Meet the Team.

Our team of highly qualified and experienced professionals are here to help you with all your orthodontic needs.

Meet the Team

Orthodontists

Anchal Puri

GDC number: 176891

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS, MJDF RCS (ENG) MCLINDENT, MORTH RCS (EDIN), FDS (ORTH) RCS (EDIN)

Anchal graduated in Dentistry in 2009 before pursuing experience across various dental specialities. Her commitment to orthodontics led to a three-year specialist training programme, culminating in...

Richard Leck

GDC number: 192325

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS, MFDS RCS (GLAS), PGCERT CLIN.ED, MSC, MORTH RCS (EDIN), MORTH RCS (ENG)

Richard's career in dentistry has been marked by academic excellence and a commitment to patient care. Graduating from Newcastle University in 2010, he received the James Coltman Prize for Operative...

Helen Leck

GDC number: 192279

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS, MFDS RCPS Glas, MORTH RCS Ed, MSc (Orth)

After qualifying Helen worked in general dentistry, hospital dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. After discovering a passion for orthodontics, she undertook a specialist training programme...

Professor Ross Hobson

GDC number: 58981

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS, MDS, PhD, FDS, MDOrth (RCPS), FDS (RCS Ed), FDS (RCS Eng), SFHEA, FCGDent

Ross graduated from University of Newcastle, has Fellowships from Glasgow, Edinburgh and England. He obtained his MDS and PhD at Newcastle. He was the first dentist to be awarded Senior Fellowship of...

Cian Lowney

GDC number: 212363

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS MOrth MSc

Cian completed his undergraduate dental training in University College Cork in 2011. Following this, he completed vocational training and senior house officer posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,...
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Maria Wu

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS (Madrid) D.Orth (Seville) PhD. Orthodontist (Seville)

Maria was born and raised in Seville, Spain. She obtained her Dental Surgery degree at Alfonso X el Sabio University, Madrid in 2005. She moved to England to work as a general dentist combined with...

Gregory Souster

GDC number: 178442

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS DDS MFDS RCSEd and MOrth RCSEd

Greg qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2009. After completing Vocational Training in South Devon he under took senior house officer posts in; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Royal London...

Wendy Rayner

GDC number: 74459

Specialist Orthodontist

MFDS RCPS BChD

Wendy qualified from Leeds Dental School in 1998. After her vocational training year in general dental practice she completed postgraduate hospital posts in oral and maxillofacial surgery and...

Dr Michael (Mick) Amos

GDC number: 74475

Specialist Orthodontist

BChD (Leeds) MFDS RCS (Eng) MDentSci (Leeds) MOrth RCS (Eng)

Mick is originally from Kent but moved to Yorkshire in 1993 to undertake his undergraduate dental training. He completed his dental degree at Leeds Dental Institute in 1998. After working as a...

Therapists

Sharon Hill headshot, Therapist

Sharon Hill

Practice Manager and Orthodontic Therapist

Katherine Badminton headshot, Therapist

Katherine Badminton

Orthodontic Therapist

Charlotte Whitfield headshot, Therapist

Charlotte Whitfield

Orthodontic Therapist

Ceri Walton headshot, Therapist

Ceri Walton

Orthodontic Therapist

Carly Locker headshot, Therapist

Carly Locker

Orthodontic Therapist

Alisha Gledson headshot, Therapist

Alisha Gledson

Trainee Orthodontic Therapist

Jennifer Jones headshot, Therapist

Jennifer Jones

Therapist

Hygienists

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Julie Price

GDC number: 5441 (Dental Hygienist)

Private Hygienist

I am a dental hygienist with over 26 years experience including teaching at Newcastle School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. I have worked in both NHS and private general practice. I live with my...

Nurses

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Taylor Clayton

Treatment Coordinator and Dental Nurse

Sharon Toner headshot, Nurse

Sharon Toner

Senior Nurse

Katie McGill headshot, Nurse

Katie McGill

Orthodontic Nurse

Elise Owen headshot, Nurse

Elise Owen

Dental Nurse

Rachael Ward headshot, Nurse

Rachael Ward

Senior Dental Nurse

Rosie McEwan headshot, Nurse

Rosie McEwan

Trainee Dental Nurse

Katy Armstrong headshot, Nurse

Katy Armstrong

Dental Nurse

Sherilyn Stephenson headshot, Nurse

Sherilyn Stephenson

Dental Nurse

Sarah M headshot, Nurse

Sarah M

Treatment Coordinator and Dental Nurse

Management

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Judith Badminton

Orthodontic Business Manager

Emma Watson headshot, Management

Emma Watson

Treatment Coordinator and Dental Nurse

Jackie Mason headshot, Management

Jackie Mason

Treatment Coordinator

Naomi Mensah headshot, Management

Naomi Mensah

Dental Nurse and Social Media Lead

Lesslie Oliver headshot, Management

Lesslie Oliver

Practice Manager

Jade Corbett Weeks headshot, Management

Jade Corbett Weeks

Practice Support Manager

Admin

Deborah Groom headshot, Admin

Deborah Groom

Receptionist

Clare Thompson headshot, Admin

Clare Thompson

Receptionist

Lily Singh headshot, Admin

Lily Singh

Receptionist

Louise Tatum headshot, Admin

Louise Tatum

Receptionist & Safeguarding Lead

Bethany James headshot, Admin

Bethany James

Receptionist

Invisalign Provider
Invisalign Teen Provider
NHS Braces Provider
British Orthodontic Society Member
British Dental Association Member
Care Quality Commission Member
A close up on an orthodontist inspecting a mouth with fixed braces and colourful bracket modules

The Impact of Straight Teeth on Overall Health

From Orthodontics to Wellness: The Broader Health Benefits of Straight Teeth

By Anchal Puri
Oral-health
An orthodontic therapist discusses retainers with a patient

Replacement Retainers

Lost or damaged retainers? We've got you covered with replacement retainer options

By Anchal Puri
Retainers
Invisalign clear aligners in a retainer box

Invisible Orthodontics: Exploring the Benefits of Clear Aligners

Exploring the Clear Path to Transforming Your Smile

By Anchal Puri
Invisalign