Good to know before you call
- 16% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 8% across Christchurch.
How it compares in Christchurch
| Fact | This clinic | Christchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 37 | 25 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 16% | 8% on average |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 22 of 179 clinics confirm it |
| Dentists for kids | Confirmed | 30 of 179 clinics confirm it |
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansAir abrasionHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Spark alignersTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ANZSPDNZDARACDS
- Established
- 1950 (its website)
“Welcome to Lumino The Dentists Shirley Dental, a clinic centered on offering excellence in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and sedation "sleep dentistry". Our practice was established in 2012, following damage to our North Avon, Christchurch site. Our highly skilled and friendly team includes an oral health therapist trained in providing hygienist care and dentistry for adolescents, a receptionist and dental assistants. At Lumino The Dentist Shirley Dental we specialise in gentle dentistry and utilise the latest technology to make every experience with us as comfortable as possible…”
Treatments it confirms (3)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Emergency dentistits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Prices on its website and cover
- Teeth whitening $477
- Cover and payment
- Treats ACC-covered dental injuries. Gives quotes for Work and Income. Southern Cross Affiliated Provider. Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- 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: 13 Marshland Road
13 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Croatian, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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North Avon Dental Christchurch
1.5 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Lumino St Albans
2.1 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Sweet Tooth Dental
2.5 km · 10 reviews
Call Shirley Dental Christchurch
Shirley: IV sedation, treats ACC injuries.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · lumino.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count