WHO WE ARE

Your smile specialists.

We are the Bay of Plenty’s teeth straightening specialists, with orthodontic clinics in Mt Maunganui, Papamoa (Tauranga) and Whakatane.

At The Orthodontic Hub, we are orthodontists, not dentists.

We are a modern, leading orthodontic practice, that provides specialist treatment for dental, facial and skeletal irregularities. Founded by Specialist Orthodontist Doctor Gareth Benic, The Orthodontic Hub is here to help you achieve your perfect smile.

Based in Mount Maunganui and Papamoa (Tauranga), with a branch practice in Whakatane, The Orthodontic Hub has a clear focus – to provide customised treatment plans, create perfect smiles, happy and confident patients.

It is a long, competitive process to become a Specialist Orthodontist. Whether it be clear ceramic braces, Clear Aligners such as Invisalign, or hidden Incognito braces, Gareth has undertaken 10 years of Undergraduate and Postgraduate University training to be able to safely and efficiently deliver your ideal orthodontic treatment.

The Orthodontic Hub caters to the needs of patients from Tauranga, Otumoetai, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Te Puke and Whakatane.

At The Orthodontic Hub, it’s the people as well as the teeth that matter to us.

Dr. Gareth Benic

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS, DClinDent (Ortho)

Gareth is Mount Maunganui’s only Specialist Orthodontist and completed his training at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Gareth has embraced the latest technology and follows the latest research to ensure you are getting the best and most up to date orthodontic treatment. Treatment is based on orthodontic best practices, backed up by current journal level evidence and all treatment plans are individualised. Gareth has published academic research in leading international journals and has had his research presented at both local and international conferences.

Outside of work Gareth keeps himself busy with tennis, running and attempts at surfing!

Specialist Orthodontists have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, and have worked for a number of years as a dentist before undertaking the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeon’s Primary examinations. Only 3 dentists are accepted into the orthodontic specialty program each year. A further three years of postgraduate university study is then undertaken to complete a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (orthodontics). With this specialised training, Orthodontists restrict their practice to orthodontics.
Dr. Gareth Benic is a member of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists (NZAO), American Association of Orthodontists, European Orthodontic Society (EOS), World Federation of Orthodontists, and has passed his Australian Orthodontic Board (AOB) examinations.

Dr. Katie Ayers

Specialist Paediatric Dentist

(BDS, MDS, PhD, MRACDS, FADI, FICD)

Katie graduated as a dentist in 1995, gained a Masters degree in Paediatric Dentistry (with distinction) in 1999, and a PhD in Dental Public Health in 2009. In 2013 she completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Management (Governance). Katie is the current president-elect of the New Zealand Dental Association.

Katie has worked as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago School of Dentistry, lectures to dentists and dental therapists and has several publications in the academic literature. Katie has received a number of awards including a membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Katie is passionate about optimal dental health and quality dentistry for all children. Katie can manage complex paediatric dental problems and trauma and has the assistance of ‘happy gas’ and general anaesthetic for her patients if needed. Katie works primarily in Hamilton, but also serves patients in Mount Maunganui, at The Orthodontic Hub. Katie accepts referrals from family Dentists and School Dental Therapists. Katie can be contacted directly at: katie@katieayers.co.nz.

We do it for the first look.

For the moment when you see what your real smile looks like.
And for afterwards, when you share your new smile with every person you meet.

We do it for the confidence.

For the smiling in photos without a second thought.
And for when you eventually forget that you’d even had treatment at all.

We do it for the glances in the mirror.

For those second takes when you forget,
and rediscover your new look all over again.

We do it for the people.

For knowing that we helped give you the smile you deserve,
and helped to make you feel amazing.