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Dr .Gavin Daniel Bell
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS (Hons) MSc MFDS M Orth FDS (Orth) RCPS (Glasg) Glasgow, 2010
GDC No: 192665
Gavin thoroughly enjoys his job as an Orthodontist, especially working with patients to achieve healthy, happy smiles. He is passionate about maintaining high standards of care and keeping up to date with the latest research and techniques.
Gavin grew up in Northern Ireland, before moving to the North of England to study dentistry in 2005. He graduated with Honours in 2010, receiving the British Dental Association Prize. He then spent a further three years in the North East, working in general dentistry and a number of hospital posts, including children’s dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
After hearing many great things about Yorkshire, he wanted to experience ‘God’s own county’ for himself, and it has certainly lived up to expectations! He moved here to undertake his Specialist and Consultant Orthodontic training between Leeds Dental Institute and St. Luke's Hospital in Bradford from 2013 and 2018, obtaining a Master’s degree with distinction in 2015.
As well as working in specialist practice, Gavin also works as an NHS Consultant at Rotherham General Hospital.
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Dr .Jonathan James Glassby
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS England, 2014
GDC No: 251898
Jonathan trained and qualified in Dentistry at Peninsular Dental School, he is friendly, approachable and down to earth. Since qualifying he has expanded his dental skills into dental implants and has also gained a Certificate in Dental Implantology. After completing the intensive one year British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry course in 2016, he has dedicated his clinical practice on the provision of dental implants. Jonathan treats all types of implant cases within the practice and also accepts referrals from neighbouring practices requiring his services.
As a result of his passion and commitment to offering his patients the highest standard of care, Jonathan regularly attends courses and post-graduate training in all aspects of dental implants. This hunger to further his knowledge and skillset allows him to treat patients requiring complex treatments, including multiple implant placements, bone grafting, sinus lifts and soft-tissue management.
Outside of dentistry Jonathan enjoys travelling and exploring new places, he finds himself on yearly ski trips with his family and friends. Jonathan regularly visits his local gym to stay fit.
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Dr.Alan Tomkins
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: Leeds University 1979 United Kingdom, 1979
GDC No: 52860
Alan spent the first four years of his career as a GDP on the Wirral (Merseyside), where he quickly realised that his passion lay in Orthodontics. Encouraged by a local orthodontist he embarked upon the full time post graduate orthodontic course at Liverpool Dental Hospital.
Upon completion of his orthodontic training he returned to Leeds and in 1987 acquired a long established city centre orthodontic practice; where he happily remained until March 2014. Over the last 27 years running his own specialist practice, Alan developed a keen interest in combined functional / fixed appliance therapy.
Alan now works as an orthodontist at Love Your Smile where he provides specialist orthodontic treatment to both children and adults.
Married with four children, all now “20 something’s”; Alan enjoy's travelling, walking, spending time with his family, playing badminton and saxophone in a local band.
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Dr.Christopher Barker
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: DDS, BChD, MFDS RCS(Ed), MOrth RCS(Ed), FDS(Orth) RCS(Eng) United Kingdom, 2003
GDC No: 82173
Chris qualified in Dentistry from Leeds University in 2003. Following vocational dental training in Yorkshire, he gained experience in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, General Dental practice, the Community dental service and Paediatric Dentistry before taking a gap year to travel. He then taught at LDI before further experience in Paediatric Dentistry.
He completed his Specialist Orthodontic training at Bristol Dental Hospital and the Royal United Hospital, Bath, gaining Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons and completing a Doctoral Degree. He undertook advanced Orthodontic training to Consultant level at York Hospital and LDI and was appointed as Consultant in Orthodontics at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, 2014. He is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Training Programme Director for Dental Core trainees at Pinderfields. He is a reviewer for several dental/orthodontic journals.
Chris currently provides private Specialist Orthodontic treatment using a range of aesthetic appliances.
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Dr.Michael Amos
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BChD, MFDS.RCS,MOrth.RCS, M Dent Sci United Kingdom, 1998
GDC No: 74475
Mick moved up from Kent to attend university and qualified as a dentist from Leeds Dental Institute in 1998. He then worked in Australia in 2000 whilst on a round the world trip, spending some time in the school dental and the flying doctors services. He returned to the U.K. and worked in general dental practice and in hospital maxillo-facial surgery in the Yorkshire region prior to starting his specialist orthodontic training in Leeds and York in 2007. He works here at Love Your Smile treating both children and adults with orthodontic appliances including lingual braces and invisalign.
Mick is married and became a father for the first time in 2009. He now enjoys life with his young family as well as the occasional game of golf and watching rugby, as his playing days are now behind him.
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Dr.Sarah Forbes
Qualified from: Ncle United Kingdom, 1997
GDC No: 73150
Sarah qualified as a dentist from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1997. On qualification, she returned to her home in Leeds and worked in general dental practice. Her experience in Orthodontics started in 2000 when she joined a specialist orthodontic practice, working as a Clinical Assistant.
Sarah joined our team in September 2014 and thoroughly enjoys the days that she works with us, seeing our patients start and end their orthodontic journey, and the results that are achieved.
As well as working with us, Sarah also works in a general dental practice where she provides private and NHS dentistry for her patients.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family.
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Dr.Shaheer Aasim
Qualified from: Statutory exam India, 2000, BDS, MSc (Endo), MFDS RCS India, 2000
GDC No: 171065
Shaheer graduated from India in 2000. His interest has always been Endodontology, in 2005 he gained a Clinical Masters (MSc) in Endodontics, Manchester University.
In 2007, he gained the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS), from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Shaheer has worked in NHS and private practices, accepting endodontic referrals since 2005. His dedication for endodontics has lead him to complete an MClinDent degree, London. He's worked in the Department of Restorative Dentistry in Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow Dental Hospitals gaining extensive experience in Restorative and Endodontic clinics, treating cases deemed too difficult for general practice. During this time he developed his surgical endodontic skills and was required to work with other consultants in a multi-disciplinary team. He provides endodontic care utilising the operating microscope and microsurgical instruments.
He has publications in international journals. His special interest lies in effective rehabilitation of severely broken down teeth. Shaheer is a passionate teacher and has lectured around the world conducting hands on endodontic courses/workshops for young budding dentists.
He's a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Dental Association, British Endodontic Society and European Society of Endodontology.
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Miss.Rebecca Marshall
(Treatment co-ordinator)
Qualified from: Dental Nurse United Kingdom, 2014
GDC No: 253044
Beckie started her dental career at the practice in 2012 as a trainee dental nurse. Qualifying as a dental nurse in 2014, she soon took on extra duties including implant nursing, endodontic nursing and helping the treatment coordinator. In 2015 Beckie became the full-time treatment Coordinator. She took a short break from her treatment Coordinator duties in January 2019-October 2019, whilst she acted up as the practice manager.
Beckie has now returned to her treatment coordinator role where she is the point of contact for all our private patients, assisting them throughout their journey, ensuring they have an exquisite experience at the practice. Beckie has a wealth of knowledge in Orthodontics, implant dentistry and more, and so is able to discuss patient’s treatment plans with them at length. She enjoys being part of the patient journey, loving seeing patients leave the practice with a much improved confidence after finishing treatment. Beckie is also radiography trained, so can assist the dentists in the taking of x-rays.
Part of Beckie’s role involves educating referring dentists in what we offer at the practice, organising events for patients or referring dentists, helping patients decide upon their treatment pathway and organising our appointment diaries.
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Ms.Bridget Marie Mitchell
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Leeds United Kingdom, 1994
GDC No: 119614
Bridget Mitchell
Dip OT Orthodontic Therapist Leeds 2012
Bridget started her career in dentistry as a dental nurse and she qualified in 1994. After working in a general practice for several years, she then changed direction to specialise in Orthodontics. She qualified as an Orthodontic nurse in 2008 and then completed Dental Radiography in 2009. This set Bridget up to train as an Orthodontic Therapist, where she then qualified in 2012
Bridget now works in two {my}dentist practices in Leeds for four specialist Orthodontics. She strives to achieve the highest standards with continuous professional development (CPD) courses and leaning with {my}dentist.
Bridget works with us on a Friday, helping maintain orthodontic treatment plans and providing a great level of care to our patients, alongside our specialist orthodontist. She is a valued member of our award-winning team.
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Dr.David Veige
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: DD, BDS, MJDF (RCS Eng.) MSc. Implant Dentistry United Kingdom, 2008
GDC No: 150180
David hails from Toronto Ontario, Canada. He trained as a dental technician in Canada, then partnered with his brother at the full service dental lab, Smile Designs Veige Laboratory. David opened a UK wing of Smile Designs Dental Laboratory based in Harrogate, where his laboratory work is performed by himself or Master Ceramist from Italy.
David qualified from Newcastle University with a distinction in academic dentistry and the top restorative dentistry prize. He was shortlisted for the Young Dentist of the year UK at The Dentistry Awards, 2009. He's successfully been awarded membership to the Royal College of Surgeons Joint Dental Faculty by way of examination.
He graduated with merit from Warwick University with a Masters of Science degree in implant dentistry. He's a member of the International Team for Implantology (www.iti.org) an organisation focused on advancing implant dentistry. David limits clinical practice to implants, focusing on high quality patient care.
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Dr.Joanna Amos
Qualified from: Leeds United Kingdom, 1999
GDC No: 76032
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Dr.Anna Frances Kelly
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: University of Leeds BChD, MFDS RCS(Ed), MSc, MOrth RCS(Ed). England, 2012
GDC No: 230409
Annie completed her dental training at the University of Leeds in 2012, for which she was awarded a distinction. She spent the next three years working in general dentistry, children’s dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine, before securing a place on the orthodontic training programme at Leeds University. She was awarded a distinction in her masters degree in 2017 and went on to qualify as a Specialist Orthodontist in 2018. Following some time out travelling, Annie began working in orthodontic practice in 2019 and thoroughly enjoys helping patients on their way to achieving beautiful smiles. In her spare time Annie enjoys playing various sports and rambling in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
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