Portman Smile Clinic Camberley

Nidhi Bhalla

Specialist Orthodontist

Having studied Dentistry at the University of Manchester, Nidhi graduated in 2001 and subsequently completed her vocational training. After some time as a general dentist she then moved on to train in maxillofacial surgery at Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, after which she went on to demonstrate oral surgery to undergraduates. She gained her Membership in Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England during this time.

Her general professional training was completed as a paediatric dentist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, following which she gained the opportunity to undertake specialist training in the field of Orthodontics at King’s College Hospital. Nidhi joined the specialist register after completing her training in 2009, during which she also completed her MSc research and her findings have since been published.

GDC Number: 79165

MFDS RCS (Eng) 2005
BDS (Man) 2001

Steven Parker

Practice Manager

Steven is actively involved in the training of New Trainee Dental Nurses alongside the NEBDN National Diploma curriculum.

He believes that the Dental Profession is a career not just a job.

Steven joined us at Portman Smile Clinic – Camberley in 2019 as Practice Manager. He is actively involved in the running and maintenance of the practice, he leads a team of eight colleagues ranging from the Clinicians, Dental Nurses and Admin.

In his spare time, Steven is a home baker and is known for his melt in the middle chocolate cupcakes. He is also a Hairdresser.

GDC Number 249691

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2014

Certificate in Impression Taking 2014

NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Radiography 2015

Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application 2015

NEBDN National Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing 2016

Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management 2018

Sháne Coetzee

Orthodontic Therapist

My role is to follow and implement the prescriptions of a specialist orthodontist to follow the bespoke treatment plans for our patients. I find it very rewarding to see changes in the alignments of teeth during orthodontic treatment. My greatest accomplishment so far was to be able to work with a surgeon during a procedure called expose and bond to be able to gain access to an impacted tooth which is hidden under the gum.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family. I have a young daughter who keeps me very busy and entertained. We love spending time in nature.

GDC Number. 155093

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

NEBDN National Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy RCSEd (Edin 2010)

April Murphy

Stundet Orthodontic Therapist

Whilst there she furthered her training with dental radiography and dental treatment co-ordination, this widened her knowledge of dentistry and she knew then that she wanted to further her career.

When She moved back to England in 2016, April made it her mission to become an orthodontic therapist so she could be more involved in the treatment and with the patients themselves. She started this by completing the diploma in orthodontic nursing.

April joined us at Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in 2019 and has been actively involved in patient care and being supported by the team to help her goals of becoming an orthodontic therapist. April currently is based in two of our practices with fantastic teams and patients!

GDC Number. 230992

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2012

Certificate in Impression Taking 2012

NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Radiography 2014

Diploma in Treatment Co-ordination 2015

NEBDN National Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing 2018

Fiona Fraser

Head Dental Nurse

Fiona is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to all patients, ensuring the patients feel a superior level of reassurance, care, and professionalism throughout their treatment.

Fiona joined Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in 2019 as a Dental Nurse and most recently been promoted to Head Dental Nurse where she leads a small team of passionate Dental Nurses.

Fiona is currently working hard towards achieving a qualification in Dental Radiography and in the future, she would like to continue to expand her skill base.

GDC Number. 268606

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2017

Certificate in Impression Taking 2018

BDA – Dental Radiography for dental care professionals - present

Elizabeth Byrnes

Dental Nurse

Elizabeth joined us here at Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in 2019 as a Dental Nurse. This is her first orthodontic nurse position and she is happy to be part of the team. She loves seeing the transformations of patients smiles as they pass through our clinic and seeing the difference in the photographs from beginning to end is really interesting.

Alongside this Elizabeth takes pride in being able to calm patient’s anxiety towards dentistry and knowing they are able to leave the clinic free from discomfort makes this career incredibly worthwhile.

Outside of the practice, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family as much as possible, she finds true crime documentaries fascinating and adores reading books from all genres.

GDC Number. 282296

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing 2019

Iris Meyer

Dental Nurse

Iris knew she wanted to be involved in patient care more and decided to specialise in Orthodontics.

Iris joined us here at Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in 2019 as a Dental Nurse. She has been given the chance to be more involved in the patients’ journey, she finds Dental Nursing highly rewarding, assisting and reassuring patients in achieving that perfect smile.

Most recently Iris has been actively involved in working as part of the Clinical Advisory Forum for the Portman Group researching and putting together new clinical guidelines to be followed post COVID-19.

Iris is looking forward to continuing her professional development by taking the qualifications in Dental Radiography and Oral Health Education.

GDC Number. 285561

NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing 2019

Certificate in Impression Taking 2019

Abigail Smith

Receptionist/Treatment Coordinator

Abigail joined us at Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in December 2019 as a Receptionist and currently undergoing training to become our Treatment Coordinator.

She thoroughly enjoys working alongside our lovely team at the practice.

In her spare time Abigail enjoys spending time with her little family, she loves to grow vegetables and is a creative painter.

GDC Number. 243468

NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing 2019

Certificate in Impression Taking 2019

Dr Vinita Singh

Specialist Orthodontist

Vinita has continued with further professional education and passed several Royal College of Surgeons exams including:

MFGDP, MFDS, MOrth and MPhil from Birmingham University.

Vinita also works in a private practice in Manchester and has provided orthodontic treatment to famous sports and media personalities during her career.

Vinita joined us here at Portman Smile Clinic Camberley in 2019 and is actively involved in patient care and treating our patients to achieving their new smiles.

GDC Number. 71789

BDS RCS 1996

MFGDP UK

MFDS (RCPS)

MOrth

MPhil