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Dr.Thomas Papandreou
Qualified from: DMD Hungary, 2006
GDC No: 129990
Thomas has been at Aldwark Dental Centre since 2011 and is a senior clinician within the practice.
He qualified as a Dentist in 2006 after completing a course of study to become a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D).
Thomas has extensive knowledge of restorative and cosmetic dentistry which includes short term orthodontic treatments (teeth straightening), veneers, whitening, tooth coloured fillings and smile makeovers.
Thomas has undertaken additional training to become a mentor as he is always keen to share his knowledge and good practice with fellow clinicians and newly qualified dentists to achieve their full potential.
Patient centred care is at the core of everything Thomas does and this is reflected in the numerous testimonials received from his patients.
Thomas is also fluent in English, Greek, German and Hungarian, so language is never a barrier to accessing excellent dental care.
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Dr.Katarzynza Astbury
Qualified from: Lek Stom Lodz Poland, 2001
GDC No: 84252
Katarzyna qualified as a Dentist in 2001 after studying at the Medical University Lodz, Poland. She holds an Msc in Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Manchester as well as having taken an endodontic course.
Katarzyna joined Aldwark Dental Practice in 2005 and her positive, friendly approach makes her popular with her patients. She is especially good with nervous patients and is committed to making sure that each patient receives the highest level of care.
She speaks fluent English and Polish.
Outside of work Katarzyna’s passion is running, in particular marathon training and raising money for Cancer Research UK.
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Dr.Amy Rebecca Shields
Qualified from: BDS Lpool 2016 United Kingdom, 2016
GDC No: 263929
Dr Amy Shields graduated from the University of Liverpool Dental School in 2016 and has been an Associate at mydentist, Aldwark since finishing her foundation training in 2017.
Amy believes that dentistry is about helping her patients to make informed choices with regards to all aspects of their care and being happy with the decisions they make. To ensure this happens, Amy takes great care in explaining treatment and encourages her patients to ask questions regarding their treatment and how to maintain good oral health. She believes that prevention is always better than the cure.
Amy enjoys helping patients of all ages to feel at ease in the chair and finds getting to know her patients very rewarding.
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Dr.Guillermo Dominguez
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: Lic O Dent Madrid,Spain, 2008
GDC No: 164180
Guillermo studied dentistry at the European University of Madrid, qualifying in 2008. Guillermo´s interest in implantology began in 2009 when he completed Nobel Biocare's one year course in dental implantology at Cambridge University. In 2010, he then went on to achieve a Diploma of Restorative Dentistry at Leeds University. Furthering his career In Madrid in 2011- 2012 Guillermo completed a Certificate in Dental Implantology.
In 2013 Guillermo completed a 2 years full time Masters in Advanced Oral Implantology at the European University of Madrid, Spain This involved two periods of training at the NYU University, New York, EE. UU.
Guillermo is now focused in dental implantology and aesthetic dentistry, from simple to more complex cases of full mouth rehabilitations. For treatment planning, Guillermo uses the “Digital Smile Design” protocol in all his aesthetic treatments. Designing new smiles by computer gives him the ability to show patients a “mock up” prior to starting any treatment.
Guillermo likes to be known as William and welcomes referrals from local clinicians.
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Dr.Mayoling Fung Salom
Qualified from: Statutory Exam United Kingdom, 2008
GDC No: 125185
Mayoling graduated from The Central University of Venezuela before taking her Dentist ORE exam in 2008 in London. Mayoling is a highly skilled dentist who ran her own practice in Venezuela before settling here in the UK. She is very knowledgeable in all areas of dentistry and has a passion for learning, including a keen interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Mayloling's warm and caring nature instantly puts patients of all ages at ease. She enjoys treating children and has a special way with nervous patients. Her commitment to outstanding levels of patient care shine through consistently in her patient interactions.
Outside of dentistry, Mayoling loves mixing dancing and fitness with Zumba, and in quieter moments, relaxing with a good book.
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Miss.Helen Butler
(Nurse)
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City and Guilds 2016 United Kingdom, 2016
GDC No: 263486
Here at mydentist Aldwark, it is extremely important that the practice runs smoothly, efficiently and most importantly safely. All this is an integral part of ensuring that all of our patient's dental care needs are met. This would not be achieved without our Head Nurse, Helen, leading our exceptional team.
Helen qualified here in York and has been with mydentist since 2013. She is especially interested in Orthodontics and Implant surgery and is continuously working to increase her knowledge.
In addition to her dental expertise, Helen is approachable within the surgeries, putting patients at ease, dealing with any needs and answering questions they may have throughout their treatment.
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Dr.Julita Duklas
Qualified from: Lek Dent Lublin Poland, 1990
GDC No: 83941
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Richard Fortune
Qualified from: CDT UK, 2010
GDC No: 154945
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Dr.Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Qualified from: Lek Stom Lodz Poland, 2003
GDC No: 189098
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Dr.Magdalena Popa
Qualified from: DMD Romania, 2001
GDC No: 191181
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Dr.Anthoula Patsalidou
Qualified from: Doctor of Dental Surgery Athens, 2012
GDC No: 237895
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Dr.Zainab Majid
Qualified from: BDS Dund 2012 United Kingdom, 2012
GDC No: 227003
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Miss.Harriet Curran
(Therapist)
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy UK, 2017
GDC No: 274860
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