Meet the team
Dr Michael Cooper BDS (Edinburgh), MJDF • Practice Director, GDC: 65332
Mike qualified from Edinburgh Dental Hospital and worked in practice in Oxford for many years before setting up Studental In 1999. He is interested in preventative dentistry, endodontics (root-canal treatment) and restorative dentistry. He is usually in the practice on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursdays and Fridays Mike works as Programme Director for the Oxford Foundation Training Scheme based at the JR hospital.
Dr 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.
Dr 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.
Dr Anna Skelly BA BDent Sc (Dublin) • Dentist, GDC: 65726
Anna qualified from Trinity College Dublin. She has worked in the UK in general practice and the community dental service. She is particularly interested in helping people understand how to look after their teeth in order to avoid having dental work done!
Dr Ramandeep Bhogal BDS (London) • Dentist, GDC: 103908
Rimmi qualified from Kings College, London in 2006. She has worked at both JR and Reading hospitals in Oral Surgery, Maxillo-facial surgery and Haemophiliac departments. She has since returned to General Practice, with particular interests in Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry, as well as oral surgery. She is currently splitting her time between the practice (on Thursday and Friday), and working in Community dentistry where she deals with special needs patients.
Dr Divya Verma BDS (London) • Dentist, GDC: 178770
Divya joins us from the Royal London Dental Hospital. She values the varied experience that working at Studental gives her and particularly enjoys making dentures and treating children.
Siobain White • Dental Therapist/Hygienist
Siobain has recently returned to Oxford, her home town, after working in Harley Street, central London as a Hygienist. She is doubly qualified and works for us as a:
Dent Hyg (RCS), Dent Therapy (RCS), GDC:106184
• 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.
George Allen BA(Hons) • Assistant Practice Manager
George joined Studental after working closely with the practice staff during his year on the Executive Committee of Brookes Students' Union. He has a degree in Spanish and Japanese with Business and is delighted when he has the opportunity to use his language skills with patients. When George is not working with Louise on management duties, he can be found either helping on Reception or working in surgery as a Dental Nurse.
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 Team
Our nursing team is responsible for assisting the dentists in the surgeries, the cleaning and maintenance of equipment, sterilisation and decontamination. They are:
Safiyyah Townsend RDN, Dental Nurse
Michelle Lowe RDN, Dental Nurse
Mandy Jerams RDN, Dental Nurse
Kaytu Dawson, Trainee Dental Nurse
Audrey Townsend, Decontamination Assistant