Our Team
Our caring team at South Auckland Dental & Orthodontics is here to make you feel comfortable and help in any way they can.
Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience and includes family dentists, a dental surgeon, and a visiting specialist orthodontist. Working alongside our experienced support team, we are able to offer you a range of services, including routine dental treatments, preventive and emergency dental care, and specialist orthodontics.
Apart from excellent English, our staff speak a number of languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Kannada, Marathi, Fijian, Konkani, Tamil, and Tagalog.
We have extended opening hours for your convenience and are committed to supporting our patients and their community.
Dr. Joel Bagadam
Dr. Joel Bagadam graduated in 1987 from Osmania University, Hyderabad, AP State, India, with an MDS postgraduate degree in oral surgery.
Joel has been registered with the Dental Council of New Zealand since 1996 and also works as the Senior Dental Officer at Greenlane & Middlemore Hospitals.
Joel has special interests in oral surgery & implants, and his calm approach and years of experience put patients at ease.
Dr. Sanjay Namburi
Sanjay graduated and completed his post-graduation in orthodontics from Bapuji Dental College at Mysore University in South India. He also has a fellowship in dental surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and membership in orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh through examination.
Sanjay came to New Zealand in 2001 and completed his New Zealand Dental Specialist registration in 2006 and has focused exclusively on orthodontics since then. He is also a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, the Auckland Dental Association, and a full member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists. He is also a provider for Wish For A Smile, a charitable trust run by the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO), a group of specialist orthodontists who have provided free orthodontic treatment to more than 250 deserving young New Zealanders whose families would otherwise be unable to afford orthodontic care.
Proudly serving the Mt. Albert community for nearly 16 years along with his great team, his experience and friendly demeanour have brought a lot of smiles to his clients.
Dr. Renuka Garineni
Dr. Renuka Sanjay Jayaram / Garineni is very passionate about serving the South Auckland community and has been associated with the community for 18 years. In that time, she has built trust with many clients over the years.
Renuka enjoys upskilling and bringing new techniques to her patients. She treats her team like a family and values their contribution. No wonder this team of dentists has been together for over 10 years now!
Our Practice
South Auckland Dental & Orthodontics friendly staff will make your trip an enjoyable one. We aim to provide a relaxing environment where the whole family can enjoy their time and take away the anxiety that can accompany a trip to the dentist for some!
We hope you find your experience at South Auckland Dental & Orthodontics enjoyable and look forward to welcoming you to the family.
Please contact us on
(09) 2700 200 to make an appointment or ask our friendly reception staff any questions you may have.
Our Technology
Braces
Orthodontics for everybody with traditional metal and clear braces as options to choose from, including custom braces, INSIGNIA.
SPARK aligners
Spark Aligners, made with digital moulds in the USA, help us orthodontically enhance smiles.
Digital X-Rays
Digital X-ray systems that help us take images of just teeth or your whole jaw and reduce radiation significantly.
Dental Implants
Dental implants help us to replace teeth. We offer a full-spectrum implant service, including surgery and restoration.
Laser Dentistry
Hard and soft tissue lasers enable us to eliminate the dental drill on many occasions and treat a variety of problems.
Cosmetic Makeovers
Custom-planned cosmetic makeovers featuring veneers, crowns, white fillings, bleaching, and digital planning.
CAD/CAM Dentistry
CEREC CAD CAM enables us to make crowns and other restorations in one appointment. No more moulds, no more waiting.
Get to know our team of dental professionals by calling 09 270 0200.
