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Meet the team in Falkirk

At Central Orthodontics, our friendly staff and down-to-earth approach, ensures a pleasant experience for patients of all ages. We are a great team who help and support each other. This allows our Falkirk practice to run smoothly and efficiently for the benefit of you.

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      Ellis Anderson

      Practice Manager
      GDC No. 254603

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      Dr Hemant K Patel

      Specialist Orthodontist
      BDS, MorthRCS,(Eng), MorthRCS(Ed) MRCPS(Glas), FDSRCS(Ed), FHEA, MDTFEd
      GDC No. 67179

      Hemant qualified in Dentistry from Liverpool University (BDS) in 1991. Following a period of vocational training and as an associate in NHS general dental practice he then spent some years as an SHO in maxillo-facial surgery in order to acquire further qualifications to enable him to train as a specialist orthodontist.

      He completed his orthodontic specialist training at Manchester Dental School in 2000. On completion of this he became a member in Orthodontics of both the England and Edinburgh Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

      During this time he opened his first orthodontic practice in the North West of England and subsequently opened another three. Whilst practising in specialist orthodontic practice he had 6 years’ experience as a Locum Consultant in the NHS dealing with complex multi-disciplinary cases jointly with restorative and maxillo-facial consultants.

      Currently and for the last 14 years he has held an academic teaching post as Clinical Consultant at the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry where he is course lead for Orthodontic Therapy. He holds a membership of the Faculty of Dental Trainers of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He is an examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He is also an accredited user of Invisalign and WIN/Incognito lingual appliances. He still practices specialist orthodontics in Liverpool both privately and within the NHS together with his teaching commitments.

      In his spare time he enjoys watching various sports and is a keen traveller with his family.

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      Evelyn Dunbar

      Specialist Orthodontist
      BDS MOrth RCS(Edin) FDS RCPS(Glas) MDSc MFDS RCPS(Glas)
      GDC No. 190906

      Evelyn completed her specialty training in orthodontics in 2018 and went on to undertake further training and was awarded a Fellowship in the Faculty of Dental Surgery with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2021.

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      Renna Mahsoub

      Specialist Orthodontist
      BDS (Newcastle), MFDS RCS (Eng), MSc in Orthodontics (King's College London), MOrth RCS (Edin)
      GDC no. 244380

      Renna is passionate about orthodontics and helping patients feel confident about their smiles. Having trained at King's College London and achieved a Master's qualification in Orthodontics in 2019, she is a GDC-registered Specialist Orthodontist. She aims to make her patients feel comfortable and relaxed at appointments and enjoys treating patients of all ages, from children through to teens and adults. She strives to make each orthodontic journey a positive and rewarding experience. Whether patients are considering comprehensive orthodontic treatment or minor tooth alignment improvements, she is happy to discuss the options available and what may be achievable for their individual needs.

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      Kerry Darragh

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2021, National Certificate NEBDN 2009
      GDC NO. 174095

      Kerry is a Orthodontic Therapist with over four years of experience working within PortmanDentex, where she has developed experience in patient care and orthodontic treatment support. She works closely with clinicians and wider practice teams to support the delivery of orthodontic treatment from consultation through to completion.

      Her experience has enabled her to develop knowledge of patient care, treatment support and clinical workflow, with the aim of providing a professional, reassuring and positive experience for patients.

      In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, holidays in the sun and long walks with her dog, Poppy.

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      Sheree McLatchie

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2013, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2008
      GDC NO. 171631

      Sheree is one of the Orthodontic Therapists at Central Orthodontics. She has worked as an Orthodontic Therapist for 14 years and has enjoyed helping patients throughout their orthodontic journeys.

      She has a passion for teaching and enjoys sharing her knowledge of orthodontics with patients. She aims to help patients feel informed and reassured throughout their orthodontic journey.

      Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her two young children.

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      Lorraine Booth

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2016, National Certificate NEBDSA 1990
      GDC NO. 154875

      Lorraine has worked in dentistry for 38 years, the last 16 in Orthodontics. She qualified in Orthodontic therapy in 2016 from Bristol University. In her spare time enjoys Walking, cooking, many different crafts and travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures.

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      Yvonne Kydd

      Receptionist

      I have worked in a clerical environment for many years and moved on to being a dental receptionist in 2008 in a local dental practice.

      I was then fortunate to become one of the team and start with Central Orthodontics in 2014. I enjoy welcoming patients to the practice and helping them with any queries or questions they have. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog Ella, spending time with my family and seeing friends.

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      Gillian Ballantyne

      DENTAL NURSE
      National Certificate for Dental Nurses 1999, Dental Radiography 2001
      GDC No. 139631

      I started dental nursing in June 1990. I worked in a general dental practice for 10 years then in 2001 I moved to an orthodontic practice in Edinburgh. I worked there for 14 years. In 2015 I got a job at Central Orthodontics. I enjoy my job and working as a team and seeing treatment from start to the finished result. Outside work I enjoy the gym and socialising with friends and family.

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      Amy Upfold

      DENTAL NURSE
      SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2022
      GDC No. 304566

      Amy started dental nursing in 2020 and has been in central orthodontics since 2022. In her spare time Amy likes to socialise with friends and family.

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      Courtney McRae

      Dental nurse
      SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2023
      GDC NO. 309622

      Courtney is a friendly and dedicated dental nurse with 4 years of experience supporting both patients and clinicians. She completed her SCQF level 7 in general dental nursing then moved to orthodontics in 2023. She has since gained qualifications in radiography, impression taking and qualified in orthodontic dental nursing in 2026. Outside work Courtney enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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      Evie Matheson

      Dental nurse
      SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2022
      GDC NO. 306592

      Evie began her career in dental nursing in 2021 and gained her SCQF Level 7 qualification in 2022. After working in general dental practice, she pursued her interest in orthodontics and joined the Central Orthodontics team in June 2025. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.

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      Megan Palfreyman

      Dental nurse
      SVQ in Dental Nursing at SCQF level 7 SQA 2024
      GDC NO. 314409

      Megan started her dental nursing career as a trainee in August 2022 and qualified as a Dental Nurse in February 2024. She gained experience working in general dental practice before joining Central Orthodontics in June 2025. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her cat. She also volunteers with Brownies and Guides in her spare time.

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