Meet Our Team
Meet Our South Shields Team
Our Specialist Orthodontists
Callum Rushforth
Owner/Orthodontist
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Callum graduated as a dentist from Dundee University in 1988. After working as a general dentist and senior house officer, he completed orthodontic specialist training in Newcastle in 1996. He is the founder and part owner of Wearside Orthodontic Centre since 2001. Callum has a wealth of experience in providing all types and technologies used in orthodontic care. Outside work, Callum enjoys time with his family and his chicken farm.
Simon Lovel
Owner/Orthodontist
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Simon graduated as a dentist from Newcastle University in 2002. After working as a general dentist and in the hospital for a few years, Simon undertook his specialist training in Liverpool. He became a specialist orthodontist in 2008. He is the part owner of Wearside Orthodontic Centre. Simon has a wide range of experience in orthodontics and was the single largest provider of Lingual orthodontic appliances in the north east of England. Outside of work, Simon loves time with his young family and enjoys Cricket with his son!
Ninu Paul
Specialist Orthodontist
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Ninu qualified as a dentist from India and embarked on an academic clinical journey in the UK where she obtained two master's degrees and a PhD in clinical dentistry. She worked as a General dentist in England and Scotland before she completed her specialist training in Newcastle. She now works in our practice and as an Academic specialist orthodontist at Newcastle University. Outside work, Ninu enjoys time with her family and application of machine learning.
Management Team
Louise
Practice Manager
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Our Orthodontic Therapists and Dental Therapist
Caroline
Orthodontic Therapist
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Hayley
Orthodontic Therapist
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Kirsty
Orthodontic Therapist
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Michele
Orthodontic Therapist
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Lucinda
Dental Hygienist / Dental Therapist
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Administrative Team
Judith
Head Receptionist
Christine
Receptionist / Dental Nurse
Leoni
Receptionist
Treatment Coordinator
Suzie
Treatment Coordinator / Dental Nurse
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Dental Nurses and Decontamination Staff
Laura
Dental Nurse
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Jessica
Dental Nurse
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Ellen
Dental Nurse
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Natalie
Dental Nurse
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Holly
Dental Nurse
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Tracey
Dental Nurse
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Lorna
Dental Nurse
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Nadine
Decontamination Operative