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 has had a passion for orthodontics since beginning her dental career. She undertook postgraduate training at King’s College London in 2013 and gained her Master’s in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2019.

      She enjoys treating patients of all ages — from children to teens and adults — and aims to make each appointment a comfortable and relaxed experience. Renna is committed to helping patients achieve their dental goals, whether they’re seeking full mouth rehabilitation or a minor adjustment.

      Outside of clinical practice, Renna enjoys connecting with patients and guiding them through their orthodontic journey

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      Kerry Darragh

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      GDC NO. 174095

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      Sheree McLatchie

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      GDC NO. 171631

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      Lorraine Booth

      ORTHODONTIC THERAPIST
      GDC NO. 154875

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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
      GDC No. 304566

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      Morgan Murray

      DENTAL NURSE
      GDC No. 286357

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      Courtney McRae

      Dental nurse
      GDC NO. 309622

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      Evie Matheson

      Dental nurse
      GDC NO. 306592

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      Megan Palfreyman

      Dental nurse
      GDC NO. 314409

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