Orthodontics
Mrs Pamela Ellis
Qualifications
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Edinburgh University 1994
Fellowship in Dental Surgery - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1997
Membership in Orthodontics - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2000
Master of Science - Manchester University 2000
Fellowship in Dental Surgery (Orthodontics) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2002
Certificate in Healthcare Leadership – Open University 2014
Fellow of the Faculty for Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2017
Background
I trained as a specialist in orthodontics at both Manchester and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. I have worked as a Consultant Orthodontist at Dorset County Hospital since 2003.
I am actively involved in teaching and examining at a local, regional and national level. I am also actively involved in research..
Special interests
All consultants within the department treat children with complex orthodontic problems including impacted teeth, missing teeth and severe malalignment. We also treat adults with jaw size discrepancies, who require surgery to improve their bite.
Clinics
All clinics are held in the Orthodontic Department at Dorset County Hospital
(Clinic times 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm).
New patient assessments - Monday AM
Treatment clinics – Monday PM, Tuesday AM and PM and Friday AM and PM
Contact
01305 255174 (reception)
01305 255175 (secretary)
01305 255120 (secretary)
Mr Thomas Hugh Bellis
Qualifications
BDS, University of Wales Cardiff, 1980
FDS RCPS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, 1985
DD Orth, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, 1988
Dip Orth, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, 1988
M Orth, Royal College of Surgeons England, 1988
M Sc D, University of Wales Cardiff, 1988
Certificate of Accreditation, 1992
Background
I trained at the University of Wales Dental School Cardiff, then had a variety of Hospital posts in Manchester, Mid Glamorgan, Sheffield and Bath before returning to Cardiff for my specialist training in Orthodontics. After a Senior Registrar's post in Edinburgh I took up my Consultants post at Dorset County Hospital in November 1992.
We have strong teaching links with Bristol with whom our SPR training post is linked.
We have just started training an Orthodontic Therapist to further enhance our service.
I work four days a week.
Special interests
All consultants within the department treat children with complex orthodontic problems including impacted teeth, missing teeth and severe malalignment. We also treat adults with jaw size discrepancies, who require surgery to improve their bite. As well as children with complex medical/psychological/learning problems.
I am the Cleft service coordinator for West Dorset and provide orthodontic services for all patients with cleft deformities in our area this service is linked to the Spiers Cleft service at Salisbury.
Clinics
All clinics are held in the Orthodontic Department at Dorset County Hospital (Clinic times 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm)
New patient assessments – Thursday am
Treatment clinics: Monday am & pm, Tuesday am & pm, Wednesday am, Thursday am.
Contact
01305 255174 (reception)
01305 255175 (secretary)
01305 255120 (secretary)
Dr Rebecca Bradley
Qualifications
BSc, 1997, Queens University Belfast
BDS (Hons) QUB 1999
MFDSRCPS, 2001 Glasgow
MOrth, RCS Edin 2006
DDS, Bristol 2006
FDSORth RCS Edin, 2008
Background
I qualified in dentistry in 1999 and following a year in General Practice entered the hospital service, working as SHOs in Truro, Bristol and Cardiff Dental Hospitals. I carried out specialist training and higher training in orthodontics at DCH and Bristol Dental Hospital and was appointed consultant at DCH in 2008.
Special interests
Treating nervous patients
Clinics
All clinics are held in the Orthodontic Department at Dorset County Hospital (Clinic times 9am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm).
Wednesdays AM and PM
Contact
01305 255174 (reception)
01305 255175 (secretary)
01305 255120 (secretary)
Key members of the team
Our team also includes a Hygienist and an Oral Health Educator who can give advice and help with maintaining good dental health throughout orthodontic treatment