The Team

Mark Tobin

BDS, FDS RCS (Ire) FFD (Orth) RCS (Edn) MOrth RCS (Edn) MDentSci (Leeds)

GDC: 66614

Our highly experienced team is headed by Mark Tobin, a General Dental Council registered Specialist in orthodontics. Mark first qualified as a dentist in 1991, and after six years working in general dentistry commenced specialist training to become an orthodontist. Since then he has gained an impressive list of qualifications from the UK and abroad, including a Masters (Leeds), a fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in orthodontics (Ireland) as well as Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in orthodontics. Mark is well established having worked in Newport Pagnell for many years before setting up the practice in Milton Keynes. He remains at the forefront of orthodontics having treated over 5000 patients with excellent results.

Dr Patel

BDS MFDS MSc MOrth RCS (Eng)

Dr Patel qualified from Guys Dental Hospital in 1997. She completed her specialist training in orthodontics in 2007 and has been practicing orthodontics for over 10 years in specialist practices. She is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (England).

Prior to specialising in orthodontics she worked in the community dental service, hospitals, and general dental practice where she gained a wide range of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, paediatric, and restorative dentistry.

Claire Harrington

BDS(hons) MFDS RCS MSc M’Orth RCS(Ed) BSc(hons)

GDC: 229314

Dr Harrington graduated from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry with honours, having previously completed an undergraduate course in Physiological Sciences from Newcastle University. She then carried out her vocational training in Oxford followed by two years further training in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. During this time she achieved her membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr Harrington completed her specialist Orthodontic training at King’s College Hospital and the Royal Surrey County Hospital, achieving her Masters in Orthodontics with distinction from Kings College London. She was also awarded the Philip Walter Prize from Kings College London for her research. Her career so far has given her a wide range of experiences with adults, paediatrics and special needs, as well as other areas of dentistry. Dr Harrington particularly enjoys working in Orthodontics, and helping to transform and improve her patient’s smiles.

Pauline Desmond

PRINCIPAL AND DENTAL SURGEON – BDS – NU IREL

GDC: 70124

Pauline graduated from Cork University in 1994. She has 25 years’ experience in general dentistry. Over the years, Pauline has developed a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. Pauline will always take time to talk at length with her clients about their goals and expectations and reassure those who are anxious and nervous about procedures.

Abigail Brown

Dip Orth Therapy RCS (Eng)

GDC: 108024

Abigail joined the team at Teeth-in-line in 2008 having already enjoyed over 10 years working in dentistry. During her career with Teeth-in-line she has worked as a Dental Nurse and Treatment Coordinator. She completed training as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2011 gaining a qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons England. Abigail works to a prescription provided by our Orthodontic Specialists.

Vicky Dodd

RDN, ODN, BDA X-Ray Qualified

GDC: 251993

Vicky qualified as a dental nurse at the Royal London hospital in 2014. She achieved post qualification certificates in Radiology, Impression Taking and Orthodontic nursing in 2016 and received an outstanding merit for her Orthodontic Nursing studies. Vicky went on to qualify as an Orthodontic Therapist with the Royal college of surgeons (EDIN) in 2018 and under the guidance and supervision of Dr Tobin at the practice. Vicky works to a prescription provided by our Orthodontic specialists and loves all aspects of her work.

Odellia Millin

BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Birm), Dip Orth Therapy RCS (Edin)

GDC: 151510

Odellia began working as an orthodontic nurse in 2000. She then studied at the University of Birmingham and gained a BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2009. Having worked for several years as a Dental Hygienist, Odellia’s first love for orthodontics spurred her to gain a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy from the Royal College of Surgeons ( Edinburgh) in 2013. Odellia thinks of teeth as irresistible and delights in working as an Orthodontic Therapist and a Dental Hygienist.

Raquel Menezes

Dip Orth Therapy

GDC: 258536

Raquel joined the team at Teeth-in-line in 2020 having already worked in dentistry for over 24 years, she graduated in Dentistry in 1997 in Brazil. Raquel became a qualified Dental Nurse in 2015 in the UK by NEBDN and graduated in Orthodontic Therapy in 2019 by Warwick University. She speaks English and Portuguese.
Raquel works to a prescription provided by our Orthodontic Specialists.

Farah Ozdemir

GDC: 235055

Farah joined the Teethinline team in 2020 as a qualified Orthodontic Therapist. She studied at the Bristol Dental Hospital and gained her qualification through the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Prior to this she had achieved post qualification certificates in Radiography, Impression taking and Orthodontic nursing, and gained experience as a CQC/practice manager in previous employments. Having been actively involved within the orthodontic profession for the past 14 years, Farah has gained extensive knowledge, valuable experiences and always strives to deliver the best possible patient care.