Sisam Dental - beautifully restored historic building

Located at 88a The Strand in the heart of Whakatane, Sisam Dental is a trusted Whakatane dental clinic led by Dr Scott Sisam and his experienced, friendly dental team. We proudly provide high-quality, modern dentistry in Whakatane for individuals and families in a welcoming, supportive environment.

At Sisam Dental, we are committed to delivering patient-focused dental care using the latest technology in our purpose-built clinic. From routine check-ups and preventative care to cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental treatments, our goal is to make every visit comfortable, informative, and stress-free.

Whether you’re visiting us for a general dental check-up, smile enhancement, or ongoing oral health care, we take the time to understand your needs and tailor treatment plans to suit you. As your local Whakatāne dentist, we focus on supporting your long-term oral health and overall wellbeing — not just treating teeth.

Your smile deserves the best. Call us on 07 219 0872 or book online today – we’d love to welcome you to Sisam Dental.

Step inside Sisam Dental — watch a video of our build journey. Visit us at Sisam Dental on Facebook to learn more about us.

Welcome to Sisam Dental

Family Dentistry

  • Check Up & X-rays

  • Hygiene Treatments

  • Fillings

  • Extractions

  • Root canals

  • Dentures

  • Emergency Treatment

  • Wisdom teeth

Aesthetic Dentistry

  • Dental Crowns

  • Bridges

  • Veneers

  • Dental Implants

  • Tooth Whitening

Facial injectables

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Client love

  • Absolutely the best dentist in Whakatane, Scott,Mel & team are so welcoming, friendly, caring & make sure you have a painless appointment. The new premises are state of the art, highly recommend Scott & his team, best dentist I've ever had.

    Mandy

  • The dentist can be an uncomfortable place for many people, but Scott and Mel are lovely and welcoming which helps to put you at ease. Not to mention, Scott is a great dentist and cares about his clients. He has a very gentle approach and will do his best to ease any anxiety you may have.

    Kate

  • Best dental experience I’ve had. Honest service, friendly staff, and a beautiful practice to top it off. Thank you 🙂.

    Alie

  • Sisam Dental is a beautiful new modern practice. The team was very accommodating to fit my 7 year old son in that needed an urgent tooth pulled. Dr Laura Grey was amazing with him and made him feel at ease given he was extremely nervous. I highly recommend the team at Sisam Dental I have no doubt you will receive fantastic service.

    Michelle

  • Just a note to say thank you for the friendly service today. The bright modern premises, modern equipment, and friendly approach certainly take the mind of what has normally been an unpleasant activity. Certainly, there is no hesitancy in coming back to you guys. Keep up the good work.

    Kim

  • Scott, Mel and the team are amazing!!! My 4 yo daughter has been saying a tooth is sore. This morning she woke up and was in pain. I called to ask for an apt and they squeezed her in given her age. We left and my daughter said to me “mummy I wasn’t scared at the dentist” very proudly. Thanks for squeezing us in to give peace of mind and making the visit nice and friendly for her. Will be back for myself too.

    Samantha

  • My son had an accident at school today which resulted in his tooth being chipped and him being distressed and sore. So happy with the service we received from Sisam dental from start to finish. The team were able to squeeze us in for an appt and Scott was awesome, grateful he was able to sort the issue out for us so promptly. Highly recommend!

    Maraea

  • Beautiful modern dental practice, friendly staff and the best dentists in Whakatāne!

    Candice

  • I can’t speak highly enough of Scott and the team at Sisam Dental. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re made to feel completely at ease. Scott is incredibly professional, patient, and genuinely cares about your comfort and long-term dental health. His attention to detail is outstanding, and he takes the time to explain everything clearly so you always know what’s happening. The quality of his work is exceptional, and you leave feeling confident that you’ve had the best possible care. It’s rare to find someone who is both highly skilled and genuinely personable — Scott is both. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommend!

    Garry

  • I’ve been terrified of the dentist since my teeth were knocked out at 10 years old. So walking into any dental appointment has always come with a lot of fear and vulnerability. They were patient, gentle and explained everything beforehand so i never felt overwhelmed. The level of care was outstanding. In all honesty, they helped me rebuild confidence and i’m so grateful. Couldn’t recommend enough 🙏🏽

    Radine

  • I’m so impressed with Scott’s new practice, it’s modern, welcoming, and has such a calm atmosphere. Scott and his team are professional, friendly, and take the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend his clinic to anyone looking for a great family dentist!

    Sheree

  • Mellissa, Scott, and their team, are incredibly good at what they do. In addition to this they genuinely care. Scott is the only dentist to put me at ease during dental procedures period, to the point where when I lived out of town I would travel over to have my dental work performed by him. Highly recommend Sisam dental as your one stop shop for all things 🦷 related.

    Fiona

  • I trust Scott. He is an honest, kind, gentleman. After a long, long time keeping my natural teeth looking great, I now find out he can sort dentures too! They look great & were totally affordable. Thanks Scott, Mel, and your wonderful team!

    Tania

  • Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and so patient. I loved my visit to Sisam Dentist today. They are genuinely the nicest people I have ever met. Thank you for our chats, laughs and ensuring my visit was a pleasant one. Thank Laura and Shontelle for making me feel so at ease. Appreciate you both♥️

    Helen

  • Today had a filling replaced with Scott, the ultimate pain free dentist, followed by a clean with the lovely hygienist. Good to go with the new smile. Highly recommend 👍🏻

    Joanne

  • The whole team at Sisam Dental are amazing. So warm and professional, and they genuinely care about their clients. Beautiful clinic. Will definitely be returning.

    Summer

  • The most passionate and caring dental firm I have ever come across. Scott and his team are the most professional and down to earth people you will meet. My experience there was so welcoming iv ever had.. They went out of there way and gave me their time to help me. Highly recommended.. keep up the good work guys and thank u all😊

    Aubrey

  • Very friendly welcome upon arrival. Awesome dentist, very professional assistants, and dental hygienist. A great team — highly recommend.

    Trevor

  • Best dental experience I’ve had. Honest service, friendly staff, and a beautiful practice to top it off. Thank you 🙂.

    Alie