Dr. Robert Max and Dr. Mark Beresford head the team at Max & Beresford. They are orthodontists – specialist dentists who have completed a post-graduate qualification. They have particular expertise in facial biology and systems of moving teeth to improve function and appearance.
They are also excellent communicators, ensuring that every patient has all the information necessary to become a full partner in the process of enhancing their appearance and their life, through skilled orthodontic treatment.
Lana Simpson
Practice Manager
International aircrew for 22 yrs (Air NZ)
World Expo 1992 Spain – 1 yr
Own restaurant 3 yrs
Interests: cooking, travel, languages
Family: Carmen & Rhonda
Jennifer Copeland
Secretary
PA for largest building supply co in NZ 16 yrs
Interests: gardening, cooking, entertaining
Renate Dorsch
Dental Technician
Trained in Germany
Permanent resident of NZ since 1985.
Interests: travel, gardening, art, cooking
Family: 1 son
Sue Morris
Orthodontic Auxiliary
School dental therapist
Interests: skiing, embroidery, travel
Family: 3 children (2 girls & 1 boy)
Alla Lomakina
Orthodontic Auxiliary
Trained in Russia as dentist
NZ Citizen since 2003
Interests: sewing, art, decorating
Family: 3 daughters
Suzanne Time
Orthodontic Auxiliary
Interests: family, reading, movies
Family: 3 children (1 girl & 2 boys)
Qun Liu
Orthodontic Auxiliary
Trained in China as dentist
Interests: Badminton, travel
Family: 1 son
Anna Bray
Dental Assistant
Interests: Golf, outdoor activities, sports
Sandra Dagger
Part time Orthodontic Auxiliary
School dental therapist 20 yrs
Lived in USA 18 months
Interests: Travel, home decorating, sports, people
Family: 2 children (son & daughter)
Linda Astrug-Markman
Orthodontic Auxiliary
Trained as Dentist in Bulgaria
Interests: camping, friends
Dislikes: cold weather
Jessy Joseph
Orthodontic Auxiliary
Dental Technician
Family: two children
Interests: reading, chess, sewing
Claudia Pico-Smith
Dental Assistant
Trained as dentist in Columbia
Interests: cooking
They are also excellent communicators, ensuring that every patient has all the information necessary to become a full partner in the process of enhancing their appearance and their life, through skilled orthodontic treatment.