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Dr.Spoorthy Mallikarjuna
Qualified from: BDS Rajiv Gandhi 2009, MDS 2013 India, 2009
GDC No: 277490
Dr Spoorthy Mallikarjuna graduated in dentistry in 2009 from JSS Dental College in India, working as a general dentist before embarking on a Masters in Orthodontics and Dentalfacial Orthopaedics completing this in 2013. She also has experience as a dental educator and teacher and has also worked as a consultant hospital orthodontist before moving to the UK. Since coming to the UK, she has completed equivalent exams and has been enjoying treating patients with fixed braces and Invisalign for teenagers and adults. Designing smiles and keeping her patients smiling is what keeps her motivated. Being a mother of two young daughters, she is kept busy, baking is her new found interest and her oldest one seems to be loving it too.
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Miss.Cherie Howard
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy Warwick 2017 UK, 2017
GDC No: 205144
Cherie Howard obtained her Orthodontic therapy degree in 2017. She has worked in dentistry for over 10 years in various roles. After qualifying as a dental Nurse in 2008 she went on to further her education by completing courses in Radiography, Impression taking, Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing in which she received an award for this qualification, after she had completed the above qualifications she wanted to further her knowledge and had a special interest in the Orthodontic therapy role.
We welcomed Cherie to the {my}dentist team at Orthoworld Nottingham In April 2018, working alongside our Clinician Dr Alexander Nearchou.
Cherie is a key member of our team here at Orthoworld Nottingham.
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Miss.Debra Smith
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy RCS Eng 2011 UK, 2011
GDC No: 111877
Debra Smith obtained her Orthodontic Therapy degree in 2011.
I have worked in Dentistry since leaving school over 40 years ago, after qualifying as a Dental Nurse I wanted to further my knowledge so I completed courses in Oral Health, Radiography and Orthodontic Nursing.
I found Orthodontics to be very interesting and wished to further my career so I attended The Leeds University to complete the Orthodontic Therapy degree.
I then joined {my}dentist in April 2016 at Orthoworld Nottingham working alongside Dr Habib Zaman and Dr Alex Nearchou.
Debra Smith is a key member of our team here at Orthoworld Nottingham.
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Mr.Alexander Nearchou
Qualified from: DDS Greece 2005, Cert Ortho Warwick 2012, MSc Warwick 2018 Greece, 2005
GDC No: 106561
Alexander Nearchou obtained his first degree in Dentistry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece 2005).
Working in the family’s private dental practice in Greece wasn’t enough to fulfil his thirst for knowledge and when the opportunity arose he relocated to the United Kingdom in 2007, with the purpose to pursue further education and gain experience in a different working environment. As he has always been fascinated by the potential and possibility of Orthodontics to alter a person’s facial profile and consequently improve their confidence and even their lifestyle for the better, he steered his career towards Orthodontics.
In 2012, Alexander obtained the certificate of Orthodontics from University of Warwick, he became an Invisalign provider and has graduated the MSc course of Orthodontics from University of Warwick.
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Mr.Mohit Chand (MKS Smiles Limited)
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS MJDF RCS (Eng) MClinDent (Ortho) M Orth RCS (Ed) England, 2013
GDC No: 244373
Mr. Chand qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2013 and subsequently undertook further hospital-based posts, as a SHO, in Maxillofacial Surgery and Special needs Dentistry. After obtaining joint faculty membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, his specialist orthodontic training was completed at the prestigious Eastman Dental Hospital. Mr. Chand was awarded his Masters in Clinical Dentistry in 2018 with his research winning 1st place at international level, as awarded by the European Orthodontic Society. Mr. Chand was awarded his specialist orthodontic qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2019. Throughout his career, Mr. Chand has remained committed to undertaking quality improvement exercises. He has presented both internationally and nationally and won prizes for his work. He also values contributing to dental literature and has a list of peer-reviewed publications. Mr. Chand maintains his membership with the British and European Orthodontic Societies as well as regional networks. He enjoys going to conferences, meetings, and courses to further his skills and knowledge as well as socialising with colleagues. Away from work, he enjoys anything related to wellbeing and personal development, as well as spending time with friends and family.
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