Meet the team at mydentist, Dean Road, South Shields
Your practice team
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Kirsty Houlsby
Practice Manager
GDC No: 147869
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Raymond Elliott
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 272666
Your clinicians
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Sadia Bokhari GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Punjab 2001 BDS Punjab (Lahore) 2001
GDC No: 135877
Sadia started her career in Pakistan after graduating in 2001 and worked in hospitals and private facilities. Sadia started working as a general dentist in 2012 in the UK. As a strong believer in learning, Sadia completed a Postgraduate certificate in Prosthodontics and Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics and is currently a Member of British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society. She has developed herself as a dentist with special interest in Orthodontics. She offers fixed braces, clear aligners and several cosmetic treatments. Sadia regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up with the recent technologies and advancements in general dentistry and in Orthodontics to benefit her patients. She is also member of British Orthodontic Society and European Orthodontic Society. In her spare time she is a busy wife and mum of three boys, loves to have family gatherings, watching movies and series in her own time.
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Alexandra Seymour GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2017
GDC No: 271380
Alex graduated from Newcastle University in 2017 with Merit in Clinical Dentistry and joined {my}dentist in 2018. Since then, she has qualified in short term orthodontics providing clear aligner treatment using Invisalign Go. As well as teeth straightening, Alex enjoys enhancing people’s smiles with a range of other cosmetic treatments such as whitening and composite bonding. She recently completed a postgraduate certificate in dental implants studying at Cambridge Academy of Implantology and offers this treatment to patients at Dean Road. This is a great option to restore gaps and replace missing teeth. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, holidays, cycling and trying new restaurants.
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Josephine Tuckwell GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 1997
GDC No: 73182
After graduating from Newcastle Dental School, Josie has worked in both NHS and Private practices. In 2010, Josie completed the Francis Nohl Implant Course, allowing her to place and restore implants with bone augmentation where appropriate. This is an area of dentistry she is particularly passionate about – to be able to give patients their smiles and confidence back. Josie joined mydentist Dean Road in November 2024 as part of our ever expanding Implant Team and offers treatments from single tooth replacement to restoring full mouth dentition. Josie also enjoys oral surgery, orthodontics and restorative dentistry and is a member of the ITI and ADI. Josie lives in Newcastle with her 2 children and in her spare time, enjoys running, trips to the theatre and baking.
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Darren Hand GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2001
GDC No: 79401
Darren graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Newcastle in 2001. He then gained many years experience in general practice, providing advanced sedation techniques to anxious adults and children, obtaining further postgraduate qualifications with a Diploma in Conscious Sedation and Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He then furthered his clinical skills and knowledge by undertaking several speciality posts including Paediatric Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.Darren undertook his specialist training in orthodontics at Manchester Dental Hospital and was awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) and also obtained his Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of London. This entitled him to register on the General Dental Council's specialist list to provide services as a specialist orthodontist.
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Elizabeth Hardy GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2020
GDC No: 290816
Elizabeth, who more often goes by Beth, graduated from Newcastle University in 2020 and completed her vocational training in Sunderland. She later joined us at Dean Road where she carries out both NHS and private work such as teeth whitening, composite bonding and teeth straightening and is one of our ClearCorrect and Enlighten whitening providers. Beth also offers facial aesthetics to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Beth enjoys building rapport with her patients and providing support to those who need help to overcome any anxieties they have around their dental treatment.Being local to the North East, Beth enjoys walks along the area’s beautiful beaches with her golden retriever Oscar, as well as eating out and travelling.
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Grenville Moore GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 1993
GDC No: 68958
Grenville graduated from Sheffield University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993 after five years of study at the Dental School. As well as general dentistry, he has an interest in sedation, which led him to complete his post graduate diploma in conscious sedation in 2003. With this he is able to provide the highest standard of sedation techniques to help nervous patients overcome their dental fears and have treatment. Grenville is also an active member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).Since leaving university, Grenville has worked in general practice as an associate dentist in both NHS and private settings around the north-east. He also spent several years working part-time in the sedation department at Newcastle Dental Hospital before he began working at Queensway in January 2014. Grenville is also passionate and highly experienced in the composite bonding area of dentistry and takes great pride in his work.
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Laura Routledge GDP
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds 2018
GDC No: 277818
Laura graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018 with a distinction. After graduating she successfully completed her dental foundation training in Hull in 2019. During this time she participated in the nationally-recognised ‘Teeth Team’ initiative which provided a great insight into child dental health. Laura was awarded the prestigious FGDP (Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) ‘Best Milestone Case’ for her scheme as well as a highly commended clinical case.She returned back to the North East in 2019 and has continued to develop further skills involving oral surgery and restorative dentistry. Laura is passionate about using minimally invasive dentistry and educating patients in maintaining excellent oral hygiene and preventing dental diseases.She is a certified provider of both Clear-Correct and Invisalign Go clear aligners. She is keen to incorporate modern dental techniques into her work and has underwent further training in ‘Smilefast’. She is interested in combining both orthodontic and restorative treatment to provide patients with long-term aesthetic and functional treatments. In October 2021 she will be commencing a highly recognised post-graduate year long programme in ‘Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry’. Outside of work Laura enjoys cooking, exercising and travelling.
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Michael Hicks GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2012
GDC No: 229127
Michael is our award-winning oral surgeon and implant dentist. He graduated with Honours from the University of Manchester in 2012, and continued his career with surgical training in the North of England. He is accredited by NHS England to perform oral surgery in primary care and runs our NHS oral surgery clinic, offering treatments under local anaesthetic or sedation. Michael completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry at Newcastle University with Distinction and he provides all levels of implant care, from single implants to full mouth rehabilitations. Michael is an active member of the dental profession and holds memberships with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Association of Oral Surgeons, and the International Team for Implant Dentistry. He is a renowned speaker for Health Education England and provides hands-on training to dentists in the North East. He is the Clinical Development Advisor in Implantology for our company for North East England and Scotland. He has a relaxed and reassuring manner, and is happy to help you, whether you need a wisdom tooth removing, or your smile improving.
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Robbie Brown GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2022
GDC No: 302401
Robbie graduated from Newcastle University in 2022 and joined the {my}dentist Dean Road team in 2023. Robbie offers private check-ups and treatments and tailors treatment plans specifically designed for your needs. He also has a growing list of patients on our {my}dentist Plan for those wanting to spread the cost and ensuring continuity and seeing Robbie on every visit. He offers a wide range of treatments including teeth whitening, dentures, bridges, crowns, veneers and more, and is currently working towards adding ClearCorrect to his treatment portfolio to enable him to offer teeth straightening using clear aligners. His caring and sympathetic approach to dentistry has made him a firm favourite to some of our more anxious patients and he is passionate about making your experience at the Dental Practice a positive one. Did you know... Robbie is a qualified kite surfer and scuba diver?
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Sadia Bokhari GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2012 BDS Punjab 2001 BDS Punjab (Lahore) 2001
GDC No: 135877
Sadia started her career in Pakistan after graduating in 2001 and worked in hospitals and private facilities. Sadia started working as a general dentist in 2012 in the UK. As a strong believer in learning, Sadia completed a Postgraduate certificate in Prosthodontics and Postgraduate Diploma in Orthodontics and is currently a Member of British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society. She has developed herself as a dentist with special interest in Orthodontics. She offers fixed braces, clear aligners and several cosmetic treatments. Sadia regularly attends conferences and courses to keep up with the recent technologies and advancements in general dentistry and in Orthodontics to benefit her patients. She is also member of British Orthodontic Society and European Orthodontic Society. In her spare time she is a busy wife and mum of three boys, loves to have family gatherings, watching movies and series in her own time.
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Toni Nicole Anderson Hygienist
Qualified from: Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1989
GDC No: 3720
Nicole qualified at Bristol School in 1989 as a hygienist and now lives back in Sunderland with her husband Patrick, two daughters, Scarlett and Erin and a menagerie of animals including 2 cockapoos, cats, fish and a tortoise! How does she find the time? During her long established career, Nicole has built up a large patient base and she reports that she loves working as part of such a successful team!Nicole’s favourite part of the job is motivating patients and seeing continued improvement in their Oral Health which is evidence on their regular and routine visits to see her.She also likes a good natter, which patients love!
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Hayley Gray Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2015 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007
GDC No: 118616
Hayley is one of our Orthodontic Therapists here at Dean Road. She started her career in dentistry as a general Dental Nurse before moving onto orthodontics. After working in a general practice for several years, she then changed direction to qualify as an Orthodontic Therapist.Hayley is passionate about her role within our Team and works very closely to one of our Specialist Orthodontists and Nursing team. One of the biggest parts of her job she enjoys is meeting new people every day and helping her patients achieve a smile they’re proud of. Another passion is educating her patients in oral hygiene techniques when wearing their braces.All of her spare time is taken up by her little girl by keeping her entertained, going on long walks, bike rides and looking for new adventures.
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Louise Hedley Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University 2021 NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007
GDC No: 164108
Louise qualified with Honours from Teesside University in 2021, following a successful 18 year career as an Advanced Dental Nurse. Louise brings a wealth of experience to her role as Dental Therapist with special interests in Paediatric Dentistry, Implant Maintenance and providing treatment to anxious patients. She has a real passion for the delivery and provision of oral health care and strives to provide patients with the best care and treatment that they deserve. She is currently studying to enable herself to provide inhalation sedation to our patients.Alongside expanding her knowledge and skills in the field, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring new destinations and listening to live music.
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Angela Tucay GDP
GDC No: 290052
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Maiah Greaves GDP
GDC No: 302178
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Po Chao Huang GDP
GDC No: 311016
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Safiya El-Hamdoon GDP
GDC No: 291792
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Yu Tang Hsu GDP
GDC No: 311112
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Angela Boyce Hygienist
GDC No: 2307
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