Our Team

Dr. Noor Al-Mansouri

Specialist in Orthodontics

Noor qualified as a dental surgeon in 2001. After teaching and holding several hospital appointments, she trained for three years at the Eastman Dental Hospital. During those three years, Noor gained a Masters in Orthodontics from University College London and later qualified with a membership in orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS (Eng)). Noor joined Harpenden Orthodontics in 2014. She is a lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry at the RCS (Eng). Noor is passionate about treating children and adults with a variety of orthodontic appliances. Outside of work Noor enjoys spending time with her family and when time allows horse riding.

Dr Adewale (Addie) Akinwale

Dentist with a special interest in orthodontics

Addie obtained an Engineering degree in Dental Materials before going on to qualify as a Dentist. Addie has always loved orthodontics and believes that a smile is the best accessory a person can wear. Addie takes care to use her skillset and knowledge to get the best results for her patients. Addie is especially good with nervous patients making them feel relaxed and at ease.

Addie joined Harpenden Orthodontics after working for almost 7 years in specialist orthodontic practice where she has focused on the clinical practice of both children and adults in a specialist orthodontic setting and including the training of orthodontic nurses and therapists. Addie is currently on the Orthodontic Masters programme at the University of Ulster, College of Medicine and Dentistry.

Outside of work Addie enjoys travelling, reading and is very good at cooking and baking. Addie also enjoys languages and other cultures, she is fluent in Spanish and is picking up conversational French again.

Dr Neha Passan

Specialist Orthodontist

Neha first qualified as a dentist in 2001 from The University of Manchester. She then went onto gain extensive experience in private and NHS general practice.

Neha also continued her professional development in a hospital setting by undertaking training posts in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Paediatric Dentistry.

After gaining membership to The Faculty of Dental Surgeons at The Royal College of Surgeons, Neha entered the specialist training programme in Orthodontics at Barts and The Royal London Hospital.

She went onto achieve her master’s degree in Orthodontics, followed by membership onto the Orthodontic specialist register

Since qualifying as a specialist, Neha has developed a keen interest in cosmetic orthodontics and provides treatments such as the Clear aligners, lingual fixed braces, tooth coloured fixed braces and removable appliances for both adults and children.

Outside of work, Neha enjoys spending time with her family and cooking!

Dr Pieter van Heerden

Specialist Orthodontist

Dr Pieter van Heerden qualified as a dentist in 1984 and an orthodontist in 1992 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He completed his MChD in 1992 and moved to the UK. He worked as an associate in St Albans from 1993 and became principal of the same practice in 1998. He founded Harpenden Orthodontic Practice in 1999.

Dr Van Heerden is a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics and member of the BOS, AAO and European Aligner Society. He trained with Dr Dwight Damon, the inventor of the Damon system. He is a well known international speaker and has lectured extensively worldwide.

Amber Plenty

Treatment Coordinator

Amber joined the team at Harpenden Orthodontics in 2017. She also works in our St Albans Practice guiding patients through every step of their treatment.

Tünde Dobos

Treatment Coordinator

Tunde worked as a Dental Treatment Coordinator for more than five years, before she joined the team in 2024. Tunde will play a significant role during your patient journey and will happily answer any questions you may have.

Colleen Simmons

Admin and reception staff

Alison Rosen

Admin and reception staff

Brooke Wright

Admin and reception staff

Cara Dickens

Admin and reception staff