Lumino Orthodontists Max + Beresford are your orthodontic specialists located in Remuera, Auckland. Lead orthodontist, Dr Robert Max, is a highly respected practitioner with a long and distinguished career treating children and adults. He has been based in Remuera for over 40 years and treats patients from all over Auckland. We also have Dr Jennifer Li and Dr John Shennan, who bring together a wide range of experience from treating patients in New Zealand and overseas.
While many of our patients are referred by their dentist, you're welcome to call us directly for a consultation. We treat adults as well as children and offer a range of treatment options. Get in touch with us to make an appointment.
Our People
At Lumino Orthodontists Max + Beresford, we're your orthodontic experts and have transformed over 6,000 smiles from all over Auckland.
Dr Robert Max studied at Otago University, as well as the Royal Dental Hospital in London. He has been in practice for more than 40 years and is a member the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists and the New Zealand Dental Association.
Dr Jennifer Li completed her Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Master of Orthodontic training from the School of Stomatology, Xi’an JiaoTong University. She was elected as a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2016.
Dr John Shennan graduated from Otago University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Dentistry and spent the early years of his career in hospitals and the military before heading to London. He completed his specialist orthodontic training at the University of Wales in 2003.
Our Practice Manager, Jennifer Copeland ensures everything runs smoothly and enjoys helping patients get a beautiful smile. She spent 12 years away from NZ living and working in Sydney, London, Holland and Germany.
Thomas graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDentTech) from The University of Otago in 2011. The main goal he likes to accomplish in his work is getting it done right the first time.
Suzanne completed her Dental Assistant Course in 2003 and qualified as an Orthodontic Auxiliary 2006. Her goal is to give all patients the smile they have always wanted and to make their experience the best possible.
Kayleigh is currently on maternity leave. She has a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing. In 2015 she completed The NZAO Orthodontic Auxiliary training program and was awarded a Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting. Her goal is to give patients the best orthodontic experience possible.
Angela graduated in 2016 with a Graduate Diploma in Health Science from AUT. She also has a Bachelors Degree in General Dentistry and a Masters' Degree in Paediatric Dentistry. Her dental interests include exploring new techniques of doing precise orthodontic work and studying dental problems among children and teenagers.
Natasha is an Orthodontic Auxiliary currently on maternity leave. Her interests include boxing, travelling, pilates and photography.
Kimberley is the Front Desk Administrator at Lumino Orthodontists Max + Beresford. Her favourite thing about her job is the staff and the patients. She finds everyone that comes to the practice really nice and friendly. Her goal is to become a practice manager one day.
Aria is one of our orthodontic assistants. She is great team player with a passion for dentistry and taking care of others.
Carol was born and raised in China and moved to New Zealand with her husband and daughter in 2017. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in General Dentistry (2011) and a Masters' Degree in Orthodontics (2014) from Nanjing Medical University in China.
Patient Reviews
5 out of 5
“– Victoria NI came and saw Dr Max in 2013. He explained to me the commitment I needed to make, if I wanted a great result. Dr Max and his staff were always so lovely and made the experience really enjoyable. Now I have exactly what I've wanted and its all thanks to Dr Max and his incredible team. I would recommend going to Max and Beresford.”
“– Ngaire WI just wanted to thank you for your great treatment of Mitchell's teeth! I am thrilled with the final result, and Mitchell is ecstatic. My children are certainly very fortunate to have had this quality care, and huge investment in their teeth. I only hope they prove their appreciation by taking extremely good care of their teeth for the rest of their lives!”
“– Katrina JI cannot thank Dr Max enough for the tremendous service and excellent treatment my daughter received. I was extremely impressed with the friendly team and high tech facilities. The way in which Dr Max carefully explained each step of the process was outstanding and much appreciated. Not only did he align her teeth perfectly, but he did so in a way that best suited her facial structure. I would also like to mention the rest of the wonderful team as they have been nothing but first class all the way.”
“– Ros RWe came to Dr Max after receiving a glowing report from a friend. Right from the start, he was so professional, he explained in detail exactly what was necessary for Paige. The entire staff are excellent and are all well trained. A big thank you also for always being on time with appointments. Well done for being as organised as you are. Our experience throughout has been of a very high standard and I would definitely recommend for anyone needing orthodontic work done in the future.”
“– AdrienneMy daughter Amber is a patient of Dr Max. From the onset and throughout her orthodontic treatment, she received the highest standard of care from all staff at the clinic. Appointments were made conveniently and clinics always punctual. I was kept fully informed and felt totally confident in the progress Amber made during her treatment. The outcome has been transformative for Amber and I would highly recommend Max and Beresford.”
“– Stefan DMy daughter needed some extreme and detailed orthodontic work. The team at Max and Beresford were informative, conscientious, and helpful on all occasions. Doctor Beresford’s work and skill have had a brilliant and life-changing effect on my daughter as her teeth look perfect, and she has a newfound confidence. The team has always been accommodating to rescheduling appointments and always there to answer questions. I would highly recommend Max and Beresford to anyone, and a big thanks to the whole team.”
“– Richard LNow I am able to smile without feeling self-conscious. Looking back the old photos and my treatment diary, I see that the transition is amazing. Dr Beresford has kept his promise and the Invisalign treatment did its wonderful job. I should express my gratitude to all the nice staff members in Max & Beresford. Their kindness and help have made my journey a pleasant one.”
“– PaddyAll three of my children have had Orthodontic treatment at Max and Beresford, and I am very happy with the results. They all now have gorgeous smiles. The process has been far better than my experience as a teenager, from both a comfort and response point of view, with friendly and helpful staff. We have no hesitation in recommending the practice as THE place to have orthodontic treatment in Auckland.”
“– SueI cannot be more enthusiastic in recommending Max + Beresford. I went to see Dr Max as a result of an injury that required braces to fix my teeth alignment. I had clear brackets on my top teeth which gave a semblance of privacy to the treatment going on in my mouth. I found Dr Max and his team to be very professional and compassionate in their care and very efficient. I was pleased that once I got used to the initial discomfort, I was able to continue my daily activities quite comfortably. I am thrilled with the result and my new beautiful smile.”
“– Katrina JIsabella is ecstatic with her new 'look' and can't stop smiling. She has received countless compliments. My husband and I, highly recommend Dr Max and his team, and will continue to do so with every opportunity. We could not have asked for a better experience!
In Isabella's words - "Dr Max is the best orthodontist ever!"”