Here's where we hope to be able to answer some of your questions.
Do I need to be registered or licensed to practice dentistry in New Zealand? If you are a dentist, specialist
dentist, oral health therapist or hygienist - then YES, you need to be registered with the Dental
Council of New Zealand.
If you are a dental assistant, you do not need to be registered, but like all dental professionals you can be a member of the New
Zealand Dental Association.
I'm interested in buying a dental practice. What's the first step? We suggest you read our Buyers page, and register with us (it's free), and complete our online Confidentiality Agreement. That way we're able to share more detailed information like financials, staffing, assets lists, etc. about specific practices you're interested in, once you've been vetted.
Is there a charge to help me find a job?
LANZ.Dental does not charge a fee to help you find the right position. We have signed agreements with dental practices and they pay LANZ
when we are successful.
What fees do you charge dental practice to help them find staff members?
Our fees are very reasonable and can be found here.
I'm an overseas dentist with 3+ years clinical experience moving to NZ. What kind of salary/commission can I expect to make?
Fantastic news that you're making the move to New Zealand. Of course the remuneration you get can have a lot of variables - location, type
of treatments offered, demographics, how many hours you work each week. A general rule would be somewhere around $180,000-$230,000 NZD
per year for a full time associate role (4-5 days), with a good proficiency in all aspects of general dentistry. Depending on the
work visa you are granted, you may be self-employed and the standard rate is usually 40% commission less lab fees.
What kind of visa do I need to work in New Zealand as a dental professional?
LANZ.Dental are not immigration advisers and we can not give you immigration advice. We do recommend you review the options on the Immigration
NZ website
and if necessary seek professional immigration advice. The Immigration NZ website has a lot of information, so it's worth doing a bit of
research. Also, things do change, so make sure you check back again when you're ready to start the process.
I'm a 58 year old principal dentist and I'm thinking about selling my practice. What do I start?
We always say you should start thinking about selling your practice at least 5 years before you need to. The first step could be a
conversation with one of our team, and then probably followed by a valuation of your practice. Either way we'd suggest checking out
out Sellers page where we have some good resources for you
to consider.
I'm not receiving emails about dental practices for sale. What can I do?
If you're not receiving LANZ.Dental's
emails about practices for sale it may be that we don't have your up-to-date contact details correct in our system. Please feel free to
contact us on 021 229 7070 or email us at toni@lanz.dental
so we can update your information. You can also let us know if your requirements have changed. You may have changed the
locations you're interested in or you might be looking for a different type of practice - so please tell us so we can update our
records.
If you can't find the answers you need - then don't hesitate to get in touch with us on +64 21 229 7070 (mobile), +64 3 477 8777 (landline) or at info@lanz.dental
