About Us
Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is a specialist, Bangor based orthodontic practice offering state of the art treatment to all patients.
Our practice’s top priority is to provide you with the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment. We recognise that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the professional, friendly service we deliver to each person. We utilise the very latest technological advances in the industry along with the latest in digital imaging to ensure that every patient receives the most effective care possible.
Meet the Team
Our knowledgeable clinicians and staff are wholly committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve. We all share the same view that the quality of your care is of paramount importance. All members of our orthodontic team are highly skilled specialists with many years of experience.
Dr Zia Ud-Din
BDS MPhil (Orth) MFDS RCS (Edin) MOrthRCS (Edin)
Specialist Orthodontist
Zia has a keen interest in Facial Aesthetics and endeavours to achieve ideal facial balance and proportions with his bespoke treatments- whether it be reducing a gummy smile or making a smile wider and more beautiful whilst providing ideal lip support…
A specialist orthodontist routinely works alongside Facial Surgeons to advise the correct movements necessary to achieve the ideal aesthetic outcome and specialist orthodontists are trained specifically in this field. Zia has completed two years of Surgical training in Maxillo Facial Surgery and has routinely performed procedures as extensive as repairing fractured cheekbones and jaws and and was the treating speciality “doctor on call” for all facial injuries and especially lacerations of the face.
Zia understands the increasing need for invisible/hidden brace systems for his patients and is a registered provider of INVISALIGN aligners and the INCOGNITO and WiN hidden ‘lingual brace’ systems
This allows him to be able to make the most informed decision when providing treatment for children or adults. Zia believes that orthodontic treatment should only ever be done once and holds a strong philosophy of retention to ensure his patients keep their lovely straight smile forever.
Zia graduated from the University of Manchester in 2001. He then undertook several training posts including Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Paediatric Dentistry, which provide a fantastic grounding to become a Specialist Orthodontist. During this time he obtained his Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.
He undertook his Specialist training in Orthodontics at Birmingham Dental Hospital and was awarded a Masters in Philosophy and obtained his Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. He subsequently gained entry onto the General Dental Councils Specialist list for orthodontics.
As a further recognition of his clinical expertise he was awarded a highly prestigious British Orthodontic Society Prize for excellence of his treated cases.
Away from work he’s kept busy with his young family and, when they let him – he plays at restoring classic cars!
Dr Basil Hatahet
DDS MSc (VU Manc) FDS RCS(Edin)
Basil qualified as a dentist in 1989 before obtaining his prestigious higher level qualification of FDS RCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 1999. He has worked extensively in a variety of Hospitals in North West England and Wales and has worked alongside Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery…
Basil is highly experienced in cutting edge cosmetic orthodontic techniques such as behind the teeth “lingual braces” and Invisalign, and can recommend a course of treatment tailored to your needs after an initial consultation.
Basil’s calm and gentle nature puts even the most nervous of patients at ease, and he has assisted numerous aspiring dentists along their training pathway. He takes a keen interest in world affairs and his compassionate nature has spurred him to do much relief and charity work during his spare time for communities less privileged than ours.
Basil has a keen interest in adult orthodontics, multi-disciplinary treatment and the use of aesthetic braces.
Practice Tour
The Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is conveniently located in the city of Bangor in North Wales. The entire practice recently underwent an extensive refurbishment and refit programme to deliver a modern, warm and inviting environment, created for your complete comfort and relaxation.
