The Orthodontic Specialists
Hemant Patel qualified as a dentist in 1991 from the University of Liverpool. After a period of vocational training in general dental practice and various hospital posts he commenced specialist training at the University of Manchester. He obtained his certificate of specialist training and the membership in orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Since February 2008, Hemant has been Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at the University of Central Lancashire, as well as Course Leader in MSc Orthodontics and Orthodontic Therapy.
Hemant is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council. He is a member of the Specialist Practitioner Group of the British Orthodontic Society, and a fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists. Dr. Patel is the principal of the Ormskirk, Wigan, Blackburn and Liverpool Orthodontic Centres.
The Orthodontic Support Team
Andrew Hunter qualified in 2000 from Liverpool University. After a stint in General Practice, he took a hospital post which included surgery and orthodontics; Dr Hunter has been in orthodontics for 7 years now and wonders where the time went! He spends his clinical time between the Ormskirk and Liverpool Centres (but sometimes makes guest appearances at Blackburn and Wigan!) and loves the happy, positive atmosphere at both places. Of course, the main reason he does what he does is to make people smile. A keen football fan, Dr Hunter likes watching sport in his free time, as well as going to the cinema and swimming. Favourite film: “The Shawshank Redemption.”
Earliest memory: “Getting stuck on a sand bank in New Brighton with my Grandad.”
Claire Potter Orthodontic Nurse As an orthodontic nurse, Claire is an important member of our team here at Liverpool. She grew up wanting to be a nurse and has now been doing it for 8 years. Claire loves working as part of the team as well as helping patients through their treatment with us. Her favourite way to spend free time is by socialising with friends, shopping and generally chilling out at home. Favourite book: “P.S. I Love You.”
Earliest memory: “Listening to a Kylie cassette tape on my first Walkman.”
Alicja Wilk Orthodontic Nurse With 9 years experience as a dental nurse and a passion for helping patients through their treatment, Alicja is a valued member of our team here at Liverpool who particularly loves working with children. She enjoys spending time outside work cooking and going to the cinema and recently took up jogging in the park. Favourite food: “Barszcz – Polish beetroot soup.”
Earliest memory: “Crying at kindergarten because I had to wear trousers and I wanted to wear a dress!”
Lisa Feeney Orthodontic Nurse Lisa had been nursing in General Practice for 11 years before deciding to move into orthodontics. A qualified orthodontic nurse, Lisa loves working with our younger patients and seeing the difference a course of treatment can make. Lisa is an excellent team member and loves socialising with friends and colleagues alike, as well as enjoying meals out in her free time.
Favourite food: “Indian or Chinese.”
Favourite fims: “Grease, Dirty Dancing – anything musical!”
Tony Jones Maintenance Manager
Lynne Fowler Orthodontic Secretary
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Dr. Hemant Patel 
Andrew Hunter BDS MFDS RCS (Ed) 2004.
Jenny Jones Trainee Orthodontic Therapist
Ruth Bower Area Manager
Louise Sinclair-Jones Marketing and Development Manager