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Meet the Team

Joanne Davies, Orthodontic specialist

Joanne studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham and qualified in 1992. After completing a year working in general dental practice in Swansea, she joined the department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Bridgend hospital. After six months, she moved back to Swansea where she gained valuable experience working in the department of Restorative Dentistry, in Morriston hospital. In 1996 she successfully passed the Fellowship in Dental Surgery examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Later in 1996, Joanne started her postgraduate orthodontic training in Bristol with a regional attachment at Musgrove Park hospital, Taunton. She was awarded the Master of Science in Orthodontics degree (University of Bristol) in 1999 and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the same year.

Joanne joined the Exeter Orthodontic Practice as a specialist in 1999 and became a partner in 2005.

She is currently a member of the British Orthodontic Society and past Chairman of the Exeter and District Section of the British Dental Association.

Joanne is a keen runner and has successfully completed the London marathon several times. She also enjoys cooking, travel and wine.

Jon Machell, Orthodontic specialist

Jon studied dentistry at Guy’s hospital, London and qualified in 1992. He stayed on for a year at Guy’s working in the departments of Restorative Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery respectively. He then continued with the latter, spending eighteen months at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge and a further six months at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury. After a few months traveling he returned to spend a year working in general dental practice in Guildford. He successfully passed the Fellowship in Dental Surgery examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1996.

Jon started his postgraduate orthodontic training at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London in 1997. He was awarded the Master of Science in Orthodontics Degree (University of London) in 1999 and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2000.

With his specialist training completed, Jon joined the Exeter Orthodontic Practice in 2000 and became a partner in 2005.

Jon is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and Exeter Dental Society; he is past Chairman of the Exeter and District Section of the British Dental Society.

Jon enjoys looking after his family and other animals including three alpacas. His hobbies include surfing, swimming, snowboarding and tennis.

Alister Green, Orthodontic specialist

Alister studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham and qualified in 1992. After completing a year working in general dental practice in Cardiff, he joined the department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Merthyr Tydfil hospital. He subsequently increased his experience further with training positions in Morriston hospital, Swansea and Cardiff dental school respectively. In 1996 he successfully passed the Fellowship in Dental Surgery examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Alister then moved down to the West Country where he worked in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, followed by time spent in general dental practices in Bridgewater, Somerset and Seaton in Devon.

In 2000, he started his postgraduate orthodontic training in Cardiff with a regional attachment in Newport. He was awarded the Master of Science in Orthodontics degree (University of Cardiff) in 2004 and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the same year. Alister decided to put his specialist skills to good use and joined the Exeter Orthodontic Practice, becoming a partner in 2005.

Alister is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and past Chairman of the Exeter and District Section of the British Dental Association. He is also Chariman of the Devon Local Dental Committee.

Away from work Alister is keen on golf, cycling, running and triathlons but his real passion is rugby. On a more sedate level he is interested in cooking and wine.

Kyle Durman, Orthodontist specialist

Kyle graduated with Honours from Peninsula Dental School in 2014, where he was awarded the Dean’s Gold Medal and the Clinical Excellence award. Prior to studying dentistry, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in biological Sciences from the university of Warwick. After 2 years in general dental practice in Exmouth, Kyle spent a year in Manchester Dental Hospital, working in both the Paediatric Dentistry and Oral Surgery departments.

In 2017, Kyle began his postgraduate orthodontic training at Bristol Dental Hospital, earning a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Orthodontics Degree and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2020. He continued his training at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, completing his Consultant – level qualifications in 2023.

Kyle Joined Exeter Orthodontics in 2024, where he enjoys providing Orthodontic care to both children and adults. Clinically, he has particular passion for using aesthetic- coloured fixed braces and clear aligner, to help create confidence and happy smiles. In addition to his clinical work, Kyle serves as the 2024/25 Chair of the Devon and Cornwall Network and teaches on the Bristol postgraduate orthodontic programme.

Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his young family in the beautiful South West countryside, as well as keeping fit, cooking and reading.

BDS BSc DDS M’Orth FDS RCS
GDC no: 251913

Adrian King, Specialist Orthodontist

I qualified as a dentist at University College Hospital, London in 1983 and after various hospital posts, I completed my specialist orthodontic training at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London in 1992 and have been working solely as an orthodontist since that time, in a variety of roles. I joined the Exeter Orthodontic Practice in December 2022.

I have one amazing daughter and three lovely grandsons and when not adjusting braces, I can be found at home in rural Somerset, spending varying amounts of time either precariously balanced up a ladder, cooking, gardening, playing the piano and keeping my Duolingo streak alive with a Swedish or Italian lesson.

BDS FDS MSc M’Orth RCS
GDC no: 58022

Dan Palermo, Specialist Orthodontist

Dan is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He loves creating healthy, beautiful smiles to improve patients’ confidence. He cares for both children and adults; offering metal and white fixed braces, as well as a range of clear aligner appliances.

After graduating from the University of Birmingham Dental School in 2010, he completed Dental Foundation Training in Exeter and achieved the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, before moving to Australia in 2013 to work in general dental practice. He returned to the UK in 2015 to gain more specialist experience from Senior House Officer posts in Restorative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and tertiary cleft care. He received a prize at the 2017 British Orthodontic Conference and has presented nationally, while publishing research in several peer-reviewed journals.

He was an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool, where he completed 3 years of orthodontic speciality training and simultaneously completed a Doctorate level research degree. This led to the Membership in Orthodontics awarded by the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and admittance to the General Dental Council’s list of ‘Specialist Orthodontists’.

Outside of orthodontics he enjoys family time, sports, playing guitar and travelling.

BDS MFDS DDSc M’Orth RCSEd
GDC no: 192170

Mike Nolan, Orthodontic Therapist

Prior to becoming an Orthodontic Therapist, Mike was First a dental nurse and then a Practice Manager. He qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2014, and joined Exeter Orthodontics in 2019. He loves to be busy, whether that is scanning patients, putting on their braces or taking them to reveal beautiful new smiles

When not in work Mike enjoys countryside walks with his family and going to the gym.

NEBDN 2007 Dip Orth Therapy RCS Edin 2014
GDC no: 150225

Jessica Nash, Lead Nurse

Jessica has been with Exeter Orthodontics since 2021 and became Head nurse shortly after she joined. She has been a dental nurse for over 10 years and has brought all of that experience to the Practice.

When she is not nursing she is spending time with her new baby and her husband, they love travelling around in their Campervan and recently hiked up Snowdon.

NEBDN 2014 Radiography
GDC no: 276078

Lauren Nimmo, Dental Nurse

Lauren has been nursing in Exeter since 2014 and has since gained her Radiography qualification whilst working Exeter Orthodontics. Lauren enjoys every aspect of Orthodontics and loves watching patients having their smile transformed.

In her spare time Lauren enjoys spending time with her 3 children and going on holiday whenever possible.

NEBDN 2015 Radiography 2020
GDC no: 260804

Deborah Quartly, Dental Nurse

Deborah is just about to celebrate 20 years with the practice where she has worked primarily alongside Jo Davies. She has seen a few orthodontists come through the practice in that time.

Deborah enjoys spending her free time in her garden and enjoys going out to see live music.

NEBDN 1995 Radiography 2006
GDC no: 109605

Sue Ritchie, Dental Nurse

Sue Joined the practice in 2004 and has just completed 20 years of Service, during that time she has seen many changes.  She is always on hand to offer friendly advice and is a great support to all.

In her spare time she loves travelling with her Husband and family time with her 3 Grandsons.

NEBDN 2006 radiography 2007
GDC no: 110018

Vicky Cutler, Dental Nurse

20 years as a dental nurse, in her spare time she enjoys a run,  recently completed a 60 mile challenge for Crohn’s and colitis. Loves spending time with her family.

NEBDN 2005
GDC no: 133306

Lucy Milton, Dental Nurse

Lucy joined Exeter Orthodontics a year ago and is just about to start her Radiography training. In her spare time she likes to go on adventures with her dog, Ralphie, they love nothing better than a stroll on the beach.

NEBDN 2023
GDC no: 311418

Emma Scholes, Dental Nurse

NEBDN 2024
GDC no: 320933

Paddy Campbell, Decon Technician

Paddy has been with the practice for just over 2 years now and is instrumental to the smooth running of the practice. He gets the greatest satisfaction from knowing everyone else’s job is made just a little bit easier as a result of the work that he does.

Paddy is an artist in his free time, his favourite genre is Portraiture but he dabbles in lots of other mediums as well.

Teri Goldsmith, Practice Manager

Teri started with Exeter Orthodontics In July 2022, before which she was a Retail manager. She has had to learn all about the exciting world of Orthodontics. Teri is busy behind the scenes but also loves interacting with the patients in Reception whenever she gets the opportunity.

When she is not at work, Teri can be found walking along the beach where she lives.

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Julie Lobb, Receptionist

Julie has been a receptionist in the Practice since 2021. Loves working with the general public and meeting new people. In her spare time she loves going to see live music, her favourite genres are rock/ metal and punk.

Maureen Tomlinson, Receptionist

Although Maureen joined the reception team in October 2021, she has been in the dental industry for over 50 years and has been a dental nurse and Practice Manager during that time.  Now she enjoys being on reception and  greeting our patients with a smile and a friendly face.

Maureen’s hobbies are art and gardening which she partakes in as often as possible.

When she isn’t working she spends her time tending her beautiful Garden or partaking in her love of Art.

Jane Haskill, Recepionist

Jane has been with us for 3 years, She is a friendly voice at the end of the phone, always willing to help. When she is not at work she loves long walks with her Alsatian, Tiff. Their favourite walk is up on Haldon hill, admiring the views.

Shirley Seatheron, Receptionist

Shirley has been a receptionist at Exeter Orthodontics for 19 years. In that time she has seen many changes and many people come and go. Shirley loves meeting people and helping them.

In her spare time Shirley loves walking on the moors. She also likes to take trips to different cities both abroad and in the UK.