Dentist credentials and training
Who treats you at Picasso Dental Clinic — qualifications, specialists, and E-E-A-T transparency for New Zealand patients.
“Who is actually doing my teeth?” is the right question — especially after viral Turkey teeth stories where patients never met the person responsible.
What credentials mean in context
| Credential | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| National dental licence | Legal minimum to practise |
| Specialist training | Extra years in surgery, ortho, etc. |
| International courses | Straumann/Nobel, aesthetic academies |
| Case volume | Repetition reduces complications |
| Named public profile | Accountability |
Picasso transparency
- Team directory — named dentists with photos and bios
- Treatment planner assigned to your case file
- Written plan signed off before prep begins
- Research articles where applicable — /research/
Red flags (any country)
- No clinician names on website
- “Celebrity dentist” marketing with no operatory time
- Students operating without disclosure
- Pressure to decide same day without records review
For complex cases
| Case | Typical lead |
|---|---|
| All-on-4 | Surgical implant clinician |
| Veneer makeover | Aesthetic lead + ceramist |
| Invisalign | Orthodontic-trained planner |
| Root canal | Endodontic-capable dentist |
New Zealand follow-up
Bring home operator names, implant serials, and materials — /follow-up-care-new-zealand/.