Meet the team at mydentist, Bartons Road, Fordingbridge
Your practice team
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Anthony Slatcher
Practice Manager
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Megan Harris
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Jaume Escoda Francoli GDP Private
Qualified from: Lic Odont Catalan 2004
GDC No: 256969
Dr. Jaume Escoda-Francoli studied Dentistry at the University of Barcelona and qualified in 2004. While acting as an Associate Professor at another University, Jaume completed his Doctoral Degree with distinction. Jaume qualified and has been working as a specialist in Implant Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Periodontics since 2007. Jaume moved to the UK in 2016 and has worked in many practices, as well as a hospital, around the south. Dr Escoda-Francoli is passionate about providing valuable and quality care to his patients. From restoring missing teeth with implants and treating gum disease to carrying out difficult dental extractions, Jaume completes a versatile scope of treatment. He regularly updates his knowledge and training to provide the latest techniques and procedures. Outside of work, Jaume enjoys travelling and spending time with his wife and daughter.
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Anthony Inman GDP
Qualified from: DPDS University of Bristol 1999 LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 1985 BDS Lond 1984
GDC No: 59684
Anthony qualified from King’s College London in 1984. Since qualifying Anthony has had experience in a wide variety of roles. Including spending time working as a Maxillofacial Surgeon in a hospital setting and a Clinical Haemophilia Specialist in Oxford, a leading clinic in the field at the time. Anthony joined the practice in January 2022, bringing his wealth of knowledge, skill and enthusiasm with him! He enjoys every aspect of dentistry and works hard to provide a high quality of care for his patients. During any spare time, Anthony enjoys photography, playing the saxophone and spending time with family and friends.
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Elizabeth Gannon GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 1985
GDC No: 60500
Mrs Elizabeth Gannon had worked in several hospital placements before moving into general Dental practice.Elizabeth moved to the Fordingbridge practice on Salisbury Road in 1994. In 2002, Elizabeth and her business partners moved the practice to its present location in Bartons Road. The practice became part of {my}dentist in 2011, and from then Elizabeth continued to provide NHS and Private Dentistry as part of the Fordingbridge team.Elizabeth has been and continues to be involved in the training of newly qualified Dentists, helping them to integrate into general Dental practice. Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys triathlons, travelling, walking with her dogs and when not on the move she enjoys a good book.
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Helene Arkell GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 1989
GDC No: 64324
Helene has worked in a variety of practices as an associate dentist in different parts of the UK, from the North East of England to North and South Wales and has also undertaken voluntary work in Israel. Providing all types of dentistry, both NHS and Private, Helene always strives to provide quality, pain free dentistry in a gentle manner. Since 2016, Helene has been involved in the training of newly qualified dentists, helping them to integrate into General Dental Practice. Helene has now settled with her family in Hampshire and joined MyDentist Fordingbridge in 2012. Outside of work Helene enjoys travelling, especially to France where she has a lot of family. She also likes to keep fit and regularly takes part in outdoor activities and has a keen interest in cooking, especially curries!
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Philippa Comiskey GDP
Qualified from: BDS King's College London 2020
GDC No: 289753
Pippa qualified from Kings College, London and joined our practice, here in Fordingbridge in 2020. She provides both NHS and private dentistry. Pippa particularly enjoys restorative care to give her patients a healthy smile. Her kind and compassionate nature puts nervous patients, especially children at ease, Pippa’s goal is to give them the best experience. Pippa regularly undertakes training courses to keep up to date in the latest advancements in dentistry and offer a range of treatments to her patients, such as aesthetic teeth straightening using the ClearCorrect aligners. In her spare time, Pippa enjoys travelling, baking and spending time with friends and family.
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Robin Tirrell GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Wales 2004
GDC No: 83393
Robin grew up in neighbouring Dorset and graduated from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 2004. Robin moved to Fordingbridge the same year, and has worked in Blandford Forum, Ringwood and Fordingbridge in a mix of NHS and private practice. Robin is currently working at {my}dentist as an associate, a job he loves doing.Robin enjoys all aspects of general practice dentistry and has a particular interest in minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic techniques.Robin has a passion for fixing things, and is a keen tech enthusiast, so when he's not fixing teeth he's usually fixing something else! Robin is married and has three children.
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Yea Wei Hsu GDP
Qualified from: Grado en Odontologia CEU Cardenal Herrera University 2022
GDC No: 303189
Yea Wei Hsu, or Vivian as she prefers to be called by her team and patients, joined {my}dentist Fordingbridge in 2024. She graduated from Cardenal Herrera University, Spain in 2022.Vivian brings a calming nature to her dentistry, ensuring that all of her patients are relaxed and as comfortable as possible. Vivian is enjoying honing the art of general dentistry and the varied nature which NHS dentistry brings on a daily basis. She enjoys taking time to talk to her patients, ensuring they are fully informed of all details of treatment and options available to them. In her spare time, Vivian enjoys travelling and trying new cuisines and experiencing different cultures. Since moving to the UK she has fallen in love with the Great British Roast Dinner!
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Beverley White Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1996
GDC No: 5159
Lee qualified as a dental hygienist from the Army Dental Core in Aldershot in 1996 and she over 20 years experience in both private and NHS practices. Lee started working at Fordingbridge in 2007. Lee aims to make every patient’s visit to the hygienist a pleasant experience and in particular, Lee enjoys helping nervous patients overcome their dental anxiety with a gentle approach in a relaxed, friendly environment. Lee lives locally to Fordingbridge and enjoys spending her leisure time dog walking in the New Forest. She is a keen walker and recently completed a 26 mile walk fund raising for cancer. Lee is married and is a busy mum to three boys.
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Elizabeth Hartigan Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1993
GDC No: 4434
Liz Hartigan qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1993 whilst serving in the Royal Air Force. During her time in the Royal Air Force she worked in various practices including an Oral Surgery department, Specialist Orthodontic and Periodontal practices.Since leaving the RAF in 1995 she returned to the local area and has worked in a variety of dental practices, developing her skills and experiences in all aspects of dentistry. Liz prides herself in providing high quality treatment to all her patients, with a particular emphasis on providing gentle and relaxing care to the more nervous patient. Liz enjoys developing new skills as part of continuing professional development and keeps up to date with developments in dentistry by attending courses and training. Liz joined {my}dentist Fordingbridge in July 2023 and has been a welcomed addition to the team. Liz enjoys spending her spare time with her three daughters, gardening and Ballroom and Latin dancing.Liz has completed training in Low Level Light therapy Photo biomodulation for lasers in Dentistry.
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Shirley-Ann Cottrell Hygienist
Qualified from: Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1988
GDC No: 3559
Shirley has been a hygienist at MyDentist Fordingbridge since 2004. Shirley qualified from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1988 and has since worked in both NHS and Private practices both here and on the South East Coast of England. Shirley has over 30 years of experience working in Dentistry and still thoroughly enjoys helping her patients achieve and maintain healthy mouths and bright smiles. Shirley lives in Ringwood with her husband and son. When Shirley is not busy with her family or at work, you will most likely find her running or walking with her dog in the New Forest. Shirley regularly competes in half marathons and enjoys travelling to France.
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Yalini Nirmalan Foundation Dentist
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2024
GDC No: 318733
Yalini joined us at {my}dentist Fordingbridge in September 2024. She graduated from the University of Birmingham.Yalini's kind and empathetic demeanour has been well received by her fellow team members, and most importantly her patients. She ensures all of her patients feel heard, and their concerns met in a calm and encouraging environment. Yalini has a keen interest in all general practice and is keen to hone her craft in this before branching out into a speciality. In her spare time Yalini enjoys socialising with family and friends, travelling to new and exciting places as well as taking time to broaden her knowledge in the most up to date breakthroughs in modern dentistry.
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Gowtham Ramakrishna GDP
GDC No: 101262
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Matthew Morgan GDP
GDC No: 74656
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