About
We are a long standing practice in the centre of Christchurch.
With a broad range of skills and experience we will make sure you look and feel great.
We are professional.
We look after families.
We care for those eligible for the dental benefit.
We are New Zealand Dental Association members, and undertake regular professional development.
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We look after families.
We care for those eligible for the dental benefit.
We are New Zealand Dental Association members, and undertake regular professional development.
Our Dentists
Our Dental Hygenists
Aleisha Poi & Sheree Nilsen
Hygenist Specialists
Dental Assistants
Erin Wentworth
Raymond’s Assistant
Tracy Hamilton
Sarah’s Assistant
Receptionist
Garnet Kidd
CDC Receptionist
Our History
Our practice has been in the Christchurch CBD since 1962. Post-quake, we committed, rebuilt and we are still serving locals in the city we love.
The dental practice was started by Mo Parr. He was joined later in 1962 by Ray Collins. The surgery was located on first floor of the Sevicke Jones Building at 53 Cathedral Square. After Mo retired, his practice eventually transferred to Raymond King.
Sarah Gray joined her father Ray in the practice in 1987, taking it over when he died suddenly in 1990.
Together, Sarah and Raymond moved to 728 Colombo Street (on the corner of Gloucester Street) in 1993 to more modern premises, still remaining close to Cathedral Square. It was at this stage that the practice became known as Cathedral Dental Centre.
The old surgery was adjacent to the Square and Christchurch Cathedral. If you look closely at the image, you will see our names on the corner window on the second floor. The site is now occupied by the new Central Library.
CDC pre-earthquake at 720 - 728 Colombo St.
Our New Building
The 2011 February earthquake red-zoned our practice and the building was subsequently demolished. Our brand new building is as earthquake resilient as we are.
Our New Building, Colombo Chambers at 793 Colombo St.