The Team
At Smile Studio, You’ll be cared for by our dedicated and compassionate dental team.
Dr Nitin Duggal
Principal Dentist
GDC No. 179131, BDS Cardiff 2009, MJDF, RCS (Eng) 2014
Dr Nitin Duggal
He is a big Liverpool fan and a keen skier.
Dr Chris Truman
Principal Dentist
BDS Hons (WALES) 2009, PgDip RCS ENG, GDC Number 176438
Dr Chris Truman
Chris enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but has a special interest in aesthetic and restorative dentistry. His passion lies in transforming smiles with direct composite bonding and cosmetic orthodontics and carries out complex oral rehabilitation to rebuild dentitions including tooth replacement. He has carried out additional training at the prestigious royal college of surgeons in London and is certified and trained in Invisalign, Cfast and 6 month smile cosmetic Orthodontics.
When not treating patients Chris loves running cycling and swimming, and is a keen triathlete having completed a number of marathons and triathlons including Ironman Wales. Although he loves dentistry his first love is his family with a young son, daughter, wife and animals. Chris is just as home behind the wheel of his tractor turning hay on his farm, welding or under the bonnet of a car as he is sitting in a dental surgery.
Dr. David Richards
Dental Practitioner
BDS (MANC) 2008
GDC NO. 151779
Dr. David Richards
Practiced in Manchester for 4 years in general family practice as well as emergency dental care.
Has worked in general family practice in Hereford since 2012, previously practicing in Greater Manchester.
David offers social orthodontics including Invisalign, and anti /ageing wrinkle treatments, dental implants and conscious sedation.
He finds the most rewarding parts of his role are being able to stabilise and maintain patients and bring nervous patients back into the fold of regular dentistry.
A farmer’s son from Usk, he relocated home to be closer to his family and help out on the farm when he can. In his spare time he enjoys restoration work on his farmhouse general Mr. Fix it duties for friends and family and country pursuits. He is a keen scuba diver & rugby fan.
Dr. Rory Dewhurst
Dental Practitioner
BDS(Hons), FRACDS(GDP), Dentist & published author GDC no. 210730
Dr. Rory Dewhurst
He has completed further formal postgraduate training to provide orthodontics in general practice and was recognised with a fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in 2018.
Outside of the studio, Rory enjoys AFL (Australian Rules Football) and represented Wales in the sport for the third time this year. He also enjoys skydiving and has recently completed his dry suit SCUBA rating, so that he doesn’t freeze in the balmy waters of Wales!
Sonia Alsop
Hygienist
Hygienist GDC No. 4494
Sonia Alsop
She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy(BSDHT).
Sonia enjoys doing DIY and spending time with her husband and children. She also loves running and baking.
Laura Williams
Practice Manager
GDC no. 272676
Laura Williams
Laura is our Practice Manager, joining us in October 2024. Laura brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for patient care to everything she does. A qualified Dental Nurse with 10 years of hands-on experience, she understands the ins and outs of providing exceptional dental services. Currently, she’s also working towards her ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management, further enhancing her ability to lead our team with efficiency and empathy.
Laura’s commitment to understanding people extends beyond the dental chair. Her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, as well as her Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Skills provide her with a unique perspective, allowing her to create a comfortable and supportive environment for both our patients and our staff.
Outside of the practice, Laura’s world revolves around her family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.
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