Dr Amal Maizar - Epsom Orthodontics

Dr Amal Maizar

Staff

Doctor's at the practice are supported by clincal teams of dental caring professionals comprising of nurses and orthodontic therapists. These individuals assist in all aspects of patient treatment. They are registered with the GDC and have studied for qualifications that enable them to perform their respective clinical roles. Our nurses and therapists will act purely on the prescription of the orthodontist and will become familiar and friendly faces to you on your treatment visits.

Dr Amal Maizar

Specialist Orthodontist

After qualifying from Damascus University in 1992, Amal continued her education and gained a Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery with distinction. She 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 Surgeon in Ireland and was awarded a Diploma in Clinical Dental Science with distinction from the University of London.

She 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 an 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 inter-disciplinary orthodontic and facial aesthetic treatments. She is a member of the British Orthodontic society and the British Lingual Orthodontic society.

Qualifications

DDS (Damas) 1992, MFDS RCSI, MSc(Lond), MOrth RCSEng 2008

Member of

GDC membership number:100610

Dr Rachel Hodgson

Specialist Orthodontist

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.

Qualifications

BDS 1989 MSc MOrth 1998 FDS RCS

Member of

GDC membership number:65005

Dr Giulio Pelletti

Dentist

Giulio graduated with an Msc in Orthodontics from Warwick University in 2012. He also holds an Australian equivalent Dental Degree, having passed both parts of the Australian Dental Council examinations.

He graduated in dentistry from the university of the Witwatersrand South Africa in 2000. He subsequently managed the dental wing of the ‘George Masebe Hospital’, a rural Hospital in the northern province of South Africa.

For a year Giulio treated the underprivileged community in the Northern Province before moving to the UK, where he worked as a general dental practitioner with a special interest in Orthodontics. He worked as an Orthodontic assistant under Dr Ian Grobler for three years in Guildford, after which he became a full time associate in the practices.

Giulio underwent orthodontic treatment as a teenager and found the process fascinating. He now finds it extremely rewarding and enjoys seeing patients smile at the end of their treatment.

Giulio is an examiner in Medical Emergencies for the General Dental Council (GDC) in the Overseas Registration Examination.

Qualifications

BDS (Rand)2000 MSc Orth (Warwick) 2012

Member of

GDC membership number:78517