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Dr.Jamie Garbutt
Qualified from: BDS newcastle University UK, 2021
GDC No: 296350
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Miss.Alina Florina Briscan
Qualified from: DMD Oradea Romania, 2019
GDC No: 288332
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Dr.Abdel Moeed Ahmad
Qualified from: University of Liverpool United Kingdom, 2013
GDC No: 243881
Moeed is a local family man committed to the practice and the community. On completion of his dentistry degree at the University of Liverpool (with honours) in 2013, Moeed has worked as a Dental Practitioner and has been with the practice since January 2016. He has a keen interest in Restorative Dentistry completing many postgraduation courses including the Diploma in Implant Dentistry (DipImp) at Newcastle University where he graduated with a merit. Moeed has been an Educational Supervisor since 2020 – a role which he mentors and trains newly qualified dentists in the area. He believes that giving someone the confidence to face the world with a big smile can make a huge difference to people’s quality of life. He places importance on precision and meticulous attention to detail to deliver the highest possible standard of care and treatment whilst ensuring his patients feel comfortable and confident with him. Moeed takes pride in all aspects of his work offering private orthodontic (teeth straightening) and aesthetic treatments (veneers/crowns / bridges etc.) to create great smiles for his patients. His interests outside dentistry include travelling, reading, and watching films.
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Dr.Rachel Emmott
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds, 2020
GDC No: 290256
Rachel completed her training and qualified from Leeds in 2020. Rachel has been working in general practice since then and joined {my}dentist at the end of 2021. Rachel enjoys the variety of her working day and interacting with people from different demographics. She gains job satisfaction in knowing that she has provided treatment to the best of her ability. Rachel is looking forward to being able to continue this with the provision of private dental care.
Rachel has a keen interest in the aesthetic side of dentistry, particularly dentures, crown and bridge work.
In her spare time, she’s a keen runner and hiker, so you'll most likely find her somewhere in the moors!
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Mr.Mircea-Mihai Neacsu
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest, 2001
GDC No: 133099
Mihai qualified in 2000 from Carol Davila University, Bucharest. For eight years, Mihai worked in his own private dental practice in Bucharest.
He relocated to the UK in 2008 to work as a general dental practitioner. In 2009 he developed an interest in managing anxious patients by using conscious sedation. Mihai worked towards his Post Graduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation at Newcastle University.
In 2017, Mihai was appointed an Educational Supervisor role for newly qualified dentists for Yorkshire Deanery.
In 2018 he joined {my}dentist. Mihai loves dentistry, which he describes as ‘a mixture of art, technology, psychology’ and he is completely devoted to helping patients feel at ease and relaxed during treatment.
Mihai has a long-standing interest in root canal treatments (endodontics), restorative dentistry and is keen to constantly improve his knowledge and skills.
In 2020 he was awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics from University of Chester (Simplyendo) where he is continuing studies towards a Masters in Endodontics.
As a dentist with enhanced skills in endodontics (DwESE), he is accepting referrals for root canal treatments in many {my}dentist practices.
Away from the practice, Mihai is a keen tennis player and likes to test his DIY skills in different projects.
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Mrs.Alison Hodgson
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: Hygienist Newcastle University, 2003
GDC No: 6386
Alison qualified in 2003 from Newcastle Dental Hospital University. She worked at a busy NHS practice with anxious patients and private practices over the years. At present she works in an independent private practice as well as {my}dentist Avante Dental Care. Alison is also a clinical supervisor at Teesside University supporting students through their hygiene course.
Her passion is periodontal treatment, and she still enjoys making a difference whilst ensuring the patient has a pleasant experience whilst in her care.
Outside of work she enjoys family time at the caravan with dog walks & paddle boarding and playing her saxophone.
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Mrs.Emma Louise Walker
(Therapist)
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University, 2022 United Kingdom, 2022
GDC No: 155483
Emma has lived in the North East since 2016 but was born and raised in Wallasey, near Liverpool. She started her career in dentistry as a dental nurse at the age of 17. She spent 15 years in this role and raised two children. In 2018, she enrolled on an online, nine-month Access Course to the Health Sciences, gaining 45 credits at distinction, which helped her gain entry into University to study Dental Hygiene and Therapy. In July 2022 she gained a first class honours degree and is having her dissertation published in 2023. Emma has plans to go onto complete a PhD in Dental Research in the next few years.
In her spare time, Emma loves to spend time with her family and enjoys horse riding, keeping fit and socialising with friends.
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Dr.Michal Polubinski
Qualified from: Lek Stom Bialystok 1994 Poland, 1994
GDC No: 85175
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