- Monday
9:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday
9:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday
9:00 - 19:00
- Thursday
9:00 - 19:00
- Friday
9:00 - 19:00
- Saturday (Northcote only)
9:00 - 16:00
- Sunday (Northcote only)
9:00 - 16:30
Dr. AJ Salman
BDS (Otago), DipPCD (RCSI), FICCDE
Director & Principal Dentist, Northmed Dental
I’ve placed more than 1000 dental implants and completed over 150 full-mouth reconstructions. These range from full-mouth crown rehabilitations to All-on-4 and All-on-X fixed implant bridges and implant-retained overdentures, including complex 3D guided cases where significant jawbone has been lost. I have trained dentists in implant surgery on cadaver courses at Sydney Eye Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital, and I lecture regularly to New Zealand colleagues on digital dentistry.
That said, not every patient needs All-on-4, or implants. Some are best treated with crowns, orthodontics, or a combination of approaches. I do my best to put together a plan that suits you and your needs. I’ll walk you through all your options clearly so you can make an informed decision and feel in control of your treatment. My patients know I have their best interests at heart.
When I design a smile, I look beyond the teeth to the lips, facial shape and symmetry, so the result looks balanced and natural on your face.
Areas of focus
• Full-mouth rehabilitation: crown-based reconstruction, fixed implant bridges (All-on-4 and All-on-X), and implant overdentures
• Dental implants, including reconstruction of atrophic (resorbed) jaws
• Digital and guided implant dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry and smile design
• Orthodontics: 500+ cases, including clear aligners with Invisalign, Angel Align and ClearCorrect
• IV sedation for anxious patients
Experience
• Clinical trainer: cadaver implant surgery courses for dentists at Sydney Eye Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital
• New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (NZACD), invited lectures:
• Digital Dentistry in Action: A Chairside Approach (2024)
• Digital Dentistry and AI in Action (2025)
• The Evolution of Digital Implant Dentistry: From DEXIS Scanning to Navigation and Robotics (2026)
• Invited lecturer, Auckland Dental Association (2026)
• Guest lecturer, Institute of Digital Dentistry
• Author, “The Role of Dentists in Society,” recognised by the NZ Institute of Minimal Intervention Dentistry
Qualifications & training
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Otago (2012)
• Diploma in Primary Care Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2022)
• Fellow, International College of Continuing Dental Education
• Advanced cadaver training in All-on-4 and rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla, with Dr Larry Benge (Melbourne)
• Certificate, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (with honours)
• Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for Excellence in Clinical Dentistry
• Certificate in IV Sedation (2014-current)
• Former President, New Zealand Dental Students’ Association
Memberships: New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Society for Sedation in Dentistry, New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Institute of Implant Dentistry
Outside the clinic
I grew up on the North Shore (Sherwood Primary, Northcross Intermediate, Long Bay College) and came home after studying in Dunedin, which was just too cold. When I’m not working on teeth, you’ll find me out with my wife and kids on the water most likely fishing or swimming.