Palms Dental Centre is a family dental practice at 25 Marshland Road in Shirley, Christchurch, opposite The Palms Shopping Centre. It was opened in 1997 by Dr Tracy Haggerty, who also runs a practice in Rolleston. The practice says its dentists were trained at the Otago School of Dentistry, that it employs a dental hygienist, and that over 70% of its new patients come through a recommendation from family or friends. It is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association and the Dental Council of New Zealand, and it is approved for ACC treatment.
Services include check-ups for the whole family, teeth whitening with two options, intravenous sedation, complex surgical procedures and Fastbraces, a clear-brace system for straightening teeth. Under-18s have free standard dental treatment. Payments accepted are Maestro, Q Card, Farmers Card, EFTPOS and cash. The Q Card gives a minimum of three months with no payments and no interest. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 8pm, Wednesday from 8.30am to 7pm, Friday from 8.30am to 6pm, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm by appointment.