Meet the team at mydentist, High Street, Cullompton
Your practice team
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Annette Parnell
Practice Manager
Your clinicians
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Ali Baghdadi GDP
Qualified from: DMD Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy 2015
GDC No: 264079
Dr Ali Baghdadi earned his DMD from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2015. Passionate about restorative dentistry, he is currently pursuing his Masters in Restorative Dentistry. He holds Diplomas in Aesthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons England, with a particular interest in aesthetic procedures such as clear aligners, whitening, crowns, bridges, and composite bonding. While not specializing yet, Ali is dedicated to his ongoing studies in restorative dentistry. Having undertaken the ORE to work in the UK, he relocated from Romania to Birmingham in 2016, later moving to Devon in 2022. Inspired by a friend's referral, Ali joined mydentist. He approaches patient care without preference, striving to provide exceptional service to all. In his personal life, Ali enjoys playing football, reading, cooking, and cherishing moments with his family.
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Philippa Barber Hygienist
Qualified from: Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene 1990
GDC No: 3844
Philippa qualified from University of Wales Cardiff in 1990 and has practiced in a variety of settings, giving her broad clinical experience.Philippa joined Bridge Dental in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, straight after qualifying and worked clinically for 10 years. She then moved to Canada and pursued her interest in Digital Radiography with Patterson Dental, where she travelled extensivelythroughout North America, training all levels of Dental Practitioners in the use and benefits of Digital Radiography.Returning to the UK in 2007, Philippa continued her clinical work at Bridge Dental. Fast forward to the start of the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic, Philippa moved to a clinical role with the UK Health Security Agency (HSA), supporting the National response covering both International Travel and Corona Response teams. In May 2021, Philippa relocated to the Cullompton area and moved back into clinical practice with {my}dentist in Cullompton, where she continues to provide her patients with individual care and treatment.Philippa maintains her professional development by attending regular courses and reading numerous publications. This enables her to remain current with new developments In Dentistry.In her spare time Philippa enjoys walking her dog or horse riding, whilst juggling with a busy family life.
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Pauline Lawal Therapist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Plymouth 2024
GDC No: 270013
Pauline is a qualified Dental Therapist, having graduated from Plymouth University in 2024. Previous dental experience which gave her an insight to becoming a Dental Therapist, she very much enjoyed working as Dental Nurse, gaining valuable hands-on experience and a deep understanding of patient care. Passionate about preventative dentistry, Pauline is particularly dedicated to paediatric dentistry, working to ensure that children receive the highest standard of care and develop positive attitudes toward oral health from an early age. Outside of work, Pauline enjoys spending time with her family, especially taking long walks together in the great outdoors. She looks forward to seeing you at the practice.
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Josephine Murugi Mugo GDP
GDC No: 313615
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org