We aim to ensure patients can receive comprehensive oral surgical treatments close to home, while fostering strong and collaborative relationships with local dental and healthcare practitioners

About Tasman Oral Surgery 


Tasman Oral Surgery is a specialist oral surgery practice serving the Nelson and Tasman regions. The practice was established to provide high-quality, accessible specialist care within the local community, working closely with dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists, periodontists and medical practitioners.

Dr Blake Moore - Tasman Oral Surgery in Richmond, Nelson, NZ

Dr Blake Moore

Specialist Oral Surgeon


Dr Blake Moore is a registered Specialist Oral Surgeon providing surgical care for patients throughout the Nelson and Tasman regions.


Blake holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in Oral Surgery — all from the University of Otago. His training includes over 15 years of dental, medical and specialist surgical training in hospitals across New Zealand and Australia.


His clinical focus includes:

- Simple and Complex wisdom teeth removal

- Dental implant surgery

- Simple and complex surgical tooth extractions

- Exposure of impacted teeth

- Apicectomy procedures

- Intraoral biopsies


Blakes’s approach combines comprehensive assessments using modern technological practices to ensure the best experience and outcomes for patients. He works out of his brand-new clinic rooms in Richmond and holds accreditation at both Southern Cross Nelson Private Hospital, and Tasman Day Surgery. Blake also works at Nelson Public Hospital.