SOMERFORD HOUSE - Key Persons
I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Algiers, and I have practiced dentistry in Algeria for three years before moving to the UK in 2013. After taking some time to raise my two children and to volunteer for Oxfam, I have decided to reconnect with dentistry, the field that I have always been passionate about. I love taking care of patients and making their dental visit an enjoyable experience. During my spare time, I love baking, reading and spending time with my family and friends.
I qualified as a Dental Nurse in 1990 and have worked in this industry for nearly 35 years.
Job Titles:
- Dental Nurse
- Trainee Dental Nurse
Demi is a trainee dental nurse and is working towards her level 3 diploma when she will take her exams in spring 2022.
She enjoys the caring side of her role as a dental nurse making sure patients feel relaxed.
Demi is particularly interested in orthodontics and would like to go into orthodontic therapy in the future.
Outside of work Demi enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Dr Marco Cascone graduated with Honours at the University of Naples in 2013 and was part of the Oral Medicine Unit team at the same institution until 2017. During his post-graduate years, he carried out clinical research that was published in international journals.
In 2018, Marco settled in Bristol, where he developed his Implantology and Guided Bone Regeneration skills at Delta Dental Academy.
His main areas of interest are restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and he also has a special interest in Sleep Dentistry.
He strongly believes that every patient has to be the leader of their own dental journey. His job is to provide tailored advice and sound solutions in the patients' best interest.
After qualifying at the University of Trieste in 2005, Federico worked at Trieste Dental Hospital while volunteering in Imperatriz in Brasil. During this time, he also worked in various private practices.
He then relocated to Bath in 2007 where he now lives with his family. He's worked in various dental practices in Wiltshire and Somerset and joined Somerford House in 2021.
Federico's interests lie in modern and evidence-based dentistry offering general dentistry treatments. He also has an interest in endodontics and so, in 2019, he completed a 3 year Master's degree in Clinical Endodontics at the University of South Wales with Distinction.
Federico strives to provide the highest standard of treatments and care to his patients. His focus now on endodontics, Federico is renowned for his welcoming manner and professionalism.
Away from the clinic, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, music, reading and art films.
I completed My secondary and advanced level education at Liceo Scientifico A. Diaz in Caserta and I proceeded to graduate in 2017 at the University of L' Aquila with the maximum score (110/110 cum laude). During the period of the University, I had a studying experience in Madrid, Spain where I learned Spanish. In addition to that, during my last year at the University of L'Aquila, I have been working as a General Dentist trainer in the Hospital S.Salvatore in L'Aquila. Only after my registration to the "Ordine dei Medici e Odontoiatri" (similar GDC), I returned to Caserta as GDP where I worked for DentalSi with Dr Domenico Santoro as a mentor. I moved to England, Bristol with the goal to have a working experience. In the meanwhile, I've been fortunate to be able to shadow dentists from a range of specialities and develop and improve my skillset in Queen Square Dental Clinic in Bristol -Implantology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Endodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. I'm particularly interested in the last two fields (Endodontics and
Helen has been dental nursing since leaving school in 1980. She first came to the practice, as an agency nurse in 1988. She joined Soundwell Rd, permanently in 2000. She is a keen theatre goer, and enjoys spending her spare time with family.
Kalim graduated from the University of Semmelweis in 2016 with distinction, since he has been on a clinical and academic journey completing multiple postgraduate courses including a PG cert. in Endodontology as well as being an Invisalign provider.
His passion is oral surgery and is an active member of the Royal college of surgeons Edinburgh. Presently he is welcoming referrals for dental extractions including wisdom teeth.
Neave studied dental hygiene in Cardiff and graduated in 2021 after working as a dental nurse in private and NHS practices for five years in Bristol.
Neave wants to create a pleasant experience by reassuring nervous patients and has keen interest in educating her patients about gum disease.
Outside of dentistry, Neave enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym and running. She also enjoys spending time with family, friends and her dog.
I am a practicing and fully registered dentist as well as an medical aesthetician.