Our Story

Our practice was started in Glen Eden in 1965 as Keith Nelson and Associates.  As a testament to the loyalty of our patients many of our dentists have worked at our practice for many years.

Our practice was the first dental practice in New Zealand to do nitrous oxide sedation,

One of the first to do dental implants, and also broke a gentlemen's agreement that restricted surgery hours to nine to five by offering working patients appointments from 7 am to 7 pm, a service we are proud to still provide.

Dr. Scott Waghorn first started as an associate in 2006. He instantly fell in love with the friendly, caring team and the loyal patients he treated. In March 2008, Dr. Scott purchased the practice from ex-All Black Keith Nelson and changed the name to Dentalcare West. Our practice is proud of our original premises and has continued to modernise the practice to reflect the changing needs of a high-tech dental practice. Most of our original 1965 patients, their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren continue to be regular patients.

Dr. Scott Waghorn is an experienced and highly respected dentist. He is the founder and currently leads Dentalcare West a practice that has cared for patients for over 45 years and is the second largest dental practice in West Auckland. He currently treats a large number of loyal patients and has particular experience of dealing with orthodontic and restorative cosmetic issues.  

Scott’s thorough and incisive understanding of the latest techniques and technology governing the practise of dentistry is often called upon, especially on complex subjects such as advanced restorative and orthodontic problems. He is a published author who is often sought to advise on dental business and best practice matters often involving the New Zealand Dental Service. He has given a number of presentations across the country on various dental subjects relevant to dentists including how to become a successful young dentist and modern orthodontic dentistry.

Scott qualified as a dentist in 2004. Before studying Dentistry he had attended and graduated from Palmerston North Boys High School.  Scott was born in Palmerston North in 1981 to his parents Garry and Alison Waghorn. He moved to Auckland after graduating from Otago in 2004 and purchased Dentalcare West in early 2008.He continues to appreciate and reward the team of special people who make it an enjoyable and fun place to work.
 
When Scott is not at involved with dentistry he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel. Scott plays tennis (not very well if you hit it to his backhand), golf to a 12 handicap and enjoys playing backyard cricket.  Scott loves to keep fit with runs with regular visits to the gym.
 
We look forward to meeting you soon,
 
 
 
Scott