Jacob Grieve - BDS FRACDS

After graduating with distinction from Otago University in 2002, Jacob gained valuable surgical experience as a Dental House Surgeon. This was consolidated further when he worked in a surgical team in Manchester, England.

As well as continuing working as a general dentist, Jacob teaches final year dental students for Otago University. Jacob is passionate about all areas of general dentistry but fosters a special interest in cosmetics and wisdom teeth removal.

Jacob was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) and recently received the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) Outstanding Young Dentist Award. He is an active member of the NZDA, Otago branch of the NZDA, RACDS and the New Zealand Society of Sedation in Dentistry.

When not in the office, Jacob enjoys cycling both on and off road, attending Southlife church and spending time with his wife Justine and boys, Joshua and Daniel.

Rex J Moore - BDS, Dip. Clin. Dent. Periodontics

Rex graduated BDS from Otago University Dental School in 1972, after which he travelled and worked in Australian dental practices in New South Wales, Queensland and Northern Territories, then in England. On returning to New Zealand Rex continued in his practice in Dunedin and undertook a post-graduate diploma in periodontics (gum disease and associated surgery) in 1992 – 1993.

He has been secretary/treasurer for the Otago branch of the New Zealand Dental Association for three years, and will be president in 2010. Rex enjoys general dentistry and has a special interest in gum problems, as well as cosmetic dentistry and all aspects of dentures.

In his spare time Rex enjoys sailing, skiing, and keeps current with his small plane pilot’s licence. He and Jenny are keen voyagers and his three children share his love of travel and are scattered around the world.

Jonathan Broadbent – BDS

As well as working as a general dentist at Knox Dental, Jonathan works part-time as a Research Fellow at the University of Otago, and as a Consultant for the NZ Dental Council.

To date he has worked at several different dental surgeries, supervised undergraduate dental students for three years (in clinics and in student research projects), and spent time researching for his PhD in the UK and Holland. Jonathan’s primary research interest is in social inequality in dental health, but his research projects have covered a variety of topics; including gum disease, dry mouth, dental enamel defects, and the effect of behavioural disorders upon dental health. Jonathan has published his work in a variety of scientific journals which include the Journal of Dental Research (the top-ranked international dental journal), and he has travelled to speak about his PhD research in Canada, USA, Ireland, Holland, the UK, and Australia.

In 2001, while an undergraduate student, Jonathan won the New Zealand Dental Association Biennial Award for Research. More recently, in 2007 he won the NZ Colgate senior award in recognition of the quality of his PhD research. Jonathan is a member of the NZ Dental Association and the International Association for Dental Research.

In his spare time, Jonathan is probably at a local Dunedin coffee shop, sampling the brew. Jonathan enjoys tinkering with cars and computer equipment, and also loves travelling. Each year, Jonathan spends a holiday doing volunteer dental work overseas in developing communities.

Kerri Lumb

Kerri is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Otago in 1997.  After gaining Trans-Tasman recognition in 2000, and travelling and living in the U.K, Kerri relocated to Australia. For the past 8 years Kerri has worked extensively with Periodontal Implant Specialists in both Sydney and Melbourne where she was primarily involved in treatment and prevention of Periodontal Disease and Implant care. Kerri is also certified to administer Local Anaesthetic having successfully completed post graduate study through the University of Adelaide. 

When not preventing gum disease, Kerri can be found running in the hills of Dunedin, or working out at the gym.