Our visiting specialist

Specialist oral surgery and dental implants

Peter is our visiting Oral Surgeon, providing a full scope of surgical procedures for patients here at East Bay Dental.

Dr Peter Sese
Specialist Oral Surgeon
B.D.S. · M.Dent. · D.Clin.Dent.
Dr Peter Sese, Specialist Oral Surgeon
  • Otago-trained specialist
  • ACC registered specialist provider
  • Most private health insurers
  • IV sedation available
What Peter treats

A full scope of surgical procedures

Dr Sese completed his specialty training in Oral Surgery at the University of Otago and Dunedin Public Hospital, the culmination of nearly a decade of education and surgical training.

IV sedation

We offer intravenous sedation to help ensure comfort for anxious patients during procedures, so treatment that would otherwise feel daunting can be done here in the chair.

Wisdom teeth removal

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause recurrent pain, infections, damage to adjacent teeth, and may be associated with pathology. These teeth often require advanced surgical techniques for safe removal.

Complex and difficult extractions

Your dentist, doctor, or specialist may refer you to a Specialist Oral Surgeon for the surgical removal of complex teeth, or when treatment requires additional consideration due to an underlying medical condition.

Dental implant placement

Dental implants are a reliable rehabilitation option for replacing single or multiple missing teeth. We use 3D technology to plan and place implants with precision, helping to ensure accuracy and long-term success.

Oral pathology and biopsy

Incisional or excisional biopsies may be required to diagnose or remove abnormal growths and lesions within the oral cavity and jaws. Histopathological examination provides a definitive diagnosis to guide appropriate clinical management.

Bone and soft tissue grafting

Bone and soft tissue grafting is often required to support implant surgery. Dr Sese has a special interest in using a patient’s own bone to reconstruct bony defects and facilitate implant rehabilitation.

General anaesthetic and theatre access

Some procedures are better done under general anaesthetic. Dr Sese has access to surgical theatres in Auckland for treatment that requires it.

ACC and health insurance

Dr Sese is a registered specialist provider with ACC, and provides procedures for most private health insurance providers.

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Surgical care without the drive to Tauranga or Hamilton

Travelling from out of town?

Wisdom teeth, implants and biopsies usually mean a referral to Tauranga or Hamilton. Dr Sese consults at East Bay Dental in Whakatāne instead, monthly and two days at a time, so the consultation, the surgery and the follow-ups all happen here. Patients travel to us from Ōpōtiki, Kawerau, Tāneatua, Murupara and Gisborne.

East Bay Dental, 9 Simpkin Street, WhakatāneGet directions

Meet your surgeon

Dr Peter Sese

Peter was born and raised in Apia, Samoa. He moved to Dunedin in 2011 to complete his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and stayed on to train as a specialist oral surgeon.

Peter and his young family have since moved to Auckland, and he now provides oral surgery services across Auckland, Northland and the Bay of Plenty. East Bay Dental is one of the clinics he visits, so patients in the Eastern Bay can have surgical treatment close to home.

Away from the clinic

Peter enjoys spending time with his family in Auckland, while appreciating the slightly warmer climate compared with Dunedin. He stays active at the gym, walks with his dog Maui, and has recently taken up golf.

Qualifications and training

Qualifications
B.D.S., M.Dent., D.Clin.Dent.
Specialty training
Oral Surgery, University of Otago and Dunedin Public Hospital
Experience
Nearly a decade of education and surgical training
Practises across
Auckland, Northland and the Bay of Plenty
Visits
East Bay Dental, Whakatāne, 2 days per month
What our patients say

“That was much less hassle than I realised. Peter was super relaxed and made the whole experience feel less stressful. I’m so happy to be rid of my achey wisdom teeth! The sedation was awesome, I can barely remember the procedure, which I’m stoked about.”

Wisdom teeth removal, with IV sedation

“I can smile again! I don’t even know my implant is there. Even after the surgery I barely took one Panadol. I just love smiling with my new tooth now, I wouldn’t even smile before when I had the gap, and I hated my plate with a passion! I am so happy! Thanks Peter, Nic and the team for a great outcome!”

Dental implant

“Peter and our team are committed to delivering exceptional care, while ensuring patient comfort and minimising anxiety.”

Enquire about oral surgery

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