Our Team

Meet the team

We delight in having an amazing team working together with Dr Lipshatz to make your orthodontic experience simply fabulous.

Our Orthodontic Assistants and Reception Team

All of our front desk and Dental assistants are committed to caring for our patients along every step of their Orthodontic journey.

Whether it’s assisting with Health Fund rebates or being super gentle during procedures, our team shine at being genuinely kind, helpful and friendly. They all work to the highest standards and quality care is paramount to everyone at our practice.

Each individual is well trained, knowledgeable and committed to creating beautiful smiles, and as a team they work cooperatively to make your Orthodontic experience enjoyable as well as clinically successful.

Many of our staff have been with us for many years (up to 23 years), and some have returned after starting families or relocating back to Melbourne from overseas/interstate. The warm family feeling amongst the team helps create the happy atmosphere that our practice is well known for.

Our team includes some crazy football fans, avid dog lovers, a professional photographer, wonderful Mums, half marathon runners, happy campers, seasoned travellers and lots more. Have a chat during your appointments and get to know our fantastic crew.

We take great pride in our SMILES FOR LIFE Team.

Our hygienists are integral members of our team and their professionalism and proficiencies enhance the high level of patient care we offer each patient.

Liz Fetherstonhaugh

Liz Fetherstonhaugh has a double degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene and has been working in orthodontic practice for over 20 years. As well as being well known for her clinical prowess, Liz is a caring practitioner who takes great pride in seeing the beautiful smiles that our patients beam after their treatment. Liz has also lectured in Orthodontics and been a clinical demonstrator/assessor at RMIT and brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to our friendly team.

Liz is married and the mother of three fine young men. She enjoys watching them play football and for relaxation delights in reading and eating out. Be sure to ask her about her alphabet dinners!

Shirani Marks

Shirani Marks graduated in 2003 from the University of Melbourne as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist. She started her career at our practice and was a dedicated member of our team for seven years treating each patient with her gentle approach and helpful encouragement. We are delighted that she has returned to our fabulous team and continues her commitment to excellence in creating happy smiles and caring for patients and their families with kindness and clinical expertise.

As well as quality family time with her husband and three gorgeous young children, Shirani enjoys cooking, health and fitness.

 

It is wonderful to have our hygienists in our clinic every day and their competencies paired with their great chair-side manner make for a positive experience every appointment.

Atida Lipshatz


Practice Manager

Although trained and experienced as an Optometrist, Atida has been involved in our practice since we opened 25 years ago.

With a passion for excellence in customer service, she is tremendously proud of the quality experience our patients receive from the first phone call to years after the braces come off. She knows that Jeff’s genuine care for his patients, as well as his experience and expertise are what distinguish us as such a highly regarded Orthodontic Practice. She feels privileged to work with such a capable and dedicated team and loves being part of the positive journey where patients are transformed by their beautiful smiles. Atida works on all the behind the scenes running of the practice and is committed to making it the kind of outstanding practice she would choose to visit herself or with her children.

Atida knows that the clinical results for our patients will be of the highest quality and is committed to ensuring excellence in every other aspect of the Orthodontic journey.

Andrea


Reception

At Jeff Lipshatz Orthodontics, we delight in the close and friendly feeling shared by our patients and our team. Anyone who has been part of our practice “family” in the last twenty plus years, knew Andrea as the capable and caring angel who welcomed and helped everybody.

Andrea has now moved to Indented Head, but remains part of our team as an occasional trainer /consultant. And you may like to book her as a registered celebrant too!

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