"Fantastic quality and service all round"

(Miss. Katherine Davies BDS MOrth FDSRCS(eng): Orthodontist- Oraprime Orthodontics.)

"A first class, high quality service at all times"

(Mr.J.M.Ryan;- Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon, Sunderland Royal Hospital.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please find below a list of frequently asked questions which may assist you in finding out more about the company;-

Q:- Who is ‘Ashford Orthodontics’ and when was it established?

A:- Ashford Orthodontics was established in December 2001 by myself Sean Thompson, becoming a limited company in November 2005 with the introduction of two new directors in Craig Stevens and Greame Winyard. The company has experienced extrodanary growth since then and is now employing nine highly experienced members of staff, making Ashford one of the largest Orthodontic laboratory’s in the country, this is managed by myself Sean Thompson and Craig Stevens. Our new, state of the art laboratory in Sunderland city centre is now open and visitors are always welcome. Come and experience the ‘wow’ factor for yourself, and see what a specialist laboratory is all about!

Q:- What is your background?

A:- I qualified as a Dental Technician in 1986 at the age of 22 and went on to complete my Advanced Certificate in Prosthodontics two years later. After eight years running a Prosthodontic Department, I completed the Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics and went on to establish myself in this field, culminating in me running the Orthodontic section of the Orthodontic and Oral Facial Laboratory at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Whilst there I studied for a Post Graduate Diploma in Maxillo Facial Technology at Manchester University, which I passed with honours, gaining the only Distinction to be awarded to date throughout the history of the course, and also winning the I.M.P.T. prize for Top Student. From there I left to establish Ashford Orthodontics and will soon be expanding the service to provide an Oral Facial aspect, to fulfil the need in that specialist area also.

Q:- How can you be contacted?

A:- All the information you need is provided on the website but please feel free to ask for existing clients names and contact details if you require any references.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about Ashford Orthodontics, and if I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.