How it compares in Christchurch
| Fact | This clinic | Christchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 197 | 25 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 14% | 7% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 9% | 6% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $49 | $139 middle of 5 clinics |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 14 of 179 clinics confirm it |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 17 of 179 clinics confirm it |
What 197 written reviews mention
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39Friendly team
1.6× the Christchurch average.
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28Explains things clearly
2.0× the Christchurch average.
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18Gentle treatment
1.7× the Christchurch average.
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7At ease when nervous
2.1× the Christchurch average.
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. From $4,999. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. From $350. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth assessment and removal; tooth extractions. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; same-day emergency appointments. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Root canalits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerLaserMeditPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- NZDA
- Established
- 2007 (its website)
“Welcome to Fendalton Dental, a family dental practice in Fendalton, Christchurch, with more than 35 years of combined clinical experience. We pair modern technology with a calm, comfortable environment and attentive care. Our services cover general and cosmetic dentistry, routine check-ups, dental hygiene and preventive care, teeth whitening, and oral surgery, including wisdom tooth removal and dental implants.”
Prices on its website and cover
- Check-up & clean $49 exam, scale and clean
- Dental implant from $4,999 single tooth
- Teeth whitening from $350
- Cover and payment
- Treats ACC-covered dental injuries. Gives quotes for Work and Income. Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $4,999”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- For an injury, ask whether the clinic lodges the ACC claim for you.
Getting there: 99a Glandovey Road
99a Glandovey Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Elmwood Dental Centre
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Beale & Cullen
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Merivale Dental Group Christchurch
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Fendalton Dental
Strowan: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · fendaltondental.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count