Ethical, precise dentistry with a calm and reassuring approach.
General Dentist at Waiata Shores Dental, combining surgical skill, gentle care, and clear communication to help you feel confident and supported throughout treatment.
Dr Benny Shen
- Oral surgery and surgical extractions
- IV sedation for anxious patients
- Restorative dentistry
- Ethical, evidence-based care
High-quality dentistry grounded in skill, ethics and reassurance.
Dr Benny Shen graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) from the University of Otago in 2021. He began his career as a dental house officer at Wellington Regional Hospital, working under Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, before moving into private practice in the Hutt Valley. After four years in the capital, he is excited to return to Auckland and provide ethical, high-quality dentistry to the community he grew up in.
Comprehensive general dentistry with a strong surgical focus.
Surgical and restorative strengths
- Oral surgery
- Surgical extractions
- IV sedation
- Restorative dentistry
Developing advanced expertise
- Implantology (currently training)
- Clear aligner therapy (currently training)
- Support for anxious or surgery-averse patients
- Comfort-focused treatment planning
His experience in sedation dentistry allows him to treat anxious or surgery-averse patients with comfort and confidence.
Ethical, evidence-based and patient-centred.
Benny is committed to delivering dentistry that is ethical, evidence-based, and patient-centred. He ensures every patient understands their treatment options clearly and feels supported throughout their care.
Focused on constant improvement and advanced clinical training.
He remains dedicated to ongoing professional development and has completed the Primary Examinations with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) with distinction. He continues to upskill through advanced courses in implantology, clear aligners, and oral surgery.
Professional Development
Helping patients feel comfortable and understood.
English • Mandarin • Cantonese
Gentle, precise and reassuring.
Patients value his gentle approach, surgical precision, and the sense of reassurance he brings to even the most challenging procedures.
Balanced, active and family-oriented.
Outside of dentistry, Benny enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and staying active at the gym.
Looking for calm, skilled care for general or surgical dental treatment?
Whether you need oral surgery, restorative dentistry, sedation support, or a clear explanation of your options, Dr Benny is here to help you feel informed and at ease.