Meet the Team

Dr Peter Hannon

Senior Clinician

GDC No: 58470
BA MA BDS TCD

Having qualified as a dentist at Trinity College, Dublin in November 1983, Peter worked in Sidcup, Kent, as an associate until 1986. At that time, he became a partner in a dental practice in Maidstone (now St Michael’s Dental Clinic).

In 1997 he turned his attention to orthodontics and joined Mid Kent Orthodontics as an associate before becoming Practice Principal in 2004. Having successfully treated thousands of patients, Peter is one of the most experienced senior clinicians in Maidstone.

In his spare time Peter enjoys tennis, golf, walking, travelling and watching most sports - especially rugby.

Dr Jayneet Patel

Specialist Orthodontist

GDC No: 104208
BDS, MJDF RCS (ENG)
MSC, MORTH RCS (ENG)

Jayneet received his undergraduate training at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Hospital trust, qualifying in 2006.

Following a year in general dental practice, he undertook two years of training in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at St George's Hospital, and Paediatric Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute. During this time, Jayneet became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

In 2009, he commenced the 3 year Specialist Orthodontic training at the Royal London Hospital, completing a Masters in Science degree in 2011, and the Intercollegiate Membership in Orthodontics (IMOrth) in 2012 from the Royal College of Surgeons, England. Jayneet is registered with the General Dental Council and is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England as well as the British Orthodontic Society and European Orthodontic Society.

Lorraine Hall

Dental Nurse / Reception / Radiographer

GDC No: 125247

I have worked in Orthodontics for 30 years and at Kent Orthodontics since 2016. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, eating out and going to the cinema.

Karen Simmons

Dental Nurse / Reception

GDC No: 157742

I’ve worked at Kent Orthodontics for 24 years. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball and spending time with my family and friends.

Jitrupa Thapa Rana

Dental Nurse / Reception / Radiographer

GDC No: 267661

I have worked in Orthodontics for 4 1/2 years and at Kent Orthodontics since 2017. In my spare time I enjoy watching movies and cooking for my family.