Meet The Team

Bernadine Kidston has treated her patients at Maven Dental Maryborough as a passionate Oral Health Therapist since 2022. Calling Zimbabwe home, Bernadine made the move to Australia with her family in 2000 and commenced her dental career as a dental assistant in both the private and public sectors. She also spent some time working within the dental industry in the United Kingdom where she gained extensive knowledge.  After a few years she felt the need for a new challenge and completed her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy degree at CQU Rockhampton in 2021.

Delivering a high standard of care is very important to Bernadine, her passion and enthusiasm lies with treating children of all ages and welcomes their bright energetic personalities. Bernadine takes pride in providing oral health education to all her patients and will soon be sharing her knowledge at the local primary schools too.

When Bernadine is not practising, she loves spending time camping and fishing with her husband and two children, and one day would love to take another vacation in Italy. Bernadine also enjoys baking and cake decorating.

Bernadine Kidston is part of the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association.

Dr Jeetu Verma graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences in India in 2015. Jeetu then completed his Masters in Dental Surgery in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2019.

Dr Jeetu worked as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics in J N Kapoor Dental College for the last five years and previously worked as a Associate Dentist and consultant Orthodontist in various private clinics

Dr Jeetu is very passionate for dentistry especially Orthodontics and restorative work.

Dr Jeetu believes his job as a dentist is a combination of three professions: a doctor, an engineer and an artist. His favourite part of being a Dentist is meeting people from all walks of life, connecting with them, and building strong relationships based on trust and care. He enjoys helping people by either to get them out of pain, or helping them improve their smile because healthy and beautiful smile is key to overall well-being.

With years of experience and advanced training in both orthodontic treatments and restorative techniques Dr Jeetu is dedicated to improving the health, appearance, and alignment of a smile. Whether patients need restorative work to repair damaged teeth or orthodontic treatments like braces or clear aligners to perfect their smile, Dr Jeetu will always try to offer customised solutions that address both short-term and long-term dental goals.

Outside of work Jeetu likes to spend time with his family, including traveling, and watching movies together. He enjoys spending time in the kitchen cooking for his family, reading inspirational books, and doing wire bending art work.

He believes that its always better to keep balance in the Triangle of Life which include God, Family and Vocation.

Dr Jyoti completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Meerut University of Health Sciences) in India in 2014. She went on to complete a Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in 2019.

With several years of experience as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at J.N. Kapoor Dental College, and having worked as an Associate Dentist and Consultant Orthodontist in various private clinics, Dr Jyoti brings both academic expertise and clinical excellence to her role.

She is especially passionate about orthodontics and restorative dentistry, with a strong focus on improving the health, alignment, and appearance of her patients’ smiles. Whether it's braces, clear aligners, or restorative procedures, Dr Jyoti takes a personalised approach, tailoring each treatment plan to suit both the immediate needs and long-term goals of her patients.

She believes dentistry is a unique blend of three professions: a doctor, an engineer, and an artist. This perspective guides her meticulous and compassionate approach to care. For Dr Jyoti, the most rewarding part of being a dentist is building meaningful connections with patients, earning their trust, and helping them feel confident in their smile.

Her personal philosophy is grounded in continual improvement, as she believes that each day is an opportunity to become 1% better. Outside of work, Dr Jyoti enjoys spending quality time with her family, travelling, watching movies, and cooking. She also loves reading inspirational books and crafting intricate wire-bending art.

Dr Max Thach was born in Adelaide and moved to Queensland in 2014. He completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Queensland before pursuing his passion for dentistry, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry from Griffith University.

During his studies, Max completed extensive clinical placements with Queensland Health, where he performed over 100 extractions and developed strong skills in oral surgery, emergency care, and restorative treatments. He also spent time mentoring junior students in the clinic, offering guidance in areas like root canals, extractions, and restorations. Max is especially interested in oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and endodontics. He finds it incredibly rewarding to relieve pain and restore function, helping patients leave their appointments feeling better than when they arrived. Max has a grounded, compassionate approach to dentistry, and values providing clear communication and care that is both gentle and thorough.

Outside of dentistry, Max is passionate about learning languages, especially Chinese and Japanese, and has even studied abroad. He is also a former senior barista who appreciates a well-made coffee and enjoys staying active at the gym.