Meet the team at mydentist, The Orthodontic Centre, Chequer Road, Doncaster
Your practice team
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Toni Clark
Practice Manager
GDC No: 170457
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Andrea Coley
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Damian Bourke Orthodontist
Qualified from: FFD RCS Irel 1998 MDO Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 1998 FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1995 LDS Royal College of Surgeons Of England 1991 BChD University of Leeds 1989
GDC No: 64952
Dr Damian Bourke has over 25 years of experience in delivering excellent standards of orthodontic care as a specialist. Damian's treatment style is to tailor teeth straightening to meet the needs of his patients, giving them a result in which they have had a part in creating by being free to express what they want. Damian originally set up the Doncaster practice in 1999 and takes great pride in long service for patients from a wide area encompassing South Yorkshire and beyond! He serves on various professional bodies and has been awarded the “1,000” plaque for the 1000+ great smiles he has created using Invisalign, clear aligners.
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Helen Mckeown Orthodontist
Qualified from: MOrth 2000 FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1995 BDS University of Edinburgh 1992
GDC No: 67813
Fiona is an Orthodontist and has worked here at The Orthodontic Centre since graduating in Orthodontics in 2000. Fiona has won two national orthodontic awards in recognition of her clinical excellence. The Optident Prize 2000; awarded at the British Orthodontic Conference to the person showing the best M.Orth cases judged on difficulty, clinical management and documentation. The Maurice Berman Prize 2003 awarded to any member of the British Orthodontic Society for demonstrating by stage photographs the highest level of clinical ability in the treatment of a patient to an ideal result. Fiona provides various teeth straightening treatments for your new smile, from fixed metal braces, tooth coloured braces through to Invisalign on your teeth straightening journey here in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The patients of Doncaster and South Yorkshire are fortunate to have a passionate, experienced Invisalign provider who uses invisible braces to help straighten her patient’s teeth in a discreet, comfortable, and quick manner.
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Leone Giacosa Orthodontist
Qualified from: Dip Dent Turin 1997
GDC No: 79022
Dr Giacosa qualified with honours in 1997 and attained his Orthodontic Specialisation 3 years later again with honours. He is on the Specialist list in Orthodontics of the General Dental Council. Dr Giacosa has been published in several Orthodontic journals and has lectured both nationally and internationally. His special interest in multidisciplinary approach means he works closely with other specialists to solve the most complicated treatment plans successfully. In addition, he has extensive training in lingual braces (hidden brackets), Invisalign and cosmetic braces (ceramic brackets) as well as functional appliances for growing patients. Patients of Doncaster, South Yorkshire have the privilege of having Dr Giacosa carrying out teeth straightening treatments at the practice. Outside of dentistry, Dr Giacosa is a keen tennis player and he is passionate about theatre and classical music. He also plays the piano and he is studying the violin.
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Nadia Ahmed Orthodontist
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 2007
GDC No: 114329
Nadia is a Consultant Orthodontist at Rotherham General Hospital alongside working at the practice here in Doncaster, South Yorkshire as a Specialist Orthodontist. She offers Invisalign and fixed braces for both children and adults and strives to provide the best possible orthodontic treatment for her patients, ensuring the patient journey is a positive experience.The journey to become a Specialist and Consultant Orthodontist was across the Midlands and Yorkshire, gaining a wide range of experience in various hospitals.Nadia gained the MOrth qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons England in 2016. In 2018, further training in Birmingham Dental Hospital to become a Consultant led to the FDS (Fellowship in Orthodontics.) During her training, she particularly enjoyed treating patients needing multidisciplinary treatment (Orthognathic surgery or hypodontia) as well as regularly attending cleft clinics with the multidisciplinary team.Nadia has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education and has a passion for teaching. She has been involved in a number of textbooks for postgraduate dentists.
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Jennifer Dent Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2020 National Certificate NEBDN 2005
GDC No: 129768
Jenny has been involved in Dentistry for nearly 20 years. Beginning as a Dental Nurse and training in many different aspects and gaining qualifications in Radiography, Sedation and Orthodontic Nursing.Developing a passion for Orthodontics and under the tutelage of our specialist Fiona she attended the University of Manchester to complete her Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy in 2020.She loves to see our patients develop confidence as their smile is created. Her happy, positive attitude shines through and both patients and staff love her.Outside of work, Jenny spends time with her young family who enjoy Tennis, Football and Skiing.
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Kirsty Richardson Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2009 National Certificate NEBDN 2004
GDC No: 124428
Kirsty started working at the practice in 2002 as a trainee dental nurse. Since then she qualified as an Orthodontic Dental Nurse and finally qualifying as an Orthodontic Therapist graduating from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2009. Kirsty has completed extra training with Align Technologies which allows her to work with our Invisalign providers. She strives to achieve the highest standards with continuous professional development (CPD) courses and learning. Kirsty enjoys helping her patients achieve a smile that they are happy with and can leave feeling confident and transformed. Kirsty is a long standing and well-loved member of the team.
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Sara Calder Orthodontic Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2008 Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assisting NEBDSA 1984
GDC No: 112334
Sara has been working in dentistry for over 39 years starting as a dental nurse in 1980. Sara qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2008 at Leeds Dental Institute Sara and was one of the first qualified Orthodontic Therapists in the UK and used her knowledge and experience to train and support trainee Orthodontic Therapists. She was one of the original team who set up the practice in 1999. Sara has also trained to work alongside our Invsialign providers within the practice. Sara’s gentle nature makes her perfect for dealing with patients who need a little extra time and care.
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Emma Simpson Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No: 242965
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Laura Brandon Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No: 172413
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