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Dr.Aderonke Omowunmi Olaoye
Qualified from: BDS Lagos 2009 Nigeria, 2016
GDC No: 262612
Aderonke qualified from the prestigious college of medicine University of Lagos Nigeria in 2009.
She has a postgraduate diploma in public health from the University of Wolverhampton.
She is a strong believer in prevention of oral disease and making people smile.
Aderonke is a smiley, happy individual who believes strongly that a trip to the dentist should be as fun and anxiety free as possible.
She offers short-term orthodontics in the form of ClearCorrect and also provides a range of cosmetic treatments.
In her free time she loves to read a good book and spend time with her two children watching cartoons.
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Dr.Aparajitha Bhamidi
Qualified from: BDS Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences 2010 India, 2010
GDC No: 280265
Dr. Aparajitha Bhamidi graduated in 2010 from NTR University of Health Sciences in India. She continued with her post-graduate studies at Oxford Dental College, Bangalore, India and in 2015 earned her Master's of Dental Surgery in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry. She has served as an Assistant Professor in teaching students in the Department of Endodontics at Vishnu College, India and has also worked as a Consultant Dentist whilst she was in India. Dr. Aparajitha won an award for the best paper and case presentation at the Indian National Conference.
Dr Bhamidi moved to the UK and registered with the General Dental Council in 2018
She joined South Brent dental practice in 2019 and has worked to secure her NHS performer number and continues to work in the South Brent practice. She also works as a dentist with a Special Interest in Endodontics, being very happy to treat patients who are referred from within the practice and from other practices in the area.
In her spare time, she enjoys music, travelling, and spending time with her family.
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Dr.Hester Degraeve
Qualified from: BDS Bristol, 2000
GDC No: 77822
Dr Degraeve is a highly experienced family dentist with many years of practice behind her.
She is highly proficient in all aspects of general dentistry and is deeply committed to ensuring a preventative approach to oral health care.
She is known for her calm and caring manner. Dr Degraeve particularly enjoys spending time helping children and anxious patients feel at ease, building the foundations for a lifetime of positive dental experiences and empowering them to make informed decisions about their dental care.
Hester takes a holistic approach to dentistry and is open to using complementary therapies as an adjunct to conventional dental treatment. In 2017 she qualified as a Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy. This enables her to prescribe homoeopathically for patients on request, which may help them manage both anxiety and other oral conditions, alongside more conventional diagnosis and treatment options.
Hester also works at Peninsula Dental School, where she supervises students. This is a role she gains great satisfaction from, as it’s an opportunity to help train the next generation of dentists and dental therapists, while also keeping updated with the latest techniques.
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Dr.Muntasir Khalid Mohamed Farah
Qualified from: BDS University of Khartoum 2018 Sudan, 2018
GDC No: 315507
Meet Dr. Muntasir Farah - Your Friendly and Experienced Dentist
Dr Farah is a passionate and dedicated dentist with several years of experience. He is originally from Sudan, where he graduated from the University of Khartoum in 2018.
During his studies, he was actively involved in international dental initiatives, representing Sudan in Slovakia and Madrid as part of the International Association of Dental Students. He also took part in life-changing charity convoys, providing free dental care across Africa and Nepal.
After graduation, he advanced his skills with an implantology course in Egypt and later moved to the UK to further his expertise.
Now, he's proud to be part of the fantastic team at South Brent, offering high-quality NHS treatments and a variety of private services, including teeth whitening, composite build-ups, and clear aligners.
His goal is to make every patient feel comfortable and confident in their smile—so whether you need essential dental care or a cosmetic boost, he’d love to help!
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Dr.Tom Mann
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds 2015 UK, 2015
GDC No: 258640
Tom qualified from the University of Leeds and worked in Surrey before moving to Devon.
Tom has trained extensively in the UK and internationally, across many aspects of dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, full mouth reconstructions and dental implants. This broad range of training allows him to take a comprehensive approach to treating patients, in order to deliver high quality, long-lasting dental care.
Tom’s particular passion is dental implants and he is currently completing a masters degree in this field. Tom visits a number of practices in Devon to provide dental implants and is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
He enjoys seeing how dental implants can restore someone’s confidence in smiling and improve their quality of life by having strong and stable teeth to use.
Tom loves to ski and play golf as well as keeping fit through cycling, running and going to the gym.
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Mr.Adeola Jamiu Akande
(Therapist)
Qualified from: Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2024 University of Lagos, Nigeria, 2024
GDC No: 314303
Ade (pronounced Ah-Day) is a GDC-licensed Dental Hygienist and Therapist. He obtained his Dental Surgery degree from the University of Lagos in 2015 and practiced dentistry in Nigeria for seven years before pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Plymouth.
He is passionate about helping patients maintain an optimum oral health through routine professional cleaning and oral health education. He also manages gum diseases and restores decayed teeth in all patients - especially with tooth-colored fillings to ensure you are confident about your smile.
Ade is a member of different professional organisations and provides dental care in line with current best practices. When not working, he enjoys spending time with family, watching football, and traveling.
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Mr.Jacob Tesho Chanda
Qualified from: BDS University of Plymouth 2016 UK, 2016
GDC No: 264617
Dr Jacob Chanda graduated in 2016, from the local Plymouth University. He enjoys working with his patients to improve their oral hygiene, focusing on prevention and delivering high quality dental treatment. Jacob completes a large range of general dentistry including, white fillings, teeth whitening, crowns, bridges and dentures. He is a warm, welcoming and friendly individual. He maintains his professional development by attending regular courses and reading numerous publications. This enables him to remain current with new developments In Dentistry. In his spare time, he enjoys walking, enjoying the beautiful Devon countryside and coastline and spending time with his family.
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Ms.Victoria Hunt
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Dip Dent HYG 2001 United Kingdom, 2001
GDC No: 5891
Victoria joined the practice in December 2003.
She obtained her hygienist qualification whilst serving in the Royal Air Force, based in Oxfordshire.
After eight years of military service she returned home to settle in Cornwall. Victoria has worked in various fields including NHS, private practice and community hospitals.
Victoria’s long service at South Brent makes her a well-known figure at the practice and within the local community.
Victoria works in practice two days per week providing various treatments including scaling, polishing, airflow, oral hygiene advice and dental product advice maintaining our patient’s oral hygiene and general dental health.
In her spare time, she enjoys long coastal walks in and around Cornwall and Devon with her family, and enjoys foreign travel where she can sample overseas culture.
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org