Audiology
Care closer to home, shorter waiting times
The Specialist Primary Care Orthodontic Service provides treatment to patients with complex orthodontic needs whose care can be managed within a primary care setting.
This service is available to patients from the London Borough of Kingston only.
“The introduction of our Specialist Primary Care Orthodontics Service will see care brought closer to home and a reduction in the time that patients wait for treatment. The service will link primary and secondary care to ensure patients receive care at the right place and can move seamlessly between providers without bureaucracy or delay”
Mr Allan Jones, Clinical Director of Oral and ENT
Conditions treated:
- Closing wide gaps between teeth
- Making sure the teeth are aligned
- Straightening teeth for improved aesthetics
Meet the team
Mr Allan Jones – BDS, MSc, FDS, LDS, MOrth, DOrth
Clinical Director, Audiology, ENT and Oral Services
Mrs Rachel Dinwoodie – BDS MSc FDS RCS MOrth FOrth
Consultant Orthodontist
Justine Sweet – MSc
Head of Audiology, ENT and Oral Services
Having qualified as a Clinical Physiologist (audiology modality) in 1989, Justine progressed through all levels of the healthcare scientist career framework as she consolidated and expanded her knowledge and skill base. Justine currently practices as an advanced level practitioner in her specialist area of tinnitus assessment and management. Justine has full RCCP registration and is a member of the British Academy of Audiology and of the British Society of Audiology.
Since being awarded an MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice and Management (with commendation) in 2009, Justine has undertaken a dual clinical and managerial role to support the delivery of Audiology, ENT and Oral Services provided by the Trust.
Justine is also a Lead Peer Assessor for the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and a workplace Assessor and Educator for the Ear Institute, University College London.
Miss Christine Smith – BDS, MFDS, MSc, MOrth
Specialist Orthodontist
Christine qualified from Cardiff University in 2007 and graduated with Honours from her degree in Dental Surgery. She went on to complete her Vocational Training in a busy practice in South Wales.
Following this, she gained extensive experience in general and paediatric dentistry working within specialist teams in hospital and practice settings in Ireland and Australia.
She was awarded a Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2010. She then undertook a 3 year specialty training programme from King’s College London working at Kingston and Guy’s Hospitals. Christine was awarded a Master’s of Science degree from King’s College London and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2015.
Christine has presented at both National and International orthodontic meetings and is an active member of the British Orthodontic Society, the American Association of Orthodontic and the World Federation of Orthodontics. Christine provides orthodontic treatment using modern and efficient techniques.