Meet the team at mydentist, Park Lane, Bedhampton
Your practice team
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Becky Hawkins
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Andre Barata GDP Private
Qualified from: LMD Lisbon 2001
GDC No: 86086
Andre qualified as a general dentist in Portugal in 2001. He worked in general dentistry in Portugal since qualifying till 2004 and then in Spain for 1 year. In 2005 he came to England where he has been doing general dentistry and orthodontics since. He has done numerous post-graduate dental courses as he is always aiming to improve his skills. He likes giving the patients the best possible experience - a quality work in a caring environment. He really enjoys making dentures and seeing how happy and confident the patients are with them. Andre started working for Bedhampton {my}dentist in July 2021. He does {my}options at the practice. His favourites hobbies are: acting, watching movies and reading.
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Dr R Hakeem GDP
Qualified from: BDS Lond 1997
GDC No: 73466
Dr Hakeem qualified from St Bartholomew's And The Royal London School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1997. Since then she has worked in both independent and corporate general practices as well as teaching dental students at the University of Manchester. Dr Hakeem enjoys all aspects of general practice and has a special interest in facials aesthetics ( involving the use of anti wrinkle treatments and fillers). She also offers teeth whitening and teeth straightening with the use of a clear aligner system. Dr Hakeem being a British Kashmiri, is also multilingual and fluent in her mother tongue of Kashmiri aswell as having a grasp of Urdu.
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Pui Yee Kwuek GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 2016
GDC No: 265308
"Pui Yee, also known as Jo Ann to her friends and family graduated from University of Sheffield in 2016. Upon completing her first job in Portsmouth, Jo Ann found herself working in Singapore for 3 years before returning to the UK. These work experiences allow her to grow in various fields within dentistry. Jo Ann finds it most enjoyable to put a beautiful smile on a patient’s face through adult orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry. A keen learner, Jo Ann enjoys attending dental courses to update her clinical skills.
Growing up in Malaysia, Jo Ann is fortunate to be able to learn to speak fluently in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. Jo Ann believes communication is an important aspect of a dental visit and always endeavours to put her patient at ease.
Outside of work, Jo Ann enjoys practising yoga and spending time with her family. Jo Ann is mostly committed to practising yoga in Ashtanga style at present and feels that it is her ‘dharma’ to share her love for the practice. This has led her to complete a 200-hour yoga teacher training in London.
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Maria Casey Hygienist
Qualified from: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Portsmouth 2007
GDC No: 120758
Maria qualified as a Dental Therapist/Hygienist from Portsmouth University in 2007. She joined {my}dentist in 2009 and thoroughly enjoys working for the company, alongside a fabulous dental team.Maria thrives on educating patients on the importance of good oral health and believe it is essential to build a friendly rapport with our patients, in order to achieve this. Her communication skills are one of her strongest attributes and she enjoys utilizing this. She ensures all patients are not just well informed regarding all aspects of their treatment, but to put at ease, so as to have a comfortable dental experience Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her partner John, daughter Ava and son Johnny. She also likes going for walks and partial to a bit and retail therapy!
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Ellie-May Ayling Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Portsmouth 2021
GDC No: 251341
Ellie joined {my}dentist in 2021 after graduating with honor's from the University of Portsmouth. She provides our practice with routine dental hygiene care and offers non-surgical periodontal therapy for the treatment of gum disease with the latest state of the art technology; EMS airflow, a system which utilizes warm water and gentle powders to achieve optimal results and excellent stain removal. You may also be referred to Ellie for restorative treatments such as composite (tooth coloured) fillings. She has completed post graduate qualifications in Smilefast, an innovative composite bonding system. Ellie has a special interest in cosmetic treatments such as whitening and currently provides the industry leading brands Boutique, Enlighten and Phillips Zoom. She is also passionate about oral health education and helping patients take ownership of their oral health as she believes that having a healthy and beautiful smile can really enhance a person’s well-being as well as helping them feel confident in their appearance.In her spare time Ellie enjoys spending time with her two French bulldogs, keeping fit and discovering new recipes and cuisines. Be sure to follow her Instagram for before and after treatment results and treatment updates- @ellieaylingdentistry
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