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Dr..Mohammed Salman Abumettleq
Qualified from: Bachelor Degree of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery Misr University for Science and Technology Egypt, 2013
GDC No: 277364
Dr Abumettleq finished his Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery from Egypt in 2012/13. After graduation, Mohammed worked across Egypt and the Middle East as a general dentist covering both primary & secondary care settings. This allowed him to encounter a wide variety of clinical situations and improve his clinical skills. Dr Abumettleq moved to the UK to be with his wife in 2015 and finish his overseas registration exam. Mohammed is currently working towards his MSc in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry to help continue to provide the highest quality general dentistry with a conservative approach, which is more focused on the best ways to maintain what the patient already has and to replace what the patient has already lost using the best possible evidence-based methods. Outside of the clinic, Mohammed likes to spend his spare time with his family exploring the beautiful South West of England.
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Dr.Gaetano Fundaro
Qualified from: Dip Dent Palermo,Italy, 2007
GDC No: 84168
Gaetano graduated as Dental Surgeon from the Dental School of Palermo
University in Italy in 2002, following which he entered the private practice in
Alcamo.
In 2003 he moved to Germany were he trained extensively in field of oral surgery
and then in private practice.
IN 2004, Gaetano started to practice in general dental practice NHS and private in
Somerset, meanwhile pursuing postgraduate training in the field of Prosthodontics,
the branch of dentistry focusing on restoring or replacing damaged or missing
teeth. Gaetano has attained a Certificate in Implantology from UCL Eastman
Dental School and in 2009 the UCL Post Graduate Certificate in Advance
Aesthetic Dentistry.
He has participated to different courses in UK and abroad to upgrade his skills.
He currently practices in Bridgwater at the new Advanced Oral Health Centre, Bridge House and also across several practices in Somerset. Gaetano also offers clear aligner teeth straightening treatment using the clear correct system. In his spare time, Gaetano loves returning to Italy to visit family and friends and spending quality time with his partner and 3 young children.
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Dr.Laxmi Hegde
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2015 BDS Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2010 India, 2010
GDC No: 262428
Laxmi is a general dentist qualifying in 2010 from Ghandi in India. Before leaving India and moving to the UK, Laxmi worked in a private practice in India for 3 years, this is where she gained valuable knowledge and an intertest in smile makeovers and prosthodontics.
Laxmi has worked in the UK since 2016 in another NHS practice. She is currently pursuing her Mclindent in fixed and removable prosthodontics from King's College London. Laxmi enjoys practicing general dentistry and has a special interest in providing Invisalign, smile makeovers, veneers and composite bonding. Laxmi loves to transform smiles.
Apart from Dentistry, Laxmi is also an avid baker and enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes. She also enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.
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Dr.Smriti Verma
Qualified from: BDS PG Dip India, 2003
GDC No: 282049
Smriti completed her BDS from D.Y.Patil Dental College and Hospital in 2003, Plus Qualified in Endodontics at the University of Chester England in 2022. After graduating she worked as a Dental Surgeon at Yerla Dental College and Hospital (Mumbai) in Prosthodontic department branch of dentistry where she was responsible for only making dentures and crowns and bridges. She also entered private practice for more than 10 years in India. She passed her statutory exam to be able to practice in the UK in 2019 and joined Kilkenny Dental Practice in Taunton and since then has been performing general dentistry. Smriti also works at the Advanced Oral Health Centre, Bridge House in Bridgwater on a referral basis. She has completed her post graduate certificate in Endodontology from University of Chester and performs difficult and challenging root canal treatment on the teeth which otherwise would need extraction. She has attended many courses to update her knowledge.
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Dr.Spyridon Siakoufis
Qualified from: DipDS Thessaloniki, Greece, 2002
GDC No: 82984
Spyridon Siakoufis is a general dental practitioner with a special interest in periodontology.
Spyridon qualified as a general dentist in 2002 from the University of Thessalonini.
Spyridon started his career as a general dental practitioner straight from university and has been working as a general dentist in the UK since 2004, specifically working for {my}dentist. Spyridon practices across several practices in Somerset, mainly Taunton, Street and the new Advanced Oral Health Centre, Bridge House in Bridgwater.
While practising general dentistry Spyridon developed his interest in periodontology. Due to this interest Spyridon decided to study Periodontology and graduated from UCLAN in 2013 with an MSC in clinical periodontology.
In his spare time Spyridon enjoys the outdoors and his hobbies include distance running.
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Mr.Vincenzo Monaco
Qualified from: Dip Dent Palermo Italy, 2005
GDC No: 147875
Vincenzo qualified from the University of Palermo, with a BDS degree in 2005.
After qualification Vincenzo, worked at several practices across Italy as a general dentist before relocating to the UK where he obtained his NHS performer number, and offered all aspects of general dentistry on an NHS and private basis.
Vincenzo has completed further studies in implantology, endodontics and orthodontics.
As a dentist with a special interest in Orthodontics, Vincenzo is now working towards being on the specialist register as an Orthodontist.
Vincenzo loves to give patients the smile they deserve and enjoys seeing the results of improving the appearance of the teeth and the facial aesthetics that orthodontic treatment can create.
In his spare time, Vincenzo loves spending time with his family and returning home to Italy.
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Ms.Huda Abdulkarim Rajab Almazedi
Qualified from: BDS University Baghdad, 2008
GDC No: 300737
Huda graduated as a dentist from Baghdad University in 2008 and worked for a few years as a general dentist, before becoming a Specialist Periodontist in Iraq in 2012.
Huda developed a special interest in gum aesthetics & health here in the UK and incorporates the use of Laser technology to achieve excellent results, Huda strongly believes that gum health is the core foundation of sound dentition.
Huda enhanced her surgical skills even further by completing a Diploma of Membership of the Joint Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2020. During 2021 Huda worked alongside Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
Huda’s main interest is Periodontology, Smile Makeovers and Clear Aligners.
Huda enjoys building relationships with her patients, particularly those who experience dental phobias, and she considers it a privilege to be entrusted with their care.
Huda is very passionate about education and is committed to always keeping up to date with the latest techniques and procedures.
Outside of dentistry Huda enjoys running, going to the gym, travelling, socialising with friends and cooking.
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Ms.Julie Pavey
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: Wales college United Kingdom, 2001
GDC No: 11266
Julie qualified in 2001 with a CEB Certificate in Dental Hygiene and Dip Dent Therapy from the university of Wales.
Julie works with us here, in Yeovil on a part time basis amongst other practices in the Somerset area of {my}dentist. Throughout her time as a hygienist, she has worked in general practice, both in the NHS and privately, giving her a wide range of clinical experience and patient understanding. With this Julie excels in making her patients feel at ease and comfortable whilst promoting and maintaining oral hygiene for all of our patients, often making them want to smile again because Julie believes smiling is a big quality of life.
In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her children and grand children and travelling the world.
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