Meet the team at mydentist, myorthodontist, Cedar House, Worthing
Your practice team
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Stephen Baker
Practice Manager
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Kayleigh Thurmer
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Bushra Ahmad Orthodontist
Qualified from: MOrth Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2006 MSc Orth Lond 2006 MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2002 BDS Lond 1999
GDC No: 76519
Bushra qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1999 from Guys Kings and St.Thomas's Dental Institute. This was followed by a series of specialist hospital posts in Maxillo-facial Surgery and Paediatric dentistry. During this time Bushra gained her Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England . She completed her specialist orthodontic training in 2006 obtaining a Masters in Orthodontics as well as Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons . Bushra is on the specialist list with the General Dental Council as well as a member of the Specialist practitioner group of the British Orthodontic Society. Her ethos is based on providing high quality orthodontic treatment centred on patient care and comfort. This is delivered using a wide range of braces including cosmetic appliances as well as "invisible" lingual appliances. Outside work Bushra is a busy mum of three young children but also enjoys cooking and travelling.
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Rob Hemingway Orthodontist
Qualified from: MDentSci University of Liverpool 1998 MOrth Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1998 FDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 1993 BDS Lond 1984
GDC No: 59674
Robert qualified from University College Hospital, London in 1984. He spent six years in general practice both as an associate and a principal. He left practice to complete various hospital positions before starting his Orthodontic training at Liverpool Dental Hospital. After qualifying in 1998 he worked in Hospital and practice prior to setting up our Orthodontic practice in Worthing.His clinical expertise combines cosmetic adult and functional orthodontic treatments to deliver optimal results in the quickest time. Robert has a real passion for overall patient need. He is particularly motivated towards cosmetic orthodontics where we provide all forms of cosmetic appliances including Incognito ( Lingual) and Invisalign braces (removable aligners). Robert can also offer home whitening to compliment your smile., Robert proudly holds memberships in the World Federation of Orthodontists. American Association of Orthodontists, British Orthodontic Society and the British Dental association.
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Georgia Cook Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2020 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016
GDC No: 262754
Georgia started her journey in orthodontics with {my}dentist back in 2017 as an orthodontic dental nurse, before qualifying as an orthodontic therapist from Warwick university in 2020. Previous to this, she had trained as a general dental nurse and oral health educator, visiting schools and teaching students how to maintain great oral hygiene. Georgia is excellent at helping patients feel at ease throughout their orthodontic treatment. Having had adult orthodontic treatment herself in 2018, this has given her a true insight to the experience and an understanding of the process, which our patients find helpful and reassuring. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys skiing trips with her family in France. She also loves crafting, reading a good book and is a dab hand at DIY! Before realising a passion for dentistry, Georgia studied the history and philosophy of art at Kent University in Canterbury and received a BA hons degree.
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Nicola Elsey Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2017 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013
GDC No: 245821
Nikki joined the Dental Team in 2010 and has been an intergral member of the team helping to provide the high standard of care experience at {my}orthodontist Worthing. She undertook her dental nurse training, Radiograph diploma and specialist in Orthodontic Nursing over six years practice.Nikki then started her Orthodontic Therapy training in 2017 and graduated from The Royal College Of Surgeons Edinburgh August 2018. She enjoys providing a sensitive and informed treatment to both adults and teenagers and has a passion to give you the fantastic smile you always wanted. When not in work Nikki loves to enter race events to raise money for different charities, spending time with her family, going on trips or relaxing with a good book.
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Rowena Self Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2012 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2009
GDC No: 181746
Rowena had orthodontics at the practice as a teenager and was so intrigued by the process,she handed in her CV the day her brace was removed. Since joining the practice in 2006 she has continually developed her skills and qualified as an orthodontic therapist in 2012. Rowena’s favourite thing about being an Orthodontic therapist is seeing the transformation a beautiful smile can make to someone’s confidence. Brace off days are the best! In her spare time Rowena loves to travel,especially if it involves animals. Her recent trips have included volunteering with rescued elephants in the mountains of Thailand and searching for sloths in the jungles of Costa Rica!
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Megan Skelt Hygienist
GDC No: 294085
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Megan White Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No: 289172
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