BDS Lond BA Hons LDS M.Orth RCS Eng
GDC No: 49538
Qualified in 1975 at the Royal London Hospital School of Dentistry. Undertook three year full-time course in Orthodontics at University College London. Opened Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Epping in 1992.
When he’s not working Colin enjoys cycling and listening to his iPod.
B.ChD Leeds M.Sc Lond M.Orth FDS RCS Eng
GDC No: 65807
Qualified in 1990 at the University of Leeds School of Dentistry. Undertook a three year full-time course in Orthodontics at the Royal London Hospital School of Dentistry. Joined Specialist Orthodontic Practice, Epping in 1998.
Simon’s interests are running and playing football.
BChD Hons Leeds DClinDent Hons (Eng) MJDF RCS MOrth RCS (Eng)
GDC No: 258873
Qualified in 2015 at the University of Leeds School of Dentistry. Undertook a three year full-time course in Orthodontics at the Royal London Hospital School of Dentistry. Joined Specialist Orthodontic Practice, Epping June 2022.
Laith enjoys travelling, cooking (and eating) and spending time with his cat Napoleon.
BA Hons Dip. Ortho. Therapy – RCS. Eng
GDC No: 110089
Laura has worked at The Specialist Orthodontic Practice since 1994. She qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2009, having successfully completed The Yorkshire Therapy Course. The course is regulated by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. Laura gained one of twelve places from over 100 applicants and The Specialist Orthodontic Practice was approved as an appropriate training centre.
When not working Laura loves spending time at her local gym.
Practice Manager
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For over 20 years Linda has set up and managed General and Orthodontic Practices. Patient care and outstanding customer service are her top priority.
During her spare time Linda enjoys going to the theatre and watching her beloved Arsenal football team.
Practice Administrator
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Beverley joined the Practice in 2001 as a receptionist. She is a trained Treatment Coordinator as well as being an experienced receptionist and has recently taken over the position of Practice Administrator.
Her organisation skills are second to none and she is a great asset to the team. In her spare time Beverley enjoys walking her two furbabies.
Appointment Coordinator
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Kaz joined the practice in 2005 as a receptionist. Her friendly disposition is a great asset to the front desk. When not working Kaz enjoys spending time at home with her family, particularly her three grandchildren Rosie, Ronnie and Robyn.
Receptionist
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Lisa joined the practice in 2022 as a receptionist. She came to us from her previous role – front of house in a GP surgery. She has fitted in perfectly with the rest of the team and we feel lucky to have her.
Treatment Coordinator
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Alison is a qualified dental nurse and an experienced orthodontic nurse. She started working at the Practice in 2000 and after a short break to have her two children, Mathew and Lidia, she returned to train as one of our Treatment Coordinators. Alison has also taken on the role of entertaining visitors to the practice and frequently invites referring practitioners to join us for lunch. We’ve even had entire practices join us for the day. In her leisure time Alison enjoys having fun with her family and her dog.
Orthodontic Nurse
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Jemma joined the practice as an Orthodontic Nurse in 2016. She then left to gain experience as an Educational Practitioner, assessing apprentices undertaking the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Jemma has now returned to the practice, as our New Patient Coordinator, and is responsible for liaising with patients and referring dentists regarding new patient referrals. She has a wealth of experience, having worked in many different areas of dentistry. She is also responsible for managing our treatment waiting list.
In her spare time Jemma enjoys cooking, going on long walks and spending time with her family.
Clinical Supervisor
GDC No: 142325
Kelly came to work at the Practice in 1996 as a trainee dental nurse. She is a qualified Dental Nurse and Orthodontic Nurse having obtained her Orthodontic Nursing Certificate in 2008 and her Dental Radiography Certificate in 2010. Kelly is now our Clinical Supervisor and regularly mentors other members of the team. She has three children, Stephanie, Nicholas and Charlotte who keep her occupied when she’s not working.
Orthodontic Nurse & Oral Health Educator
GDC No: 158198
Jilly joined the Practice in 1988. She had time away from the practice when she had her son, Daniel but returned in 2008. Jilly is a qualified Dental Nurse and an experienced Orthodontic Nurse. She obtained her Dental Radiography Certificate in 2010. Jilly, together with Kelly, runs the practice Tooth-Brushing Clinic. When not working she enjoys going to the theatre and cycling in the countryside.
Dental Nurse NEBDN 2014
GDC No: 252380
Teresa joined the practice in July 2022. She is a qualified Dental Nurse, having qualified in 2014.
Orthodontic Nurse
GDC No: 253176
Claire qualified as a dental nurse in 2014 and joined our team in September 2022. In her spare time Claire likes baking, going to the gym and spending time with her children. Claire does NOT like gardening.
Sterilisation Assistant
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Emily joined the practice in 2022. When she isn’t at the gym she spends her time with her family and her daughter.
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