Meet the team at mydentist, Portadown
Your practice team
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Natalie Bowbanks
Practice Manager
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Louise Ferguson
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 218383
Your clinicians
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Alexander Jess Implantologist
Qualified from: MFGDP(UK) 2006 BDS University of Dundee 2003
GDC No: 81990
Alex Jess qualified from the University of Dundee. His path to become a Restorative Dentist included Maxillofacial Senior House Officer rotations, obtaining a residential based Masters in Conservative Dentistry from the UCL Eastman Dental Institute UCL. He was awarded the 2010 3M ESPE Postgraduate Prize for excellence in clinical and academic achievement. 2010-2021 he worked as part of a consultant led team as a postgraduate trainer, lecturer and Secondary Tier Practitioner providing Oral surgery, sedation and advanced restorative care for complex trauma cases. He currently works in private practice on referral for complex restorative cases, endodontics, hard/soft tissue surgery and implants. Alex previously held a position at Queen’s University as a Clinical Teaching Fellow and examiner for the MFDS RCS Eng.
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Alice Boyd GDP
Qualified from: BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2021
GDC No: 296498
Alice qualified from Queens University Belfast in 2021 with a Bachelors in Dental Surgery. She then completed her foundation training post in Bristol. In 2022 she moved back to Northern Ireland, joining the team at {my}dentist Portadown in September. Alice enjoys all aspects of dentistry but is focused on encouraging and creating a relaxed family friendly environment where patients feel comfortable expressing their dental desires and receiving good quality dental care. Alice is currently accepting new patients under our {my}options scheme. In her free time Alice likes to play and coach tennis, spend time with family and travel to new countries.
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Amanda Aulds GDP
Qualified from: BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2018
GDC No: 277712
Dr Amanda Aulds BDS MJDF RCS Eng, graduated from Queens University, Belfast with distinction and joined {my}dentist in 2020.She completed the MJDF examination in 2019 to become a member of the Joint Dental Faculty of Royal College of Surgeons of England.Amanda enjoys treating adults and children that present with anxiety and ensures they can have the best possible experience throughout their treatment with her.She is currently providing facial aesthetics for those patients that are interested in skin rejuvenation. She continues to up skill and learn new techniques so that she can provide the best treatment for her patients.Amanda has recently completed Clear Correct training and now offers cosmetic aligners along with tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding.
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Elaine Graham GDP
Qualified from: BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2007
GDC No: 113353
Elaine graduated from Queens University, Belfast in 2007 with distinction. Elaine joined {my}dentist in 2016.She has particular interests in restorative and cosmetic treatments but particularly in treating children and helping them feel relaxed and comfortable while in surgery. Elaine also offers sedation for anxious patients and provides a calm environment throughout their treatment.Having completed teeth alignment training in 2010 she enjoys transforming smiles for her patients using Cfast tooth alignment and most recently ClearCorrect. She also offers Zoom tooth whitening and cosmetic bonding to complete her amazing smile transformations.In 2016 Elaine completed her training in facial aesthetics and continues to update her skills and learn new techniques by attending frequent courses. Her natural facial enhancements make her popular with her patients and some members of our staff.
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German Tello GDP
Qualified from: Registered under s15(1)(ba) of the Dentists Act 1984 2014 Titulo de Odontologo Buenos Aires 1997
GDC No: 250528
German graduated in 1997 from Maimonides University, Buenos Aires and after two years of doing a postgraduate course he completed the full time Master in Buenos Aires University. In 2015 German and his family moved from his home in Spain to Northern Ireland. Vastly experienced in a full range of orthodontic appliances and with a reputation for delivering great smiles and excellent facial aesthetics, German is passionate about creating confident and healthy smiles. Outside of work German is married with twin children, a boy and a girl and at weekends enjoys family time, relaxing and mostly spent over a barbecue.
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Laura Stewart Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Queen’s University of Belfast 2008
GDC No: 152862
Laura joined our team in 2011 and brings a wealth of experience to {my}dentist Portadown. Laura graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2008 and strives to ensure patients always feel comfortable and relaxed during their appointments. To her there is nothing more gratifying than educating her patients to achieve a healthy mouth. Laura is adept at treating many patients including those with implants, orthodontics, crown and bridge work. Laura prides herself in staying current with the latest research in preventative oral healthcare and continuing professional development. Laura also enjoys working with the local community and providing schools with oral health educational visits.In her free time she is kept busy with her 3 children and the occasional bit of running.
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Claire Soult GDP
GDC No: 263980
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Joanna Minnis GDP
GDC No: 301458
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