About us
Orthodontics is a specialised branch of dentistry that focuses on the development of your face, teeth and jaws to achieve optimal function and aesthetics.
As well as creating beautiful smiles, orthodontics can also improve the health of your teeth, by changing the way they bite together and making it easier to keep them clean.
It has been proven that improvements in personal appearance contribute to greater mental and physical well-being. Creating a beautiful smile through orthodontics is a reliable way of improving the health of your teeth as well as your self-esteem. In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and career success, as well as improve one’s general attitude towards life.
Modern orthodontic treatment is better than ever, leading to improved patient comfort and reduced treatment times.
It’s never been easier to choose a treatment that suits your lifestyle!
Dr Rachel Dinwoodie Consultant Orthodontist
Qualifications
BDS (Wales) MSc (Lond) FDSRCS (Edin)
M.Orth FDSRCS (Edin) F.Orth FDSRCS (Edin)
GDC 71715
5 year Dental Training at University of Wales, College of Medicine
3 year Specialist Orthodontic training at Guys Hospital, London
2 year Consultant training at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London/Kingston Hospital
10 years as a Consultant at Kingston Hospital
Rachel has been a consultant at Kingston Hospital for over 10 years, where she treats complex orthodontic cases, as well as teaching, training and mentoring trainee orthodontists.
She has been a local Orthodontic Specialist in Surrey for over 17 years and has accrued a wealth of experience in treating adults and children.
Rachel was awarded the prestigious 'British Orthodontic Society Maurice Berman Prize' in 2007. This prize is awarded annually to a member of the British Orthodontic Society in the UK who shows clinical excellence in the treatment of amulti-disciplinary case.
In 2012 she was honoured by the British Orthodontic Society with a “Special Service Award” for her services to Orthodontics over the years. Rachel currently has a lead role on the British Orthodontic Conference Committee which organises academic conferences annually and strives to improve the quality and care of orthodontic patients in the UK.
Her clinical interests are in aesthetic orthodontics for adults and children and “fast-treatment” mechanics
Dr Guilherme Xavier
Specialist Orthodontist
qualifications
BDS, PGDip, MSc, MOrth (RCSEd), PhD, FHEA
GDC registration number - 228179
5 year Dental Training at Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
4 year Specialist Orthodontic training at Guys Hospital / Kingston Hospital
3 year Consultant level training at Guys Hospital / Kingston Hospital
Guilherme studied Dentistry at the Federal University of Minas Gerais - Brazil. He completed a postgraduate diploma in Orthodontics and an MSc in Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the same institution.
In 2007 he started his PhD at King's College London, sponsored by two prestigious awards (ALBAN and ORSAS).
In 2013, following one year of dental foundation training in the UK, he was appointed as an Academic Clinical Lecturer and honorary specialist registrar in Orthodontics at King's College London; splitting his time between research and further clinical training in Orthodontics. His research led to several scientific publications in peer reviewed journals and his findings have been presented both abroad and throughout the UK. He qualified with a distinction in his Master of Science in Orthodontics from King's College London and was awarded the Professor Philip Walther Prize for the most outstanding performance. He also attained the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Following completion of his specialist training he pursued further training at consultant level for three years, before focusing solely on private orthodontic practice. Guilherme prides himself in the quality of his clinical care and continuing education.
Miss Jemnique Srai
Specialist Orthodontist
qualifications
BDS, MFDS RCS Ed, MClindent Orthodontics (Distinction) RCS Eng, MOrth RCS Eng Specialist Orthodontist
Jemnique qualified in 2007 from King's College Hospital. She undertook further training as a Senior House Officer within Paediatric dentistry, Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery departments and completed her speciality training in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital in 2013, where she won the Clinical Excellence Award for achieving consistently high treatment results. Miss Srai has published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and has won prizes for her presentations at both national and international conferences, including the prestigious W. J. B. Houston research award by the European Orthodontic Society.
Her meticulous approach to planning allows each patient's treatment to be tailored to their individual needs and ensures all her work is carried out to the highest standards. Miss Srai is passionate about improving her patient's confidence by providing them with smiles they can be proud of using a variety of braces including the more aesthetic ceramic braces and Invisalign aligners. Outside of Orthodontics Jemnique enjoys travelling, reading and keeping active by running.
Why choose us
We provide specialist orthodontic treatments, with state-of-the-art facilities in a modern friendly environment.
Specialists with over 17 years of orthodontic experience
Patient well-being and comfort is central to our philosophy, and no request is ever too small
