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Clinicians

Dr Anthony Lam

Dr Anthony Lam

Principal Orthodontist
BDS (Hons), MSc (Lond), MOrth RCS (Edin)

GDC: 80300

Dr Anthony Lam is an internationally recognised Specialist Orthodontist. He is a former clinical teacher in Orthodontics at Guy’s Hospital, London, and a member of a number of local and international Orthodontic Societies.

He qualified as a dentist at the University of Melbourne and then gained an MSc in Orthodontics at the University of London. He was awarded the Professor Philip Walther Prize for outstanding performance as part of his MSc and obtained membership of The Royal College of Surgeons upon qualification. Since then, he has worked in private orthodontic practice in the South East region.

His main areas of interest are invisible cosmetic orthodontic braces including the Incognito Lingual appliances, Invisalign, Ceramic and Damon System appliances.

Anthony is a Clinical Lead in the UK for Suresmile which is available at Orthodontic Gallery. He is a Diamond Apex Invisalign Provider and was invited to treat the winner of the UK wide competition “Invisalign Changed my Life”. With his knowledge and experience, we are able to truly tailor your treatment, quickly and discreetly.

Dr John Ahn

Dr John Ahn

Orthodontist
BDS, MJDF RCS (Eng), MSc (Distinction), MOrth (Eng), MOrth (Edin), FDS RCS (Eng)

GDC: 177468

John completed his consultant training in Orthodontics at Oxford University Hospital and Guy’s Hospital. He completed his dental training at Newcastle University and shortly after gained MJDF RCS (Eng). John was awarded his MSc (Distinction) from Kings College London and obtained the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) from both RCS (England) and RCS (Edinburgh) in 2019. John was awarded the 2nd Prize for the British Orthodontic Society UTG Research Presentation. John has published numerous scientific articles throughout his career.

Dr Janani Kanapathipillai

Dr Janani Kanapathipillai

Orthodontist
BDS Lond 2009

GDC: 177733

Jan completed her Specialist Orthodontic training at Guy’s and William Harvey Hospital in 2019. Jan is passionate about providing orthodontic treatment to help create healthy smiles for patients. She enjoys treating children and adults in a calm and welcoming manner, so they are relaxed during their treatment.

Dr Daniel Stonehouse-Smith

Dr Daniel Stonehouse-Smith

Orthodontist
BDS (Hons), MFDS, MSc, MOrth RCS Eng

GDC: 265040

Daniel graduated in 2016 from Cardiff University and went on to work in several training posts across South Wales and the North West of England, including in Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. In 2019 he moved to London after being appointed as a NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow and Specialty Registrar in Orthodontics at Guy’s and King’s College Hospitals.

Alongside this, he also underwent research training and studied for an MSc in Orthodontics with King’s College London.

Daniel currently works at Orthodontic Gallery on Saturdays and can offer treatment with a variety of removable, fixed and aesthetic appliances to suit his patient’s needs. He prides himself in providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and has a keen interest in research. He has recently been awarded a prestigious MRC Clinical Research Training Fellowship and will be starting his PhD with King’s College London in late 2022.

Having grown up in Saudi Arabia, Daniel is also well accustomed to different cultural needs and likes to create a relaxed and welcoming environment for all his patients.

Outside of orthodontics, he enjoys travel, keeping fit in the gym and gardening, and winning silver medals at ‘Islington in Bloom’ in both 2020 and 2021.

You can find him on Instagram @dss.orthodontics

Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1096-5012

Dr Mandana Amin

Dr Mandana Amin

Orthodontist
DDS, MFDS DClinDent MOrth

GDC: 246995

Mandana qualified as a Specialist Orthodontist in 2021 and apart from enjoying her work, her hobbies include painting, tennis, music and films and flying (if the weather is good).

Nivethiny Nathan

Nivethiny Nathan

Orthodontist
LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2019

GDC: 284861

Nive qualified as a dentist from University of Malaya in 2005 and she completed her Specialist Orthodontic Training at Guy’s Hospital in London in 2013.

Nive worked in Malaysia for the past 10 years providing orthodontic services, managing from simple to complex cases that needed a multidisciplinary approach (orthognathic, cleft palate, facial deformity).

Her main area of interest is in Temporary Anchorage Devices to tackle difficult cases. She obtained her License In Dental Surgery in 2019 in order to be able to work in the UK.

In her spare time she likes to go hiking.


Periodontist

Dr Alex Biller

Dr Alex Biller

Periodontist
BDS Lond 2011, BSc, MFDS, RCSEd, MClinDent, MPerio, RCSEd

GDC: 211222

After graduating from UCL with a BSc in Human Sciences in 2007 Alex then went on to graduate as a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from King’s College London Dental Institute, University of London in 2011. He then worked in a general dental practice in London and subsequently took up the post of Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery across the Royal London and Whipps Cross University Hospitals

In 2013 Alex gained his Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Alex qualified as a Specialist in Periodontics in 2017 having studied at King’s College London and he currently works in practice providing Specialist treatment. Alex has been trained in the management of gum (periodontal) problems, implant gum problems (peri-implantitis), and in the placement and restoration of dental implants. He has also received training in bone grafting for implants at The School of Dental Medicine at The University of Bern in Switzerland. Alex always aims to provide a supportive and understanding approach that builds trust and enables him to work closely with his patients for optimum results from treatment.


Therapists

Kirsty Rodger

Kirsty Rodger

Orthodontic Therapist
Dip Orth Therapy RCSEd 2020, Certificate in Dental Radiography BDA 2019, Diploma in Orthodontic Nursing (NEBDN) – Aberdeen Dental Education Centre -2011

GDC: 224105

Kirsty Rodger qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in November 2020. She has been actively involved within the dentistry profession since 2009, having worked as an Additional Duties Dental Nurse and Dental Nurse Tutor prior to qualifying as an Orthodontic Therapist.

She moved to London 5 years ago from Aberdeenshire, Scotland and works at Orthodontic Gallery Monday to Saturday. Her strengths include welcoming new patients to the practice and explaining the patient journey here at Orthodontic Gallery, as well as putting nervous patients at ease during their treatments. Having had braces herself quite recently, she’s a great person to answer any questions or worries you may have.

Kirsty describes herself as a passionate, enthusiastic, and caring therapist, who likes to continuously learn and challenge herself. In 2015 Kirsty was overwhelmed to be nominated by her colleagues for the ‘Dental Care Professional Star Of The Year’ Award in recognition of her hard work. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, running, and dining out. In 2019, she ran the London Marathon for the international Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate charity, ‘Smile Train’ to raise money to provide free surgery to children in developing countries.

Hanan Aithaj

Hanan Aithaj

Orthodontic Therapist
Dip Ortho Therapy RCSEd 2019, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing, VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011

GDC: 260816

Hanan has been working in the dental industry for over 10 years. She qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist at King’s College Hospital of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2019.

Outside of work, Hanan enjoys spending her time with family and friends, building precious memories.

Gitana Bagurskaite

Gitana Bagurskaite

Orthodontic Therapist
Dip Ortho Therapy RSEd 2018, National Certificate NEBDN 2007

GDC: 163034

Gitana began her dental career as a Dental nurse in 2005, before specialising in Orthodontic nursing. She then completed Orthodontic Therapy training at King’s College London University. She qualified in Orthodontic Therapy awarded by Royal College of Surgeons of England in May 2018.

Gitana also has qualifications in advanced impression taking and dental radiography. She is passionate about delivering excellent results to her patients and is a highly skilled and caring clinician who is enthusiastic and pays great attention to detail.

Iryna Kocherhina

Iryna Kocherhina

Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
BDS (Hons), MSc (First) of International Economical Affairs, King’s College Hospital Diploma in Dental Nursing, Member of National Institute of Health and Care Research.

GDC: 278912

Iryna is a passionate dental care professional and is currently continuing her further education as an Orthodontic Therapist at King’s College, London.

She enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team by providing holistic orthodontic treatment. Iryna has special interests in research in orthodontics and is a co-author of the systematic review, as well as, actively participates in research at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Iryna loves her work, as it is her passion and career which come together, enabling her to provide bespoke treatments for her patients with a great focus on details.

 


Dental Nurses

Hana Tewelde

Hana Tewelde

Head Dental Nurse
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2017

GDC: 273208

Hana started working at the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2016 and later qualified, obtaining her NEBDA Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2017.

She has a vast experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. She has since gathered further experience and knowledge and progressed her career to Head Dental Nurse. In this role she likes to lead by example and ensure that the patient’s needs are always put first.

Hana strives to continuously evolve in her profession and obtained her Radiography Certificate in November 2021 from the British Dental Association.

In her spare time, she likes to catch-up with family and friends, loves to stay active, read and watch useful materials that help her grow professionally and personally.

 

Viorica Moroianu

Viorica Moroianu

Dental Nurse
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2018

GDC: 275782

Viorica is a hard-working, highly adaptable, team player, skilled and motivated person with over 5 years of experience as a dental nurse. She obtained her National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN in 2018 and is continuously seeking to develop her career further by also getting her BDA Certificate in Dental Radiography, alginate impression taking and Orthodontic Dental Nursing.

Viorica is highly focused on patient treatment and all-round care. Her work experience with patients in various branches of dentistry has led to a broad understanding of the requirements needed to provide a trusted and efficient patient service.

Her aim is to provide efficient and effective care for patients and to adapt to the people needs.

Dominika Porebska

Dominika Porebska

Dental Nurse
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2015 NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education 2015, NEBDN Certificate in Dental Implant Nursing 2017, SAAD Certificate in Sedation 2017, BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography 2019

GDC: 257081

Dominika qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2015. She has a very impressive list of qualifications and loves making a difference to people’s lives, giving them confidence and helping anxious patients feel at ease.

As she continues to build her knowledge and skills, by taking the Orthodontic Dental Nursing Course, she plans to progress further to becoming an Orthodontic Therapist.

Iustina Duma-Trunchi

Iustina Duma-Trunchi

Dental Nurse
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2018

GDC: 280016

Iustina qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2018 and was awarded the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing.

She is also qualified in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education.

Iustina loves working with children and the next step her in her career is to become an Orthodontic Therapist, learn more about Orthodontics and help people achieve a perfect smile.

She is a coffee lover, likes cycling, long walks and dancing.

Gabriela Rinceanu

Gabriela Rinceanu

Trainee Dental Nurse

Gabriela is our Trainee Dental Nurse, currently enrolled with the NLDC Academy for her NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing since April 2022.

She has chosen this path because she finds dentistry very interesting and wants to learn more. She is also studying for a degree in “Child Nursing”.

Gabriela describes herself as being a passionate person and a very quick learner.

When not at work or studying, she likes to spend time with her family, travelling and watching movies.


Treatment Coordinators

Louise Stoker

Louise Stoker

Treatment Coordinator
National Certificate NEBDN 2009

GDC: 179220

Louise has worked in dentistry for over 16 years, firstly qualifying as a dental nurse with the National Certificate NEBDN in 2009. Louise then went on to further her studies with a passion for Orthodontics, gaining a certificate in Radiology & Physics at Hertfordshire University, and further still undertaking the Specialist Orthodontic Nursing course at King’s College Hospital.

After nursing for almost 10 years, Louise decided to take a different path in the field of dentistry, gaining a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILM), and becoming a Practice Manager for a further 5 years.

Louise is now working with the Orthodontic Gallery as a Treatment Coordinator which she very much enjoys. It has all the aspects of dentistry she loves, being at the heart of the practice, interacting with patients and making sure they have a great experience from attending as a new patient, and continuing through their patient journey with Orthodontic Treatment.

In her spare time, she enjoys travel, exploring different cities and long hikes

Lia Piggott

Lia Piggott

Treatment Coordinator/Business Development Manager

Lia started her career in dentistry in 2011 and has been involved in driving dental and orthodontic practices forward ever since. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration and has always been passionate about the dental and medical fields.

Lia strives to constantly learn more about the dental industry and is regularly attending dental courses and conferences to further her knowledge and find out new ideas on how to ensure that patient satisfaction is achieved. Her aim is to find the best balance between offering the highest quality experience for each patient as well as providing a creative and rewarding environment for the dental teams.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading about the latest in technology, cooking, painting, playing the piano and spending time with family and friends.

Natalie Sidoli

Natalie Sidoli

Treatment Coordinator
National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2002

GDC: 269780

Since starting her career in dentistry in 1996 as a dental nurse, Natalie’s passion for patient care and providing patients with a first-class journey has led her to develop her skills in treatment coordination.

She takes great pleasure in introducing patients to the options available to them for orthodontic treatment and is always happy to help with any questions to ensure everyone’s orthodontic journey is a smooth one.

Having worked for over 20 years in private dentistry she has a confident, professional and friendly manner and loves welcoming new patients to the practice. Outside of work she has a young family that keeps her busy and driven.


Clinical Administrators

Charlotte Franklin

Charlotte Franklin

Practice Manager

Charlotte began her career in dentistry in 2005.  She qualified as a dental nurse with the National Certificate NEBDN in 2006. She soon became a Head Nurse and stayed in this role for 4 years.

She then decided to progress into Practice Management and gained a Level 3 NVQ in management. Charlotte has now been the Practice Manager at the Orthodontic Gallery since 2008. Having worked for 20 years within the Dental and Orthodontic industry, she has gained a great deal of experience in her field.

Outside of work Charlotte enjoys spending time with her young family

Sarah Soldano

Sarah Soldano

Head Receptionist
National Certificate NEBDN 1992

GDC: 158513

Sarah has worked in dentistry since 1987, ranging from General and Oral Surgery to Orthodontics.

She qualified with her NEBDN in 1992, and predominately worked as a Dental Nurse in the years after.

Sarah joined the Orthodontic Gallery team in 2018 where she has taken on the role as Head Receptionist.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, Pilates and reading murder mysteries

 

Jennifer Iheanacho

Jennifer Iheanacho

Receptionist

Jennifer is one of our lovely receptionists. She is proud to be working at the practice because the team members treat each other like family and she’s been fascinated by the teamwork she’s experienced so far.

In addition, she enjoys interacting with patients, booking their appointments and answering any questions they might have.

During her spare time she enjoys cooking, watching online video and spending time with family and friends.

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