The Dental Institute: Your Trusted Family Dentist in Hawke's Bay

At The Dental Institute, we provide empathetic dental care for the entire family. As Hawke's Bay's premier inner-city Hastings dental practice at Tribune, we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all your oral health needs.


Tribune, 3/113 Karamu Road North, Hastings

  • General Dentistry Services in Hawke's Bay

    From routine check-ups to preventive care, our experienced team ensures your family's dental health is in excellent hands.

  • Cosmetic Dentistry in Hawke's Bay

    Enhance your smile with our cosmetic services, including teeth whitening and veneers, tailored to boost your confidence.

  • Dental Implants with In-House Specialist Surgeon

    Restore your smile with our state-of-the-art dental implants, performed by our skilled in-house specialist.

  • Hygienist & Periodontal Care

    Maintain optimal gum health with our dedicated hygienist and specialist periodontal treatments

Our Team

Dr Rob Kanagaratnam, General Dentist

Dr Helen Barker, Specialist Periodontist & Implant Surgeon

Dr Gary Mitchelmore, General Dentist with Diploma in Oral Surgery

Denise Leigh-Smith, Dental Hygienist

Lucy Blakeney-Cabot, Oral Health Therapist & Hygienist

What our Clients say.

"I would like to compliment Rob, Helen and all of you on your professionalism, attention to detail and care of me as your patient over the implant process.

You have all been everything which I could have expected. My teeth feel great and in much better shape than when I came to you, and I hope to keep them in that shape for as long as I need them!!! But dealing with you guys has been terrific as well."

— J. Campbell

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment or speak with our team, call us at 06 870 6362 or email office@tdi.nz. We look forward to welcoming you to The Dental Institute.

Tribune, 3/113 Karamu Road North, Hastings 4122

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