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Dr.Kumar Akundi
Qualified from: BDS MFDSRCS(Eng) MDS (Orthodontics) Specialist in Orthodontics India, 1996
GDC No: 101134
Kumar completed his Masters in Orthodontics Degree in 2000. He subsequently has worked in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at various NHS hospitals in Yorkshire and Bedfordshire and has completed his membership exam in dental surgery.
Since 2011 he has been working as an Orthodontist at Orthoworld in Colchester, Essex.
Kumar is relocating to the Fylde and joins Orthoworld Blackpool in April 2016.
Outside the practice Kumar loves spending time with his family and enjoys travelling and playing tennis.
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Dr.Alex Rengit
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: MOrth England, 1988
GDC No: 127730
Alex qualified from the University of Kerala in 1984, gaining his Masters in Orthodontics in 1988. Now, with over 30 years of experience within the Dental and Orthodontic sector, Alex has become a huge credit to the Orthoworld Team.
Alex believes that everyone deserves a beautiful smile, and from his vast experience working in Ireland, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, India and of course Blackpool, he has a wealth of experience making this into a reality.
A day at Orthoworld Blackpool is never the same, and this challenging environment allows Alex to continually develop his skills and further his Orthodontic knowledge.
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Mrs.Tracey Seville-Parkins
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy RCS United Kingdom, 2008
GDC No: 129051
Tracey is one of Orthoworld Blackpool's most knowledgeable and experienced Orthodontic Therapists. With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, Tracey started her career in 1999 as a Trainee Dental Nurse in Derbyshire.
Once qualified in 2001 Tracey relocated to Blackpool and joined Orthoworld where she started her training to become a Orthodontic Dental Nurse. During this time Tracey also qualified as an Dental Radiographer, and achieved a qualification in Oral Health Education in 2008.
Tracey's successes did not go unnoticed as she was accepted onto one of the first Orthodontic Therapy courses at Manchester Dental University. Achieving high grades, Tracey was awarded with Most Outstanding Log Book and Reflective Practice.
Once qualified Tracey began gaining more experience within the Blackpool practice carrying out PAR scoring, in which she became calibrated in 2012.
Tracey still shows the same passion for her role as she did twenty years ago. Now working in NHS and Private clinic's Tracey is now one of the most senior members of the team.
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Ms.Siobhan O'Farrell
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy RCS Edin, United Kingdom, 2008
GDC No: 147230
Back in 2003 Siobhan started her career at Orthoworld Blackpool as a Trainee Orthodontic Dental Nurse, here she showed great enthusiasm and dedication to the industry.
Once qualified Siobhan began to gain more responsibility within the practice gaining her Dental Radiography qualification. This then lead Siobhan to gain many other qualifications including, Invisalign Impressions and Ashley Later Communication course.
In 2014 Siobhan then set herself the challenge of studying to become an Orthodontic Therapist. Again, Siobhan found huge success.
Siobhan still continues to push herself every day to develop her skills and knowledge within the dental and orthodontic sector.
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Dr.Minu Rengit
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: Orthodontist England, 2008
GDC No: 166735
Minu began her Orthodontic studies in 1990 later going onto qualifying from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Minu enjoys the speciality of Orthodontics so much so that she later gained her Master of Science MSc at the University of Manchester in 2007.
Now with a wealth of knowledge and experience Minu is a highly skilled and trusted members of the team at Orthoworld Blackpool.
Working within the NHS sector of the practice Minu has extensive experience in the management of Orthodontic patients including preventive, interceptive and corrective Orthodontics. Special interest in the management of interdisciplinary cases.
Minue continues to be a valuable member of the Orthoworld Team, continuing to work effectively across all areas of the practice.
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Mrs.Maria Melville
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Orthodontic Therapist United Kingdom, 2017
GDC No: 216400
Maria started her Orthodontic career in 2009 at just aged 19 as a full time trainee Orthodontic Dental Nurse, qualifying in 2011.
Maria has always shown dedication and determination, making it her goal to become an Orthodontic Therapist. In order to make this a reality Maria used her same determination and gained her radiography and impression qualification in 2012.
This allowed her to expand her Dental Nurse responsibilities within the practice gaining a wealth of experience within both Private and NHS clinics.
Fast forward to 2016, Maria started her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at Manchester Dental University, where she graduated in June 2017 from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Maria is still working within Orthoworld Blackpool as an Orthodontic Therapist, taking pride within her work, gaining more experience and wisdom each day.
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