Meet Dr Kavendra Naidoo, Dental Surgeon in Milford

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Qualifications and Clinical Background

Dr Kav grew up on Auckland's North Shore, attending Westlake Boys High School before studying dentistry at the University of Otago — one of New Zealand's most respected dental programs. After graduating, he spent several years in New South Wales developing a strong interest in oral surgery, then returned to Auckland in 2007 to complete his Medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Auckland.

That dual qualification is uncommon in New Zealand dental practice. The New Zealand Dental Association recognizes Dr Kav as a registered dental practitioner. His medical training means he approaches surgical and implant cases through a clinical lens that extends beyond the scope of standard dental qualifications.

In 2013, he founded Auckland Family Dental, which has since grown to six practices across Auckland. The Milford clinic remains the flagship location where he personally sees patients for complex surgical cases.

Areas of Specialization

Dr Kav focuses on the areas of dentistry that require surgical precision and medical-level planning:

• Dental implants — replacing missing teeth with permanent, bone-supported restorations

• Oral surgery — complex extractions and surgical procedures requiring thorough medical planning

• Crown and bridge work — restoring damaged teeth with precision-fitted permanent solutions

• IV sedation — allowing anxious patients or those facing lengthy procedures to remain calm and comfortable

• Orthodontics — Dr Kav has completed the POS system of orthodontics and manages a significant patient base

 

Patients referred by other practitioners for complex extractions before implant placement, or those with complicated dental histories, are a core part of his case load. You can view the full range of dental services offered at Milford for a complete picture of what the clinic provides.

Why Patients Choose Dr Kavendra Naidoo

The clinic's growth from one practice in 2013 to six across Auckland reflects a straightforward reality: patients refer others. Dr Kav's medical background means he assesses the full patient picture before any implant or surgical procedure, not just the tooth in question. For patients on medications, with systemic health conditions or complex dental histories, that breadth of clinical thinking matters.

He also offers IV sedation, which transforms the experience for patients with dental anxiety. IV sedation means patients remain conscious but deeply relaxed, with little or no memory of the procedure. This makes complex or lengthy treatments far more manageable for patients who have avoided dental care for years out of fear.

What Patients Say

One patient described their experience after a complex implant case: 'Kav called me in the evening to check if I was OK after the operation. I knew I was in good hands.' Another noted: 'By far the best dental clinic I have ever been to.' For a clinic treating hundreds of patients each month, that consistency is not accidental.

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Book at Milford Family Dental

The Milford clinic is at 2 Dodson Avenue, Milford, Auckland 0620, serving patients from Milford, Takapuna, Glenfield, Northcote and across the North Shore. To learn more about the team at Milford Family Dental, including Dr Grace Geoghegan and Dr Kelly Jung, visit the About page. For cosmetic procedures alongside surgical work, the clinic also offers cosmetic dentistry in Milford.

 

Key Takeaways

• Dr Kavendra Naidoo holds both a BDS (Otago) and MBChB (Auckland) — a dual qualification rare in NZ dental practice

• He specialises in dental implants, oral surgery, crowns and IV sedation at the Milford clinic

• He founded Auckland Family Dental in 2013 — now six practices across Auckland

• IV sedation is available for anxious patients or those facing complex procedures

• Located at 2 Dodson Avenue, Milford — serving Takapuna, Glenfield, Northcote and the full North Shore