Safety
Dentist credentials and training
Who treats you at Picasso Dental Clinic - qualifications, specialists, and E-E-A-T transparency for New Zealand patients.
Picasso Dental Clinic employs licensed Vietnamese dentists and specialists with international training pathways, and publishes named clinician profiles so New Zealand patients can verify who plans and performs their treatment.
“Who is actually doing my teeth?” is the right question - especially after viral Turkey teeth stories where patients never met the person responsible.
What credentials mean in context
| Credential | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| National dental licence | Legal minimum to practise |
| Specialist training | Extra years in surgery, ortho, etc. |
| International courses | Straumann/Nobel, aesthetic academies |
| Case volume | Repetition reduces complications |
| Named public profile | Accountability |
Picasso transparency
- Team directory - named dentists with photos and bios
- Treatment planner assigned to your case file
- Written plan signed off before prep begins
- Research articles where applicable - /research/
Red flags (any country)
- No clinician names on website
- “Celebrity dentist” marketing with no operatory time
- Students operating without disclosure
- Pressure to decide same day without records review
For complex cases
| Case | Typical lead |
|---|---|
| All-on-4 | Surgical implant clinician |
| Veneer makeover | Aesthetic lead + ceramist |
| Invisalign | Orthodontic-trained planner |
| Root canal | Endodontic-capable dentist |
New Zealand follow-up
Bring home operator names, implant serials, and materials - /follow-up-care-new-zealand/.