Meet the team (Chepstow)

Suzanne Barlow

Qualifications: BDS, FDS RCS, MSc, M Orth RCS GDC No: 66134

Suzanne graduated as a dentist in 1990 from King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry in London. After spending several years in children’s dentistry, she gained further experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery and then general dentistry.

She is a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Her orthodontic postgraduate qualifications were awarded by the University of London and Royal College of Surgeons of England following 3 years specialist training at King’s.

Suzanne came to Bristol in 1999 and founded Smile Solution with her partners in 2004. She is now a director of Smile Solution Ltd. Suzanne practices in Bristol and Chepstow, seeing both private and NHS patients. She is registered as a recognised specialist orthodontist by the General Dental Council.

David Heads

Qualifications: BDS, MJDF RCS, M Orth RCS, MSc GDC No: 113619

David qualified as a dentist from Newcastle University in 2007 and worked in the North East of England for 2 years in general dentistry, community dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Following this he lived and worked in Melbourne, Australia, before travelling around Australia, New Zealand and India. On his return he took posts in general dental practice in Glasgow, then oral and maxillofacial surgery in Bristol. David completed his orthodontic postgraduate training at Birmingham Dental Hospital and his Membership in Orthodontics was awarded in 2015 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

David practices at our Chepstow branch, treating both NHS and private patients. He is registered as a recognised specialist orthodontist by the General Dental Council.

Louise Payne

Qualifications: NEBDN 1994, Dental Radiography 2009, Dip.Ortho Therapy 2012 GDC No: 128393

Louise has been in dentistry since 1992, starting as a dental surgery assistant and gaining her nursing qualification in 1994. During her time in dentistry she has gained extensive experience in several fields, including – Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Orthodontics. Whilst working with Orthodontics, Louise developed a keen interest and went on to gain her Orthodontic Therapy Diploma in 2012.

Linda Roberts

GDC No: 111270

Linda qualified as a dental nurse in 1984 and became a practice manager in 1998. She worked in a local dental practice for 19 years before moving to Chepstow Orthodontic Practice in 2001 where she is practice manager and nurse. Linda has undertaken further training in radiography and impression taking.

Her outside interests include cooking, gardening and walking.

Brenda Evans

Brenda has been a receptionist in orthodontic practice for about 15 years; before this she was a classroom assistant and lunchtime supervisor.

Her interests include gardening, spending weekends on her boat and sailing.

Mani Silva

GDC No: 129618

I have been working in dentistry since my early 20’s. After many years as a general dental nurse the opportunity arose to move into orthodontics which I thoroughly enjoy, and hope to continue for many years. I am also a qualified dental implants nurse and a qualified phlebotomist.

My interests out of work include, family life, field sports, reading and cooking.