Meet the team at mydentist, Bristol Orthodontics, Kingswood, Bristol
Your practice team
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Hayley Cottle
Practice Manager
GDC No: 249108
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Karen Mcnally
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Claudia Richard Orthodontist
Qualified from: Zahnarzt Mainz 1993
GDC No: 79001
Dr Claudia Richard obtained her dental and specialist orthodontic qualifications in Germany and the UK, and has lived and worked in Bristol since 2001.Claudia brings to our team more than 25 years of experience treating adults and children alike, using different types of braces and clear aligners to transform patients’ smiles.Dr Claudia Richard is a certified Invisalign and Clear Correct provider.She has developed a remarkable reputation within the wider dental community and the local population, principally due to her calm, friendly, and approachable manner alongside her orthodontic knowledge and attention to detail.Trust her to work with you to achieve the smile you have always wanted.
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Prateek Mehta Orthodontist
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2013 BDS Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2007
GDC No: 244337
Dr. Prateek Mehta obtained his BDS (2006) and Masters degree in Orthodontics (2011) from India and subsequently MOrth Qualification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow. He is passionate about orthodontics and started his career here by passing the ORE and began working in a mixed practice doing private orthodontic treatment. His expertise in Orthodontics and his commitment to his patients is unparalleled within the Orthodontic Industry. Prateek takes pride in understanding every patient’s need and will do everything he can to improve your smile with the methods most suitable for you. As the highest level of expertise, Diamond II Provider for Invisalign Bristol, Dr. Prateek Mehta is highly experienced in interceptive, teen and adult Invisalign treatments, using the latest techniques and methods to achieve even better results. He is also an Invisalign Mentor to help and support fellow orthodontists.
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Anna Piros GDP
Qualified from: DMD Semmelweis University 2003
GDC No: 84549
Anna Piros graduated from Semmelweis University, Budapest, in 2003 and has lived in Bristol ever since. An experienced general dentist, she provides comprehensive care to patients of all ages. Committed to ongoing education, she has completed numerous courses to stay up to date with the latest techniques.With a keen interest in oral surgery, Anna earned a PG Certificate in Clinical Oral Surgery from Bristol University Dental Hospital and accepts referrals for complex extractions.Anna has training in clear orthodontic aligners, whitening, and composite bonding, helping patients achieve confident smiles. She is also expanding her proficiency in facial aesthetics, recognising the broader applications of Botox beyond cosmetic enhancements. She employs this technique to address clinical conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and headaches caused by teeth grinding.Outside of dentistry, Anna enjoys family life with her two children, embracing outdoor activities and quality time with loved ones.
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Claire Ferris Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2017 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2012
GDC No: 235676
Claire began her career in dentistry in a general dental practice in 2010 where she gained her General Dental Nursing qualification in 2012. She joined Bristol Orthodontics later that year, and went on to gain qualifications in impression taking and radiography. Whilst she enjoyed nursing, Claire was given the opportunity to undergo further training, and in 2017 she successfully completed her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. In her spare time, Claire loves being active and enjoys going to the gym, walking and travelling. She is passionate about environmental issues and loves to spend time with her family.
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Ellis Gillham Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2023 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016
GDC No: 268290
Ellis has been working with us at Bristol Orthodontics, since September 2024. She qualified with a diploma in Orthodontic Therapy RCS Edinburgh in 2023. Ellis was previously a dental nurse since 2014 and completed additional Qualifications in radiography, impressions and has extended her knowledge in restorative dentistry and implantology.She is looking forward to extending her knowledge further by keeping up with the latest tips and tricks within Orthodontics.In her free time, Ellis enjoys renovating her first home and spending time her rescued puppy Ziggy. She also loves travelling around the UK in her campervan exploring all things wild.
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Jessica Monks Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2013 National Certificate NEBDN 2010
GDC No: 200241
Jessica began her career in dentistry in 2008 working in a general dental practice in Emerson Green, Bristol. Two years later she completed her training and gained her qualification in General Dental Nursing in 2010.Jessica joined Bristol Orthodontics in 2011 as a dental nurse, where she later gained her qualifications in impression handling and taking, Radiography and Orthodontic Nursing at Bristol Dental Hospital. In 2012 Jessica was then selected to advance her skills by completing the Orthodontic Therapist Course, where she attended training in Swansea, London, Cardiff and Bristol. She gained her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from the Royal College of Surgeons, London in 2013.Jessica is married and has young twin boys. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, family holidays, walking the dog, reading and socialising with friends and family.
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Judith Macdougall Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2009 National Certificate NEBDN 2003
GDC No: 109181
Judith qualified as a dental nurse in 2002 and joined the Orthoworld team in 2004. Judith then went on to complete NEBDN Orthodontic Nursing Qualification in 2006 and NEBDN Specialist Radiography in 2007. After 3 years’ experience in Orthodontic nursing Judith then went on to complete her qualification in Orthodontic Therapy in 2009 at Warwick University. Judith has had experience of working in a hospital setting, Private and NHS dentistry within the North and South Somerset areas. Amongst this Judith has also had experience of working for the Primary Care Trust with patients with special needs and learning difficulties. Judith enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, tourism and keeping fit with cross fit.
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Samantha Oldfield Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2012 National Certificate NEBDN 1995
GDC No: 109390
Sam began her career in a general dental practice in 1993 in Hanham Bristol. She gained her dental qualification at Bristol Dental Hospital in 1995. She later went on and gained her radiography also at Bristol Dental Hospital in 2007.Sam joined Bristol Orthodontics Kingswood as a dental nurse in 2010, where soon after she was selected for the Orthodontic Therapy Course in Preston, gaining her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2012.She has two older sons and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her partner, walking her dogs and socialising with friends.
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Louise Riches Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No: 132099
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