Meet the team at mydentist, Portland Road, Wyke Regis
Your practice team
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Tessa Stimpson
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Dr. Alina Swirgon GDP
Qualified from: Lek Dent Lublin 1986
GDC No: 104432
Dr Alina Swirgon has 40 years of experience in dentistry and has been working as an NHS dentist at the Wyke Regis practice for the past 19 years. She also offers private appointments and stays later on Tuesday evenings to provide patients with greater flexibility when booking treatment. Alina works at the practice on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Alina particularly enjoys restorative dentistry, smile makeovers and teeth whitening treatments. She is also highly skilled in carrying out extractions and is often able to undertake more challenging cases with confidence. After four decades in dentistry, Alina continues to enjoy her profession and has built a strong reputation within the local community. Many patients have come to know her over the years, and she takes pride in having contributed to the long-term dental health of local families. Outside of work, Alina has two sons: one is a vet, and the other has followed in her footsteps and become a dentist. Her interests include swimming, skiing, cycling, cars and travelling.
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Jane Samways GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Bristol 1989
GDC No: 64689
Jane graduated as a dental surgeon from Bristol University in 1989. After a year at a dental practice in Yeovil, she moved to Dorchester in 1991, where she worked as a dental associate for over thirty years.Jane joined {my}dentist Wyke Regis in 2021 and feels very settled and happy here.Although she enjoys all aspects of dentistry, Jane particularly enjoy caring for children and nervous patients, and putting them at ease. Dentures and Clear Correct (an aligner system for straightening teeth) are two areas of dentistry she particularly finds satisfying.Jane is married and has two adult children.In her spare time, Jane enjoys running, going for walks in the beautiful Dorset Countryside, travelling and eating out, or cooking for friends and family.
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Sotirios Anagnostopoulos GDP
Qualified from: Dip Dent Athens 2003
GDC No: 83505
Sotirios graduated at the University of Athens in 2003. Sotirios first moved over to the UK from Greece in 2004. His first post in the NHS was in the Surrey and London area, which he enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the busy London life.In 2009 he relocated back to Greece to be with his family, until 2016 when he came back to the UK to continue working within the NHS and joined the team in the Yeovil. He then joined the team at Wyke Regis in November 2022.Sotirios enjoys all aspects of NHS dentistry. With patient care at the forefront of his role, he enjoys inspiring patients and motivating patients into a long term oral health improvement. Getting to know his patients whilst they attend the practice for their routine check ups is also very important to him. In his spare time, Sotirios enjoys reading, windsurfing and visiting friends all over the UK.
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Yousef Haraga GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2025
Bachelor in Oral and Dental Surgery October University for Modern Sciences and Arts 2020
GDC No: 331673
Dr Yousef Haraga joined mydentist Wyke Regis in May 2026. He qualified as a dentist in Egypt in 2020 following a five-year degree at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, receiving a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. In 2022, he went on to study with the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Yousef became a dentist in the UK after successfully passing the Statutory Exam in 2025, gaining a Bachelor in Oral and Dental Surgery. Yousef has worked in military service, a general hospital and as an orthodontic resident, gaining experience across different areas of dentistry. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including clear aligner treatment, helping patients achieve a natural, straight smile. Whilst studying to become a dentist, Yousef worked as a dental assistant to learn the profession, develop his clinical skills and gain an understanding of patient care. Outside of dentistry, Yousef enjoys meeting friends and going for walks around the local area.
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Samantha Walker Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2013 National Certificate NEBDN 2006
GDC No: 119546
Sam started her dental career in 2004 when she joined the RAF and spent 10 years serving in the UK and abroad in Cyprus and Afghanistan. She qualified and served as a dental nurse from 2004 until 2010 and was promoted to Practice Manager. Sam realised she preferred patient contact over paperwork and studied to be a Dental Hygienist in Aldershot. She sat her exams through The Royal Surgeons of Scotland and qualified in 2013. She continued to serve at Corsham until she left the military in 2014 to begin her civilian career. She has continued her professional development through courses in tooth whitening, foundation and advance Botox and Dermal Fillers and a diploma in Diet and Nutrition.Sam currently works for {my}dentist in 4 Practices across Dorset. Bridport, New Milton, Wyke Regis and Dorchester.Sam has a French Bull dog named Fawnacus and loves to walk her however she is extremely stubborn and hates rain. Sam loves country music and will sing along to any cheesy 90's song which any of her Dental Nurse colleagues can attest to! Sam has an identical twin, and after 35 years, her Dad still calls her the wrong name!
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