Chris Gait BDS FDSRCS DipOrthRCS MITG
Specialist Orthodontist
After qualifying from Liverpool in December 1971 (“where else to be a student in
the 60s?” he asks!) Chris went on to follow a varied and illustrious career taking
him the length of the UK and beyond. He has enjoyed a wide range of posts from travelling
around Dorset with a mobile surgery for the School Dental Service to visiting clinics
in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore as a Consultant. He set up and ran four orthodontic
practices with colleagues, and is now an associate, working 2 days a week. He retired
as Consultant Orthodontist for North Worcestershire in 2007 after 25 years in post.
We’re honoured to have him here with us at Ortho 2008!
Chris loves to keep busy when not working and qualified as a Blue Badge Tourist
Guide in 2007, which means he can be found taking groups around Worcester, Birmingham,
Stratford, Oxford, the Cotswolds or anywhere in the Heart of England. He is involved
in raising funds for Hospital League of Friends and Kemp Hospice and has made some
impressive trips for the cause: cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats (twice)
and across the USA from Seattle to Boston (once was enough).
Chris is married and has 4 children, who are all now off the payroll.
Thomas Philbin BDS (U. Liverpool)
Dr Ashok Simha, MDS, M.Orth RCS(Ed), GDC no: 172987
Specialist Orthodontist
Elizabeth Philbin Dip Dent Hyg RCS (Ed), Dip Ortho Ther RCS (Ed)
Orthodontic Therapist and Dental Hygienist
Elizabeth is a qualified Dental Hygienist as well as an Orthodontic Therapist, and
so she has built up plenty of invaluable experience within the orthodontic environment.
She loves seeing patients each day, carrying out their treatment in a professional,
yet friendly way. Elizabeth is proud to ensure patients progress through their brace
treatment steadily, achieving a fantastic result at the end. Outside work, Elizabeth
enjoys nothing more than spending time relaxing with her family and friends.
Favourite TV show: “Strictly Come Dancing”
Sarah Gleeson Dip Ortho Ther RCS (Ed), GDC no: 10758
Orthodontic Therapist
Sarah has a wealth of experience in orthodontics and has been with the company for
10 years. She spends time at our Blackburn, Wigan and Ormskirk centres and really
enjoys helping patients by improving their smiles and, as a result, their self-confidence.
Sarah enjoys getting out and about in her free time, attending festivals and live
music events.
Favourite food: Strawberries and ice-cream
Favourite TV show: Ugly Betty
Debbie Copeland, Dip Ortho Ther RCS (Ed), GDC no: 106888
Orthodontic Therapist
Lindsay Canavan
Senior Orthodontic Nurse
Joanne Cutler
Orthodontic Nurse
Clare Walker
Orthodontic Nurse
Amy Newall
Orthodontic Nurse
Emma Jackson
Orthodontic Nurse and Patient Care Coordinator
Alex Kirk
Orthodontic Nurse
Danielle Woods
Orthodontic Nurse
Laura Johnson
Orthodontic Nurse
Rachael Fletcher
Orthodontic Nurse
Ruth Bower BSc Hons
Operations Director
As Operations Director, Ruth oversees the management of not only Ormskirk Orthodontic
Cente, but also of our two other practices in Blackburn and Wigan. With a background
in hotel management, she is well equipped to cope with the demands of three busy
practices each day. Ruth's favourite aspect of her job is seeing team members grow
in confidence and experience within the group. When she's not working, Ruth enjoys
reading and spending time with her young family.
Favourite food: Anything cooked by my amazing chef husband, Simon! (Ruth, we're
jealous!)
Laura Kilpatrick
Practice Manager
Laura is a committed and hardworking manager, who doesn't mind being kept on her
toes, she runs all three of our practices in Blackburn, Ormskirk and Wigan! After
spending time in various roles within the business, Laura really found her niche
in management, and regularly draws on her previous experience to empathise with
all members of her teams. Laura has been with us for five years and loves all aspects
of her role, especially being organised and contstantly multitasking. When she's
not at work, Laura makes sure she spends plenty of time with her husband and baby
daughter, Caitlin. Laura really makes the most of her spare time with activities
as diverse as walks in the Lake District, catching shows or concerts and days out
with family and friends. She also plays badminton for a local team in the Southport
and District League! Blimey, Laura, you're making us tired just reading this!
Favourite food: Chicken omelette and chips from our local chippy! (We think you
well and truly earn it, Laura, looking at your weekly itinerary!)
Favourite band: Snow Patrol or Oasis. Or Take That. Or Cheryl Cole!
Gemma Crosbie
Assistant Manager
Laura Chapman
Head Patient Care Coordinator
Laura is the first point of contact for private patients who are considering having
treatment. Her friendly, patient and informative approach is perfectly tailored
to help potential new patients when booking their first consultation. She loves
getting to know patients before sending them off on the road to a brand new smile.
With a background in orthodontic nursing and experience of actually wearing braces
herself, Laura is well-equipped to answer any queries you may have. When not working,
Laura enjoys nothing more than a lazy weekend spent with her family, including her
beloved cat, Chandler Bing (really). Based at Wigan, Laura is just a phone call
away from all three of our practices’ patients.
Favourite food: “Anything healthy and weird!”
Favourite band: “Kings of Leon.”
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