At OrthodontiX you're in good hands with our warm, friendly and experienced team. We have three well established, easily accessible practices in convenient locations across Canterbury.
Our team is led by Orthodontist Ronald Sluiter, who founded OrthodontiX in 2009. With practices in Cashmere, Merivale, and Ashburton, our experienced orthodontic team has you covered.
We work together with you to help you achieve the best for your oral health. With our leading-edge technology, we offer a comprehensive and personalised experience for you.
Our People
Ronald graduated in 1982 from Dental School in The Netherlands. He then completed his orthodontic training. In 2009 he began practising orthodontics in New Zealand. He's a member of the NZ Association of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontics and European Orthodontic Society.
Birgit is our Lab Assistant and is also trained as an Orthodontic Assistant. She makes sure all our impressions are poured and appliances are made. She also makes the scans of patients' teeth look pretty and is very good at striking a deal for our ordering.
Rachael is a qualified dental therapist and dental nurse. She has also recently become a qualified Orthodontic Auxilliary. Her dental interests Invisalign and dental monitoring. Rachael loves the variety that her role brings.
Kelly is an orthodontic auxiliary at OrthodontiX Cashmere & Merivale. She also a qualified dental assistant. She is always learning and extends her education through courses and events.
Elina, originally from the UK, is an orthodontic auxiliary and a qualified dental assistant. She enjoys keeping up to date with new technology and giving people their perfect smile.
Grace is our orthodontic auxiliary in training. She loves to learn and is quickly becoming adept in all things braces. Grace works at both OrthodontiX Cashmere & Merivale.
Laurel is a qualified orthodontic auxiliary at OrthodontiX Cashmere and Merivale. She previously worked with Ronald in Auckland. Laurel is continuously learning and extending her education in orthodontics through courses and events outside of the practice.
Celeste received her Dental Assistant Certificate in 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2018. Her dental interests include hygiene, orthodontics, working with adolescent patients and making sure patients feel as comfortable as possible.
Abby is our sterilisation assistant and an aspiring dental assistant. She loves to learn and ensures things run smoothly at our practices. Her favourite thing about her job is the people she gets to work with. You'll find Abby at OrthodontiX Cashmere and Merivale.
Karen loves interacting with all patients and forming friendships with patients and staff. Her main goal is to continue to be approachable and friendly to all patients. She enjoys the great support she gets from Lumino, being that it is a large, respected company.
Mel is one of our receptionists and a qualified dental assistant, based at OrthodontiX Merivale. She often answers the phone for all of our practices. Mel loves seeing patients' confidence grow as their treatment progresses and hopes to make their experience a positive one.
Maïthé is the practice manager for all three OrthodontiX locations. She is your go-to person to ensure everything behind the scenes goes smoothly. She loves the diversity in her job and has worked with Ronald for over 15 years.