Meet the team at mydentist, The Orthodontic Centre, Merthyr Road, Bridgend
Your practice team
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Allyson Pearce
Practice Manager
GDC No: 268218
Your clinicians
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Tomos Crandon Orthodontist
Qualified from: BDS University of Wales 2002
GDC No: 80792
Tomos Crandon is a Specialist Orthodontist with extensive experience in providing high-quality orthodontic care. He qualified in dentistry from Cardiff University in 2002 and went on to achieve a diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2007. Following this, Tomos gained valuable clinical experience through a variety of hospital posts, including paediatric dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, before spending five years in general dental practice. In 2008, Tomos began his three-year specialist orthodontic training, during which he achieved a distinction in his Master’s in Research as well as Membership in Orthodontics in Edinburgh. He is registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist Orthodontist and is a member of the British Orthodontic Society, the European Orthodontic Society, and the British Lingual Orthodontic Society. Tomos has a particular interest in cosmetic orthodontics and is a registered Incognito™ practitioner, offering discreet, customised treatment options. Outside of work, Tomos enjoys renovating a farm with his family in the Vale of Glamorgan and spending time with his partner and his horse, Paddy.
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Anantha Davies Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2017
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2013
GDC No: 248904
Ana Davies began her career in general dentistry in 2012 and went on to qualify as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2017, achieving the DipOrth RCS (Ed) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Since qualifying, she has gained a wealth of experience working across a variety of clinical and hospital settings throughout Wales and England, developing strong skills in delivering high-quality orthodontic care. Ana particularly enjoys being part of a friendly, supportive team and finds great satisfaction in helping patients feel more confident in their smiles. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her patients, taking the time to get to know them and guide them through every stage of their treatment journey. For Ana, the most rewarding part of her role is seeing the transformation in her patients and witnessing their “first smile” moment at the end of treatment. Outside of work, Ana enjoys a busy family life as a proud mum. She loves spending time by the sea, whether surfing, hiking along the coast, climbing mountains, or planning family adventures abroad.
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Lisa Taylor Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2013 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010
GDC No: 192803
Lisa started working in General Dentistry in 2009 and qualified in 2010. Having an interest in Orthdontics Lisa joined the team at the Orthodontic Centre in Cardiff where she gained her Radiography and Impression taking qualification. Furthering her career Lisa embarked on the Orthodontic Therapy course qualifying with a distinction in 2013, Dip Orth Therapy, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Lisa has worked at our Orthodontic Centre, Bridgend for the last 6 years. Lisa enjoys working as part of the team, her focus is transforming smiles on her patients.In her spare time Lisa enjoys spending time with her partner and walking her dogs.
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Samantha Mansfield Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2020 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2009
GDC No: 197007
Samantha Mansfield began her career in dentistry in 2008, qualifying as a Dental Nurse in 2010 while working in a general dental practice in Carmarthen. Her passion for patient care continued to grow, leading her to join a specialist orthodontic practice in 2015, where she developed a keen interest in orthodontics. During this time, Samantha expanded her skillset by qualifying in Dental Radiography and Dental Impression Taking, building a strong foundation for her future career. She then advanced further by undertaking the Orthodontic Therapy course at Warwick Medical School, qualifying in July 2020. Now working across our orthodontic centres in Swansea and Bridgend, Samantha is dedicated to helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. She enjoys getting to know her patients and supporting them throughout their treatment journey, ensuring they feel comfortable and well cared for. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending quality time with her family, creating special memories and planning new adventures. She also loves shopping and treating herself to a luxury coffee.
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