Meet the team at mydentist, Church Street, Peterborough
Your practice team
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Chris Cummings
Practice Manager
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Samantha Fulcher
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 238684
Your clinicians
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Dr Marina Dourou BDS(Hons) MFDS(RCSEng) Periodontist
Qualified from: BDS Queen Mary University of London 2021
GDC No: 296756
Dr Marina Dourou graduated with Honours from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London and has received multiple awards and recognitions for academic and clinical excellence.
Dr Dourou is a dedicated dentist with a special interest in periodontology, currently pursuing the prestigious specialist training program in Periodontology at King’s College London.
Prior to commencing her specialty training, Dr Dourou served as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery performing complex surgical procedures, including biopsies, surgical extractions and management of traumatic injuries.
She was also appointed as an Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at the QMUL Centre for Oral Clinical Research, where she actively engaged in clinical trials, undertook clinical audits and provided advanced periodontal treatments.
Dr Dourou has co-authored and published research in leading journals, focusing on advanced periodontal therapies and implant dentistry, complementing her clinical expertise.
Dr Dourou is a member of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and the Royal College of Surgeons of England after completing her MFDS qualification in 2023. Marina is committed to delivering evidence-based care and enhancing patient outcomes in periodontal health.
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Alexandru Buciu Dentist
Qualified from: D Stom Ovidius 2005
GDC No: 274057
Dr. Alex is a highly skilled dentist who graduated from Ovidius University (Romania) in 2004 . With a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Alex is truly passionate about helping his patients achieve their best smile. He loves to do composite restorations (white fillings) and also has a strong interest in helping patients that have bruxism (grinding and clenching of teeth, or pain with the jaw joint). Dr. Alex is known for his friendly and approachable manner, and always aspires to deliver the highest possible level of professional dental care. He has an empathetic and special approach towards nervous patients. Dr. Alex describes himself as a “real geek” as his favourite activity is attending dental courses and studying the newest articles about teeth so he can be up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry. He has spent over 80,000 hours of training/working in dentistry so far, which is a testament to his dedication to his profession.
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Anthony Walsh Dentist
Qualified from: MDDr Charles University in Prague 2015
GDC No: 260588
Anthony prides himself on caring for his patients and showing empathy. He very much enjoys knowing his patients and working at their pace. He has completed further studies in the preparation of teeth for crowns bridges, white composite fillings on front and back teeth, minor oral surgery, teeth straightening amongst others. He has invested significantly in himself and recently completed a 1-year implant course at the prestigious British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry (BAIRD) He very much enjoys making sure patients are well informed and aware of all their options. Following the principles of minimally invasive dentistry, doing less to achieve more and being kinder to teeth, Anthony is a big fan of the achieving great results by straightening teeth, whitening and using composite bonding to completely rejuvenate the smile. A consultation is mandatory before any treatments, so book in today to see what Anthony can do for your smile! Outside of dentistry, Anthony likes playing and watching football, going to the gym, travelling when he can, especially to Malaysia where he has a lot of family, and relaxing with friends, good music, and good food
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Sara Garcia Sanchez Dentist
Qualified from: Lic Odont Madrid 2007
GDC No: 172598
Dr Sara Garcia Sanchez graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry from the University of Alfonso X El Sabio in Madrid, Spain. Committed to advancing her clinical skills, she completed a Certificate in Restorative Dental Practice at the Eastman Dental Institute, London, in 2018, before achieving a postgraduate MSc in Endodontics from King’s College London in 2024. Sara has a particular passion for Endodontics and is dedicated to helping patients save their natural teeth through advanced root canal treatment. Using our in-house dental operating microscope, she can identify hidden canals, manage complex root canal anatomy and carry out root canal re-treatment with a high degree of precision. Her commitment to delivering the very best outcomes is reflected in her ongoing professional development and postgraduate training. A longstanding member of the practice team, Sara is known for her calm, friendly approach and her ability to help nervous patients and children feel comfortable throughout their treatment. She is also a member of the European Society of Endodontology, supporting her commitment to staying up to date with developments in her field. Outside of dentistry, Sara enjoys reading, gardening, exercising and spending quality time with her family and four dogs.
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Erum Khan Dental Hygienist
Qualified from: Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2021
GDC No: 293742
Erum Khan has developed excellent clinical and laboratory skills in dentistry and regenerative dentistry respectively. She is experienced in interdisciplinary research of developmental biology and tissue regeneration.After graduating in dentistry in 2005 she completed her PhD in dentistry in 2012 School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham and published many articles in international journals. Also, she has developed her teaching and training experience in academia and dental research. Erum passed her Licence of Dental Surgery Part 1 with RCS England in 2021. She qualified for her membership exams MDS RCS Ireland in 2021 and MJDF RCS England in 2020. She is mastering her skills in facial aesthetics.Erum Khan is a GDC-registered dental hygienist and dental therapist. She liaises efficiently with a dental team and always keeps the patient interest first. She intends to develop a fantastic rapport with patients through communication skills and patient-centered care. Erum always focuses on continuous professional development with clinical knowledge and management skills to provide safe and excellent dental care.Erum Khan is a member of the Fellow of General Dental Practice (MFGDP) England, International Association of Dental Research (IADR) and a member of the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT).
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Joanna Welch Dental Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Royal College of Surgeons Of England 2005
GDC No: 6663
Jo qualified as a dental hygienist in 2005 at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Jo is a highly skilled and knowledgeable hygienist with over three decades of experience working in dentistry. Jo started her career as a dental nurse at age 17 in an N.H.S practice and then joined the Royal Air Force as a dental nurse in 1998 before retraining as a hygienist and qualifying in 2005. Jo then left the R.A.F in 2007 and has been working in both N.H.S and private practices since then and joined {my}dentist in 2019. Jo is known for her outstanding ability to make even the most nervous of patients feel at ease. Patients will often leave Jo’s surgery with a huge smile on their face. Not only is Jo passionate about supporting her patients with their daily dental oral health routines through advice and demonstrations; she is also very supportive and collaborative with the practice team to ensure that her patients receive the best overall care for all their oral health requirements. In her spare time, Jo enjoys spending with her family travelling around the U.K. and Europe in her motor home.
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Kiruba Jothi Karthikeyan Dentist
GDC No: 313986
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Grace Higgins Dental Hygienist
GDC No: 297051
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Kimberley Olivacce Dental Hygienist
GDC No: 279704
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org