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.

Kelsie Watson

Trainee Orthodontic Therapist

GDC No. 261737

Kelsie joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in May 2013.

She uses her previous customer service skills to relate and provide care to the public in the practice. Kelsie completed her studies for the National Diploma in Dental Nursing in June 2015 and is now a qualified dental nurse. She has also completed her impression taking course in July 2016 and passed her radiography course in November 2017.

Kelsie is training alongside Ruby to become an Orthodontic Therapist at Preston University from June 2018.

Laura Stafford

Dental Nurse / Treatment Co-ordinator

GDC No. 257380

Laura joined the Southampton Orthodontic Centre in May 2013.

Having previously worked in customer service, she uses her skills and knowledge to communicate and aid the patients in the practice.

Laura passed the National Diploma in Dental Nursing in January 2015 and completed her Impression taking course in December 2015. Laura also passed her Radiography course in September 2016.

Laura assists Kelsie and Lindsey as Treatment Coordinator ensuring all aspects of the patient journey run smoothly.

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.