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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 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.

Andrea Cunningham

Andrea Cunningham

Orthodontist
BDentSc University of Dublin 2016

GDC: 275811

Andrea qualified as a dentist in her native town, Dublin, in 2016. She spent time in general dental practice before moving to the U.K. to undergo further training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry. She specialised in Orthodontics in London, working between Guys and St. Thomas’ Hospital and William Harvey Hospital in East Kent while undertaking a Masters in Orthodontics through King’s College London.
In her free time she enjoys chasing after her untrainable dog Albus and eating her way through her never ending London restaurant bucket list.

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

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.


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.

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

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

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

 

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