The friendliest DENTist in Tauranga!

 

Gardens Dental merged with Holmes Dental in July 2025 and we are really looking forward to seeing you at our Mount Maunganui clinic! 

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Fi - Friendliest dentist!

Fi - Friendliest dentist!

Fiona is the friendliest female dentist in Tauranga! She is a smiling, Scottish dentist who moved to the Bay of Plenty in January 2011, after travelling all over New Zealand. She gained NZ residency in August 2011. Fi finds Tauranga a lovely, sunny city with friendly people in a wonderful location and is delighted to have settled here. She set up her own dental practice called Gardens Dental from scratch in 2011, and is very happy to be so busy! In July 2025, she merged Gardens Dental with her dental colleague Phil (and her actual dentist!) and have a gorgeous practice at 233 Maunganui Road.

Fi and her husband Tom had their son Charlie in September 2013. They all enjoy going for walks with their two dogs Bailey and Toby. They have a menagerie of animals - multiple chooks, ducks, 2 dogs, 1 cat and 2 fat piggies.

Fi is able to communicate effectively with patients and dental colleagues, and is keen to establish an excellent rapport. She is sympathetic to the needs of her patients and aims to provide comfortable treatment to the highest clinical and ethical standards. She is committed to the long-term dental health of you and your family.

Fi looks forward to providing the highest level of dental care to all her patients and hopes to keep your dental experience as relaxed and enjoyable as possible! If you are looking for a friendly, quality, female dentist, please visit Holmes Dental at 233 Maunganui Road.

Hannah and Natalie: AWESOME RECEPTION TEAM

Hannah and Natalie: AWESOME RECEPTION TEAM

Hannah and Natalie will be the first people you will speak to on the phone! They are both friendly, professional, efficient and awesome! 

They liaise with Fi if there are any emergency appointments required and some re-shuffling of our days is needed. They have a list of people that can come at short notice if someone has to reschedule, so if you would like to get added to that list, please let us know!

I had my first visit at Garden Dental today on recommendation from a friend. Fi made me feel very welcome and is super friendly and caring with a very down-to-earth yet professional manner. I felt quickly at ease which is just what you want when you visit the Dentist. Everyone at Gardens was in fact wonderful and friendly. I'm very happy and will definitely will be coming back :-) thanks again!!
Natalie Thompson  
I can not recomend Fiona and Vicki enough. Have always dreaded going to the dentist until these guys. Cannot stress how easy they made each appointment, they give the good drugs so you dont feel a thing. They are also lovely and friendly and always great at making you laugh. seriously cant recomend them enough : )
Ali Uden  
I have never felt so relaxed or happy about going to the dentist. Fi and Vicky are incredible and make me feel so at ease. I really wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
Sian Casserly  
What an absolutely refreshing change to go to a dentist and come out after an amazing, painless process. Have not regretted changing to Fiona and her team.
Steve Bolt  
One of the best dental experiences to date. Fi was fun and lighthearted which made for a pleasant appointment. Super gentle and checked in with me often to make sure I was ok. Can’t recommend her and her skills enough!!
Kristy Whitchelo  
Fi and Vicki you are honestly such a fantastic dental team. I have been visiting for many years now and can not speak any more highly of you both. You make my visits feel so relaxed that it doesn't feel like you are even at the dentist. Thank you girls for always looking after me, you are the best
Louise Fox  
Just recently had a cleaning & cavity filled by the lovely Fi from Gardens Dental. She is amazing and works wonders not only on your teeth but also to ensure you are comfortable and at ease during your time with her! Would highly recommend her to anyone needing a local dentist!
Jess Lowcher  
First review because I just wanted to say Fi and Vicky are honestly the best..so scared of dentists but they have made it the best experience ever. Very gentle, zero pain for multiple complicated procedures and don’t make you feel bad about not going to the dentist for ages ..they are super cool!
David Weaver  
Fiona is great to deal with and goes the extra mile, even ringing you in the evening to check that all is well. She is highly professional and a breath of fresh air. A thoroughly honest and approachable dentist.
Jez Rogers  
I had extensive work done on my lower teeth and a new top denture made. It was almost a fun experience.
Fi & Vicki are a great team, and their constant banter helped me to relax. They did so much to improve my smile and my self confidence. I highly recommend them both.
Helen Roberts