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Dr.Alexander Poore
Qualified from: BDS United Kingdom, 2014
GDC No: 251116
Alex Poore graduated from King’s College London with a BDS degree in 2014 and has been working in Cheltenham {my}dentist since early 2016. He has a keen interest in short-term orthodontic systems and is able to provide teeth straightening treatment using Invisalign, Quick Straight Teeth and Six Month Smiles. Combining orthodontics with tooth whitening & composite bonding he can provide minimally invasive smile makeovers. He is also trained and practiced in facial aesthetics procedures and can offer anti-wrinkle injections & cosmetic fillers to help smooth wrinkle lines around the forehead and eyes, and create fuller lips. Alex is committed to providing patients choice in their treatments to suit their requirements.
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Dr.Claudia Engenheiro Carvalho
Qualified from: LMD Portugal, 2001
GDC No: 209285
Claudia graduated as LMD from Portugal in 2001. Claudia moved to the U.K. in 2011 and in 2016 she completed her post graduate course at the University of Bristol-Pg Dip in Dental Studies. Claudia joined the Cheltenham practice in 2014. She is passionate about her job and always thrives to learn and attend courses frequently in order to provide the highest dental care to her patients. Claudia has been mentoring a couple of our colleagues who have joined the practice to introduce e them to U.K. dentistry.
In 2020 Claudia completed her second post graduate course in Restorative Dentistry. Claudia offers treatment such as: Simple to complex fillings, Crowns and Veneers, Invisalign & Go, Composite Bonding, Cosmetic Dentures - Denture Excellence and Teeth Whitening.
Claudia enjoys engaging with the patients and building a good rapport and trust with them.
Outside of dentistry Claudia can be found in the great outdoors, enjoying either long walks with her husband or riding her horse, she is also keen interior designer and an enthusiastic painter
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Dr.Natalia Agalakova
Qualified from: Dip Dent Tartu,Estonia, 2005
GDC No: 100225
Dr Natalia graduated from the University of Tartu, Estonia in 2005 and been a part of {my}dentist Gloucester since 2007.
Natalia is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and has successfully achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry (2010) and received a distinction mark on Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative Dental Practice (2012) at the world-renowned Eastman Dental Institute (University College London).
Natalia has a strong focus on creating beautifully aesthetic smiles using minimally invasive techniques. Meeting your aesthetic goals will always be at the forefront of treatment planning. This can be achieved with tooth whitening, composite bonding or minimally prepared veneers, and minor tooth alignment. Her meticulous attention of details have earned her a status of centre of excellence for digitally planned SmileFast composite makeover concept.
She can also incorporate an implant-based solution into planning for a fixed and comfortable tooth replacement (Master of Science in Clinical Implantology with distinction (University of Central Lancashire, 2020).
Dr Natalia has obtained a distinction mark in Masterclass in Facial Aesthetics from the Royal College of Surgeons (2015-2016) to be able to provide facial aesthetic treatments.
Aside from work, Natalia is a keen tennis player.
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Mrs.Veronica Castro Zarzoso
Qualified from: Lic Odont Valencia, 2005
GDC No: 102565
Veronica Castro graduated from the University of Valencia (Spain) in 2005 with a BDS degree and a MSc in hospital dentistry and Special patients. Since then, she has studied Orthodontics in Spain and in UK and earned her diploma in Orthodontics and also her Master of Science degree in Orthodontics from the University of Warwick. She has a special interest in early intervention in young kids with orthopaedic appliances.
Veronica strives always to deliver the highest quality care to her patients. She is compassionate and sympathetic and believes in the importance in listening to the concerns and aspirations of her patients always communicating the treatment options clearly and ensuring that her patients have a thorough understanding before progressing with the mutually agreed appropriate treatment option.
She is committed to continuous professional development attending numerous courses to ensure that she is providing her patients with the most up to date techniques.
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Dr.Leo O Hara
Qualified from: BDS,DPDS,LDS RCS United Kingdom, 1978
GDC No: 52720
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Miss.Rebecca Gilliland
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2016
GDC No: 265041
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Mr.Maxwell John Hitchcock
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2023
GDC No: 309014
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Mrs.Joanna Westwood
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy UK, 2007
GDC No: 113710
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Mr.Aravind Sampath
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS, MDS, MS, Dr MGR Tamil Nadu , 1993
GDC No: 105094
Aravind was selected to pursue his masters training as an Orthodontist from TNGDC, Chennai, based on his undergraduate achievement. He spent over 20 years as an orthodontic practitioner and mentoring dental students, before relocating to the UK in 2006. Over the years he has gained vast experience in managing malocclusions of varying severity. Aravind uses wide variety of orthodontic and orthopaedic appliances to achieve ideal results.
Following recent certification, Aravind has added Incognito lingual orthodontics to list of other treatment modalities like the fixed appliance, functional and clear aligner.
Aravind continues update skills by regularly attending course and meetings. Aravind conducts courses for general dentist and nurses on orthodontics.
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