Cephtactics Faculty

Advancing Education Through
Structured Clinical Thinking

Cephtactics is a postgraduate orthodontic education and clinical support platform dedicated to advancing evidence-based practice for General Dental Practitioners.

Our programmes combine applied biomechanics, structured diagnosis, contemporary treatment planning, hands-on training, research-informed teaching, and ongoing academic support.

Cephtactics faculty and course community
Education & Support Team

Meet the Faculty

Learn from experienced clinicians, educators, orthodontic specialists, therapists, and academic contributors supporting the Cephtactics learning community.

Inés Frühbeck
Lecturer

Inés Frühbeck

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS Madrid, Advanced Program in Orthodontics NYU, Certificate in Orthodontic Education NYU

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Inés earned her dental degree at the European University of Madrid in 2009 before moving to the UK to work as a general dental practitioner.

In 2011 she moved to New York to pursue Orthodontics at New York University, where she was involved in teaching orthodontics to undergraduate students.

She has worked in private orthodontic practice in New York and London and is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and European Orthodontic Society.

Pieter Esterhuysen
Lecturer

Pieter Esterhuysen

Special Interest in Orthodontics

B Med Sci, BChD, Dip Odontology in Orthodontics, PGA Orthodontics, MClinDent Orthodontics

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Pieter qualified as a dentist in 1995 and began following his passion for orthodontics in 2000.

He works between Harpenden and St Albans Orthodontics and has a strong interest in self-ligation systems, sleep, snoring and breathing-related care.

Pieter is a member of the British Dental Association, British Orthodontic Society and British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Annika Patel
Lecturer

Annika Patel

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS London, MJDF RCS Eng, MSc London, MOrth RCS Edin

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Dr Patel qualified with both her undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree and postgraduate Masters in Orthodontics from King’s College London.

She trained at Guy’s Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital and has experience treating children and adults requiring multidisciplinary orthodontic care.

She has experience with lingual orthodontics and is an advanced Incognito user.

Rohit Farmah
Lecturer

Rohit Farmah

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS, PGDip Clinical Education, PGCert Restorative, PGCert Orthodontics, MJDF RCS Eng

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Rohit qualified from Manchester in 2013 and completed DFT before taking up a Maxillofacial DCT1 post in the North West.

He has completed postgraduate qualifications in clinical education, restorative dentistry and orthodontics.

His interests include comprehensive treatment, occlusion, TMD, cosmetics, facial aesthetics and orthodontics.

Gregor Može
Lecturer

Gregor Može

Specialist Orthodontist

Dr Dent Med, MSc London, MOrth RCS Edinburgh, Specialist Čeljustne in Zobne Ortopedije

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After earning his dental degree at the University of Ljubljana in 2005, Gregor worked as a general dental practitioner before starting his career in Orthodontics.

In 2009 he moved to London for postgraduate orthodontic training and the MOrth degree at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.

He has a strong interest in biomechanics, human behaviour, psychology, motivation and customised orthodontic appliance design.

Elaine Mo
Lecturer

Elaine Mo

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS London, MJDF RCS Eng, PGCert Orthodontics

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Dr Elaine Mo graduated from Barts and The London in 2012 and has pursued extensive postgraduate and international education.

She has advanced training in restorative aesthetic dentistry, endodontics and anterior alignment orthodontics.

Her clinical approach focuses on restoring health, function and aesthetics with a minimally invasive philosophy.

Javed Ikram
Lecturer

Javed Ikram

Special Interest in Restorative

BDS, FDS RCPS Glas, FDS RCS Eng, DRD RCS Eng, PGDip OMFS, PGCert Orthodontics

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Javed is Clinical Director for Aesthetic Dental Solutions, maintaining a private list alongside referrals in oral surgery, implantology, sedation and endodontics.

He has taught at Manchester Dental Hospital and has been involved in implantology teaching at UCLAN and Salford University.

Javed is an ADI mentor, Tier 2 MOSS provider, Dental Appraiser for the NW Deanery and has lectured at national dental conferences.

Ferdi Chum
Lecturer

Ferdi Chum

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS Newcastle, PGCert Orthodontics

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Since qualifying from Newcastle University in 2017, Ferdi has focused on clinical excellence and documenting high-quality dentistry through clinical photography.

He has developed his skills in posterior restorative dentistry and simplifying challenging cases through knowledge, protocols and correct tools.

Ferdi is involved with the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has been shortlisted for aesthetic dentistry awards.

Ajay Dhunna
Lecturer

Ajay Dhunna

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS Cardiff, PGCert Orthodontics

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Since graduating from Cardiff, Ajay has focused on clinical excellence, protocols and reflective practice through clinical photography.

He uses photography to improve clinical workflows and simplify the key principles required for high-quality dentistry.

Together with Ferdi, Ajay founded Trinity Dental Courses to help dentists provide excellent clinical work through practical and repeatable workflows.

George Dandanov
Lecturer

George Dandanov

Special Interest in Orthodontics

DDM, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (2018); PGDip Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry (ACE, London); PGCert Orthodontics

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George Dandanov is a dentist with a passion for digital dentistry, orthodontics, and aesthetic restorative care. His work focuses on utilising modern digital workflows to make treatment planning more precise, visual, and predictable.

He has extensive experience in clear aligner planning, 3D smile analysis, digital bracket positioning, CAD-based treatment setups, and indirect bonding workflows, helping clinicians deliver more efficient and accurate patient care.

Alongside his clinical work, George is the founder of Smile Wide, where he has developed a deeper understanding of how digital laboratory processes can support everyday clinical dentistry. By combining clinical knowledge with hands-on digital expertise, he aims to bridge the gap between the dentist, the patient, and the laboratory—making treatment more predictable, collaborative, and easier to communicate.

Yu En Cheah
Lecturer

Yu En Cheah

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS (Dund); MSc Clinical Orthodontics (in-training), PG Cert Orthodontics, PG Dip Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

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Mr Cheah is a dentist with a strong focus on orthodontics, providing both fixed braces and clear aligner treatments to deliver functional and aesthetic outcomes. He graduated from the University of Dundee in 2019 and has since undertaken extensive postgraduate training, including a Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics and ongoing MSc studies in Clinical Orthodontics at Ulster University.

He accepts referrals for orthodontic treatment, including patients under 18, and has a particular interest in evidence-based aligner therapy.

Alongside his orthodontic work, Mr Cheah completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry with Distinction and the Biomimetic Mastership at the Alleman Centre, supporting a minimally invasive, tooth-preserving approach to patient care.

Originally from Malaysia, he now practises in the United Kingdom and continues to advance his clinical skills through ongoing education. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys badminton and hillwalking, with the goal of completing all the Munros.

Nathan Welch
Lecturer

Nathan Welch

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS (Cardiff), PGCert Orthodontics (Cephtactics)

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Nathan graduated from Cardiff University in 2010 and is the Principal Dentist and Co-Owner of Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge and Pen Y Bont Dental Centre in Bridgend, South Wales.

Although he enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, it was during the Cephtactics Postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics that he truly fell in love with orthodontics. He was drawn to the challenge of diagnosis, treatment planning, and biomechanics, and particularly enjoys the process of designing individual treatment plans that can have a lasting impact on both a patient’s smile and confidence.

Nathan now provides fixed appliance, clear aligner, and interceptive orthodontic treatment within primary care and is currently entering the third year of a part-time MSc in Orthodontics at the College of Medicine and Dentistry.

He is passionate about sharing practical orthodontic knowledge with fellow GDPs and helping clinicians develop the confidence to recognise opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and deliver orthodontic treatment safely and effectively in practice.

Qusai Tarawneh
Lecturer

Qusai Tarawneh

Specialist Orthodontist

DDS, MSc Orthodontics, MFD RCSI, MOrth RCS Edin, LDS RCS Eng

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Dr Qusai Tarawneh is a Specialist Orthodontist and researcher with academic and clinical experience across the Middle East and the United Kingdom.

His research focuses on artificial intelligence in orthodontic diagnosis, orthognathic surgical planning and digital treatment workflows.

Alongside clinical practice, he is involved in postgraduate education and advancing digital innovation in orthodontics.

Rosy Gurung
Assistant Instructor

Rosy Gurung

Orthodontic Therapist

Business Development Manager, Dip Orth Ther RCSEd

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Rosy qualified from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2015 and has continued developing her knowledge across orthodontics.

She has experience in lingual systems and supports students during practical typodont activities using novel clinical techniques.

Rosy is also involved in the research wing of Cephtactics.

Sara Tabebordbar
Assistant Instructor

Sara Tabebordbar

Orthodontic Therapist

Dip Orth Ther RCSEd

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Sara began her dental career in 2015 as a dental nurse, working with both general dentists and orthodontists.

She gained qualifications in radiography and photography before completing her Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy through Bristol University.

Sara has experience across NHS and private dentistry and is confident using Damon, Invisalign, lingual braces and fixed functional appliances.

Admin Team

Admin Team

Supporting course coordination, student communication, administration, operations and the smooth delivery of the Cephtactics learning experience.

Ana Polidoro
Course Administrator

Ana Polidoro

Dental Professional

BDS, PGCert Genetics Stanford

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Ana qualified as a dentist in Brazil in 2004 and completed a certificate in endodontics in 2005.

She moved to London and registered with the GDC after completing the Overseas Registration Examination in 2008.

Ana has experience in general practice, Invisalign treatment and genetics, having completed a PGCert in Genetics and Genomics at Stanford University.

Callum Villmeter
Course Coordinator

Callum Villmeter

Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder

Operations, partnerships, strategic growth, and student support.

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Callum Villmeter is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Cephtactics, with over 12 years of experience across dentistry, medical education, and business development.

He works closely with leading orthodontists and educators to develop postgraduate training programmes that combine clinical excellence with practical application. Passionate about supporting clinicians throughout their professional journey, Callum has helped build a thriving learning community centred around mentorship, collaboration, and long-term support.

Alongside overseeing operations and strategic growth, he is actively involved in developing new educational initiatives, partnerships, and research projects that continue to advance the Cephtactics vision of making high-quality orthodontic education more accessible to clinicians worldwide.

Education built around clinical thinking.

Our faculty supports clinicians through structured teaching, applied clinical reasoning, and ongoing professional mentorship.

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