Dr. Sundar Jagadeesan – Co-Founder, Director & Principal Dentist
“Crafting smiles, one tooth at a time—because your health, confidence, and comfort are always worth the effort.”
Dr Sundar Jagadeesan is the proud founder and Clinical Director of Dentiq Dental in Greenmeadows, Napier. With over two decades of experience and a special interest in restorative dentistry, he is passionate about helping patients achieve long-term dental health through personalised, patient-centred care.
After earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from TN Dr MGR Medical University in Chennai (2002), he completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Oral Implantology at Manipal University (2007). Dr Sundar then moved to New Zealand and passed the New Zealand Dental Registration Examination (NZDREX) through the University of Otago in 2008, embracing the Kiwi way of life and making Aotearoa his home.
A Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and a Kois Center graduate (Seattle, USA), Dr Sundar’s clinical philosophy prioritises precision, durability, and aesthetics. His area of interest in crowns, bridges, and custom restorations, always focusing on preserving natural teeth and providing care that is both comfortable and effective.
Known for his approachable manner and clear communication, he takes the time to educate and support his patients, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Sundar enjoys spending time with his wife Anu and their children, Kanishka and Jenuka. He brings the same values of care, connection, and growth to his family life.
Credentials and Training
- BDS – TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India (2002)
- PG Cert – Oral Implantology, Manipal University (2007)
- NZDREX – University of Otago, New Zealand (2008)
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) – 2016
- Kois Center Graduate – Seattle, USA (2018)
Clinical Focus Areas
- Restorative Dentistry – crowns, bridges, and natural tooth restoration
- Family Dentistry – comprehensive care for all ages
- Preventive Care – education-driven dental health
- Microscope-assisted Endodontics – precise root canal treatments
Philosophy
- Prevention > Treatment
- Patient comfort > Procedure speed
- Education + Communication = Better outcomes
- Flossing: not optional, but essential
An unparalleled level of service with Kois Centre trained Dentists
Hi I am John Kois; I am the founder of the Kois Centre which began in 1994. Hi I am Johnny Kois I am the CEO of the Kois center. Kois trained dentist are passionate about what they do they look forward to Monday. They love the work week, they love to work with their patients. it is a different kind of dentistry, it is a dentistry for someone who is passionate about what they do. There is a training level involved that is very different with other dentists. This is not checking a watch, clocking in clocking out this is changing people’s lives on a daily basis and they are just excited as much as you for the outcome you are going to get. Everyone here is passionate about what they are doing or they would not already be here.
What we are trying to do is make them better. We are trying to improve their skills so they are not just a good dentist they are a great dentist. And I think the value of that is the feeling of pride and how they feel about how their patens perceive them, the one thing that I hear from dentists that have come here over the years is this comment – you know, I practice in a small town, my patients are my friends, I see them in the grocery store and when I meet them I want to be proud of what I have done and that is what I have learnt here at the center.
You know Kois trained dentists they care about what the patient wants, that is above profit, that is above anything that they think is harder – it is all about making the patients happy a smile is something that people are going to have for years and years and we want them to look in the mirror everyday and remember that this is something they are proud of. I think that every dentist is trying to figure out how to do the right thing, and knowing when to do something and when not to do something is very valuable.
You are going to trust a body part with someone you want someone that is at the highest level that is a Kois trained dentist. What we have also done over the years is really looked at enhancing the dental health care in the world. The ultimate goal of the center is for the dentist to be able to provide better care for third patients in their local community. The patients that go to the dentist, that has been to the Kois center are experiencing much better quality of care, delivery of care and I think the dentist that has been here are providing cutting edge protocols that I think ultimately al the patients will benefit from. You are making the right decision if you are going with a Kois trained dentist. It is a different level of service that if you have never experienced you are missing out.
