Dr Jared Christofferson
Jared graduated from the University of Otago in 2003. After stints working mainly in Auckland and Cairns, Jared decided to return home for good in 2012.
Jared derives most enjoyment from crown and bridge work, restoration of gaps with dental implants and cosmetic treatment. He is a highly skilled clinician with a relaxed and caring attitude, and is focused on achieving the best possible result for each patient.
Outside of dentistry, Jared enjoys running, motorsport & spending time with his wife Claire and baby daughter.
Dr Kevin Ryder
Kevin graduated from the University of Otago in 1977, and after short stints in New Plymouth, Wollongong and the UK, started Good Street Dental in 1985.
Kevin enjoys all types of general dentistry, especially minor oral surgery and root canal treatments. He gets particular satisfaction from helping patients in genuine pain, as well as restoring a broken-down mouth to full function and aesthetics.
Away from the practice, Kevin likes gardening and any DIY project, as well as travel & sport. He also enjoys spending time with Janet, his wife of 38 years, and their three children and one grandchild.
Mel
Mel is our practice manager. Mel has worked in the dental industry for 15 years. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with patients and being a part of a great team, as well as the variety of her role with the practice.
Outside of work, Mel can usually be found in the garden, exercising or spending time with family and friends.
Sheree
Sheree has worked in the dental industry for 18 years, starting off as a dental assistant in Rangiora, and has been a dental hygienist for 11 years.
After working in Australia, Auckland and Mount Maunganui she has returned to Christchurch with her husband to be closer to family and friends.
In her spare time she likes to be near the ocean, scuba diving or snorkelling, exercising, hiking, travelling and loves natural medicine and healthy living.
Di
Di is a qualified dental assistant with 25 years of experience. Di most enjoys meeting patients from all walks of life, making them feel welcome and relaxed, and watching them leave the surgery with big smiles and newfound confidence after the completion of their treatment.
When not at work, Di likes netball, walking, reading and weekends away. She is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs.
Sonia
Sonia brings her vast experience as a dental therapist and orthodontic auxiliary to her dental assisting role at Good Street Dental. She is also a trained emergency medical technician and volunteers as an ambulance officer for St John Rangiora in her spare time.
Away from work she enjoys mountain biking and spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.