Meet the Doctors
Our specialist orthodontists bring together decades of experience and a shared passion for creating beautiful smiles.
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Virginia Rootkin-Gray
BDS MSc MFDS M.Ortho RCS
GDC Reg: 76556
Virginia is a Registered Specialist with the General Dental Council. She joined Orthodontic Excellence in 2007. She has vast experience in Invisalign™ and clear aligner treatments. She works with fixed appliances, creating effective treatment plans for complex interdisciplinary cases.
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Sarah Franks
BDS(ClinDist), MFDS, MSc, M.Orth RCS
GDC Reg: 251960
Sarah is a Registered Specialist with the General Dental Council. She joined Orthodontic Excellence knowing that the Patient Journey reflected her own clinical high values. She works with fixed appliances, specialises in children's appliances and works with Invisalign™ for both adult & children's cases.
Dental Surgeon
Dr Raj Athwal
GDC Reg: 263985
A natural and bespoke smile is possible to achieve for anyone. There is no substitute for the feeling of confidence and a beautiful smile can give just this. I comprehensively treat every patient, bring them up to absolute health, and then put in place maintenance to avoid patients needing recurrent replacements and further treatment. It is my passion to deliver an unrivalled experience and end result which stands the test of time.
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry
Dr Razia Butt
GDC Reg: 271241
Razia is a Registered Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry with the General Dental Council. She is passionate about creating a supportive and reassuring environment to enable children to receive high-quality care and foster positive dental experiences.
Why See a Specialist?
Not all orthodontic providers are the same. Here's why seeing a specialist orthodontist makes a real difference to your treatment and results.
10+ Years of Training
Specialist orthodontists complete a minimum of 3 years additional full-time training after qualifying as dentists - that's over a decade of study.
100% Focus on Orthodontics
Unlike general dentists who offer many services, we focus exclusively on straightening teeth. This singular focus means greater expertise.
GDC Specialist Register
All our orthodontists are on the General Dental Council Specialist Register - your guarantee of their qualifications and expertise.
Specialist vs General Dentist
Anyone can offer orthodontic treatment, but only those on the GDC Specialist Register have proven their specialist qualifications through years of dedicated training.
Learn more about specialists3+ years extra training
vs weekend courses
Full range of treatments
vs limited options
Complex case expertise
vs basic cases only