Our Team
Why go to a Orthodontic Specialist?
On average it takes 6 years to qualify as a registered dental surgeon. In the UK It then takes another 6 years of specialist training that requires successful examination in Fellowship in Dental Surgery and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons.
In addition some specialists also have a Masters Degree in Orthodontics.
As specialists we have usually had a further 6 years postgraduate training compared to normal general dental surgeons
Dr George Simpson
BDS FDSRCS MOrthRCS MPhil
Principal Specialist Orthodontist - GDC 65408
George qualified in 1990 as a Dental Surgeon. He then spent 7 years working in a General Dental Practice and in Hospitals gaining a Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of England. He went on to work as a Registrar and Consultant in hospital, gaining a Masters Degree in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons and membership in Orthodontics. George has owned two Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Stratford Upon Avon and Birmingham for more than 17 years now. As well as practicing, he has worked as a part time lecturer in Orthodontics at Warwick University.
Dr Jacqueline Simpson
Principal Dental Surgeon - GDC 60631
Jacqueline qualified in 1985 as a Dental Surgeon and spent several years in working in hospitals gaining further training in Dental Surgery and Orthodontics. She then spent a further 10 years in a General Dental Practice before establishing the two Orthodontic Practices with her husband, George.
Dr Tara Lee
Consultant Orthodontist - GDC 176707
Tara qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2009. Following graduation, she undertook Senior House Officer roles in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Paediatric Dentistry, and Community Dentistry across the Midlands.
She completed her specialist orthodontic training at the University of Bristol Dental Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. In 2017, she was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bristol, along with Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Tara then trained to become a Consultant Orthodontist. In 2020, she was awarded a Fellowship in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Toni Robbins
Practice Manager GDC 172513
Toni has worked with George for 10 years and is a fully qualified Orthodontic Dental Nurse. Toni manages all aspects of surgery life, helping to ensure patients receive the best possible service in all three of Dr Simpson's surgeries. Toni is qualified to take x-rays, deal with every element of patient nursing care and works in the background with NHS and CQC partners
Shagufta Ashraf
Orthodontic Therapist - GDC 110939
Shagufta has worked with George and Jackie Simpson since 2002 working in all of George's practices. She completed her Orthodontic Nursing qualification in 2007 and in 2009 she achieved her Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at Warwick University. Shagufta sees all of our patients and is the Invisalign Orthodontic Therapist Lead for us. Shagufta works between all of our practices and helps her patients find the right treatment for them.
Joanna Beverley
Orthodontic Therapist - GDC 188726
Jo started working for George in July 2007. Jo initially qualified as a Dental Nurse then as a Orthodontic Nurse. In 2013 Jo qualified as a Orthodontic Therapist at Warwick University. Jo is able to fit, adjust and remove appliances (braces and retainers). Jo is able to take photographs, impressions and work with specialist orthodontics to a prescription.
"I've had the privilege of working for George and he helped me achieve the smile I have today"
Daniela Gutierrez
Orthodontic Therapist - GDC 293813
Daniela has worked with us for five years and from day one her passion and enthusiasm has helped her become an integral part of the Stratford Ortho Team.
Daniela is a fully qualified Orthodontic Therapist.
It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to reach the goals she has and we're super proud to have her on our clinical team.
Daniela Gutierrez
Orthodontic Therapist - GDC 293813
Daniela has worked with us for five years and from day one her passion and enthusiasm has helped her become an integral part of the Stratford Ortho Team.
Daniela is a fully qualified Orthodontic Therapist.
It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to reach the goals she has and we're super proud to have her on our clinical team.
