About us
PAG Dental cares for your smile in North Canterbury
At PAG Dental, we proudly serve the North Canterbury community with two convenient locations — PAG Pegasus Dental and PAG Silverstream Dental.
Our friendly, highly trained team is committed to creating a relaxed, fear-free environment where your comfort and care come first. We offer a wide range of dental services tailored to meet the needs of patients of all ages.
Our experienced team includes New Zealand-qualified General Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, and an Oral Medicine Specialist. We adhere to and exceed the latest infection control standards, and our staff are trained in first aid to ensure your safety at every visit.
Catering for families, some of our services include:
Dental Check-ups
Prosthodontics
Teeth Whitening
Veneers
Minor Oral Surgeries
Periodontal Therapy
Our Locations
PAG Pegasus
Located in a modern, purpose-built clinic on Pegasus Main Street, PAG Pegasus Dental's experienced staff Pegasus Medical, Pegasus Pharmacy, and Physio-South to provide coordinated, wraparound healthcare services for our community.
54 Pegasus Main Street, Pegasus Town
Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Closed for lunch: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tuesday night late by appointment
PAG Silverstream
Delivering high-quality dental care to the North Christchurch and Canterbury region from our modern clinic in Silverstream, Kaiapoi. We collaborate with our neighbours at Silverstream Medical Centre and Silverstream Pharmacy offering seamless, wraparound healthcare services.
Shop 4/42 Silverstream Boulevard, Kaiapoi
Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Closed for lunch: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Loxo Dental
We can assist with a wide range of dental procedures, and we pride ourselves on being one of the few dental clinics in Christchurch open on Sundays.
17 Northcote Rd, Papanui, Christchurch 8052
03 354 9549
Open Sunday-Friday:
Sunday: 9am-5pm
Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 8am to 5pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Dr Lawanya Rathninde
Dentist
Pegasus | Silverstream
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Dr Riccard Bergantino-Mitu
Dentist
Pegasus | Silverstream
Dr Rafaela Schuler Luque
Dentist
Pegasus
Hanel Blom
Hygienist
Pegasus | Silverstream
Chandan
Dental Assistant
Pegasus
Dr Ajith D Polonowita
Oral Specialist
Pegasus | Silverstream
Anna Gardner
Practice Manager
Pegasus | Silverstream
Dr Ash Kaimal
Dentist
Pegasus
Emma
Dental Assistant
Pegasus | Silverstream
Tori
Dental Assistant
Pegasus | Silverstream
Nicole
Assistant to Practice Manager
Pegasus | Silverstream
Leeandra
Dental Assistant
Pegasus | Silverstream
Alice
Dental Assistant
Pegasus | Silverstream
Our friendly team...
Dr Ajith D Polonowita
BDS,MDSc,MRACDS,FOMAA,FICD, FSX
Dr A D Polonowita is a registered specialist in Oral Medicine in both Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Ajith Polonowita graduated from dentistry with a BDS from the University of Otago, School of Dentistry, New Zealand. Following his experience as a house Surgeon in a maxillofacial unit in New Zealand and clinical tutoring at the school of dentistry at the University of Otago, Dr Polonowita moved to Australia to a private practice in Victoria. Further specialist qualification was gained at the university of Melbourne, graduating with and MDSc in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology in 2001. Membership of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) was gained in 2008.
Dr A D Polonowita is a Paul Harris Fellow and has many other interests outside of specialist dentistry, including charity work with the Asian Tsunami
What our customers are saying
I had my first dental checkup in a few years. I was very nervous but quickly felt at ease. Everyone was friendly and kind. My treatment options were explained to me in a way I understood. Thank you!
Grace
I was able to receive emergency treatment quickly. The procedure was explained to me every step of the way it was easy and painless. The team even called me the next day to see how I was. Great patient care thank you.
Jonluke
For someone who is apprehensive about Dentists, I couldn't recommend this place enough! The PAG reception team were very welcoming and friendly. I came in for a broken filling, and soon felt at ease with the gentle and thorough care I received.
Liz B
Our practice continues to grow, thank you for recommending us
