Dental Specialists at
Canons Park

Hemant Patel

SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST & PARTNER

BDS 1982, FDSRCS (Edin), MOrth RCS (Edin)
GDC: 57330

Roles and responsibilities:

Co-founder of Angle House in 1988. Passionate about the difference Orthodontic treatment can make to a young person, involved in being fully engaged with the community we serve.

Hobbies:

Reading and travel.

Chandni Patel

SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST

BDS Hons (2013), MFDS RCPSG (2015), MOrth RCSEd (2019);
GDC: 245024

Roles and responsibilities:

Chandni is committed to providing excellent orthodontic care to children and adults, with an interest in smile aesthetics and offers a wide range of treatments. She has a friendly mannerism and creates a comfortable environment for her patients.

Chandni graduated in 2013 with a number of distinctions and prizes. She was awarded the UBHT Gold medal for the most outstanding dental student at the University of Bristol. During her postgraduate training in Orthodontics, she was nationally awarded the prestigious William Houston Gold medal for the most outstanding performance in the UK for the Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Hobbies:

Outside of orthodontics, Chandni enjoys eating out, travelling and yoga.

Melisa Padashi-Fard

SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIST

BDS Lond (2016), MFDS RCS Ed (2018), MOrth RCS Ed (2023,
DDS Orthodontics (Doctorate in Dental Surgery)
GDC: 265721

Roles and responsibilities:

Melisa is passionate about the positive impact Orthodontic treatment can have on a person’s life. She offers a comprehensive range of specialist treatment for children and adults and her treatment philosophy is based on providing a personalised, patient-centred approach to care. She takes pride in maintaining high standards, keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques and helping her patients achieve confident and healthy smiles.

Melisa has been awarded multiple national and regional prizes for her service improvement work, and her Doctorate research has been presented internationally. She has a keen interest in providing teaching and mentorship, previously teaching as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer for Dental undergraduates and on national educational platforms. Melisa has also presented teaching on the Orthodontic Therapy course at Bristol Dental Hospital and for Health Education England.

Hobbies:

In her spare time, Melisa enjoys performing music, dance, strength training, reading, travel and yoga.

Eva Sanchez Bresco

ORTHODONTIST

BDS, MSc in Orthodontics

GDC: 304041

Roles and responsibilities:

Provide NHS and Private Orthodontic Treatments for children, adults, and orthognathic surgery cases to correct a wide range of malocclusions, including skeletal and dental Class II and III, open bite, crossbite, deep bite, bone-impacted teeth and crowding.

Employ a variety of orthodontic appliances, such as: Orthopedic and functional devices: Skeletal expanders, protraction face masks, twin-blocks, and aligners with wings.

Braces: Self-ligating sliding systems, conventional braces, ceramic braces, lingual – Mini-screws – Clear removable aligners: Invisalign, Spark, and Angel.

Hobbies:

In my spare time I enjoy practising sports and travelling.

Sony Gurung

ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST

RDN (2017), BDA Education Certificate in Dental Radiography (2020), OHE (2022), ODN (2022), DTQ (2024)

GDC: 273327

Roles and responsibilities:

My journey at Angle House began when I joined as a trainee dental nurse in 2015 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2017. Eager to expand my skills, I pursued additional qualifications such as Dental Radiography, Oral Health Education (OHE), and Orthodontic Nursing (ONC). One of the highlights of my career has been the opportunity to train as an orthodontic therapist where I developed my skills further and proudly qualified as an orthodontic therapist in 2024.

Hobbies:

I enjoy baking, hiking, music and would love to travel more.

Corina Train

PRACTICE MANAGER

RDN (2012), NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography (2022)
GDC: 235386

Roles and responsibilities:

Corina qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2012. She has always been very eager to learn and develop new skills, she would always approach all challenges head-on! Since qualifying as a Dental Nurse, she gained experience and knowledge in various roles within dentistry which supported her to become a Practice Manager in 2018. Corina describes herself as hardworking, bubbly, and caring; she takes pride in her work and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure patients’ expectations are exceeded so that they leave the practice with a smile (a beautiful one!).

Hobbies:

Outside of work, Corina explores new places with her son Daniel. She has a keen interest in tennis, she loves socialising but also enjoys a quiet evening in with Netflix!

Louiza Murphy

Receptionist/Treatment Co-ordinator

RDN (2013), BDA Certificate in Dental Radiography (2020)
GDC: 242079

Roles and responsibilities:

Louiza is a dedicated receptionist/treatment co-ordinator, she enjoys communicating and interacting with patients. In her role as a treatment co-ordinator, she aims to provide a high standard of care for all patients. Louiza works closely with clinicians to ensure good communication and strives to create a relaxed environment and great patient experience.

Hobbies:

Louiza loves traveling, listening to music, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends. She has a passion for performing arts and musical theatre.

Raluca Tanase

DENTAL NURSE

RDN (2022), BDA Certificate in Dental Radiography (2024)
GDC: 299739

Roles and responsibilities:

Raluca always provides a high quality of care to all our patients ensuring they are made comfortable and at ease. For Raluca, the most rewarding aspect of her role is seeing the positive impact dentistry can have on someone’s life, particularly where self-conscious patients have their confidence restored by orthodontic treatment. Raluca’s lovely personality and caring approach combined with her varied skill set make her an asset to our team.

Hobbies:

In her spare time, Raluca likes to spend time with her family and enjoys swimming.