Our team

Our specialists at North Shore Periodontics, Dr Doug Waters and Dr Dawn Tan are highly qualified, experienced specialists in periodontics and dental implants, affiliated with leading professional bodies in their field.

Dr Doug Waters

Specialist Periodontist | Director, North Shore Periodontics

Dr Douglas Waters is a highly qualified specialist periodontist and the Director of North Shore Periodontics in Takapuna, Auckland. He holds a BDS, a Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (with Distinction), and an MDS (with Distinction) from Otago University, as well as a Diploma in Management from Auckland University.

With experience spanning both New Zealand and England, Doug began his implant training in 1988 and has since built a reputation for excellence in dental implants and periodontics. He has been in specialist practice in Takapuna since 2000.

North Shore Periodontics utilises leading implant systems, including Nobel Biocare, Biomet 3i and Straumann (ITI).

When he’s not working, Doug loves exploring the outdoors, cooking up new dishes, capturing moments with his camera, diving into a good book, and spending quality time with his family.

Professional Organisations

Doug is an active member of several professional organisations, including:

  • Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists

  • American Academy of Periodontology

  • Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

  • New Zealand Dental Association

He is also a past president of the New Zealand Society of Periodontics.

Areas of Expertise

  • Dental implants

  • Prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases

  • Management of oral soft tissue diseases

  • Cosmetic periodontal surgery

  • Soft and hard tissue grafting

  • Crown lengthening

Dr Dawn Tan

Specialist Periodontist

Dr Dawn Tan graduated with a BDS from Otago University in 1999. After six years in general practice, she returned to Dunedin to complete her MDS in Periodontology in 2005 and has worked in a variety of specialist periodontal practices.

When she’s not working, Dawn enjoys baking, watching movies, and relaxing in the sun with a good book—all while being a devoted mum.

Professional Organisations

Dawn is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Periodontology, and a past Treasurer of the New Zealand Society of Periodontology.

Dental Hygienist

We have an experienced dental hygienist on our team.

A dental hygienist is a dental professional who helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Our dental hygienists:

  • Clean your teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and stains.

  • Check your gums for signs of disease.

  • Take X-rays if needed.

  • Teach you how to brush and use Interproximal brushes.

  • Give advice on how to care for your mouth at home and what foods are good for your teeth.

Our dental hygienist’s focus is on preventing problems before they start and work closely with Doug and Dawn to support your overall oral health.