Meet the team
Our friendly and dedicated team is committed to providing a high level of service at all times. We understand that you may feel a bit anxious about orthodontic treatment, but our staff will guide you gently through the process.
Our orthodontic nurses are all registered with the General Dental Council, and as well as running the surgery and assisting the orthodontist they will ensure that you are fully informed about caring for your teeth, gums and orthodontic appliances.
Rupinder Sidhu
BDS MFDS MSc MOrth
Principal Orthodontist
GDC No. 75015
Rupinder Sidhu graduated from the Royal London Hospital Dental School, in 1998. Following Vocational Training in Kent, she undertook several posts to broaden her experience. These included an Associate General Dentist in London, Maxillofacial Surgery in Wales, Community, Paediatric and Restorative Dentistry posts in Birmingham. During this time, she obtained her Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in England.
In 2004 she undertook her Specialist training in Orthodontics at King’s College London. During her training she was awarded a Masters in Orthodontics with her thesis on “Frictional Characteristics of the Damon and Smartclip System”.
In 2008 she obtained her Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Rupinder, subsequently gained entry onto the General Dental Council’s Specialist list to hold the title of “Specialist Orthodontist”.
Rupinder has a keen interest in the field of Self- Ligating and Aesthetic Orthodontics.
She is currently involved in training orthodontic therapists at the University of UCLAN and providing Orthodontics in a multidisciplinary setting in Birmingham and has her own Specialist practice in Southampton.
Her personal interests include doing voluntary work for the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University and the Janki Foundation. She is a keen jogger and enjoyed completing the Flora London Marathon. She also enjoys scuba diving, 4WD through rough terrain and skiing.
Neil Aylesbury
Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 116790
Neil joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in February 2000.
He obtained his Dental Nurse qualification in 2002 and has continued to further his training by passing the Radiography Certificate in December 2003, the Oral Health Certificate in May 2007 and more recently the Orthodontic Nurse’s Certificate in December 2007.
Neil has recently qualified in December 2011 as an Orthodontic therapist at Bristol dental hospital.
Chase Wyatt
Orthodontic therapist
GDC No. 267085
Joined: September 2018, Qualified as a dental nurse in 2014.
Recently trained at Preston University in orthodontic therapy and qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2021.
Previously worked in general dentistry as a dental nurse and Works in Southampton and Lymington.
Laura Arthur
Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 293536
Joined: March 2019
Laura Studied her Dental Nurse Qualification here at the Practice and qualified in March 2021.
Works in Southampton and Lymington.
Isabel Fielder
Registered Dental Nurse
GDC No. TBC
Joined: July 2021
Izzy has joined us from the hospitality sector and is great at delivering a great patient experience. She is currently studying for her dental nurse qualification. She also has a pet dog called Chester, who she enjoys walking at the weekends.
Beth Pugh
Practice Manager
Joined: November 2023
Jodie Hoey
Receptionist
Joined: September 2019
Previously worked as an estate agent.
Jodie has recently had a beautiful baby boy who keeps her very busy. She’s back delivering a great customer experience to all our patients.
Kayleigh Aldridge
Receptionist/Administrator
Joined: August 2023
Kayleigh previously worked as a support worker for children so has a passion to make everyone feel welcomed and provides great customer service. She also has an identical twin!
