Total Orthodontics Kidderminster

Alexandros Rossos

Registered under s15(1)(ba) of the Dentists Act 1984 2013, MSc Orthodontics 2012

Alexandros has a keen interest in temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and aesthetic braces. He joined the practice in 2017 and also has a part-time private practice in Alexandroupolis, Greece. He qualified as a general dentist in 1996 and spent the next 13 years in general practice in Greece. In 2012, he completed a three-year MSc in orthodontics and qualified as a specialist orthodontist. In 2013, Alexandros moved to Belfast and achieved specialist status on the GDC register as an orthodontist.

Alexandros is an accredited provider of Incognito lingual braces, the Invisalign system and Invisalign Teen. He is a member of the British Orthodontic Society, Greek Association for Orthodontic Study and Research and the World Dental Association. He regularly attends courses and conferences to keep his knowledge up to date. He has presented numerous papers at international conferences on the topics of children’s dental health, orthodontics for general and paediatric dentists, adult orthodontics and the role of the orthodontist in obstructive sleep apnoea.

Orthodontist

Laura Wood

BDS University of Birmingham 1985

Laura is a qualified dentist with a particular interest in orthodontics. She qualified as a dentist in 1985 from Birmingham Dental Hospital. She gained experience at Kidderminster Hospital before joining Total Orthodontics.

Laura completed her clinical assistant qualification at Birmingham University and is constantly updating her knowledge with postgraduate education.

Dentist

Vandana Gill

BDS University of Birmingham 2000

Vandana is a dentist with a keen interest in orthodontics. She’s experienced in treating nervous patients.

Vandana qualified as a dentist at Birmingham Dental School in 2000. She completed her vocational training and worked in general practice for five years, gaining experience in a wide range of treatments. Vandana then started working in the Community Dental Service, which focuses on treating children, those with additional needs and anxious patients. She completed her master’s degree in general dental practice in 2009.

Dentist

Lucy Blair

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy University of Warwick 2018, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2012

Lucy focuses on making our patients’ orthodontic journeys enjoyable and her warm and friendly nature helps our patients feel at ease.

Lucy qualified as a dental nurse at Sandwell College in 2012. She developed a passion for orthodontics and completed further training to become an orthodontic nurse and oral health educator. In 2018, Lucy qualified as an orthodontic therapist at the University of Warwick and has been working closely with our specialist orthodontist ever since.

Orthodontic Therapist

Chloe Skelding

GDC 268490 Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Dental Team Qualifications (DTQ) 2022, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016

Chloe Skelding qualified as a dental nurse at Sandwell College in 2016 and went on to further her skills by becoming a dental radiographer in 2018. Chloe later pursued her passion for orthodontics by qualifying as an orthodontic therapist in 2022. Chloe is already proving to be a firm favourite with patients at Total Orthodontics Kidderminster, due to her enthusiasm and positive demeanour.

Orthodontic Therapist

Charlotte Collins

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2019

Lead Dental Nurse

Elaine Taylor

National Certificate 1980

Dental Nurse

Anna Lowe

National Certificate NEBDN 2008, Verified experience in Dental Nursing

Dental Nurse

Alex Jones

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2017

Dental Nurse

Maria Spreadbury

NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2005, Certificate in Radiography (2010) Birmingham Metropolitan University, Diploma in Practice Management 2012

Maria began her nursing career over 20 years ago and qualified as a dental nurse in 2003.

Since qualifying as a nurse, Maria has since completed several additional qualifications in subjects including radiography, promotion of oral health, conscious sedation, education and most recently dental implants. She has a keen interest in lifelong learning, training and mentoring.

Practice Manager

Helen Matthews

Receptionist

Humayra Begum

Trainee Dental Nurse

Cherilyn Norgrove

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2014

Receptionist

Carolyn Smith

National Certificate NEBDN 2004

Administrator

Leanne Reynolds

Leanne started with the team as a receptionist in April 2022, coming to our practice from a customer service background. Leanne is a quick learner and has gained plenty of knowledge from working in dentistry. She is a friendly and helpful presence for our patients throughout their treatment journey.

Receptionist

Zara Shutts

Administrator/Receptionist

Jodie Marwood

GDC: 108321 National Certificate NEBDSA 1993

Dental Nurse & Receptionist

Stacey Smith

Trainee Dental Nurse

Alena Dostinova

GDC: 245732 DDM Medical University of Plovdiv 1993

Dentist