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David graduated with a BDS in 1980 from the University of Otago, and completed his post graduate studies in Endodontics in 1986 at the Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA. There David trained with two of the world’s leading authorities on Endodontics at a pivotal time in the development of this specialist field.
Returning in 1986, David established New Zealand’s first private specialist Endodontic Practice, in Auckland where he continues to practice today. He is a past president of the NZ Society of Endodontics, The Auckland Dental Association, and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontics.
David is an active member of the New Zealand Dental Association, Fellow of the New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Society of Endodontics, Australian Society of Endodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontics, International Association of Dental Traumatology and the American Association of Endodontics. He has presented numerous lectures and hands-on training courses in endodontics and remains active in the area of continuing professional development throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Nina graduated with a BDS (credit) from the University of Otago in 2006, and after spending a year as a house surgeon at Kew Hospital in Invercargill, worked in private practice in Christchurch until 2015. She then returned to Dunedin and completed a Clinical Doctorate in Endodontics in 2017. Nina’s doctoral research investigated traumatic dental injuries in the New Zealand adult population.
Nina is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the New Zealand Society of Endodontists, and the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists. She regularly attends courses and conferences both locally and further afield.
Nina lives in Devonport with her partner Dan and daughters Isla and Elle. She enjoys kitesurfing along with other water sports, walks with their dog and mountain biking. Originally from Whangarei, she is enjoying being back in the ‘winterless’ north.
Shraddha graduated with a BDS degree from the University of Otago in 2007. She spent a year as a dental house surgeon at Greenlane, Auckland and Middlemore hospital and worked in both private and public practice in Auckland, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Adelaide. After working as a general dentist for over a decade, she then returned to Dunedin and completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) in 2023 with the aid of a Doctoral Scholarship. Her doctoral research explored whether patients with Type II diabetes experience alterations in blood vessel formation in teeth, ultimately affecting their healing potential. She is a recipient of the ANZAE Sir John M Booth Award in 2023. And holds a Fellowship in General dentistry (FRACDS) and a Membership in Endodontics (MRACDS) with the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons.
She is a member of New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Society of Endodontists, Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists. Shraddha is dedicated to ensuring your experience is both comfortable and relaxing, ensuring the highest quality treatment in a calm and gentle manner.
Currently settling back into life in Auckland, she spends her spare time exploring new food spots, traveling, and cultivating a newfound passion for paddle boarding.
Julie emigrated from the UK with her Kiwi husband in 1995. She has been in the dental industry for over 35 years.
Sandra previously worked for a Periodontist for six years before moving into Endodontics. She enjoys meeting new people every day and working as part of a team. In her downtime she enjoys gardening, baking and walking.
Anita has a background in administration in the healthcare sector. In her downtime she enjoys spending time with family and friends, water and snow skiing and other water sports.
Connie started her dental career in Feb 2018. She worked in a general practice for a year before qualifying as a registered dental assistant. She now assists alongside a Periodontist and an Endodontist. In her down time Connie enjoys op shopping, walking, swimming and cooking up a feast!
Endodontists can often save the most severely injured teeth. If your tooth cannot be saved — and some cannot — you may consider replacements such as a bridge or dental implant. Your options may depend upon the condition of surrounding teeth and bone structure. Dental implant procedures can be complex, costly and they often require several visits and several month’s healing time before the procedure can be completed. Do everything possible to save your teeth before considering tooth extraction. Nothing is as good as your natural tooth!
To understand endodontic treatment, it helps to know something about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development.
The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature it can survive without the pulp, because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
At EndoSure, we provided advanced clinical procedures and treatment options to help you save your teeth painlessly and avoiding unnecessary extractions.
The fee for your treatment will be based on the extent of that treatment. During your first visit we will discuss the probable number of visits, their length, and the fees involved.
Your initial consultation appointment will cost between $240 and $435. This fee will depend on whether ACC is contributing to the cost of your treatment, the type of radiographic investigation required and the complexity of your case. After thorough assessment of the information gained we will provide you with a comprehensive written treatment plan with all costs detailed. In some cases, where time permits and costs have been outlined along with informed consent we may be able to start your treatment. This often occurs when discomfort or dysfunction is a presenting symptom.
Please pay for your treatment at the end of each appointment. Full estimates are available on request. We do not deal directly with insurance companies.
If your treatment involves a potential ACC element please note all oral trauma incidents should be registered with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Any dental professional can supply you with the relevant ACC form (ACC42). It is important to establish
a claim in order to become eligible for compensation in treating your injury. The Corporation will contribute to the cost of treatment as outlined in the current Schedule of Dentists’ Costs. ACC may not fully fund the cost of your treatment or rehabilitation, meaning part payment will be required by you to the service provider. The majority of treatments will require prior approval under the current legislation. For this to occur, we
will require accurate up-to-date radiographs, photographs and a clinical description of the injuries. Emergency treatment can be carried out without prior approval but subsequent care will require approval.
If you are referred for continuing care, we will also require your original ACC claim number and date of accident. Any previous records about your injury or earlier treatment will be helpful to us in applying for prior approval or
to re-establish a claim for on-going treatment.
