Meet the team
Joe Dwyer, Specialist Orthodontist
BChD. MFGDP(UK) RCS Eng. MFDS RCS Edin. MOrth RCS Edin.
GDC Reg. 73232
I qualified in 1997 and after a number of years working in general dental practice and in hospital both in maxillo-facial surgery and restorative dentistry, I was bitten by the orthodontic "bug". I then undertook a three-year, full time post-graduate programme, culminating in a Masters Degree in Clinical Orthodontics and the Membership in Orthodontics qualification with the Royal College of Surgeons in 2006.
I am fully registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Orthodontics. Being interested in all aspects of orthodontics, I undertake many hours of postgraduate education each year to keep up to date with all the latest techniques. I am particularly interested in tooth straightening techniques that are virtually invisible and on a personal level, find it extremely rewarding to see the satisfaction and increased confidence people gain from having a great smile. In my spare time I try my best to keep fit, ably helped chasing around after my young family members!
Lorraine, Practice Manager
I have been a dental nurse for 37 years and have worked in all aspects of dentistry. I joined the practice in 2014 and became Decontamination and Cross Infection lead and most recently, Practice Manager.
The best part of the job is seeing people change, not only in their smile, but also in the way they feel about themselves as a result of the care we provide.
I have recently taken up campanology as a hobby at my local church. For those of you who have never heard of this, it is the art and practice of bell ringing! So when I am not busy helping to make beautiful smiles at Rainford Orthodontics, you may find me dangling around in the steeple!!
Faye, Administrator
I joined Rainford Orthodontics in 2018 after working in retail and customer service for over 5 years.
I am the first point of contact for our patients and am able to offer support and advice through their orthodontic journey. Seeing their big smiles and new found confidence when their braces come off is what makes it worth it!
Melanie, Orthodontic Therapist
I have worked in the orthodontic field for over ten years and am registered with the General Dental council as an Orthodontic Therapist.
The best part of the job is seeing the smiles on people’s faces when the braces come off. I never tire of seeing happy patients.
Outside of work my time is dedicated to looking after my daughter and two particularly demanding family dogs.
Emma, Orthodontic Therapist
I joined Rainford Orthodontics in 2017. I gained my qualification in Dental Nursing in 2006 and then went on to qualify in Radiography, Orthodontic Nursing and Orthodontic Therapy.
Since qualifying, I have worked across the UK including Suffolk, Cumbria and the Shetland Islands. I’ve also carried out volunteer work in Peru. As well as working in practice, I have worked closely with specialists in the Royal Preston Hospital.
Alison, Orthodontic Nurse
I started with the practice in 2000. I am a G.D.C. registered dental nurse with a qualification in radiography. I am lead in Child Protection and Safeguarding.
I enjoy seeing our patients grow in confidence as a result of the care we provide.
Sarah, Orthodontic Nurse
I have worked as a dental nurse for more than ten years. I can’t imagine myself working anywhere else now as i feel like part of the Rainford Ortho family.
I absolutely love my job as an orthodontic nurse, my favourite part is seeing the transformations in appearance and the happiness and confidence that is created by the treatment that has been carried out and their new beautiful smiles. I am a Disney loving, mum of 2 young children and 4 chihuahuas. I like spending most of my time in the kitchen baking cakes and trying out new recipes.
Beth, Orthodontic Nurse
I have been dental nursing for 5 years and I gained my professional qualification in 2017. I joined Rainford Orthodontics in July 2020 when we reopened. I later went on to gain my certificate in Dental Radiography in 2021.
I really enjoy every aspect of orthodontics and watching a patients journey from the start of the treatment to the completion and seeing patients grow in confidence with their new smile.
Outside of work, I enjoy going on long walks, spending time with my family, and going to the gym.
