Meet the team
Michael Cooper BDS (Edinburgh), MJDF • Practice Director, GDC: 65332
Mike qualified from Edinburgh Dental Hospital and set up Studental In 1999. Mike works full-time at the practice but spends much of his time carrying out complex endodontic cases on referral. He works very closely with the practice Dental Therapist and his other colleagues, referring treatments within the Team where appropriate. Mike's patient list is full, and he is unfortunately not able to accept new patients.
Laura De Souza BDS (London) • Dentist, GDC: 153833
Laura qualified from Kings College, London and works full time at the practice. She is particularly interested in Oral Surgery, Cosmetic and Paediatric Dentistry. She takes pride in providing a high standard of care and always strives to exceed the patient's expectations.
Daniel Molyneux BDS (Liverpool) • Dentist, GDC: 11297
Dan trained at Liverpool Dental Hospital and has been with us since 2007. He is interested in all aspects of dentistry, particularly conservative and preventive dentistry. Dan is currently embarking on a postgraduate program in advanced techniques and aesthetic dentistry. Dan is especially good at treating anxious patients and children.
Andrey Astakhov BDS (Russia) • Dentist, GDC: 148206
Andrey qualified in 2003, completed his postgraduate studies in 2005 and works full-time at Studental. He has spent a considerable amount of time taking, and teaching on, courses about advanced techniques for cosmetic dental procedures. He is especially interested in composite filling techniques which are both conservative and aesthetically beautiful. He has published in British and Russian dental journals and has co-authored a book on contemporary dental restorations.
Rahul Bose BDS (Manc) • Dentist, GDC: 193030
Rahul joins us from Manchester Dental Hospital. He enjoys the wide variety of work at Studental and particularly enjoys oral surgery and endodontics.
Mori Neshat BChD (Leeds) • Dentist, GDC: 211103
Mori joins us from the Leeds Dental Hospital. He hopes his enthusiasm and dedication will help to improve his patients' oral health. Mori enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially prosthodontics and endodontics.
Imogen Wood • Dental Therapist/Hygienist BSc Oral Health Science, GDC: 211809
Imogen qualified from Manchester Dental Hospital as a dually trained Dental Hygienist and Therpist. She works at Studental as:
• Dental Therapist - providing NHS fillings and periodontal (gum) treatment
• Hygienist providing private cosmetic teeth cleaning services
Please see "Hygienist Services" in our Treatments section for more information.
Louise Normington RDN,CDR,OHE • Practice Manager
Louise started working with Mike Cooper in 1992 and has been instrumental in the expansion and development of all aspects of the practice at Studental. She works at the practice daily between 8am and 2.30pm. She is often kept busy in the office but patients may see her at Reception or in the surgery as needs dictate.
Deborah Morris • Reception Manager
Deb has worked at Studental since 2006 following previous dental nursing experience at other practices. She is often the first contact for patients by phone or in person. She has four children and enjoys coming to work for the relative peace and quiet!
Misty Dawson RDN,CDR • Dental Nurse Manager
Misty joined Studental in 2003 after many years working in other dental practices around Oxford. She is in charge of the nursing team, and is a mentor to trainee dental nurses. Misty is also qualified as a dental radiographer.
Dental Nursing and Reception Team