How it compares in Napier-Hastings
| Fact | This clinic | Napier-Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 59 | 17 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 5% | 8% on average |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 9 of 49 clinics confirm it |
| Dentists for kids | Confirmed | 10 of 49 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 Taradale. We service the greater Hawkes Bay and Havelock North areas and pride ourselves on providing the highest quality dental services. Our Lead Dentist Dr Humphrey Walker has been the Principle Dentist at this practice since 1999. Humphrey has a keen interest in laser dentistry, crowns, bridges, implants and periodontics. We are your local Taradale dentists, located next door to the Taradale Medical Centre.”
Treatments it confirms (3)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (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: immediate dentures; complete (full) 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
What 59 written reviews mention
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6Friendly team
Close to the Napier-Hastings average.
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: 20A Puketapu Road
20A Puketapu Road, Taradale, Napier 4112Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Croatian, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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The Dentists - Taradale
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dentiq
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Tamatea Dental
3.5 km · 9 reviews
Call Taradale Dentist, Napier
Taradale: 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