Smilecare Dental Centre

Robert Harding (BDS, Dip DPM, Dip RDP) GDC Number: 57785

Robert graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1983 (BDS Rand). His curriculum of education also included study at Georgetown University, Washington DC. Initially working in London, Robert developed a successful chain of three dental practices. He was also involved in setting up study groups for dental professionals and was a member of various Local Dental Committees. In 1998 he settled in West Sussex and acquired the Smilecare practice in Crawley. Robert has always been totally committed to providing patients with the very best in dental treatment. To this end he has undertaken numerous post-graduate courses, and has obtained Diplomas in Dental Practice Management and Restorative Dental Practice (both with distinction), and has a Certificate in Endodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute. Recently he has completed two years of the Diploma in Dental Implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, and was reading for a MSc thesis in Dental Materials. In addition to attending courses in the USA and Europe, Robert also holds qualifications in Facial Rejuvenation Therapies. Currently he is involved in teaching and runs courses in Dental Digital Photography, and in this capacity has been an external lecturer at University College London in the EDH Dental Post-graduate Programme. A keen sailor, he enjoys travel and visiting museums.

Marco was born on the island of Elba, Italy. He graduated with a degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics from the University of Pisa, School of Dentistry in November 1997. Marco qualified as an Orthodontist from the Centro Studi e Ricerche di Ortodonzia La Spezia in March 2004 and was awarded a Diploma in Orthodontics from the University of Bourgogne in France. In addition, he has completed several postgraduate courses covering topics such as occlusion, endodontics and implantology. He has a special interest in endodontics and is an accredited trainer for a leading dental company.

At present, he consults in various practices in Harley Street in London, Kent and Sussex, as well as in practices in Pisa and Milan. He also teaches and lectures to dental students at Kings College Dental Hospital in London, and he is involved in the organization of postgraduate courses for dentists.

Ann ODonnell (BDS, BA, BSc, MSc (London)) Periodontist GDC Number: 56282

Ann studied dentistry at Trinity College in Dublin and qualified with BA and B Dent Sc degrees in 1981. After working in London for a number of years, she attended UCL and the Royal London Dental Hospital and in 1996 obtained an MSc degree in Periodontology. Ann joined Smilecare Dental Centre in 2000 and practices Periodontology exclusively. She also works as an Associate Specialist in the periodontal department of the Royal London Hospital. She has previously been involved in running courses for dentists and hygienists. Ann is a member of the British Society Of Periodontology and regularly attends the societys lectures and meetings. Ann lives in West Sussex. She is a keen sportswoman, and plays tennis and is a regular swimmer. She also particularly enjoys walking her tempestuous Cocker Spaniel through the countryside.