the steps correctly after your procedure, you’re given a clear list of what you need to do too which is super helpful. Thankyou again!"
- Anahera Puketapu

★★★★★

"Extremely nervous before coming , as soon as I met the dentist doing my wisdom teeth he Calmed me down and was very straight forward very relaxing in a way"
- Ethan Curtis

★★★★★

"Sean Phillips is nothing less than a master of his craft. At my initial consultation with him for invisalign he instantly recognised what had been causing my teeth to revert back to crowding – something that had been missed completely by other orthodontists over the course of 2-3 years of prior treatment (braces). We are extremely lucky to have someone of his calibre and level of expertise working here in Hawke's Bay. Also special shout-out to Jody who joined the team during my treatment and helped to oversee my excellent results. I'm so happy with what has been possible to achieve."
- Sune .Wiehahn

★★★★★

"I recently visited the taradale dentist for some dental work, and I couldn't be happier with my experience! Kelly was amazing providing excellent care and support. Sean did presice and fantastic work on my teeth. I will defintly be returning for my next appointment! Highly recommended."
- Liam Par

★★★★★

"I went to The Dentist in Taradale for teeth whitening and a filling. The service was efficient and professional. Sean and the whole team made the process super easy and stress-free and even took time to go through some of the latest technology that they utilised with my case. It was truly an amazing service."
- Nelson Wang

★★★★★

"Mei is amazing! Outstanding care and knowledgeable about best care of teeth. Excellent dentist."
- Tracy Perry

★★★★★

"Mei and Alycia are my favourite dental team ever! Mei always explains what's going on, gives options and prices and they both always do an excellent job. It's great to find a team that I trust!"
- Kendyl Harrington

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly make an awesome team, their bedside manner is top notch and Sean’s expertise is second to none! So happy with the outcome of my teeth! Thank you! 😊"
- Jodie & Les Skilton

★★★★★

"Sean & Kelly, thank you so much for the expert care in having 2 fillings and a wisdom tooth removed. You both went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable throughout the whole procedure. Very professional, highly recommend!!"
- Mya Reid

★★★★★

"Great experience as far as dentists go. Got a root canal, crown and multiple fillings over the course of a year. All appointments were thorough and quick with good service. Happy to go back again."
- Jordan Borg

★★★★★

"Mei recommended the "Spark" aligner procedure to correct a bad bite. Now having completed this i am most satisfied with my result. It achieved what we set out to do. Both Mei and her assistant, Alycia, are easy to get relate to and most professional at all times."
- Len June

★★★★★

"Sean is the most amazing dentist, and made me feel very relaxed throughout the entire process! 😊😊❤️"
- Terina Wardley

★★★★★

"Absolutely the "A" Team, I have never felt so comfortable at a dental appointment. Jodie and Rylee are total professionals and so kind and gentle. Jodie explained everything before, during and after. This really made a experience so much more manageable. 4 fillings down and no pain or discomfort. Highly recommend if your looking for the best possible care."
- Toni Henderson

★★★★★

"I have had massive anxiety for visiting a dentist for decades. Sean explained to me what work was needed to be carried out on my teeth. Outcome is absolutely amazing. Sean is so passionate and a very caring and understanding Dentist. I highly recommend Sean and Kelly and am very grateful to you both. 😊 6th September 2024"
- Cassie Biss

★★★★★

"Really highly recomended service and support is 5 star. Huge shout out to my dentist and assistant sean & kelly always leave with a sparkling smile well done."
- Ryan Lawson

★★★★★

"I had two crowns done in one morning. I was very nervous about the pain of the procedure. There was none. The numbing gel applied before the injections is the best thing ever. I'm glad to have kept my teeth as I've spent a lot on braces and didn't want them pulled out after all of that. I was impressed with the care taken during this procedure and the result. The discomfort afterwards was also minimal."
- Lisa Tong

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly have been amazing! Taking a lot of care and patience to explain what is happening and making sure my mouth is as healthy as it can be. It is always a pleasure visiting. You know you are in great hands! Highly recommended."
- Laura B

★★★★★

"Sean and Kelly gave me my healthy smile back, I am very happy with the work and definitely recommend giving them a visit!"
- Michael tupaea

★★★★★

"Altogether I had a cleaning, one filling, two wisdom teeth extracted, and two bone grafts placed. I paid $3,400. There are no payment plans. I paid on the day of operation, before the procedure. It was well worth it. The operation took 4 hours. I have had little-to-no pain in the days following. The pain I did have was extremely manageable with basic medication; paracetamol; and ibuprofen. This experience does not mirror a single one from anyone I had spoken to prior to getting it done. Everyone said I would feel like I had been kicked in the face for days, or something else similar. I felt tired the day of, that’s about it. For reference the only drugs I had administered during the op was medazolam and anaesthetic injections. There was a bit of pain and discomfort at the very end when the stitches were being placed, this was expected. I am blown away by the quality of work done by my Dentist, Dr. Mei Ting, along with her assistant, Alycia. They treated me with the utmost care and respect throughout the procedure. And with swift professionalism by Mei in the appointments preceding. I was phoned by reception the day after for a quick post-op check. Mei herself personally called me a couple days after that to chat about how it was going. It’s been four days since the procedure and I have minimal swelling. Tomorrow I don’t expect it to be noticeable. This team deserves the high rating they have here. Flawless. Thank you, and kind regards, Justus."
- Justus Smith

★★★★★

"Very thorough and informative. Was a professional experience and felt like I was treated with respect. Mei and Alycia did a wonderful job with my teeth and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process"
- Blake Ops

★★★★★

"Mae and Alycia, wow these two professionals at the dentists Taradale are amazing at what they do. SO so friendly and professional. Very very happy that I found them as I travel from Hastings to go there."
- Katy

★★★★★

"Was recommended this dentist and am very impressed! What a friendly team that obviously care a lot about their patients. Highly recommend!!"
- Jessica Johnson

★★★★★

"Very professional, high end clinic. Pricey but worth it in my opinion."
- Angus H

★★★★★

"The staff here are all incredibly helpful and friendly. They are very thorough and give you all the information you need. I would highly recommend The Dentist Taradale"
- Michelle Jamieson

★★★★★

"I've been going to Sean and Janaya for a few years now. I've been at the practice for 41 years overall and was worried when my other dentist retired. Sean has excellent bedside manner, is skillful and really nice. Always makes me feel at ease and talks me through my procedures every step of the way. I feel so comfy going there. Thank you for such amazing service."
- Tanya McGhie

★★★★★

"Girlfriend’s elderly dad needed teeth out, Sean was so helpful and made the experience smooth and painless. Quoted to be one of the better dentist experiences my girlfriends dad had ever had"
- Osscar

★★★★★

"A fantastic team of helpful, friendly and lovely staff who provide a very professional service, right from the receptionist to the caring people who look after you and your teeth. Well worth the fairly long drive for us to be so well looked after. Thank you so much to all the team for your continuing care plus the recent urgent help you provided."
- Marty&S. WildTramping

★★★★★

"Thanks Sean and the team for an amazing experience! Over the last couple of years I have been wearing a series of teeth straightening retainers. Such an easy and successful process. Now I have straight teeth to see me out!! Efficient, new technology, friendly and caring ✅"
- kate cavanagh

★★★★★

"I’ve had massive anxiety for visiting dentistry for decades. These guys have completely turned that around for me, they are thorough, explain every step at the time and make sure you are happy with the result. Do no hesitate to make these guys your dentist!"
- Benny Fernandez

★★★★★

"Absolutely amazing job done. The best dentist by far! Ive got beautiful teeth again and they take the best care of you to make sure you are not in any pain . Thank you guys so much!!!"
- SavNpr

★★★★★

"Very thorough and professional service. Mei is the most passionate dentist I have ever encountered."
- mandy pentecost

★★★★★

"Fast, efficient and painless. Not words usually associated with a dentist. Sean put my nervousness at ease and I would highly recommend to everyone"
- Paul Danielsen

★★★★★

"I couldn’t recommend this place enough!! I had Sean do 3 fillings for me and he was absolutely amazing and so thorough! The best dentist ever!!"
- Samantha Spotswood

★★★★★

"Was dreading getting my wisdom teeth out but if I had know how pain free and relaxed it really was I would have had nothing to be concerned about, I didn’t even notice they had been pulled out till they told me, thank you so much Dentist Taradale for looking after me 🙂"
- Lucy Balchin

★★★★★

"Sean and his team are so professional and reassuring. Being a nervous patient, my experience was gentle, efficient and calming. I’m very grateful for how you all made me feel and impressed by your expertise."
- Lucy Jones

★★★★★

"Both my wife and I have had significant dental work performed by Sean and Kelly. Not only extremely competent and professional but they themselves are friendly and explain the procedures and options clearly giving you a comfortable feeling of being included in the management of the procedure."
- Tony Day

★★★★★

"I needed a crown replaced. Sean and Kel sat me down and gently guided me through the whole process. They were knowledgeable and highly skilled. Start to finish in less than 90 minutes, including 3d printing my new crown. The technology is really quite impressive. Great patient care👍"
- Richard McDade

★★★★★

"I cannot speak highly enough of Sean & Kelly, the team I had for a bulk of dental work to future proof my teeth and fix some current issues I was having. Sean is super passionate about what he does, he is calm and explains every step of the process with you. It has been super cool working through what feels like many visits, seeing some amazing technology and also the pride Sean takes in his work when he shows you what he has done. Between them they make you feel comfortable and relaxed and they are both so gentle and caring. I would highly recommend Sean & Kelly."
- Priscilla Amer

★★★★★

"Super easy. Got my appointments nice and fast. Friendly team and staff. Very reassuring and informative. Great work done!"
- Kyla Andersen

★★★★★

"Excellent treatment, after a weekend of pain The Dentists found some time for me Mei gently removed a painful and difficult back tooth. Very kind and reassuring. The procedure was painless and I recovered quickly afterwards. Mei gave me clear options, possible outcomes prior to starting. Thank you Mei and Alycia. Totally recommend"
- Mary Beaumont

★★★★★

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sean and Jodie for tooth removal! He did such a great job on me. They got me in with only a days notice to remove a broken/badly infected tooth that caused me extreme pain. Was booked in for surgical extraction in July, however that was too long of a wait. Also it was waayy cheaper getting it removed through Sean than it was through surgical extraction. Much Appreciated!"
- T RAWW

★★★★★

"I can't speak highly enough of Sean and Janaya at The Dentists Taradale. I was originally booked in with an oral surgeon as I needed a tricky extraction. However Sean was able to see me on the day I called in. He was able to calmly and confidently talk me through the procedure and complete the extraction quickly with a very gentle manner. Most definitely recommend."
- Melanie Brown

★★★★★

"Special thanks to Jodie, Sean, and Kelly for their high level of skill & great team work! Really appreciate my renewed fillings and new crowns."
- Wendy Mary

★★★★★

"If you're looking for high quality dentistry, this is the place to go. I was lucky to be looked after by both Mei and Alycia who were very warm and welcoming, allowing you to let go of any anxieties! They have very upto date technology with cameras allowing you to see the details yourself, which is certainly eye opening. The overall check up and clean was very thorough and really gentle. Teeth also look SO much better with all the coffee stains gone... Would highly reccommend! Thank you (:"
- Riku Koyama

★★★★★

"I was super nervous heading into my Wisdom tooth removal but Sean and Kelly put my instantly at ease. Painless, efficient and professional. I’m am so grateful to have been their patient for this. I would highly recommend The Dentist Taradale and Sean and Kelly for their support, kindness and understanding. Means a lot."
- Belinda Bridgman

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.