Darfield Dental Canterbury

Meet Our Team

Lincoln Emma Courtney
Lead Dentist

Dr Emma Courtney

Emma grew up in England and trained as a dentist at The University of Liverpool. She served five years as a dentist in The Royal Navy, during which time she worked in Scotland, England and Gibraltar.

Emma arrived in New Zealand in 2005 and worked in a dental practice near Auckland, where she met her husband before they moved down to Christchurch in 2006. Emma has a post graduate diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, which ensures you are in very capable, gentle hands. She indeed just really enjoys all aspects of dentistry.

Outside dentistry Emma is keen on tramping, playing hockey and watching the odd game of rugby.

Marcus Darfield
Dentist

Dr Marcus Leung

After graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Marcus returned to his hometown of Christchurch and entered straight into private practice.

Growing up afraid of the dentist (and partially still is), Marcus possesses a deep understanding of the anxieties behind dental treatment and specialises in providing pain-free techniques to his clinical practice, tailoring a plan unique to each patient's individual needs.

Having seen patients for over 6 years, Marcus combines his expertise in empathetic patient management with his meticulous skills in general, cosmetic and emergency-based dentistry to minimize anxiety and to maximize patient satisfaction.

Outside dentistry, Marcus has a background in lead generation marketing and e-commerce and is currently focusing on the potential of artificial intelligence in business.

Claire Mccormack
Dentist

Dr Claire McCormack

Claire McCormack received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns, Australia and has previously been working in Hamilton NZ and the Whitsunday region in Queensland. Claire enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and loves working with patients to achieve and deliver oral health services and education. She has a special interest in preventative dentistry, and creating a positive dental experience for patients who may be anxious. Claire strongly believes in taking the time to fully educate her patients about the importance of oral health, and customising each treatment plan based on a patient’s needs. 

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Claire McCormack received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in Cairns, Australia and has previously been working in Hamilton NZ and the Whitsunday region in Queensland. Claire enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and loves working with patients to achieve and deliver oral health services and education. She has a special interest in preventative dentistry, and creating a positive dental experience for patients who may be anxious. Claire strongly believes in taking the time to fully educate her patients about the importance of oral health, and customising each treatment plan based on a patient’s needs. 

When Claire is away from the clinic, she enjoys the outdoors and is loving exploring New Zealand through tramping and mountain biking. She also loves to cook!

Lynn Adler Staff Profile Photo.Pdf
Oral Health Therapist

Lyn Adler

Lyn graduated from Otago University School of Dentistry with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2003.

Her mission is to guide her patients in achieving optimal oral health. There’s nothing better for her then the smiles she brings to people’s faces and the changes she brings to people’s lives through oral health.

Lyn’s a bit of a fitness fanatic, she teaches body balance in her spare time and loves gardening, exploring the outdoors and fishing with her husband and dog.

Darfield Leanne Hadfield
Receptionist, Chairside Assistant and Nurse Support

Leanne Hadfield

Leanne brings great skills to the role of Reception and Office Support. She also combines chairside support into her position.

Her experience in business, IT and depth of experience with St John, gives the team another very skilled person for looking after the lovely patients in Darfield and greater area.

Darfield Kathy Nustrini
Reception and Office Support

Kathy Nustrini

Kathy Nustrini is the Senior Receptionist at Darfield Dental. She relocated to Darfield in January 2019 after a trip the previous year when she fell in love with the Southern Alps.

Kathy has been working with Lumino The Dentists since June 2016, and brings past experience from her previous front office reception role with Lumino in Torbay.

“I love my role at the front desk helping patients with their dental needs and appointments, I like to have the bookings running smoothly for our team of clinicians, staff and patients and being a people person, I like the interaction with people.”

Outside of the practice she spends all her time with her family, horses and property.