Meet the team at mydentist, Orthoworld, Whitegate drive, Blackpool
Your practice team
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Hollie Cornwell
Practice Manager
GDC No: 268725
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Abigail Taylor
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 295582
Your clinicians
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Kumar Akundi Orthodontist
Qualified from: MFDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2005 Statutory Exam 2005 BDS Annamalai University 1997
GDC No: 101134
Kumar completed his Masters in Orthodontics Degree in 2000. He subsequently has worked in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at various NHS hospitals in Yorkshire and Bedfordshire and has completed his membership exam in dental surgery.Since 2011 he has been working as an Orthodontist at Orthoworld in Colchester, Essex.Kumar Relocated to the Fylde and joined Orthoworld Blackpool in April 2016 and joined {my}dentist Fleetwood in April 2022. He works at both practices, within the company.Kumar treats both NHS and Private patients. He offers various teeth straightening treatments such as NHS teen braces, Vivera retainers, Invisalign clear teeth aligners and invisible braces. Outside the practice Kumar loves spending time with his family and enjoys travelling and playing tennis.
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Maria Melville Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2017 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011
GDC No: 216400
Maria started her Orthodontic career in 2009 working for {my}dentist, at the age of 19 she trained to become an Orthodontic Dental nurse, successfully qualifying in 2011. Maria has always shown dedication and determination, making it her goal to become an Orthodontic Therapist. In order to make this a reality, Maria used her same determination and gained her Dental Radiography and impression qualifications in 2012, this allowed her to expand her dental nurse responsibilities within the practice, gaining a wealth of experience within both private and NHS clinics.Fast forward to 2016, Maria started her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at Manchester Dental University and later graduated in June 2017 from the Royal College of Surgeons. Maria is still, always expanding her knowledge at every given opportunity. Maria still remains a valuable and well-loved member of staff at Orthoworld. She strives to see our patients develop confidence as their smile is created.
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Siobhan O'Farrell Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2014 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2005
GDC No: 147230
Siobhan is an enthusiastic, dynamic Orthodontic Therapist working for {my}dentist. Siobhan began her career in orthodontics in 2003 and has over 20 years’ experience. Throughout her career Siobhan has shown great dedication to her work and has great knowledge and understanding in all aspects of her field. Siobhan first qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2004 and her passion and drive for orthodontics and dentistry helped her quickly develop a very exciting career. She has gained qualifications in Dental Radiography, Orthodontic Dental nursing and then achieved her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy after studying at Manchester Dental University and graduating from the Royal college of Surgeons in 2014.Before she came an Orthodontic Therapist, Siobhan had a successful career as a treatment co-ordinator doing a number of courses to ensure our patients have an exquisite experience at the practice. Siobhan later won a trip to Dubai along with three other treatment co-ordinators from the company, to reward their hard work and continuous commitment. Siobhan’s hard work continues at Orthoworld, she is a real integral member of the team always showing hard work, care and dedication to our patients.
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Tracey Seville-Parkins Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2009 National Certificate NEBDN 2000
GDC No: 129051
Tracey is one of Orthoworld Blackpool's most knowledgeable and experienced Orthodontic Therapists. With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, Tracey started her career in 1999 as a Trainee Dental Nurse in Derbyshire. Once qualified in 2001 Tracey relocated to Blackpool and joined Orthoworld where she started her training to become a Orthodontic Dental Nurse. During this time Tracey also qualified as an Dental Radiographer, and achieved a qualification in Oral Health Education in 2008. Tracey's successes did not go unnoticed as she was accepted onto one of the first Orthodontic Therapy courses at Manchester Dental University. Achieving high grades, Tracey was awarded with Most Outstanding Log Book and Reflective Practice. Once qualified Tracey began gaining more experience within the Blackpool practice carrying out PAR scoring, in which she became calibrated in 2012. Tracey still shows the same passion for her role as she did twenty years ago. Now working in NHS and Private clinic's Tracey is now one of the most senior members of the team.
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Anthony Burn Orthodontist
GDC No: 57694
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