Meet the team at mydentist, Grange Road, Hartlepool
Your practice team
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Craig Brodie Myers
Practice Manager
GDC No: 256253
Your clinicians
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Mohamad Dalati Orthodontist
Qualified from: MFD RCS Irel 2005 MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2005 Statutory Exam 2004 MOrth Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2002 MDentSci University of Leeds 2001 MMedSci University of Sheffield 1999 DDM Al Baath 1996
GDC No: 82896
Hani is a Consultant Orthodontist and the Medical Director at Tajmeel Specialized Medical Center in Abu Dhabi (UAE). He is a visiting Specialist Orthodontist/ Implantologist to the UK mainly at {my}dentist and the London Dental Academy. Hani completed three Master’s degrees in Dentistry: Orthodontics (2001), Periodontology (1998) and Oral Implantology and Dental Surgery (2015). Hani uses all the most recent and innovative Orthodontic techniques to treat all types of malocclusions of varying severity. Hani is always available to assist his patients (of all ages) in planning to achieve their desired smile and to assist them in smiling confidently. He has a vast experience and a gentle and professional approach that makes him immensely popular among his patients and colleagues and he will guarantee to put any nervous patient at ease for any planned dental procedure. Hani is happily married and has two children. As a family, they enjoy travelling.
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Mircea-Mihai Neacsu GDP Private
Qualified from: DDM Bucharest 2001
GDC No: 133099
Mihai qualified in 2000 from Carol Davila University, Bucharest. For eight years, Mihai worked in his own private dental practice in Bucharest.He relocated to the UK in 2008 to work as a general dental practitioner. In 2009 he developed an interest in managing anxious patients by using conscious sedation. Mihai worked towards his Post Graduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation at Newcastle University.In 2017, Mihai was appointed an Educational Supervisor role for newly qualified dentists for Yorkshire Deanery.In 2018 he joined {my}dentist. Mihai loves dentistry, which he describes as ‘a mixture of art, technology, psychology’ and he is completely devoted to helping patients feel at ease and relaxed during treatment.Mihai has a long-standing interest in root canal treatments (endodontics), restorative dentistry and is keen to constantly improve his knowledge and skills.In 2020 he was awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from University of Chester (Simplyendo) where he is continuing studies towards a Masters in Endodontics.As a dentist with enhanced skills in endodontics (DwESE), he is accepting referrals for root canal treatments in many {my}dentist practices.Away from the practice, Mihai is a keen tennis player and likes to test his DIY skills in different projects.
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Nicu Burghelea GDP Private
Qualified from: DMD Ovidius 2003
GDC No: 111469
Dr Bogdan Burghelea is a general dentist with a special interest in dental implant treatment. He started his journey in dentistry when he qualified as a dentist in 2002 at University of Constanta, Romania. In 2009 he joined mydentist to provide oral health care to the Teesside area. Over the years, Bogdan wanted to provide more restorative solutions for his patients and decided to pursue an interest in implant dentistry, ideal for patients with gaps and missing teeth or as a fixture solution to replace dentures. He has completed a PG Certificate in Implants in 2019, a Masterclass of Advanced Bone Grafting in 2020 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Implant Dentistry in 2023. He has extensive experience in complex implant treatment planning, execution and accepts implant referrals.
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Alina Briscan GDP
Qualified from: DMD Oradea 2019
GDC No: 288332
Alina graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Oradea in 2018, where she also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health Care Management. She has worked as a general dental practitioner in private practice and as a Manager for HH Resources and Dental Education, gaining experience in both clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry.After moving to the UK in 2019, Alina began practicing in North Yorkshire, focusing on orthodontics, particularly clear aligner therapy, as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She is committed to continuous learning, ensuring her patients receive the most advanced and effective treatments.Alina believes dentistry is the perfect blend of science, engineering, and artistry. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for, with their smiles as the best reward for her work.
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Andrew Lowrie GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 1998
GDC No: 74404
Drew was born and raised in Hartlepool. Following graduation from Newcastle University, Drew completed four years as a Dental Officer in the British Army. He returned to his hometown and has enjoyed over 15 years within the Grange Road practice, where he was recently appointed as a workplace Clinical Mentor.He works hard to secure and maintain the Oral Health of his patients and considers it an honour and a privilege to care for such a loyal family patient base, many of whom have been with the practice for over 40 years!Drew lives in Durham with his wife and two young daughters.
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Lucy Turnbull GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2016
GDC No: 265556
Graduating from Birmingham in 2016 with a BDS in Dentistry Lucy has since completed extensive training in facial aesthetics and is enjoying enhancing patient’s natural beauty. Lucy returned to the North East after completing her university studies and joined the mydentist team in September 2018.Lucy always delivers excellent standards of dental treatment, she prides herself on all aspects of her work and places importance on creating confident smiles, ensuring her patients feel comfortable and confident with her. As a very active person Lucy thoroughly enjoys keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, she is part of an athletics club that meets regularly. Lucy likes to keep busy in her free time by exploring what the world has to offer.
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Raj Badhan GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2014
GDC No: 251135
Born and raised in sunny Bedford. I went on to complete a bachelors degree in chemistry before qualifying from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2014. Thoroughly enjoyed completing my foundation dentistry training in Capel St Mary and spent many happy years as a general dentist in Ipswich. Now very glad to be back in the North East with my family proudly serving the people of Hartlepool! I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. We really enjoy going for long walks appreciating the infamous coastlines (and weather!) of the North East. To say that I am a big fan of tennis is an understatement! I enjoy popping down to Wimbledon in the summer.
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Skye Donley Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2020 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2018
GDC No: 276875
Skye first joined {my}dentist in 2016 as a Student Dental Nurse, she soon realised her interest was in orthodontics as she had a keen interest in teeth straightening so continued to develop her career to become an Orthodontic Nurse. Skye then was successful at an interview in a {my}dentist Orthodontic Therapist programme and graduated in 2020 from Warwick University. Skye is looking forward to continuing to progress her career within {my}orthodontist, she is kept busy working in multiple practices across the North East as an orthodontic therapist, she supports orthodontists with NHS and private treatment such as fixed braces, clear braces, Invisalign clear aligners, Invisalign teen clear aligners, retainers and Enlighten teeth whitening. She really enjoys her role, and in her spare time Skye likes to keep active, socialise with friends and travel to new places.
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Anu Gurung Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University 2023 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2018
GDC No: 279928
Anu is a dental hygienist and therapist registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). She helps with gum treatment, educating patients about their oral health and doing procedures to repair the teeth such as using tooth-coloured fillings. Anu graduated from Teesside University in 2023 with qualifications in both dental hygiene and dental therapy. Before that she worked as a dental nurse, gaining experience and learning from the experienced dentists at {my}dentist. Her goal is to make her patients’ teeth look and feel great. She's enthusiastic about learning and improving so she can provide patients with the best advice and treatments. Her aim is to advance her career by being part of a team that’s always brainstorming new ideas and methods to ensure her patients are happy and have healthy teeth.
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Emma Walker Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University 2022 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007
GDC No: 155483
Emma has lived in the North East since 2016 but was born and raised in Wallasey, near Liverpool. She started her career in dentistry as a dental nurse at the age of 17. She spent 15 years in this role and raised two children. In 2018, she enrolled on an online, nine-month Access Course to the Health Sciences, gaining 45 credits at distinction, which helped her gain entry into University to study Dental Hygiene and Therapy. In July 2022 she gained a first class honours degree and is having her dissertation published in 2023. Emma has plans to go onto complete a PhD in Dental Research in the next few years. In her spare time, Emma loves to spend time with her family and enjoys horse riding, keeping fit and socialising with friends.
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Shyju Ammini Therapist
GDC No: 300271
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