Meet the team at mydentist, Durham Road, Low Fell
Your practice team
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Michele Keenan
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Matthew Smith GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2015
GDC No: 258198
Matt graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 2015, since then, has been working between 2 cosmetic practices in Washington and Hexham and has joined the Durham Road team on a Saturday! Matt enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially complex restorative dentistry including crown, bridge, veneer work and smile makeovers. Matt is qualified in a variety of different teeth straightening systems such as Invisalign, Clearcorrect and Inman Aligners to help patients get that straight smile they dream of! Matt is currently completing a postgraduate Diploma in Restorative Dentistry to further his skills in all areas of aesthetic and complex dentistry to help create some beautiful smiles for the people of Low Fell!
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Carla Marques Da Silva GDP
Qualified from: LMD Lisbon 2004
GDC No: 84514
Originally from Portugal, Carla graduated from University Fernando Pessoa- School of Dentistry in 2004 and began her career as a dentist before moving to the UK in 2005. Carla moved to the North East in 2006 where she began working as an associate dentist in Sunderland. During this time, Carla has developed her dental knowledge and undergone several courses in restorative dentistry, with more planned going into 2022. With this knowledge, it makes Carla a great asset to the {my}dentist Durham Road team. Carla can speak 4 languages: English, Portugese, French and Spanish and has 2 childred who occupy her time outside of work.
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Christopher Garner GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2015
GDC No: 258115
Chris graduated from Newcastle Dental School in 2015 and completed his foundation training in Leeds, following which he moved back to the North East. Chris has worked as part of mydentist since 2017 and has recently joined the team here at Gateshead in November 2019. Chris enjoys all aspects of dentistry and takes pride in his care of dentally anxious patients, some of whom haven't been to the dentist in several years. Since graduating, Chris has completed postgraduate training in short term orthodontics and strives to create the best results for his patients. Outside of dentistry, Chris enjoys playing squash and currently competes for a local team.
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Huzaifia Ali GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Glasgow 2019
GDC No: 283285
Huzaifia graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2019 where she went on to work at a practice there before moving to Newcastle in the Summer 2021. Huzaifia joined {my}dentist Durham Road in the middle of October where she is already developing a great reputation amongst the patients. Huzaifia enjoys all aspects of dentistry and takes pride in making patients feel comfortable and at ease whilst in the dental chair, especially those who are dentally anxious. In her spare time, Huzaifia is a keen baker making all kinds of cakes and cupcakes and enjoys visiting friends and family in Glasgow and Leeds.
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Jessica Brice Therapist
Qualified from: BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University 2017 Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing Teesside University 2012
GDC No: 239382
Jessica graduated from Teesside University on 2017 with a BSC (hons) in Dental Hygiene Therapy. Jessica has previous dental experience as a dental nurse so has been working in dentistry for 8 years. During her time at university, Jessica volunteered in India for 2 weeks providing treatment for children in deprived areas which helped with her communication skills. You may be referred to see Jessica from one of our Dentists on the NHS, as an adult for periodontal treatment or fillings, or as a child for fillings or tooth removal. However, if you would like to have a clean or stain removal that is not necessary on the NHS you can book a private appointment with Jessica through Direct access. Outside of work, Jessica likes to spend her time with her partner and their dog going on long walks and baking cakes for friends and family birthdays.
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Fan Ho Tsang GDP
GDC No: 310297
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Lama Issam Beseisso GDP
GDC No: 305172
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