Harley Street Orthodontics
Harley Street Orthodontics:  Dr. Les Joffe of London
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Dr. Les Joffe

Dr. Leslie Joffe

Dr. Leslie Joffe, BDS, DOrth, has been in specialist orthodontic practice for over 28 years. Les qualified as a dentist in 1970 at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and immediately entered general practice in the UK, working in practices in London and St Albans. In 1974, Les returned to university in South Africa to start a 3-year full-time postgraduate course in orthodontics, qualifying in 1977. He then spent a year in the USA at the Tweed Foundation and returned to the UK in 1978, setting up a specialist orthodontic practice in St Albans. Having worked for 8 years in mixed private and NHS practice, Les made the transition to Harley Street and has been in full-time private practice for the past 20 years.

Les is committed to high quality care. He undertook his British Orthodontic Certification Boards (of which he is a past Chairman) in 1982. This early commitment to continuing education and audit has stayed through his professional life - Les currently teaches orthodontic postgraduates at the Eastman Dental Institutes , is a past Chairman of the Orthodontic Specialist Group of the British Orthodontic Society and is currently Honorary Treasurer of the British Orthodontic Society..

Dr. Bina Saini
   

Dr. Bina Saini

Bina Saini BDS FDS MSc MOrth qualified in dentistry from the London Hospital in 1996 and worked for 2 years in maxillofacial surgery in Birmingham and later in Barnet. Bina went on to work in general practice for a year in north London. Prior to her orthodontic training, she also worked in the pediatric dental and orthodontic department of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Bina returned to university for a 3 year postgraduate course in orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital where she gained an MSc and qualified with the MOrth in 2003.

Bina is dedicated to providing a high level of personal and clinical care as orthodontic treatment has not only health but social and psychological benefits. She is also keen to maintain her involvement in postgraduate education. Bina will endeavour to maintain the excellent treatment that this practice has offered for many years and hopes you will enjoy being a patient with us. 

Meet the Staff

Our orthodontic team is made up of:

Marinda

Marinda

Originally from South-Africa, Marinda has 10 years experience in the dental/orthodontic environment. She has been working for OrthoWorld since April 2006. Marinda's aim is to progress to an Orthodontic Therapist. When not working she likes to explore new countries and cultures. Socialising with friends and braais (BBQ in English-speak) are high on her agenda.

     
Laura  

Laura

Laura is 24 years old and qualified as a dental technician in Italy in 2001. Laura initially worked for three years in Italy as a technician/nurse and then for two in England as a clinical assistant/nurse. Laura joined OrthoWorld Harley Street in November 2006.

She likes play piano and go shopping with her friends.

We are committed to providing you with the best level of orthodontic service. The small team at Harley Street is friendly and knowledgeable in all aspects of orthodontics. Staff use a sophisticated computer management system, Orthotrac, which monitors treatment programmes and processes enquires quickly and efficiently. We are always available to answer questions, or to chat about any problems.

However, the most important member of our team is YOU! Your cooperation in your treatment plan is essential for successful results. We all like to report regularly on treatment progress. We encourage you to express your concerns and questions, and ask parents to take an active role in their child's orthodontic program.