About Us
At Hawke’s Bay Orthodontics we use a team approach to provide quality care. Hawke’s Bay Orthodontics is a friendly, family orientated practice where we treat every patient as we would treat one of our own family members. Our practice has a relaxed atmosphere, where regardless of your age you will feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr Kirsty Skidmore - Orthodontist
BDS, MDS (Ortho), MOrth RCSEd, FRACDS
Kirsty completed her BDS at Otago University. She then worked as a dental house surgeon at Hastings Hospital and in private dental practices in Hawke’s Bay before doing her Masters Degree in Orthodontics at Otago. Kirsty is a registered specialist with the Dental Council of New Zealand, a member of the NZ Association of Orthodontists and also has a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
After graduating from Orthodontics she worked as an Orthodontist at Christchurch Hospital and in a private Christchurch Orthodontic Practice. She then worked as an Orthodontic Specialist in the UK for 5 years prior to returning to Havelock North and opening her own private practice in 2009.
Kirsty is married to Craig and has three young children Evie, Sam and Millie. When she isn’t practicing orthodontics, she is a full time mum and keen runner who loves the Hawke’s Bay sunshine and life-style!!
Kerrie Smith - Practice Manager and qualified Orthodontic Auxiliary
Kerrie is responsible for the overall running of the practice and thoroughly enjoys working alongside staff, patients and their families. She has worked for many years as a dental assistant and over the last seven years as an orthodontic auxiliary. Kerrie is very knowledgeable and competent in all areas of orthodontics, manages the day-to-day running of HB Orthodontics and is very gentle and understanding with patients.
Please do not hesitate to talk to her and her team if you have any ideas you wish to share.