Ruchika studied dentistry at University of Bristol and qualified with
an Honours degree in 2003. She then went on to work in general
dental practice before being accepted on the Bristol General
Professional Training (GPT) Scheme. In Bristol she worked as a Senior
House Officer (SHO) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics and
Paediatric dentistry. During this period, she was awarded the Membership
to Faculty in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of
England.
In 2006, Ruchika commenced a three year full-time postgraduate
specialist training programme in Orthodontics at King's College and St.
George's Hospital, London. She was awarded a Master of Science degree
with Merit from University of London and the Membership in Orthodontics
from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2009. Ruchika is
registered as a specialist orthodontist with the General Dental Council.
Ruchika is a member of the British and European Orthodontic Society.