Dr Ben Harris
Ben graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1997. He spent two years working in Dunedin and then Christchurch hospital after graduation before heading to work in London. After nine years away from Christchurch practicing dentistry in London and Auckland, Ben returned home to Christchurch in 2007, having just completed his Fellowship in Sydney, Australia.
Ben has been on the Lumino clinical board since 2011 and is an active member of the NZ Dental Association and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Ben has always strived to achieve excellence in his work and…
Show more...Ben graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1997. He spent two years working in Dunedin and then Christchurch hospital after graduation before heading to work in London. After nine years away from Christchurch practicing dentistry in London and Auckland, Ben returned home to Christchurch in 2007, having just completed his Fellowship in Sydney, Australia.
Ben has been on the Lumino clinical board since 2011 and is an active member of the NZ Dental Association and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Ben has always strived to achieve excellence in his work and stay at the forefront of technical advancements in dentistry. He performs general and cosmetic dentistry using the latest equipment, materials and methods including digital scanning and digital smile design. He is driven to give his patients the best care and experience possible. He regularly attends lectures and courses from minimal intervention to advanced procedures such as root canal therapy and Implant restoration.
Ben has an interest in reconstructing worn mouths and the prevention of dental disease. He enjoys developing and implementing a long term plan which future proofs someone’s mouth, with the goal of leaving the patient in a maintenance program with peace of mind that their teeth are disease-free and optimally restored.
Ben grew up on a farm in North Canterbury and brings exceptional skills, experience and clear no-fuss communication to the team. Outside of dentistry Ben has a passion for health and fitness and can either be found at the gym, spending time with his young family or thinking about going back to the gym.
Dr William Burnard
William appreciates that as dentists, they get the chance to spend time and get to know so many good people from all walks of life without ever leaving the workplace! He hopes to ensure all his patients are well-educated about their oral health, so their appointments are proactive and routine rather than reactive and worrisome.
His dental interests lie in general and cosmetic dentistry with a focus on placing and restoring dental implants.
William trained in the U.S. where he received a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University. After…
Show more...William appreciates that as dentists, they get the chance to spend time and get to know so many good people from all walks of life without ever leaving the workplace! He hopes to ensure all his patients are well-educated about their oral health, so their appointments are proactive and routine rather than reactive and worrisome.
His dental interests lie in general and cosmetic dentistry with a focus on placing and restoring dental implants.
William trained in the U.S. where he received a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University. After graduating, he completed a General Practice Residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, in order to learn more advanced prosthetic and surgical techniques. William then worked in private practice in the Chicago CBD before moving to Christchurch.
William firmly believes that education doesn’t stop after graduation. He frequently attends local study groups and is an avid learner, regularly attending regional conferences and courses. "Education an essential part of being a dentist, especially with technologies rapidly advancing and requiring us to keep on top of the latest techniques."
Outside of the practice, William enjoys wine tasting, running, drawing, and spending time with family and friends. He's also a passionate pizza maker and can create a wide variety of styles from scratch, from deep-dish to hand-tossed New York-style pizza.
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.
Kerri Walklin
Kerri studied Dental Hygiene at the University of Otago, and graduated in 2005, after having already worked as a dental assistant since 1994. After graduating, Kerri worked full time in a busy dental practice as a registered dental hygienist, until taking a break from work to have her two children.
Kerri enjoys working in a partnership with people to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth - via assessments, gentle and thorough scaling, and individualised homecare advice, whilst being sensitive to her patients needs.
Out of work, Kerri is a busy mum and loves spending time with her two daughters and three dogs.
Te Maia Johnson-Watson
Te Maia graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from University of Otago in 2024.
Te Maia enjoys providing dental hygiene treatments and giving personalised oral health advice based on her patients' different needs. She is very interested in dental therapy, particularly the artistic side of restorative work. Te Maia is also very interested in keeping up to date with the latest dental trends and treatments.
Te Maia has a particular passion for improving the oral health outcomes of Māori and being able to provide support to all whanau. She aims to incorporate te ao Māori and Te Tiriti into…
Show more...Te Maia graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from University of Otago in 2024.
Te Maia enjoys providing dental hygiene treatments and giving personalised oral health advice based on her patients' different needs. She is very interested in dental therapy, particularly the artistic side of restorative work. Te Maia is also very interested in keeping up to date with the latest dental trends and treatments.
Te Maia has a particular passion for improving the oral health outcomes of Māori and being able to provide support to all whanau. She aims to incorporate te ao Māori and Te Tiriti into all aspects of her practice as a clinician.
Te Maia loves empowering her patients and helping enable them to look after their oral health. It brings Te Maia lots of joy when she can help patients feel more confident and happier with their smiles. She also enjoys improving patient’s dental experiences by maintaining a supportive and non-judgemental environment.
Outside of the practice Te Maia loves to crochet, craft and listen to music. She can often by found at a café drinking a coffee. Te Maia wasborn in Melbourne, Australia but grew up in Dunedin.