Lavrin and Lawrence Orthodontics

Dental Therapist - Rosemary

Rosemary is a Dental Therapist who trained in Melbourne and graduated in 1979. Since then she has worked in both public and private practice and in both general and specialist orthodontic practices for over 30 years. In 1997, Rosemary graduated from Deakin University with a Graduate Diploma in Health Science and Health Education. Her love for orthodontics has grown immensely because of the incredible advancements in both knowledge and technology and she has become involved with Invisalign as a Practice Development Trainer. She enjoys working at Lavrin & Lawrence Orthodontics not only due to working in a great team, but because it is a practice committed to keeping at the forefront of this exciting and ever progressing profession. Rosemary is married with two adult children. Her interests include cycling, surfing, tennis, travel, reading and photography.

Dental Therapist - Victor

Victor graduated from the School of Dental Therapy, Melbourne in 1985 after which he worked in the mobile Dental Vans with the School Dental Service in country Victoria. For several years, he has worked with the Undergraduate Dental Therapy students at the University of Melbourne as a Clinical Demonstrator. He completed his Certificate in Orthodontics for Dental Therapists at the University of Melbourne in 2004. As well as working at Lavrin & Lawrence Orthodontics, Victor works part-time in a general dental practice. Victor loves the interaction with our patients especially when the braces are removed and their new smile is unveiled! He has four adult children: three boys and one girl. His outside interests include gardening, surf fishing and spending time with his family.

Dental Therapist - Melinda

Melinda is a dental hygienist who graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000. Since graduating, she has worked in both an orthodontic and general practice, but her real passion lies in orthodontics. Melinda feels that there is nothing like seeing that transformation when the braces are removed and the effect it has on a patient's self esteem. Melinda is excited to be part of such an innovative and modern practice at Lavrin and Lawrence Orthodontics. In her personal time, Melinda enjoys renovating the Victorian home she shares with her fiancee, as well as cycling, surfing, traveling and of course shopping.