Meet the Team
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/Practice Manager
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 Orthodontic Nurse’s Certificate in December 2007.
Neil qualified in December 2011 as an Orthodontic therapist at Bristol Dental Hospital.
Tracy Dibden
Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 132138
Tracy joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in March 2005, having previously worked within the Health and Beauty industry. She holds the Certificate in Dental Nursing after passing her exam in November 2007 and has passed her dental radiography certificate in June 2010
Tracy has undergone orthodontic treatment herself which has given her ‘patient perspective’. She knows what you’ll be experiencing and therefore can assist in any care or advice that you require.
Tracy gained a certificate in impression taking in March 2012, and has now qualified as an orthodontic therapist from Bristol University Dental Hospital in December 2013.
Lindsey Brown
Senior Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator
GDC No. 242242
Lindsey joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in September 2010.
She previously worked as a child minder and uses her skills and knowledge to provide excellent care to our patients.
Lindsey has completed her studies for the National Dental Nurse Certificate and is now a qualified Dental Nurse. Lindsey is qualified in Dental Radiography and Impression Taking providing outstanding support to her fellow colleagues.
Lindsey passed her dental radiography in September 2014 and impression taking course in July 2014.
Also Lindsey has started a new role as treatment co-ordinator.
Ruby Cawte
Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
GDC No. 259587
Ruby joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in September 2015.
Having previously worked in a care home, Ruby uses her experiences to provide a caring service to the patients. Ruby qualified as a Dental Nurse in July 2015. Ruby passed her impression taking course in July 2017 and will be proceeding onto her radiography course in the New Year.
Ruby is training alongside Kelsie to become an Orthodontic Therapist at Preston University from June 2018.
Louise Moody
Reception/Administrator
Louise joined Southampton Orthodontic Centre in January 2015.
Having previously worked in Reception and Administration positions, this has provided her with skills enabling her to provide effective customer service and she always has a friendly attitude towards staff and patients.
Louise has previously worked within a hospital which has given her an excellent understanding of the NHS system and protocols.