Meet the team at mydentist, High Street, Cullompton
Your practice team
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Annette Parnell
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Ali Baghdadi GDP
Qualified from: DMD Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy 2015
GDC No: 264079
Dr Ali Baghdadi earned his DMD from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2015. Passionate about restorative dentistry, he is currently pursuing his Masters in Restorative Dentistry. He holds Diplomas in Aesthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons England, with a particular interest in aesthetic procedures such as clear aligners, whitening, crowns, bridges, and composite bonding. While not specializing yet, Ali is dedicated to his ongoing studies in restorative dentistry. Having undertaken the ORE to work in the UK, he relocated from Romania to Birmingham in 2016, later moving to Devon in 2022. Inspired by a friend's referral, Ali joined mydentist. He approaches patient care without preference, striving to provide exceptional service to all. In his personal life, Ali enjoys playing football, reading, cooking, and cherishing moments with his family.
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Philippa Barber Hygienist
Qualified from: Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1990
GDC No: 3844
Philippa qualified from University of Wales Cardiff in 1990 and has practiced in a variety of settings, giving her broad clinical experience.Philippa joined Bridge Dental in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, straight after qualifying and worked clinically for 10 years. She then moved to Canada and pursued her interest in Digital Radiography with Patterson Dental, where she travelled extensivelythroughout North America, training all levels of Dental Practitioners in the use and benefits of Digital Radiography.Returning to the UK in 2007, Philippa continued her clinical work at Bridge Dental. Fast forward to the start of the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic, Philippa moved to a clinical role with the UK Health Security Agency (HSA), supporting the National response covering both International Travel and Corona Response teams. In May 2021, Philippa relocated to the Cullompton area and moved back into clinical practice with {my}dentist in Cullompton, where she continues to provide her patients with individual care and treatment.Philippa maintains her professional development by attending regular courses and reading numerous publications. This enables her to remain current with new developments In Dentistry.In her spare time Philippa enjoys walking her dog or horse riding, whilst juggling with a busy family life.
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Shiny George Therapist
Qualified from: Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2025
GDC No: 323910
Shiny George is a Dental Therapist & Hygienist with over two decades of clinical experience. She qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1997 from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University and began her career practising dentistry in India, where she developed a strong foundation in patient care and clinical excellence. In 2003, Shiny moved to the UAE, where she continued to practise dentistry for almost two decades. Working in a range of clinical environments allowed her to gain extensive experience treating patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Since registering with the General Dental Council, she has been working in the UK, where she remains committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care. Shiny has a particular interest in restorative and periodontal treatment and is passionate about helping patients maintain healthy, confident smiles. She is known for her calm, gentle manner and takes pride in putting patients at ease, including those who feel anxious about dental treatment. Outside of dentistry, Shiny enjoys reading and travelling, which helps her stay refreshed, inspired and motivated both professionally and personally.
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org