Our Specialist Orthodontists, Dr Anne-Marie Smith and Dr Anjli Patel, have both been recognised with the prestigious Chapman Prize. We are the only orthodontic clinic in the country where both principal orthodontists have this recognition.
Having grown up in rural Lancashire, I relocated to London for university where I stayed for 15 years during my dental and orthodontic training. I moved to Derby in 2003 with my GP husband Kevin and daughter Emily, with Rebecca following soon after. I've loved watching my girls growing up in this beautiful county and we’ve made the most of Derbyshire's stunning countryside as a family.
Favourite Part of the JobHelping patients plan their journey and loving their delight as their smile improves throughout treatment.
Favourite FoodThai Curry following a fantastic holiday riding elephants in Thailand.
Favourite FilmAnything we can watch as a family – although I'm glad my girls have outgrown Disney princesses.
Favourite Song"Somebody" by Depeche Mode – I'm an 80's girl!
I was born in Kenya before moving to London at the age of 12, and later to Derby with my husband in 2011. When not working, we’re the busy parents of two beautiful daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking and exploring the outdoors. If I hadn’t become an orthodontist, I would have loved to be an adventurer like Ben Fogle.
Favourite Part of the JobSeeing people blossom.
Favourite FoodAnything made by Mama Patel – she is great at stocking our freezer when she visits!
Favourite FilmI rarely have time to watch films anymore but can recite all the words to Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing. I am currently ploughing my way through "Grey's Anatomy"!
Favourite Song“Happy” by Pharell Williams. My daughters and I like dancing to this!
Really friendly and quality service!!! After 20 years of bothering about my teeth, today I finally got my braces removed to see myself smile confidently for the first time. Everyone I interacted with … Read More
Fantastic treatment from the No. 1 team. From friendly faces on the reception desk to professional and caring orthodontist consultants, specialists and nurse’s. After 21 long months of treatment und… Read More
Our teenage boys had braces with Anjli. The whole process was straightforward and hassle-free. It’s well worth the investment to see a specialist orthodontist rather than a general dentist who offers … Read More
I’m sad as we’ve just had our last appointment! No.1 orthodontists have been brilliant with my son, I would whole heartedly recommend them. My son is autistic & I didn’t know how he would get … Read More
They are amazing. They talked me into the steps. The person’s who treated me, they helped me a lot by saying my teeth will be straight, but you got to trust the process and my surgeon was very kind to… Read More
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