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.

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.

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.

Elaine Mo
Lecturer

Elaine Mo

Special Interest in Orthodontics

BDS London, MJDF RCS Eng, PGCert Ortho

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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 Ortho

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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 Orth

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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 Orth

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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.

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.

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

Course coordination, operations, partnerships, and student support.

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Callum has over 12 years of experience across dentistry and medicine, having completed his RDN course in 2008.

As liaison manager, he builds relationships with companies and students, ensuring courses are delivered to a high standard.

Callum also supports company development, new projects, research initiatives and the ongoing growth of Cephtactics.

Education built around clinical thinking.

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

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