Meet the team at mydentist, Cowick Street, Exeter
Your practice team
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Harriet Corder
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Bhavani Thiruvilan GDP Private
Qualified from: LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2012
GDC No: 232570
Dr Bhavani Thiruvilan qualified in 2012 at the LDS Royal College of Surgeons of England and has been providing high-quality dental care ever since. She offers a full range of general dentistry services and also provides teeth whitening and dental implants on a private basis, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Patients describe Bhavani as kind, caring, and exceptionally thorough. She takes time to explain treatments clearly and answer any questions, ensuring her patients feel informed and at ease every step of the way. Her gentle, friendly manner means that even nervous patients quickly feel relaxed in her care.
Bhavani loves getting to know her patients and building long-term relationships, supporting them in maintaining their oral health for years to come. She is passionate about providing excellent results and continually develops her skills through ongoing training and professional development.
Outside of work, Bhavani enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new places.
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Agnieszka Figiel GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Lublin 1992
GDC No: 84520
Agnieszka qualified as a dental surgeon in Lublin, Poland in 1992. After graduating she worked with her husband Greg who is also a dentist in a small private practice. In 1994 she started training in general dentistry, after completing this training she continued working in private practice. In 2004 she relocated to England and the family settled in Exeter. She started working in the Cowick Street practice in January 2005 and has never wanted to move. Aga now has 30 years’ experience in general and cosmetic dentistry providing a full range of safe and advanced cosmetic treatments. She is qualified in six-month smile and clear correct aligners that will help with mild to moderate dental misalignments. Agnieszka hobbies include swimming, cycling and walking with her family and she enjoys psychological TV dramas. Ask at reception about clear correct aligners with Aga.
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Aksana Rytskova GDP
Qualified from: DDM Lithuanian University of Health Sciences 2016
GDC No: 280776
Dr Aksana Rytskova qualified in 2016 at the DDM Lithuanian University of Health Sciences and has been dedicated to providing excellent dental care ever since. She offers both NHS and private general dentistry, as well as Clear Correct’s tooth-straightening clear aligner treatments, helping patients achieve healthier, straighter smiles with confidence.
Aksana is known for being highly conscientious and thorough in her work, ensuring every patient receives the best possible care. At the same time, she brings warmth and humour to the surgery, making appointments a positive experience. She enjoys connecting with her patients, taking the time to get to know them and helping them feel at ease throughout their treatment to ensure their dental care is personally suited to their needs and wishes.
She is passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles and regularly develops her skills through ongoing professional education and development.
Outside of work, Aksana enjoys relaxing with friends, sharing a good laugh, and playing tennis with her friends and family.
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Lucia-Alexandrina Popescu GDP
Qualified from: DMD Bucharest 1999
GDC No: 160741
Lucia graduated in bucharest in 1999. After completing her probation she then became a resident dentist in the central military hospital in Bucharest. In 2003 she started as specialist dentist in city dental clinic Bucharest providing general dentistry, oral surgery and advanced prosthetics. In 2004 she continued this role at the medical military institute. at the same time she was working privately in other practices providing dental implants, treatments and complex extractions. In 2009 she moved to Exeter and joined the Cowick Street practice. Lucia delivers NHS general dentistry and also offers a wide variety of private treatments including whitening, dentures, cosmetic dentistry, bridges and crowns. Lucia is also a mentor for new dentists joining the practice after graduation. In her free time Lucia loves to spend time outdoors with her family.
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Swapna Tatineni GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2004
GDC No: 83499
Swapna graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2004. After graduating she spent ten years working in and around London practicing general dentistry and attending various types of courses working towards building on her core dental knowledge. In 2017 she moved to Devon and in 2019 she joined the Cowick Street practice. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in minimally invasive dentistry. Swapna offers private treatments including whitening, dentures, crowns, bridges and cosmetic dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and exploring all the delights the South West has to offer. Ask at reception for an appointment with Swapna to discus your private dental needs.
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Thobeka Mnyameni GDP
Qualified from: BDS MEDUNSA 2001
GDC No: 80449
Thobeka qualified as a dental surgeon in South Africa in 2001. After graduating she worked as a community service general dentist until 2002 providing all types of dental care and gaining the incredible experience she utilises today.
In 2002 Thobeka relocated to work in England where she has worked in several practices across the South West including here at {my}dentist Cowick Street!
Thobeka has continued to work in general dentistry providing a wide range of restorative and aesthetic NHS and private treatments including a full range of safe and advanced cosmetic treatments for both adults and children.
Patients often comment on how calm and gentle Thobeka is, helping them to feel relaxed and reassured during their dental visits. Thobeka loves getting to know her patients and endeavours for their wishes to be achieved with the best possible clinical result via the treatment that's clinically and personally right for them.
Outside of work, Thobeka enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also enjoys reading and travelling.
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Ibrahim Sawo Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2010 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment NEBDN 2004
GDC No: 109923
My name is Ibrahim Sawo. I attended Queen Mary University of London where I studied NVQ Level III Oral health care from 2003 to 2005. I worked for the NHS from 2005 to 2008. From September 2008 to December 2010 I studied and trained as a dental hygienist at the University college London at the Eastman Dental hospital where I qualified as a Dental hygienist. I started working for {my}dentist in Exeter in 2011 and has since continue to do so.My hobbies include watching football, although I don’t play it myself, having time with my family and travelling
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