Meet the team

Dr Sujana Chava is our Clinical Director. She is a Specialist Orthodontist with a Master’s degree in Orthodontics, and achieved a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001.

Dr Chava is registered on the General Dental Council’s Specialist list for Orthodontics. She is an experienced Orthodontist and is proficient with the use of metal braces, ceramic braces, the Damon system and Invisalign®. She is a Platinum Elite Invisalign® provider and is therefore considered an Invisalign® expert.

Demi has worked at Links Orthodontics since 2011. She qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist in 2016 after completing her diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at the University of Central Lancashire.

During her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and socialising with friends. She enjoys playing netball, keeping fit and is an avid Manchester United supporter. Demi enjoys creating beautiful smiles for our patients.

In her own time she likes to spend time with her family and enjoys eating out.

Laura joined the Links team in 2009. After gaining her NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing in 2006, Laura went on to gain further postgraduate qualifications in Dental Radiography. In June 2019, Laura successfully obtained her Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at the University of Central Lancashire.

Shima is a registered Dental Nurse with 4 years of experience and recently passed her radiography qualification. She joined the team at Links Orthodontics in the summer of 2019.

Shima’s caring nature instantly puts patients at ease and she is a delightful addition to our team.

In her spare time, Shima enjoys shopping, socialising and spending time with friends and family.

Katie has been a registered Dental Nurse for 8 years and has a wealth of experience within dentistry. Katie is currently studying for her radiography qualification and has a long term ambition of training as an Orthodontic Therapist.

Katie uses her spare time as a first aider with the St John’s Ambulance and also enjoys keeping fit.

Pamela has worked at Links Orthodontics since 1980, firstly at the practice in Bury and then at our practice in Salford. Outside of work, she enjoys walking and visiting the theatre.

Clare has worked at Links Orthodontics for the last 16 years, based at the practice in Salford. She is currently training to become an Oral Health Educator.

Clare has three daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys running, reading and spending time with her family.

Michelle has worked at Links Orthodontics since 2005 as an Orthodontic Nurse.

In her spare time, she looks after her parrot, horse and American bulldog. She likes to go camping and loves to travel.

Wendy has worked at Links Orthodontics since 2004. She works in both the Salford and Ashton Under Lyne practices.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping and cycling.

Laura joined Links Orthodontics in the summer of 2019, bringing her 9 years of experience in all dental fields. Laura is now working towards her post qualification in orthodontics, to help her progress with her career.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys most sports and mainly loves watching Manchester City and the Blackburn Hawks ice hockey team.

Deborah is an experienced Healthcare Manager who has worked in dentistry for over 35 years. Originally from the South East, Deborah trained as a dental nurse and has worked in practice settings, hospital services and specialist practices.

Since 1997, Deborah has been involved in practice management and business development, working closely with NHS commissioners, the CQC and the General Dental Council to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered at all times.

In her spare time, Deborah is a passionate supporter of canine rescue charities. She is a keen concert and theatre goer and enjoys spending time with her busy family.