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our team

Dr Simon Perks - Principal Orthodontist - BDS UBirm, FDS RCS Eng, DOrth RCS Eng, MSc ULond.

 

Simon has been working as an Orthodontist in Taunton since 1986. He enjoys keeping up with the latest advances in technology and finding efficient ways to deliver orthodontic treatment. Simon is a highly respected Specialist Orthodontist providing orthodontic treatment that utilizes his many years of experience, and is now a Platinum Elite User of Invisalign. He oversees all treatment plans and allocates patients for treatment with the appropriate team member.

Dr Dietmar Radszuweit - Orthodontic Practitioner

 

Dietmar qualified as a Dentist in1995 at the Dental School

of the University of Bonn in Germany. After working in general dentistry for one year he concentrated his career on Orthodontics and since 1997 he has been working in Orthodontic surgeries in Germany, Scotland and England. 

Dr Sylvia Bogacz Pietrzak - Orthodontic Practitioner 

 

Sylvia qualified as a Dentist at Akademia Medyczna in Bialystok, Poland in 2000, joining our team in 2007.

Richard AldridgeRichard Aldridge - BDS MFDS RCS Eng BSc

Richard qualified in 2002 from Guys & St Thomas Hospital in London and later gained membership to the Royal College of Surgeons in 2004.  He also holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.  Richard moved from Oxfordshire to Plymouth and began working at the White House in 2006.

In 2007 Richard completed a number of courses in Facial Aesthetics, this focused his interest in facial cosmetics and cosmetic dentistry. Richard provides high quality, general dentistry and enjoys improving patients smiles with full makeovers including tooth whitening & Invisalign. Most recently Richard has completed a course in facial Peels.

GDC 81086

 
Jon TaylorJon Taylor - BDS

Jon qualified from Guys Hospital in 1989, where he worked as a house surgeon before moving to the west country in 1990.

In 1999 Jon was awarded a DPDS qualification from the University of Bristol at this time Jon also developed a passion Dental Implantology.

Jon is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and has been successfully placing Implants since 2007. Jon has completed courses in hard & soft tissue augmentation and sinus lift techniques which have continued in helping Jon to restore people's natural smile & improving their confidence.

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Judi MacDougall - Orthodontic Therapist Dip OT 

Judi joined our practice in 2004 as a qualified Dental Nurse

and went on to qualify in Radiography and Orthodontic Nursing. Judi qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in July 2009.

 

 

Palvi Vadher - Trainee Orthodontic Therapist

 

Palvi Qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2003 and joined Orthoworld Maidenhead in 2007 transfering to Orthoworld Taunton in July 2009. Palvi has recently qualified as a Dental Radiographer and is currently studying on the Orthodontic Nursing Course.

Jo Smith - Practice Support Manager 


Jo joined our team straight from school in 1989 and is now Practice Support Manager.  Over the years Jo has gained various RSA typing and word processing qualifications.

Chris Coleman - Treatment Coordinator

Chris joined our team in 1990 and is a qualified Dental Nurse, Dental Radiographer and qualified Specialist Orthodontic Nurse. As Treatment Co-ordinator Chris offers Free Initial Assessments to discuss your treatment options.

SarahSarah Clarke - Senior Nurse

Sarah joined our team in November 2009 and is a fully qualified Dental Nurse. As Senior Nurse Sarah is responsible for the smooth running of the clinic.

Bev Wilkinson - Dental Nurse

 

Bev qualified as a Dental Nurse in 1996 and joined our practice in 2003. Bev gained her Dental Radiography qualification in 2004.

Claire GeorgeClaire George  - Dental Nurse

 

Claire joined the Practice in September 2011, having been a Dental Nurse for 8 years and qualifying in 2005.

Amy Charlton - Dental Nurse

 

Amy joined Orthoworld in January 2002 since joining us Amy has qualified as a Dental Nurse and as a Specialist

Orthodontic Nurse. Amy has also recently achieved a Certificate in Taking of Dental Impressions and started the Orthodontic Therapist course at Bristol University in January 2010.

ClaireClaire Gilpin - Dental Nurse

Claire qualified as a Dental Nurse in May 2008 and transferred to Orthoworld Taunton in February 2010.

Lynda Powell - Senior Receptionist

 

Lynda joined the Orthoworld team in 2007 and is now Senior Receptionist. As Senior Receptionist Lynda is responsible for the smooth running of the Reception.

Lynn Norman - Receptionist

 

Lynn joined the Orthoworld team as a Receptionist in August 2008. Lynn has worked in the Customer Service sector for the past 25 years.

 

 

Denise Hawkins

Denise Hawkins - Receptionist

 

Denise started working at OrthoWorld Taunton in September 2011. Denise works part time as she also runs her own business.  She has two grown up children.  In her spare time Denise enjoys swimming and eating out.

Tracey PhillipsTracey Phillips  - Dental Nurse

 

Tracey qualified as a dental nurse in the RAF in 1989.  Tracey has experience in sedation, implants, oral surgery, oral health, facial aesthetics and teeth whitening.  Tracey relocated form Chester to Somerset in August 2011.

Luise Johnston - Receptionist / Administrator


Luise joined our team in August 2009 and has previously spent many years working in the Financial Services sector as a Customer Services Advisor. 

Chloe Chloe Everington - Trainee Dental Nurse

Chloe joined our team in April 2010. Chloe is responsible for making our study models and retainers.

Chloe is training to become a dental Nurse and starts her Nursing course in June 2011.

Heidi WyattHeidi Wyatt - Lab Assistant

Heidi joined OrthoWorld Taunton in June 2011.  Heidi has a working background which includes time in the Royal Air Force as an air traffic control assistant and more recently working in retail management.