Meet the team

I qualified as a dentist in Birmingham in 1992. After four years training in surgery and a surgical fellowship, I worked in the community dental service before starting specialist training and a masters degree in Orthodontics in Liverpool in 1998. After qualifying as a specialist, I continued with further specialist training in complex multidisciplinary cases, receiving a fellowship in Orthodontics in 2003. I was appointed as a consultant orthodontist at UHNM and took over as lead clinician in 2004. I am the lead examiner and chair of the speciality advisory board in orthodontics for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as well as being a member of dental council. I teach Orthodontics nationally and internationally, having given more than 200 lectures across 20 different countries. I have a special interest in treating complex interdisciplinary cases such as patients with impacted teeth, jaw deformities and complex pathology and using digital technology to enhance patient care.

 I completed my orthodontic training at University Hospitals, Oxford and The Eastman Dental Institute (UCL), London. I was appointed Consultant Orthodontist at University Hospitals of North Midlands in 2007. She treats a wide range of complex malocclusions including orthognathic (jaw deformity), hypodontia (genetically missing teeth) and cleft lip&palate. In 2022, I received the Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2024, I was awarded a Fellowship Ad Hominem from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Orthodontic Society Distinction Award. I lead the dental public health campaign #KeepStokeSmiling and works with The Premier League Charity to help football clubs deliver #KeepBritainSmiling dental health workshops as part of their community commitment. I am involved in the orthodontic teaching programmes for the University of Birmingham, and I am an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. My particular interests include orthognathic surgery and the psychological aspects of jaw deformity.

I started my orthodontic training in 2007, completing my specialist training in 2010 and my Consultant training in 2012. I was subsequently appointed as a Consultant Orthodontist at UHNS. I treat a wide range of complex and multidisciplinary cases including orthognathic (jaw deformity), hypodontia and cleft lip and palate. My special interests include the use of temporary anchorage devices and pain in orthodontics. I am also involved in the orthodontic teaching programme for the University of Birmingham​

I qualified from the University of Glasgow Dental Hospital and School in 2008 with commendation, followed by experience across multiple dental specialties. In 2014, I completed my specialist orthodontic training, gaining my Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and an MPhil from the University of Birmingham.

After further training in managing complex malocclusions, I passed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam in Orthodontics and have served as a Consultant at Royal Stoke University Hospital since 2016 and recently newly appointed Clinical Lead in 2026. I teach on the West Midlands Orthodontic Teaching Programme, examine for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and currently chair the Staffordshire Orthodontic Managed Clinical Network.

I provide specialist management of complex malocclusions encompassing impacted (stuck) teeth, orthognathic (jaw) deformities, hypodontia (missing teeth), along with the occlusal management of dentofacial syndromes.

I enjoy most aspects of Orthodontics but continue to maintain a focused interest in orthognathic surgery and the use of mini-implants to optimise treatment outcomes for my patients.

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I graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2013 and completed my postgraduate orthodontic training at UHNM and Birmingham Dental Hospital. I was appointed as a Consultant at UHNM in February 2024.

As well as treating patients with jaw deformities and missing teeth (hypodontia), I have a particular interest in aligning complex buried teeth and the use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) to manage challenging cases. I am also passionate about digital technology and the latest advances in orthodontics, integrating modern digital tools to enhance patient care. Alongside my clinical work, I teach postgraduates on the West Midlands Orthodontic Training Programme and am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.