Aspiring Dental
64 Brownston St
9305, Gore
+6434437705

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8:30-17h
  • tuesday: 8:30-17h
  • wednesday: 8:30-17h
  • thursday: 8:30-17h
  • friday: 8:30-17h
  • saturday: (closed)

Aspiring Dental has been caring for the Wānaka community and their smiles since 1984.
If you’re a local or just passing through, our friendly team are here to help.

We offer a wide range of services to suit the majority of people, placing emphasis on prevention and proactivity to ensure you have the best chance at achieving optimal oral health.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, or wish to book an appointment.

Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Aspiring Dental:

Aspiring Dental is renowned for its outstanding service and a team of highly professional staff who create a welcoming environment from the moment you step through the door. With over 20 years of providing excellent dental care, the practice is known for its friendly approach and commitment to patient comfort.

Some key highlights from customer experiences include:

  • Professionalism: The dentists and hygienists are described as knowledgeable, thorough, and capable of explaining procedures clearly, helping to alleviate any anxieties.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Many clients appreciate the friendly reception team and the calming environment of the waiting room.
  • Efficient Service: Aspiring Dental has a reputation for quick, effective appointments, even accommodating urgent situations wonderfully.
  • Patient-Centric Approach: Reviews highlight the team's dedication to personalized care, ensuring each patient's needs and comfort are prioritized.
  • Positive Outcomes: Patients consistently leave with smiles, showcasing satisfaction with the treatments received.

The glowing reviews affirm that Aspiring Dental is a top choice for anyone looking for dental care in Wanaka and its surrounding areas.

Aspiring Dental: Reviews

5/5 (200 Reviews)
Margaret Begg 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Staff are so professional and great being greeted by smiling faces from the time I walked in.

Wanaka Paper Plus 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Needed an unscheduled visit with my usual dentist unavailable. Problem sorted in an efficient confident manner that provided me the confidence as well. Awesome team all round, Love your work!

Ine Jongeneel 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Highly recommend them as they are really professional. They always tell you what they gonne do. See you again at another check up.

Tristan Muller 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic team!! I've been coming here for the last 8 years. Ollie has taken great care of my teeth and Tori is the most gentle hygienist I've ever had. Can't recommend highly enough.

Matias Garcia 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had very professional and good attention with 2 different dentist. Both Lucy and Michael did a great job and took the time to explain everything what was done. The reception girls were also super keen and nice and helped me with some paperwork I needed.

Veronica Kotkamp 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service from all the team, and great banter. It was a quick and stress free appointment

Dick Dalek 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable friendly and gave a clear explanation of options. Will use again.

Margaret Maddison 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Professional thorough check up with Ollie today, always a pleasure to visit Aspiring Dental.

Jane Cotter 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Really efficient fast nonsense fix. Impressive

Leaf Rentals 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and thorough. The best in Wanaka and surrounds!

Raewyn Murray 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: It’s the people, I can’t just go to any ole dentist.. trust is a big thing and being looked after, thank you team

Tina Simpson 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely waiting room with view and the lady's at reception and awesome dentist lady.

Brian Bramell 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was visiting the area and broke a tooth. Ouch. I called and a dentist came in early the next morning to fix me up. Thanks for the extra effort and special treatment.

Liz Hall 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michael treated me with a wonderful friendly relaxed manner, working quickly and efficiently. He did far more work in the time allotted than I expected and the result is very pleasing. I am very grateful and happy to have had this dental experience. Thank you. Liz Hall

Doug Hall 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I went to Aspiring dental based on Facebook reviews. I first had an appointment with hygienist Lucy and was impressed by Lucys informative pre clean chat and then the thorough cleaning process that she did on my teeth. I then had an x-ray and check with Michael which again, was very thorough and very well explained.

Rachel Middleton 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very competent resolution of my tooth issue. Great email response time for my pre visit enquiries. Lovely hot towel to finish.

Jackie McLeod 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Another annual check up, great staff in all areas. From the time you book, until you leave your appointment.

James Bohm 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lucy’s an excellent hygienist, I’ve been going to her for several years and she’s unfailingly thorough, does a really good job and is always very friendly and cheerful.

Gavin Harris 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very informative check up and friendly staff

Jayde Liwszyc 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema and Ruby were amazing. Saleema was very thorough and explained everything that needed to be done. Appointment wasn't rushed and was personalised to me and my needs.

Gary Tate 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: great quick service with Seleema

Liz Nidd 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema was great. She put my mind at rest regarding some issues, and is a delight to go to which is not something you would normally say about a dentist!

Charleen Withy 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Having not been to the dentist for awhile, my appointment with Saleema & Ruby went very well - professional, relaxed & caring. Thanks

Pat Heffernan 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Every thing went very smoothly and Conner explained things very clearly.

maree mithcll 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I usually hate going to the dentist but I had such a pleasant experience that I actually enjoyed my visit

Sandra Tyree 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: This was very straightforward and impressive … lovely new crown and post and I didn’t have to pack for Vietnam or find my passport thanks Michael

Michelle Watson 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent professional care by Mike for my 2 crowns. Thanks.

A Sherson 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Lucy - my teeth feel amazing

Jacqui Roberts 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema is so gentle and considerate. She and Ruby a great team. Makes going to the dentist easy

Joy Paterson 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: More than happy with my new crown, and other dental treatment with Mike…. and very much appreciated the options offered to me prior to treatment, and the total cost of my treatment was very fair. Id highly recommend Mike and his high standard of dentistry. Msny thanks

Clare Pepperell 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience with Lucy who explained everything well and made it all as pleasant as possible. Thank you!

Ian Sawers 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Tory was a welcoming, cheerful, competent and professional Dental Hygienist.

Rachael Ashby 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was extremely happy with the treatment I received from Salema. Her after care was excellent.

Tiaki Bees 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a client for more then 10 years and always satisfied with the professional job done by Aspiring Dental. Highly recommend their services.

Allan Kelly 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: As expected. They went of their way to accommodate me. A BIG thanks to reception and dentist.

Freddie Wright 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Been twice to see the hygienist in the past 18 months. On both occasions I really happy with the appointment. Friendly staff, all of which provide a top level of service.

Warren White 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience with Mr Michael in the dental chair. 5 star.

Geoffrey Blackler (Geoffwi) 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always, helpfully, supportive and do a good job which is why I've used them for 25 + years . Another filling, well done .

Rob Hewitt 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Always realistic and considerate of the appropriate treatment, and reasonable pricing.

Rachel Stewart 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome friendly clean and on the ball with what needed to be done the best very happy

Woody McMartin 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Easy peasy professional consultation and treatment. I just wish dental treatment was more affordable for people less fortunate than I am.

Brian Hall 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: From Margaret Hall - Very pleasant and helpful dental hygienist who was competent and professional at all times. Happy with the visit.

Roy Hurndell 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I was met with a smile and great conversation at the reception and as for Lucy the highgenest Fantastic lady...talked her way through my procedure...what more can I say..a great experience. Many thanks Aspiring Dental.

Daphne Ledgerwood 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: From the friendly face at reception to the very professional dental team, all first class.

David Heald 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant. Two visits in two days with two different professionals and both were as good as it gets. Outstanding and thank you. D

Beverley de Beer-Lamont 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional staff from the time I entered the dental premises, whether it be to see the hygienist or the dentist. I have been a patient at Aspiring Dental for 20 years and am very satisfied with their services.

Trudie Millar 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service, in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Quality dental care as always. Thanks team ;)

Jen Chandler 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Mike and his team are legends!! I needed an urgent appointment and they squeezed me in and got me all sorted!

Katrina Norman 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Aspiring Dental are right in town and have a car park on site so easy to get to and my appointment was only a few days wait, great service so highly recommend them.

G Borrie 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service - had urgent booking and nothing was a problem from moment I stepped into the door....

Iris Abächerli 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: best dentist service in town, I always appreciate their very high standards

Jane Rush 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Such an awesome and professional team. I felt informed during the treatment and treated with respect and kindness.

Ben Wallbank 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Nervous about having a check-up?....go see Lucy! She is awesome and takes real care with what she does!

Emma Burlo 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I am very happy at Aspiring Dental. Professional and friendly team make me feel comfortable and cared for.

Alastair Sewell 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly and professional service. Thanks

Bruno Geldermans 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Superb treatment as always. Thanks.

Sue Pickersgill 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have just found my new dental surgery...right from the moment I first made contact it was a great experience ...I had broken a tooth and they fitted me in. Ollie was a gem removing my tooth in a kind gentle manner...yes there is such a thing and everyone was extremely welcoming...Thank you all Sue

George Fox-Edwards 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Michael Brett and his wonderful assistant were very welcoming, fun and easygoing. We had the time for both check-up and filling in one longer session so couldn't have asked for better service!

Colorado 2011 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema was absolutely wonderful and made my check-up and cleaning an enjoyable and educational process.

Mylrea Bell 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: All very pleasant and able people to deal with - Mike dentist, ?Jemma assistant and Melissa reception. Thanks.

Bernie Ward 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema did a great job filling a hole in one of my molars. Very happy

Emma Smith 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our whole family of three have required dental care in the past 3 months. On every occasion we have appreciated Michaels's professionalism and honesty. On two of the visits we were actually advised we didn't need the expensive treatments we thought we'd require. Aspiring Dental is a business operates with integrity.

rowena nutsford 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ollie is great, he’s a brilliant dentist with caring and kind nature, explains everything well, everyone at Aspiring are wonderful including the lovely Nadine and Melissa.

Mary Scott 10 months ago

Positive experience: Friendly staff. Competent and professional

Leigh and Dean Snelling 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ollie was great, explained everything that was needed and very gentle.

Fay Diskin 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: A great professional service in a warm friendly environment.

alycia walker 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: treatment advice based patients best interest (over financial gain)

Linda H 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I'm very happy with the experience and the outcome.

Fernando Pérez Toledo 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, staff was amazing.

Ella Frires 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Mike for taking great care of my family at our recent check up. He made us all feel comfortable and reassured. Lovely reception and dental assistant too. Thank you team.

Hazel Thomas – Gut Nutritionist 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Lucy for making me feel comfortable and heard at my recent appointment. Staff are all friendly and helpful.

Kelly Thomas 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I went in with pain in my root canal, I had a crack in it and it was infected. Mike removed it whole, no pain at all, it’s day 3 now and healing nicely, it was a very pleasant experience, thanks for looking after me so well team.

Karen Patrick 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Aspiring Dental is a friendly & caring workplace. During my appointment I felt well looked after & cared for by Saleema. She offers clear advice & is a extremely good at her job.

Hil Stapper 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I am always happier to leave Michael than seeing him. But that is probably the case with all dentists. Never fun but necessary. And luckily we have Michael in Wanaka. He is professional, reliable and a good communicator. A very friendly and helpful team is an added bonus. Thanks for keeping my teeth healthy.

Nina Pennycuick 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had a pain-free hour in the chair with Olly and left the surgery with a much nicer smile; and it was a very reasonable cost. Very happy camper!

jennie manson 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our Dentist was great. He related well to our teen and have home the information that he needed.

Jennifer McDougall 11 months ago

Positive experience: Lucy was efficient, thorough and minimal discomfort- job done.

jacqueline slavich 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Selina and Lucy provide a warm and welcoming experience and I feel they really do care about me and my teeth. Than you.

Dexter Beloe 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great work as always, done exactly what I asked for leaving with a beautiful set of clean teeth

Annie Patterson 11 months ago

Positive experience: Staff at Aspiring Dental always pleasant and efficient. Dentist was running a bit late but he apologised and quickly got on with the job and gave me a clean bill of health! Excellent!

Kate Bariletti 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I saw Lucy for a cleaning. She is gentle and always takes my health issues seriously, which increases my trust and lessens my stress.

Noeline Johnstone 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: So happy on leaving the surgery with a smile that wasn't hindered by a damaged tooth. Thank you so much Michael. I also enjoyed the humor while occupying the chair. A little extra added to keep me relaxed???

Chris McLachlan 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Saleema is a gem.......probably the most painless 45mins I have ever experienced in a dentist chair!!

Lesley Little 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Quick and efficient as always, making my visit stress free.

david kempson 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: As a tourist to New Zealand I was amazed at the response from Aspiring Dental to my request for an examination of a damaged tooth. I was given an appointment within two and a half hours and seen by Ollie. Not only did he assess my problem but immediately set about resolving it ! Biggest surprise a charge that was a fraction of what we would have expected at home in the `uk. Thanks Ollie and co. Cassellah

Amy Ballantyne 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Mike and his friendly, professional and experienced team make you feel well looked after. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Mary Jo Muller 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ollie and Tori are wonderful. Great service, great staff.

Liz Wilson 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Lucy was awesome! Honest advice but also realistic. Makes going to the dentist far less of a task.

Tom Greenwood 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, lovely people, go beyond to ensure you are pain free. Simply the best.

Margaret Willoughby 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Prompt efficient friendly service. Thank you

Jodi Voyce 11 months ago

Positive experience: Efficient, thorough friendly service. Highly recommend

Mike Hartley 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have had nothing but good service and care from Aspiring Dental and would highly recommend them.

Olivia Clark 11 months ago

Positive experience: Prompt, relaxed and cheery atmosphere. Could do with leaving with a pamphlet on certain topics like enamel loss, receding gums or hygienist cleans etc to know best practices and where I am heading. This is because I left with more questions, otherwise great as always.

Keely Buick 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Top service, and was thankful to get an appointment so quickly. Ollie was very efficient and fixed the issue!

James McElrea 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great friendly and professional service. Thanks

Don McInnes 11 months ago

Positive experience: I really like this dental practice. It's a personal experience where you re made to feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. I d recommend Michael to anyone.

Susie 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: great dentist. fast efficient, painless experience. Good comuniction and excellent service at the front desk.Very professional.

Sue Nyhof 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff and good service

Wayne Fletcher 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had not been to the dentist for a while, so I was a little nervous, but it was such a nice experience to meet and get examined by Ollie. He is very professional, yet personal and caring. I felt at ease instantly and found him and his assistant great. Many thanks for your time, care and kindness. /Åsa Fletcher

Monique Mayze 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Nadine who managed to squeeze me in today at short notice. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am. Oliver was great to deal with, and managed my dentist-phobic state with skill and grace. Thank you so much.

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