Meet our team

After qualifying from Damascus University in 1992, Dr Amal Maizar continued her education and gained a Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery with distinction.

Amal was part of a highly experienced team performing complex cosmetic procedures such as corrective jaw surgery, oncology and cleft lip and palate and was also involved in teaching and supervising undergraduates in the Radiology and Oral Surgery departments.

She then undertook a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and was awarded a Diploma in Clinical Dental Science with distinction from the University of London.

Amal undertook postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital, gaining a Masters degree in Science from the University of London and Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Glasgow in 2008.

Amal has extensive experience in using a wide variety of systems including the Damon System, Invisalign®, and the latest technology in hidden braces (Incognito and WIN).

Her clinical interests include growth modification in children, and complex treatments for adults needing interdisciplinary orthodontic and facial aesthetic treatments. She is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and the British Lingual Orthodontic Society.

Dr Rachel Hodgson began postgraduate specialist orthodontic training at Guy’s Hospital in 1995 and has worked in this exciting field for over 24 years. She joined Epsom Orthodontics in 2000 and currently works four days weekly, including some Saturday mornings.

Rachel was awarded a Master of Science degree from the University of London and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1998, after completing her three-year postgraduate orthodontic training.

She is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council.

Rachel had previously qualified in dentistry at Guy’s Hospital, London with honours in 1989. She subsequently became house officer in Oral Immunology before completing her Vocational Training.

Further experience in children’s dentistry was gained as senior house officer at the Eastman Dental Hospital before oral and maxillofacial surgery posts. Rachel has also worked in general dental practice and was awarded the Fellowship in Dental Surgery (in children’s dentistry and orthodontics) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1994.

After specialisation, Rachel worked in specialist orthodontic practice, hospital and community services. She spent four years teaching orthodontics part-time at King’s College Hospital, obtaining a Certificate in Teaching. More recent teaching experience has been closer to home as a Trainer for our Orthodontic Therapists.

Rachel is an examiner in Medical Emergencies for the General Dental Council, previously for the International Qualification Examination and more recently for the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE). Rachel is also a member of the British Orthodontic Society.

Rachel loves the challenges of orthodontics and the excellent results which can be achieved in a specialty which is constantly progressing. She has attended the “In Office” course on advanced techniques with the Damon appliance in the USA with Dr Alan Bagden, one of the most respected clinicians using this technique.

Rachel has broad experience in this constantly advancing field, including treatment of multidisciplinary cases. She regularly attends lectures, conferences, and workshops both in the UK and overseas to be able to bring the best of current orthodontic techniques to our patients.

Away from work, Rachel’s time is spent with her husband and two young boys. She loves to ski or go to the gym but is more frequently found building legos, swimming or cycling with the boys.

For me, the best part of orthodontics is taking a timid child and turning them into a confident adult with a great smile.

Oana joined Guildford Orthodontics in 2018. She qualified as a dentist in 2012 from the University of Medicine & Pharmacy “Carol Davila” in Bucharest. In the following years she trained in the field of Prosthodontics gaining a Master’s Degree in Prosthodontics in 2016. In parallel, passionate about dental occlusion and temporomandibular joint disorders she gained a scholarship and underwent a Doctorate Program to further sustain her research thesis culminating in July 2017 being awarded the highest distinction.

Following a long-term ambition, in 2016, Oana commenced a three-year Orthodontic Specialty training that she completed in 2019 gaining the Specialist Orthodontist title and is on the GDC Specialist List in Orthodontics.

More recently, in 2022, Oana graduated from a Master’s in Aligner Orthodontics at the University of Turin, with focus on digital and aesthetic orthodontic solutions.

She is a member of the European Association of Aligners, American Association of Orthodontics and the World Federation of Orthodontics.

Away from the profession Oana is a mother and loves travelling, handcrafting and spending time with her family.

Gareth completed his first degree in dentistry in 2005 at the University Of Wales College Of Medicine, Cardiff, where he won the Magdalen Morgan Scholarship, the JWS Laboratory Award and the Dental Defence Union Audit award.

Gareth qualified from Dentistry in 2005 and undertook his vocational training in Wales, where he won the Eagle award for the presentation of his clinical work. Following this, he worked in a variety of private practices in Australia and Surrey before returning to hospital to train as a senior house officer in the fields of oral and maxillofacial surgery, paediatric dentistry and dental public health. During this training he won the General Professional Training audit award and managed to secure funding from the Welsh Assembly Government for the patenting of a self-designed surgical device. Gareth was also awarded membership in the Royal College of Surgeons of England during this year.

He then joined Liverpool University as a registrar in 2009 where he completed his second specialist Doctorate degree in Orthodontics. Here he won the Liverpool Orthodontic Shield for the presentation of best treated patients in the Mersey Deanery, a Membership in Orthodontics case prize for the work presented at examination and the Geoffrey Fletcher Scholarship to undertake further research in America. His research in America is on-going with the aim of detecting and correcting facial asymmetry in patients. Gareth has contributed to many National conferences by presenting his doctoral research, and is the author of numerous publications. He regularly lectures in both English and Welsh. More recently, he spent time in Cambodia, lecturing students, dentists and orthodontists.

Pam graduated from King’s College Hospital, London and then worked as a Registrar in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. During this time she gained her Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons. She then returned to King’s to achieve a Master of Science degree and Membership in Orthodontics.

Pam is a member of the British Orthodontic Society. Pam’s main clinical interests are Children’s orthodontic needs.

Originally studying for a Degree in Business Management,Bahareh, began her nursing career in 2009 in a general dental practice. With some experience behind her she completed a course in orthodontic nursing in 2015 and eventually went on to study to be an orthodontic therapist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital being awarded a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018.

Ella started her journey in dentistry since 2009 as a dental nurse. Since then she expanded her career and pursued a qualification in human biology, Oral Health Education and Promotion, Dental Radiography, application of Fluoride varnish and Orthodontic nursing.

In 2019 she was awarded a diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from Royal college of surgeons Edinburgh.

Ella is passionate about all aspects of orthodontics and proud to be part of patient’s journey to achieve their desired smiles.

Her favourite part of what she does is watching people grow in confidence.

Ella like attending science related courses and evolve in orthodontic field and outside work, she likes baking, travelling and socialising with friends.

Christina started working in dentistry in 2002 and has experience in general dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, implants and orthodontics. Christina initially joined the practice in August 2009. Christina was awarded the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from The University of Warwick, in July 2014.

In addition to her therapy qualification she is also qualified in Dental Radiography, Dental Nursing and Orthodontic Nursing.

Simone started her career as a dental nurse in 2006. Simone obtained qualifications in dental nursing, orthodontic nursing and radiography before going on to qualify with a diploma in Orthodontic Therapy in 2011. Simone loves what she does and enjoys being part of the journey to giving the patient a beautiful smile. In her spare time, Simone loves to travel and socialise with friends and family.

Kasha studied Orthodontic Therapy at University of Bristol and successively qualified from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2017

Additionally, she holds qualification in Radiography as well as Diploma in Dental and Orthodontic Nursing

Kasha enjoys working in our patient-led practice, providing a kind and knowledgeable approach to the orthodontic journey. She is a talented individual who is enthusiastic and diligent.