Our Team
We work hard to maintain our reputation with our clients and the professional community by providing our patients with the highest standards of dental practice.
Our highly skilled and experienced dentists have each been working in the industry for over 10 years and are highly skilled in areas such as wisdom tooth surgery, implantology, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Max Stephenson
Dr. Ben Taylor
Bara'a Toubat
Loretta Bocian
Kay McPhail
Tina Lin
Olga Alekseeva
David Pang
Rebecca McDonald
Dr. Soon Jee Low – Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Languages spoken: English, Malay & basic Mandarin.
Soon Jee moved from Malaysia in 2002. In 2009 he graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Science, having first completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences degree in 2006.
He moved to Wellington for a while before returning home to Christchurch in 2011.
Soon Jee knows that going to the dentist can be scary for some people and does everything he can to help the clients who sit in his dental chair feel comfortable and at ease.
In his spare time, Soon Jee can be found enjoying the company of family and friends. He is an active member of the Canterbury Society of Magicians and performs his craft with other magicians from around the country.
Dr. Ben Taylor - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Languages spoken: English.
Graduating from the University of Manchester in 2006, Ben brings over 18 years of experience to the practice.
He was drawn to New Zealand's beauty and decided to make it his home. This extensive experience allows him to provide patients with advanced care across a wide range of dental needs. Ben is passionate about helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears, offering IV sedation for those who need it.
Ben enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and creating beautiful smiles with composite veneers. Committed to providing the best possible care, Ben combines his clinical skill with a gentle and reassuring approach, making him a valuable addition to the team.
When not in the practice, you'll find him climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, or spending time with his family.
Dr. Madi Shenoy - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Distinction) Languages spoken: English
Madi graduated from the University of Otago in 2017 and spent the following year working at Christchurch Hospital as a Dental House Officer. She then moved to Auckland and worked in private practice, but after realising how much she missed Christchurch, decided to return and join the team at Pathway Dental.
Madi places a big emphasis on communication, and her aim is to make you feel comfortable, involved and never in the dark about your dental care.
In her spare time Madi likes to bake, paint and game. She also enjoys socialising with good food, which Christchurch has a lot of!
Dr. Max Stephenson - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Max graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in 2017. After spending a number of years around the country gaining valuable work and life experience, Max is happy to be back in his hometown of Christchurch.
Max focuses on providing gentle, patient-centred dental care. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in working with patients with neglected or problematic mouths to restore the comfort, stability and contentment that good oral health provides.
Back in Canterbury after ten years away, Max is enjoying being closer to family and rediscovering the region that he grew up in.
Dr. Joanne Au - Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours
Jo graduated from the University of Otago in 2017 and spent the last few years working in Central Otago and Masterton before joining the team at Pathway Dental.
Jo loves working with her clients to help them achieve their optimal dental health. Clients describe her as friendly and gentle.
Outside of work Jo can be found making her own clothes, rock climbing, or curled up with a good book.
Dr. Danni Chen – Dentist
Qualifications: Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Danni is a qualified general dentist who graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from the University of Otago. After studying, she moved down south to Invercargill, where she worked as a hospital dentist for the Southland District Health Board. There, she gained invaluable surgical experience with wisdom teeth and dental treatment under sedation.
She is excited to return to her hometown of Christchurch to spend time with her family.
As a dentist, she looks forward to delivering patient-centred care with a friendly and positive attitude.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking around beautiful New Zealand and travelling.
Loretta Vogt Bocian – Dental Hygienist
Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health
Loretta grew up in the Ohio (United States) and graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2019 with her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. While working as a full-time dental hygienist, she earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health in 2023 from Youngstown State University to continue her education and public health skills. Loretta and her husband moved to Christchurch in May 2024, drawn to the beauty and wonder of the New Zealand landscapes.
Loretta is patient-education focused and enjoys seeing her patients gain knowledge and feel empowered about their oral health. She is always happy to answer questions about oral hygiene, gum disease, and other oral health topics.
Outside of clinical care, Loretta enjoys reading, painting, hiking, and bird watching.
Bara'a Toubat - Clinical Dental Technician
Bara'a has joined the team as our resident denture expert with his Denture World clinic.
Bara'a is experienced in making all types of dentures including: full or partial dentures, standard, cosmetic, precision implant-supported dentures or immediate dentures. Bara'a handcrafts, to the highest quality, all of his dentures onsite. He takes great care to ensure you are completely satisfied with your new dentures.
