Jonathan Shelswell
Specialist Orthodontist
GDC 264839
BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed), MRes, MOrth RCS(Ed)
Jonty qualified as a dentist in 2016 from Newcastle University. After gaining experience in general and community dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery and restorative dentistry, he started his three-year orthodontic specialty training in 2021. Based at the Leeds Dental Institute and Pinderfields Hospital, he passed the Membership in Orthodontics Examination from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. During this time, he was awarded a Master of Science (MSc) by Research with distinction from the University of Leeds.
Jonty joined the team at Milne, Spencer and Harris in 2024 and provides both NHS and private orthodontic treatment. He uses a range of orthodontic appliances, including traditional fixed and removable braces, as well as more cosmetic options including clear aligners and ceramic fixed braces. Alongside this, he continues his
part-time training to become a consultant in orthodontics.
Outside of work, Jonty enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters.
If you are considering booking in for a private orthodontic consultation, please do contact the practice reception, on 01924 895864, who will be happy to guide you through the process and book your initial assessment.
Joanne Birdsall
BChD, MFDS, MSc, IMOrth, FDS Orth, PG Cert HEd, PG Dip Clin Ed
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Joanne qualified as a dentist from the University of Leeds, UK, then went on to undertake a variety of posts in hospital dentistry including paediatrics, restorative dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics.
Joanne then went on to undertake three years of specialist training at The Eastman Dental Institute and Watford Hospital whilst undertaking a Masters degree in Orthodontics at UCL.
She qualified as a specialist orthodontist in 2010 with the J K Williams gold medal for the top marks in the country.
She then went on to undertake 2 more years of training to become a hospital consultant specialising in the management of complex orthodontic problems including jaw surgery, the management of multiple missing teeth and complex medical needs. Joanne worked at Sheffield Dental Hospital and Rotherham Hospital treating complex cases and teaching dental students and dentists training to become orthodontists. She enjoyed leadership roles at Royal College of Surgeons and within the NHS and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Joanne strives for excellence in her orthodontics and aims to provide you or your child with the best that can be achieved.
Joanne enjoys cycling and running and can often be seen cycling with her two young daughters in a bike trailer.
Joanne Birdsall is registered with the General Dental Council on the Dentists’ Register and the Specialist List for Orthodontics, registration number 82176.
Private and NHS Treatment available
Metal Braces
Ceramic Braces
Clear Aligners
Retainers
Please call reception to enquire about orthodontic treatment.
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Initial Consultation Fee applies