Meet The Team

Mr Ben R J Buffham

Specialist Orthodontist

BDS (UK), MFDS RCS, MSc, M.Orth RCS.

GDC Number: 69390

Ben graduated as a dentist in 1993 and has worked as a Specialist Orthodontist since qualifying in 2003, taking over as principal of Park Lane Orthodontics in 2005. Ben is a keen musician. He also loves cricket, cycling and the great outdoors, especially cycling or walking up large hills. He once cycled up Mount Ventoux in France three times in a day, just because it was there….

Dr Paula Buffham

Dentist with Sole Practice in Orthodontics

BDS (UK), M.Med Sci, FDS RCS, Ph.D.

GDC Number: 70699

Paula graduated as a dentist in 1995 and has worked solely in Orthodontics since she took over the practice with Ben in 2005. She is an active committee member of the Reading section of the British Dental Association and was chairperson in 2012. Paula is a keen singer, cake maker, and also loves cricket and the outdoors….except large hills!

Sonja Hills

Orthodontic Therapist

Dip.Orth

GDC Number: 180725

Sonja joined us in 2011 and has grown in her role considerably, adding the Radiography and Orthodontic Nursing Qualification to her previously gained Nursing exam. In 2015 she successfully passed her Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at Warwick University, meaning she is fully qualified to take on patient treatment. Her commitment to training and patients is outstanding and she is a great addition to our orthodontists. She enjoys walking at the weekend with her dog and husband, Phil. She also loves music and going to gigs.

Vicky Baker

Treatment Coordinator

Vicky joined the practice in 2016 as our full time treatment coordinator. Vicky loves meeting new people and enjoys her role helping them achieve their goal of a fantastic new smile. When she’s not teaching children to swim, she loves spending time with her family and the recent addition of a puppy is keeping her very busy.

Lorraine Buchanan

Patient Adviser

Our second longest serving team member, Lorraine joined the practice in 2004. She has flourished in her role of patient adviser, bringing friendly banter and a welcoming smile. Although her family is grown up she still loves spending time with her daughters. Another passion of hers is music and her and her husband, Steve, love watching live music whenever they can.

Sian Bashford

Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 225476

Sian has joined us recently in 2016 after a wealth of experience as a nurse in a multi-disciplinary dental practice. In her spare time Sian likes to catch up with family and friends as well as reading and walking with her dog.

Katha Mullins

Dental Nurse

GDC Number: 146874

Katha has joined us earlier in 2016 helping us with maternity cover for Jess. Katha is kept busy in her spare time with her five year old son, Malakai.

Vicky Rowan

Dentist with Sole Practice in Orthodontics

BDS

GDC Number 66992

Vicky qualified as a Dentist in 1991 and having studied further in orthodontics with Bristol University has worked solely in Orthodontics since 1998.
Vicky has over 20 years of experience in diagnosing orthodontic problems and treating Adults and Children with a wide range of orthodontic braces, including Invisalign. Vicky has been a great addition to our team, with her gentle manner and caring nature, she easily reassures and puts her patients at ease.