ORIEL VILLAS DENTAL SURGERY - Key Persons
Helga graduated in Hungary in 1987, and began working at the University of Szeged, Hungary, specialising in treating children. She then established her own private practice in 1988 and completed her Master's degree in General Dentistry in 1991.
Helga moved to England in 2009 and worked in NHS dentistry in Blackburn, Cheltenham, Bristol and Gloucester. She joined the team at Oriel Villas in December 2020.
Jakub graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland, in 2001. He started working at Oriel Villas Dental Surgery in May 2005.
Dedicated to furthering his skills, he completed an Oral Implantology course at Tatum Institute, Birmingham, in 2012 and a certificate in Contemporary Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry in 2015. Jakub has a special interest in Implantology and completed the Year Two Implant Course at The Campbell Academy in 2020.
Outside of work, Jakub likes keeping fit by playing golf and badminton and enjoys nature walks, windsurfing and sailing. He is a big film fan and has been a member of the Cheltenham Film Society for many years. Jakub also loves spending time with his family and friends.
Lesya qualified from Lviv Medical University, Ukraine, in 2000, and began her career working in her hometown for 3 years. She then moved to the UK and sat her Overseas Qualifying Exam (ORE) in London. Prior to joining Oriel Villas, she worked in general dental practices in Scotland and England. She has been working with our practice since 2014.
Lesya is very passionate about her work, and has a particular interest in restorative, aesthetic, minimally invasive and preventive dentistry. She has experience working with extremely anxious patients and strives to provide the best treatment possible for all patients under her care, making their dental experience as comfortable as she can.
Lesya has trained in facial aesthetics, and enjoys helping patients enhance their appearance by reducing wrinkles and fine lines. She is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and attends courses on all aspects of dentistry.
Outside of work, Lesya enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, travelling, and keeping fit with swimming and cycling.
Job Titles:
- Dentist
- Member of Oriel Villas Dental
Liliana graduated with Distinction and Honours from the University Fernando Pessoa, Portugal, in 2007, receiving a best student award. Liliana has a passion for dentistry and has completed many postgraduate courses since graduating, including a postgraduate certificate in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry in Manchester in 2013.
Liliana has a special interest in Endodontics, and completed a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Endodontics at the University of Dentistry, Lisbon, in 2018. She is a member of the British Endodontic Society (BES), the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and the Portuguese Society of Endodontists (SPE).
Liliana has been a valuable member of Oriel Villas Dental since 2013. Currently, she dedicates half of her clinical time to Endodontics and the other half to cosmetic dentistry cases, treating patients who self-refer or have been referred from other dentists. She has expertise in treating dental root canals and re-root canals using a microscope. Liliana enjoys the challenge of resolving difficult endodontic cases, and is passionate about saving teeth from extraction.
Outside of dentistry, Liliana spends most of her time with her young family. She enjoys going for walks, running, exploring her surroundings and spending time with friends.
Magdalena graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2001. She started working at Oriel Villas Dental Surgery in May 2005.
Magdalena has a special interest in Orthodontics, and completed a Diploma in Clinical Practice in Orthodontic Dentistry at the University of Warwick in 2021. She has recently started working towards her Master's degree in Orthodontics at the same university, and is due to graduate in 2022.
Magdalena enjoys all aspects of her role, particularly being able to help her patients achieve their dream smiles through her orthodontic work.
Outside of work, Magdalena has a passion for travelling and loves visiting new places, meeting new people and learning about their culture, history and cuisine. She is a member of the Cheltenham Film Society and also enjoys nature walks, dancing and spending time with her family and friends.
Meg graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2012 and gained the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the esteemed Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Since graduating, she has worked in various places in England within hospital dental services and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Meg recently returned to general dental practice.
Meg is committed to continuing her professional development and attends regular postgraduate courses. She is currently undertaking a Master's degree in Endodontics to further enhance her ability to provide the highest quality care for her patients.
Meg is passionate about providing the best dental care possible in the most relaxed atmosphere. She aims to enable her patients to gain and maintain excellent dental health and smile with confidence. Meg believes the most rewarding part of her job is building trust and relationships with her patients, and watching their happy faces once treatment is complete.
Outside of work, Meg enjoys taking on various craft projects, attending live music events and going on walks with her partner.
Sonia graduated in India in 2007, and worked as an associate dentist in a private practice. In 2012, she completed the overseas registration examination to register with the General Dental Council. Sonia worked in a busy practice in Stevenage before joining Oriel Villas as a valued member of the team in 2016.
Sonia is an experienced dentist with a passion for providing the very best dental care for her patients. Her gentle and caring manner puts even the most anxious patients at ease in the dental chair. Sonia believes that dentistry should be about the patients' comfort and wellbeing, and providing results to allow them to be more confident and happy. Her essential ethos is based on conservative and preventive dentistry.
In addition to general dentistry, Sonia provides teeth whitening, anti-wrinkle treatment, dermal fillers, and is an accredited provider of Invisalign.
Outside of work, Sonia enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, travelling and being creative.
Toby graduated from Manchester Dental School in 2016. Over the last five years, he has worked closely with consultants in Oral Surgery, Paediatrics, Restorative Dentistry, Special Care, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Toby believes that everyone deserves a beautiful, healthy smile to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. He has a gentle, caring approach and is at ease looking after nervous and dental phobic patients, who often miss out on essential treatment due to their anxiety.
Toby is committed to attending regular dental courses to further his skills and knowledge. He has developed a special interest in Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery and is hoping to study implant dentistry at the University of Bristol.
Outside of work, Toby enjoys running, triathlons, golf and playing for his local tennis club.
Izabela graduated as a Dental Hygienist from the Polish Red Cross Medical Community College in Poznan, Poland, in 2012. She also holds a Master's Degree in Public Health Care Management.
Izabela previously worked as a Dental Practice Manager for AMIKA Medical Consortium for four years while studying to be a hygienist.
Outside of work, Izabela enjoys travelling, opera, swimming, skiing, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Dental Hygienist
- Member of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists
Joanna qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2003 and has many years of experience working in both NHS and private dental practices.
Joanna is dedicated to improving her patients' oral health through educating them about gum disease and demonstrating how to maintain a great hygiene routine. She provides a variety of periodontal and preventative treatments, including fissure sealants and tooth whitening.
Joanna is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT) and keeps her skills up to date by regularly attending training days.
Outside of work, Joanna loves spending time with her family, walking her dogs and running.
Judita is the cross-infection lead at the practice. She has 6 years of experience in general/special dental nursing in Orthodontics and Endodontics.
Rhonda graduated from Delta College in Bay City, Michigan in 1988 with an associates degree in Applied Science.
She worked as dental nurse for 20 years and has been working as manager for 13 years.
At Oriel Villas she has been with us for the past 8 years and in her spare time she enjoys needlepoint, running, volunteering and helping animals.