Dr Scott Sisam
Scott enjoys the challenges of dentistry in the provincial sector as the dentists are expected to deal with all aspects of general dentistry. However facilitation to the appropriate specialist is arranged where needed.
Scott was born and raised in Whakatane so he can relate well to most of his patients and intends on working here for the foreseeable future.
Scott enjoys the combination of working as a health professional in Whakatane,…
Scott enjoys the challenges of dentistry in the provincial sector as the dentists are expected to deal with all aspects of general dentistry. However facilitation to the appropriate specialist is arranged where needed.
Scott was born and raised in Whakatane so he can relate well to most of his patients and intends on working here for the foreseeable future.
Scott enjoys the combination of working as a health professional in Whakatane, as the small town lifestyle allows him to transition from work to recreation without too much fuss. He loves being on the coast, but also close to the major North Island National parks, provides plenty of time to fish, hunt and spend time in the outdoors.
Dr Justin Kearney
Justin is a visiting orthodontist from Bay Orthodontics in Tauranga. Inspired by his own experience of Orthodontic treatment as a teenager, Justin is passionate about helping both kids and adults achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Originally from Ireland, he completed his dental training at University College Cork. He graduated with an honours degree receiving awards from both Irish and UK dental societies for his academic and clinical work.
While working as a general dentist in the UK, Justin completed a 3 year Masters degree in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry at Kings College London. Following this, he earned a place on the Orthodontic…
Show more...Justin is a visiting orthodontist from Bay Orthodontics in Tauranga. Inspired by his own experience of Orthodontic treatment as a teenager, Justin is passionate about helping both kids and adults achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Originally from Ireland, he completed his dental training at University College Cork. He graduated with an honours degree receiving awards from both Irish and UK dental societies for his academic and clinical work.
While working as a general dentist in the UK, Justin completed a 3 year Masters degree in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry at Kings College London. Following this, he earned a place on the Orthodontic specialist training pathway and graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Sciences degree in Orthodontics from the University of Liverpool.
Justin has successfully completed Orthodontic specialist examinations at both the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He was awarded the William Houston Gold Medal for achieving the highest mark amongst Orthodontists sitting the Royal College examinations across the UK, Australia and UAE. He also received an award from the British Orthodontic Society for the standard of his orthodontic clinical work.
In 2018, Justin made the move to New Zealand and is proud to call Tauranga his home. He is married to a Kiwi, Kimberley, and they have two young daughters. When he's not straightening teeth, your likely to see Justin out running or spending time with his young family.
To book an appointment with Justin, please phone Bay Orthodontics at (07) 577 0916.
Dr Liza Rozdestvenskaja
Liza graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Liverpool, UK in 2015 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from Edinburgh University in 2021, and Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the Smile Dental Academy in 2022.
She enjoys all facets of general dentistry and loves to help our patients achieve a healthy smile as well and maintain a high level of aesthetics. Liza is well known for her calm and relaxing nature and has quickly become a vital member of our team. She puts her patients at ease and is a…
Show more...Liza graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Liverpool, UK in 2015 and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from Edinburgh University in 2021, and Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the Smile Dental Academy in 2022.
She enjoys all facets of general dentistry and loves to help our patients achieve a healthy smile as well and maintain a high level of aesthetics. Liza is well known for her calm and relaxing nature and has quickly become a vital member of our team. She puts her patients at ease and is a great communicator.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, partner Tim and their 3 year old bundle of mischief Bodhi. Together they love being outdoors while hiking, cycling, or going for a run. Liza has completed marathons and enjoys a good obstacle race. Although she tells us the only race she gets involved with lately is racing around chasing after Bodhi.
Jill Ashenhurst
Jill graduated from Otago over 25 years ago as a Dental Hygienist. Her passion and her skills for Hygiene are driven by the constant upgrading of her knowledge. She loves all aspects of Hygiene but her main drive is treating Periodontal Disease. She loves the partnership with her patients and seeing the transition to good oral health.
Out of the surgery, Jill main love is her grandchildren, landscaping, renovating, and painting. She enjoys long beach walks at her doorstep.