Dr Willie Steenkamp

Willie (pronounced Villie) graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1979, practicing in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and in the UK, before immigrating to New Zealand in 1994, and then founding East Coast Bays Dental in 1997. His wife Anna manages the practice and they have 5 children and a growing number of grandchildren. Willies scopes of practice include all aspects of general dentistry and 20+ years of doing his own dental technician work. ‘My philosophy (and the practices philosophy), says Willie, is to give every patient inexpensive treatment options and to not pressure acceptance of a specific treatment option that the patient may not want or be able to afford at that time. I am prepared to save teeth in the shorter term and provide minimal intervention wherever possible. I am honest about the longevity, necessity and prognosis of all treatments and provide discounts for multiple fillings instead of charging full fees like most practitioners. I pride myself in honesty and trustworthiness and providing an affordable service without overcharging.’ I love nature and spend weekends working in the garden and jogging. Through the week I love to cook and experiment with different cuisines and enjoy music and dancing. I am a keen follower of the World Rally Championships and will always try to find a weekend to watch the WRC live in NZ. I am also a longtime member of the Reformed Church of the North Shore.