Taranaki Specialists Centre
New Plymouth
Meet Andrew Birnie
Specialist Oral Surgeon
BDS (UK) MFDS (RCSEd) MOralSurg (Tricollegiate)
Originally from Northern Ireland, Andrew qualified from Dundee University (UK) in 2000 and has spent the vast majority of his career in oral surgery. He worked for 18 years in the UK hospital service, including five years as a Consultant Oral Surgeon at Royal Cornwall Hospital, before moving into specialist practice in Northern Ireland.
Andrew has extensive experience across the full range of oral surgery and implantology. He managed the hospital implant clinic for oncology and facial trauma patients, led the intravenous sedation service, and has a special interest in the surgical exposure or removal of impacted teeth, often working closely with Orthodontists. He understands that many people feel anxious about surgery and, as a father of both daughters and sons, has a knack for helping anxious children feel calm and safe.
Outside work, Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, often at the beach, and is excited to explore the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand.
Procedures and Services
Specialist care for oral surgery
The team provides the full range of procedures — from wisdom tooth removal and dental implants to corrective facial surgery, TMJ treatment, and facial injuries.
Patients can be treated under local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthetic in the comfort of their modern, fully equipped clinic.
Apicectomy
Bone grafting
Dental implant
Frenectomy
Intravenous Sedation
Oral biopsy
Sinus lift
Tooth exposure
Tooth extraction
Wisdom teeth
Taranaki Specialist Centre
351 Devon Street West
New Plymouth
Monday—Friday
Appointment only
Wheelchair access and free off-site parking are available.
tsc@oralsurgery.nz
021 041 3206
Refer a patient
Health professionals can refer patients to Andrew Birnie by completing our online referral form.