Jane Flucker

I would highly recommend Riccarton Dental Practice. I’ve always been quite a nervous patient when it comes to dental visits, but dentist Alistair Scobie and nurse Debbie were absolutely fantastic. They were calm, patient, and really took the time to explain everything, which made me feel completely at ease. Alistair’s gentle approach and Debbie’s reassuring manner made me feel more relaxed throughout my appointment. The whole team was friendly and professional, and the care I received was excellent. I’m so glad I chose this practice — thank you for making the experience such a positive one.

Frank

This dental practice is absolutely the worst! I can’t stress that enough. On 2 occasions I got booked for an emergency appointment both of which were paid. They had no patience at all and contributed nothing to my problem. The dentist (Veronica Maslehati) was very rude and unwelcoming, waste of my time and money.

Janice Rees

Dave is brilliant. He always treats the problem at hand thoroughly, and I’ve never had an issue getting an appointment. A very reliable and welcoming practice.

lyndsay dickson

I’ve been really impressed with this dental practice. The dentist is friendly, professional, and makes you feel at ease straight away. The nurses have clearly been here for years and it really shows in how well they work together and look after patients. It’s a welcoming, reliable team that makes going to the dentist a much more comfortable experience. Highly recommend!

Barry Lorimer

Excellent service as always. Polite, friendly and very professional staff make you feel at ease.

Lewis Dyer

Great staff, really welcoming and great with nervous patients. Always service with a smile 😃

renee barnsley

I honestly couldn’t recommend this practice enough. Veronica is such a brilliant dentist, she’s gentle, reassuring and always takes the time to explain things in a way that makes you feel calm and confident and Kirsten the dental nurse is so lovely and always makes me feel really comfortable too. The whole team are so friendly and welcoming, it actually feels like a positive experience coming here. I’m so glad I found them.

Lee

My son and I both see Alistair and he’s fantastic. Always professional, kind, and makes us feel comfortable at every visit. Highly recommend!

Hamish MD

Wish I could talk about my actual experience with the dentist themselves, but I never got to that stage. Main issues: - Appointment cancelled and pushed back twice for no reason (well over a month each time). - When initially registering and submitting details, they somehow recorded my date of birth incorrectly. - Online portal and overall system is clunky and confusing. For originally trying to get a checkup in June and now being delayed until October is a bit ridiculous. I will be going to another dentistry office elsewhere.

Stephanie Burton

I am an extremely anxious patient when it comes to dental work, so the idea of getting a root canal gave me sleepless nights for several weeks. However, Dr. David completely changed my perspective and helped ease my anxiety. From the moment I walked in, he was kind, calm, and incredibly patient with me. He took the time to explain everything in a way that helped ease my anxiety and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. Throughout the procedure, he checked in frequently to make sure I was doing okay, and his gentle approach made a huge difference. What could have been a very stressful experience turned out to be surprisingly pain and stress-free, thanks entirely to Dr. David’s professionalism, skill, and compassion. He is clearly a dentist who truly understands and cares about his patients. Highly recommended, especially if you’re someone who gets nervous at the dentist!