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Dr .Nicu Bogdan Burghelea
Qualified from: DMD Ovidius, 2003
GDC No: 111469
Bogdan is a local family man committed to the practice. On completion of his diploma in Dentistry in 2002 at University of Constanta, Romania, he has been working in the UK in general practice since 2007 and has been committed to {my}dentist since 2009. In June 2019 Bodgan completed a Baird Academy Implant Course at Leeds which was an evidence based and clinical course in Implant Dentistry. He believes that giving someone the confidence to face the world with a big smile can make a huge difference to their life, whatever their age. Bogdan encourages his patients to discuss their smile and what they would like to improve, if anything. By Bogdan taking the time to discuss each patient’s options, this ensures that every patient has a smile to be proud of. He takes pride in all aspects of his work, creating great smiles with aesthetic treatments like, crowns, bridges, veneers and implants.
Bogdan enjoys fishing with his boys and relaxing with his family
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Dr.Ahmed Abdullah
Qualified from: Registered under s16(2A) Dentists Act 1984, DDS, MDentSci (Paediatric Dent), FRACDS (Paed), PhD (Dent), MHEA (Teaching) MOrth RCSed Reg under s16(2A) Dentists Act 1984, 1984
GDC No: 111234
On completion of his diploma in Dentistry in 1996, Ahmed worked as a general dental practitioner for about 6 years in both hospital and practice environment.
Thereafter, Ahmed completed 2 years of training in paediatric dentistry at Leeds Dental institute and was awarded a Master in Dental Sciences in Paediatric Dentistry degree (2004). This was followed by completion of a PhD degree in dentistry (2009).
Ahmed worked as a clinical tutor in Paediatric Dentistry at Leeds Dental Institute between 2008 and 2010 and completed a Certificate in Education, which awarded him a membership status of the Academy of Higher Education, he then joined University of Bristol as academic and completed his training in Orthodontics. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and is on the Specialist Orthodontic Register.
Ahmed enjoys all aspects of orthodontics and provides a high quality of care for adults and children.
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Dr.Rahat Hussain
Qualified from: MDDr Prague, 2013
GDC No: 245651
Rahat qualified from Charles University in Prague in 2013 with a MDDr in dentistry. Since qualifying as a dentist he then completed his training in the North East of England and joined our team at {my}dentist Hartlepool in 2017 offering services on a weekend.
Rahat aim as a dentist is to educate his patients on the importance of oral hygiene, while also providing the best dental care to them.
Outside of work Rahat enjoys spending time with family and friends. When Rahat isn’t at work he enjoys participating in and takes a keen interest in an array of different sports.
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Miss .Skye Donley
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Diploma Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2020 UK, 2020
GDC No: 276875
Skye first joined {my}dentist in 2016 as Student Dental Nurse, she soon realised her interest was in orthodontics so continued her develop to become an Orthodontic Nurse. Skye then was successful at interview in a {my}dentist Orthodontic Therapist programme and graduated in 2020 from Warwick University.
Skye is looking forward to continue to progress her career with {my}dentist, she is kept busy working in multiple practices across the North East as an orthodontic therapist, she supports orthodontists with NHS and private treatment, she really enjoys her role.
In Skye's spare time Skye likes to keep active, socialize with friends and travel to new places.
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Miss.Alina Florina Briscan
Qualified from: DMD Oradea Romania, 2019
GDC No: 288332
Alina qualified from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Oradea in 2018. She then went on to gain her Masters Degree in Public Health Care Management at the same Faculty.
She has worked as a general dental practitioner in a private practice and has also spent time working as a Manager for HH Resources and Dental Education. Alina continuously seeks out training and professional development opportunities that allow her to remain aware and knowledgeable about new dental techniques and the latest technology being considered or used.
Alina moved to the UK in 2019 and started working as a general dental practitioner in North Yorkshire. Special interest in aesthetics, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She considers the dental surgery her second home, doing what she loves.
Her mission is to provide comprehensive dental services to all patients in an environment that is safe, reassuringly pleasant and comfortable. She considers dentistry to be the perfect combination between a doctor, engineer and an artist and with these skills she strives to provide the best possible care for her patients, having their smile as the best feedback and reward for her work.
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Miss.Caroline Louise Smith
(Therapist)
Qualified from: BSc Oral and Dental Health Sciences Newcastle , 2019
GDC No: 191293
Caroline worked previously as a Dental Nurse for 8 years in her hometown South Shields. Throughout this time, she did various post qualifications (radiography, impression taking and application of Fluoride varnish). Volunteering twice to work in Tanzania, Africa with a dental charity called Bridge2Aid, Caroline enjoyed the challenge and opportunity, which also enhanced her clinical skills, providing emergency dental treatment to some of the most rural parts of Africa. Caroline learnt that an important aspect of patient care was to help to relax anxious patients whilst delivering oral hygiene messages to both children and adults.
After this life changing experience, she decided to follow her long-standing passion and ambition of pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist. In 2016 Caroline was delighted to be offered a place to study at Newcastle University. In 2019 she graduated and qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Oral and Dental Health Sciences. She is very passionate about delivering a high standard of care to all patients.
In her spare time Caroline enjoys Ice skating at Whitley Bay Ice Rink, going on country walks and riding her bike along the coast. She also enjoys travelling and spending time with her friends, family and two cats.
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Miss.Lucy Elizabeth Turnbull
Qualified from: BDS Birmingham, 2016
GDC No: 265556
Graduating from Birmingham in 2016 with a BDS in Dentistry Lucy has since completed extensive training in facial aesthetics and is enjoying enhancing patient’s natural beauty.
Lucy returned to the North East after completing her university studies and joined the {my}dentist team in September 2018.
Lucy always delivers excellent standards of dental treatment, she prides herself on all aspects of her work and places importance on creating confident smiles, ensuring her patients feel comfortable and confident with her.
As a very active person Lucy thoroughly enjoys keeping fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, she is part of an athletics club that meets regularly. Lucy likes to keep busy in her free time by exploring what the world has to offer.
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Miss.Nadia Shafina Binti Razali
Qualified from: BDS Dundee, 2017
GDC No: 270639
Nadia graduated with a BDS from University of Dundee in 2017. She spent her foundation training year in Nairn, Scotland and joined {my}dentist in September 2018. She has various enthusiasms for life with her work being part of it. You can trust her in giving her best as she takes pride in delivering high standard of dental care to her patients in a relaxed-manner. She has a special interest in restorative dentistry, teeth straightening treatment such as Clear Correct and C-Fast and is always looking to enhance her skill set by undertaking courses and learning from experienced colleagues. If you can’t find her at work, she is most likely in the gym or running in Hartlepool.
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Mr.Andrew Peter Lowrie
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle, United Kingdom, 1998
GDC No: 74404
Drew was born and raised in Hartlepool. Following graduation from Newcastle University, Drew completed four years as a Dental Officer in the British Army. He returned to his hometown and has enjoyed over 15 years within the Grange Road practice, where he was recently appointed as a workplace Clinical Mentor.
He works hard to secure and maintain the Oral Health of his patients and considers it an honour and a privilege to care for such a loyal family patient base, many of whom have been with the practice for over 40 years!
Drew lives in Durham with his wife and two young daughters.
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Mr.Raj Singh Badhan
Qualified from: BDS England, 2014
GDC No: 251135
Born and raised in sunny Bedford. I went on to complete a bachelors degree in chemistry before qualifying from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2014. Thoroughly enjoyed completing my foundation dentistry training in Capel St Mary and spent many happy years as a general dentist in Ipswich. Now very glad to be back in the North East with my family proudly serving the people of Hartlepool!
I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. We really enjoy going for long walks appreciating the infamous coastlines (and weather!) of the North East. To say that I am a big fan of tennis is an understatement! I enjoy popping down to Wimbledon in the summer.
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Miss.Emily Grace Haskell
(Therapist)
Qualified from: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Leeds 2020 UK, 2020
GDC No: 290137
Originally from the Derbyshire Peak District, Emily studied Dental Hygiene and Therapy at the University of Leeds. After graduating, Emily moved to the North East and joined our team at {my}dentist Hartlepool in September 2020.
Emily has a passion for prevention, management of disease and long-term maintenance of her patients. She is often complimented on her calm and gentle manner and has excellent rapport with both adults and children. Her relaxed and friendly style gives confidence to anxious and nervous patients.
Qualified to carry out tooth whitening, Emily hopes to expand her practice in the field of cosmetic dentistry with facial aesthetics training and further post graduate training in tooth coloured restorations.
In her free time outside dentistry Emily enjoys the countryside with her three dogs, keeping fit and is also a qualified Ski instructor.
Emily is very much looking forward being part of the team at {my}dentist Hartlepool and to welcoming patients.
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