Put your health in the best hands,

it's vital

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.

★★★★★

"Evertime i go to see the team at The Dentists i am greeted and asked how i have been and they have remembered what we spoke about on previous occasions.Lovely to talk too and I always feel relaxed.To Maia and the whole team you are the best."
- Peter Clayton

★★★★★

"Once afraid of dentist, not any more.could not fault my visit. A big thankyou"
- Don Campbell

★★★★★

"What a truly amazing team! Sarah, Alex and Tara at reception were very welcoming. They sorted out issues with my appointments and even helped out with the necessary paperwork because of my vision problems. I can’t thank you all enough. To Maia and Cheyenne thank you. You were both very professional and respectful to me. You have got to be the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met. I hope you know how special you are. You will always be welcome at my fire anytime. Thank you so much. I highly recommend The Dentists Rotorua."
- Phillip Wall

★★★★★

"Great work from the dentist and Amazing service with a smile from the front office. No obvious signs I’ve had repair work done, my teeth look 100% natural, very pleased."
- Martin Prasad

★★★★★

"From the moment we arrived in the reception area the staff (especially Sarah and Alex) were very welcoming and friendly. They explained the process as this was our first visit. Danny and his chair assistant Keeley were also super lovely and as someone who has a huge fair of the dentist , they made me feel very calm and explained everything before they did it, so I felt at ease. I have made my follow up appointment and feel much better knowing I’ll be in Danny and Keeleys safe hands. Thank you to all the team for making our visit so pleasant."
- Raechel Leishman

★★★★★

"The team here are exceptional, very streamlined and professional process right from booking to completion of procedures. Recommended to all"
- Sam Barrett

★★★★★

"So grateful for Dr Mia Chua and her lovely assistant on the day (I didn’t catch her name unfortunately!) for my teeth cleaning. I was so anxious but they made sure I was comfortable, always checked in to see if I was okay and had a really nice conversation with me all the way through. Dr Mia recommended some great products which was really helpful. Her assistant talked me through every step of the process as I had my teefies cleaned! I feel so much better about the whole experience now and will absolutely be back in the future. 😊"
- C Day

★★★★★

"Danny is the man! He only wants the best for his patients, he explains things very well and provides many treat options, I can't say enough good things about him. High recommend"
- Justin Wilkinson

★★★★★

"The wonderful Natasha and her assistant Neve took fabulous care of me and my teeth today. I'm a bit of a nervous Nellie with dental visits. The prelim kōrero discussion about whats going on in my waha with my niho (mouth and teeth) helped ease the anxiety- thanks for that Natasha. I confidently sorted another visit when Natasha is next next free 😃😁 cheers Patti"
- Patti H

★★★★★

"My wife was very anxious before her dental procedure. Danny was very patient to explain the procedure again. She felt very much less anxious. If you want the best in Rotorua make sure you ask for Danny."
- gideon lee

★★★★★

"Going to the dentist might be my new hobby after Danny and Keely made light work of my wisdom teeth. Best experience I have had. Highly recommended."
- Ty Runga

★★★★★

"Big thumbs up 👍 to Maia and Cheyenne, this is the first time I've ever had a relaxing, pain-free dental treatment. Very professional, caring, respectful and friendly, This is by far the best experience I have ever had, thankyou 😊 Posted on behalf of my mum Sarah."
- Justin Harris

★★★★★

"I am a very anxious patient and needed some attention. Dr Natasha Manuson and her technicians were incredible! I had sedation but for some reason it wasn't having the desired effect so we went along with the treatment anyway. Natasha was the most kind, caring and considerate dentist I have ever met. Bravo team"
- Sharon Ramsden

★★★★★

"Friendly,helpful reception, Dr Maia Tapsell and her nurse gave first class treatment, professional and painless. This is now 'my dentist'."
- Raymond Gordon

★★★★★

"Thank you Danny! (And keeley!) For helping me feel relaxed and well informed when getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed. You guys are great. Rebooked with Danny already!"
- Jessica Nock

★★★★★

"Last year in 2022 I had an abcessed tooth and my Dentist had retired. Lucky for me The Dentists Rotorua were able to take me at short notice and I feel so fortunate to now have Dr Natasha Manuson as my Dentist as her services are outstanding. After that initial appointment my personal plan for restoring my smile and protecting my teeth for the future was made up and everything was explained fully with all the options, different procedures and prices in writing for me and presented in a way that I could make decisions about which option was the best. Natasha is very professional, takes pride in her dentistry and is so gentle and thorough I always felt well looked after, and her assistant Niamh was very kind and thoughtful going the extra to make sure I was comfortable. They make a great team and I highly recommend Dr Natasha and The Dentists Rotorua."
- Diana W

★★★★★

"Visiting NZ from the UK and started with tooth pain. The Dentists were wonderful fitting me in at short notice and Maia sorted my infection out. All the staff; reception, dental nurse and Maia were wonderful. Tooth pain has now gone and I can continue to enjoy my holiday. Thank you"
- Gill W

★★★★★

"I was well looked after during my Extraction by Dr Maia Tapsell and her dental nurse. Have been nervous wreck over dental appointments but Dr Tapsell really changed that and I feel super comfortable coming in. Thanks again!"
- Megan Hurschler

★★★★★

"Natasha did such an awesome job. Really happy with my experience with her."
- lani dawson

★★★★★

"Once again, the Dentists Rotorua, or to be more precise, Dr Danny Lee and Sarah Leishman, managed to arrange help for me and a very sore tooth on a busy Friday. For the second time in 15 months The Dentists Rotorua exceeded what could reasonably have been expected.They're a great team, thank you!"
- John MacRae

★★★★★

"Absolutely wonderful professional service. Went the extra mile to help me. Thank you from Frankie O'Connor-Young"
- Ayjae Landrum

★★★★★

"From having a fear of the Dentist for ever in a day, right from child hood, always making excuses, well that changed 3 years ago when I joined "The Dentist" in Rotorua. I saw a Dentist "Danny", who changed my experience and I now go religiously for treatment or annual checkups. He gave me the confidence, was very informative, showed me the x-rays, explained everything, talked about short and longer term plans. These guys are professional, sincere and care. I would recommend "The Dentist" to any body looking for treatment to definitely give these guys a go. Richard B"
- Richard Boyd

★★★★★

"Wow, 100% recommend The Dentist. After several decades of not going to a dentist thanks to awful experiences from school dental nurses, I realised I needed to practice what I preached to our son in regards to looking after his teeth - I overcame my fear and rang these guys. Very understanding and supportive. My first visit was back in August 2021, I had the lovely Charlotte and Maia (what an wonderful team). I have since returned for a check up and for work on an old sports injury. Charlotte and Maia are very supportive. Charlotte explains everything which will happen. Very impressed with The Dentist, from the moment you step inside you can certainly see and will experience that this team is dedicated to your oral health. Special mention also to Cindy on receptionist. Thank you."
- HeatherRodney Thurlow

★★★★★

"Brilliant service; chipped my front tooth, and was seen and fixed straight away. Very friendly and informative staff. Couldn't have asked for a better service."
- Ian Hutchesson

★★★★★

"I would highly recommend this dental practice. I had most of my worn down front teeth built up by top technology called dental abrasion. I was so impressed by the procedure and the team work between the assistant and dentist. My teeth look great and I will be going back in the future. Efficient staff all round. Well done !!"
- Vivienne Gee

★★★★★

"I’m usually very anxious at the dentists but Susie is so calm/ patient with me I feel at ease. Top technology - very clean - hygienic. Kind receptionists Every time I go. I’ve enrolled all my adult children here. Keep up the wonderful work :)"
- Karri-Ann Vercoe-Black

★★★★★

"Wonderful dentist highly recommend. I had my wisdom teeth extracted. I've had a bad experience and she made sure to calmly explain everything and make sure I was completely numb before proceeding. I would gladly go back!"
- Shannon Atkinson

★★★★★

"Very friendly staff!"
- Benjamin O'Brien

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.