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Taranaki Specialists Centre

New Plymouth

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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.

Andrew Birnie at Taranaki Specialists Centre
Andrew Birnie at Taranaki Specialists Centre
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Procedures and Services

Specialist care for oral surgery

Our specialist oral surgeons provide expert care across the full scope of specialist oral surgery, including wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, exposure of impacted teeth, oral pathology, and complex dentoalveolar procedures.

Operating from specialist centres in Palmerston North and New Plymouth, the team provides treatment under local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthetic in modern, purpose-built facilities.

Apicectomy

Bone grafting

Dental implant

Frenectomy

Intravenous Sedation

Oral biopsy

Sinus lift

Tooth exposure

Tooth extraction

Wisdom teeth

Care and Procedures

Taranaki Specialist Centre

351 Devon Street West
New Plymouth

Mon / Tues / Thur
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.

Referral Form