Meet the team at Harris Dental
Mark Harris BDS, BSc
Christchurch born and raised, Mark graduated with a Zoology Degree from Canterbury University before attending Otago University Dental School. He began his career in 1985 at Wellington Hospital as a Dental House Surgeon, returning to Christchurch the following year to begin in private practice. He is the fourth generation dentist in his family, his great-grandfather, Gerald; grandfather, Parke; father, John; and uncle, Zin Harris, all having been dentists.
Although Mark is interested in all fields of dentistry, he is highly experienced in the use of lasers and CAD-CAM (Cerec) dentistry.
Mark is married to Kate and they have grown boys, James, Andrew and Hamish. His interests (outside dentistry) include golf, fishing, skiing, boating and any outdoor recreation.
Mark is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association and the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Dental Association.
Doug Bennett, BDS, Associate Dentist
I grew up in Christchurch. After graduating from the Otago University in 1995 I worked in private practice in Christchurch and Ashburton before joining Murray Dental in Cashel Street. After the earthquakes I relocated to 62 Bealey Avenue and joined Harris Dental and the Lumino network.
In my spare time I enjoy photography, trying to keep fit, and starting the odd DIY, some of which i have finished. I like eating out and traveling with my partner,( who is from Singapore),and our high school age son. We regularly holiday in Singapore to visit extended family.
Mallory Boyd, Practice Manager
Originally from New Zealand, Mallory moved back to Christchurch from Perth with her partner Gary and has been working with us since 2012. She is always bright and cheerful and loves her early morning coffee. Mallory is slowly adapting to Christchurch’s colder temperatures.
Justine Wood, Receptionist
Born and raised in Greymouth, Justine worked for local dentist Gary Rae for 17 years before work and family commitments meant a shift to Christchurch. Very experienced in all aspects of dentistry, she is a great asset to our team.
Jessica Barron, Hygienist and Therapist
Jess has a Batchelor of Oral Health from Otago University. She joined us at the end of 2013 and is returning to the city where she grew up, having attended Christchurch Girls High before studying in Dunedin. Jess is also a qualified dental therapist, and as such is able to treat school-age children.
Dale Burbery, Chair-side Assistant
Dale has been Mark’s chairside nurse for the last three years. She was originally a Timaru girl, before settling in Tauranga, and now Christchurch. She has 20 years’ experience in the dental profession, working for dentists in both the North and South Islands.
Karen Hand, Accounts manager
Karen worked for Harris Dental from 2000 to 2008 before taking a break to work for Heart Kids NZ as one of their support staff. She has returned to us part-time and now works Wednesdays to manage the accounting side of the practice.
