How it compares in Whangārei
| Fact | This clinic | Whangārei |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 75 | 23 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 3% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 20% | 15% on average |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 2 of 30 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 2 of 30 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; natural-looking cosmetic results. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; publishes a whitening price. $450. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental care offered. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: full dentures; implant-supported dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; sedation options for anxious patients. (its website)
Prices on its website and cover
- Check-up & clean from $99 exam, scale and clean
- Extraction from $295 per tooth
- Teeth whitening $450
- Filling from $195
- 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
- Its check-up & clean price is “from $99”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- With Southern Cross Affiliated Provider? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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.
What 75 written reviews mention
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15Friendly team
1.4× the Whangārei average.
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10Gentle treatment
2.6× the Whangārei average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- NZDA
- Established
- 1991 (its website)
“From The Team at Kensington Dental We strive to provide the best, most up to date dentistry possible. We take special care to ensure our clients are relaxed and comfortable and have a good comprehension of their treatment options. We are passionate about oral health and strive to achieve the best individual results possible - aesthetically, structurally and financially.”
Getting there: 22 Kensington Avenue
22 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei 0112Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Bank Street Whangarei
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dent Street Dental Whangarei
2.1 km · 7 reviews
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Dental North
2.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Kensington Dental
Kensington: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · kensingtondental.co.nz, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count