About Optident Dental Clinic Team
We are a friendly, family-orientated practice with many three-generational families attending the clinic. We will always strive to offer you more than one treatment option, giving you the opportunity to choose what suits you.
Liana Budurin, DMD
Timisoara 2000, GDC No. 134723
Principal Dentist / Practice Owner
Liana has over 20 years of dental experience and a keen interest in orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. She offers fixed orthodontics, Invisalign, and Myobrace treatments.
Liana consistently keeps herself updated with the latest techniques and has trained with some of the best orthodontic trainers globally, including those in Canada, South America, and Australia.
In her spare time, Liana enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Vishal Patel
Implantologist, GDC No. 243883
Implant Specialist/ Surgeon
Dr. Vishal Patel graduated with BSc honours in Biochemistry from Kings College London in 2009, after which he went on to become a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2013 accredited by The University of Liverpool.
Dr. Patel has a wealth of experience as a General Dental Practitioner and has honed his skills to extremely high levels enabling him to provide a wide variety of cosmetic treatments, helping him to fulfil a personal goal in providing all of his patients with confidence in their smiles.
He has a real passion for learning with a special interest in dental implant treatment which has seen him travel internationally to develop his skills and has been accredited with his third academic degree, a Master’s degree in Dental Implantology at the University of Bristol. This training provides Dr. Patel with advanced skills and evidence-based knowledge that enables him to carry out treatments such as simple-moderate-advanced implant surgeries requiring bone augmentation, sinus lift treatments as well as ‘Teeth in a day’ procedures to a much higher standard in accordance with the published literature thus improving the chances of success and patient satisfaction.
Dental Practitioners
Mariana Dorina Trissia
BSc Essex Univ. 2018, GDC No. 234761
Dental Therapist
Dorina started her dental career as a Dental Nurse but soon after she pursued further studies as a Dental Therapist, completing her course with a First Class Degree at the University of Essex.
Dorina recently qualified in Facial Aesthetics and she will provide those treatments in our practice as well. Dorina loves working with children and enjoys giving her patients the best smiles by completing cosmetic dental work.
In her spare time, Dorina loves spending time with her family and travelling.
Lijana Voronova
Lithuania 2001, GDC No. 261175
Dental Hygienist
Lijana qualified as a dental hygienist in 2001 and joined Optident Dental Clinic in May 2018. Lijana is a very calm and caring person and often gets told that her treatments are relaxing.
During Lijana’s spare time she loves spending it with her family.
Marwa Nafie
Dental Therapist
Administrative Team
Samantha Sheerin, LCGI, RDN, DNP, OHP
GDC No. 120788
Practice Manager
Qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2003, and went on to complete many post nursing qualifications, and in 2015 took on a management role within Community Dental Services before returning to General Practice at Optident Dental Clinic in 2018.
Sam in her spare time loves to watch a game of rugby or she’s busy baking in the kitchen.
Mircea Bora
Business Development Manager
Mircea has a degree and background in computers and electronics, originally from Romania joined the Optident Dental team in 2016 part time. Over the years Mircea has become very knowledgeable in all areas of dentistry and has become a full time member of staff.
Mircea in his spare time loves to travel and chill watching a movie.
Myobrace Team
Aura Budurin
Myobrace Educator
Aura is a full-time mum to two lovely children and works part-time at Optident Dental Clinic. She has a keen interest in myofunctional dentistry.
Aura has attended European courses, enabling her to support the TCO in providing valuable insights to parents and children.
In her spare time, Aura enjoys meeting up with friends and often attends theatre shows. She also volunteers at local children’s centres.
Andreea Prundeanu
GDC No. 308765
Qualified Dental Nurse and
trainee Myobrace Educator
Andreea joined the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2021 and has thoroughly enjoyed her experience so far. She looks forward to advancing her career in dentistry.
Andreea is also a mother to her beautiful daughter, which occupies much of her spare time. Spending time with family is very important to her.
Nurse Team
Milly Thompson
GDC No. GDC-311868
Qualified Dental Nurse
Milly joined the practice in August 2021, straight after leaving school. Milly has now started her training with the college and hopes to become a qualified dental time in due time.
In Milly’s spare time she loves to travel and baking in the kitchen.
