Rippon qualified in Dentistry from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ in London in 2003. She had an interest in surgery and this led to her spending 9 years training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She spent 5 years as a Specialty Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in various hospitals in the South East including Royal London Hospital, where she was also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer and involved in undergraduate dental training. In this time, she also obtained her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2012 at a London Conference, Rippon was awarded the Associate Fellow’s Prize by the British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, for the best presentation of a clinical study, she had conducted in third molar surgery at the Royal London Hospital. She has been an examiner for the General Dental Council/Royal College of Surgeons England for 9 years, examining overseas dentists and continues to examine.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Rippon’s interest in jaw surgery led her path to specialise in Orthodontics. She undertook higher specialist training in Orthodontics at Birmingham Dental Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital. As part of her training, she also completed a Masters in Research, looking at the self-esteem and quality of life in patients undergoing jaw surgery. She completed training and was awarded a Membership in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and is recognised as a Specialist in Orthodontics with the General Dental Council.
Rippon works in both NHS and Private practices in the Cotswolds. After qualifying, she continued to work as an Orthodontist at Birmingham Dental Hospital, where she dealt with an array of complex cases including surgical. She has a keen interest in Aesthetic Orthodontics including Invisalign, treating mild to complex cases and is experienced in Invisalign Teen. She loves keeping up to date with the constant changes and advancements in Orthodontics using an array of digital systems, designed to make life easier for patients and make that new smile easily accessible, with fewer visits to the clinic.
Rippon has a real passion for her work and in creating a caring and friendly environment, to make your smile transformation as easy as possible.
In her spare time, Rippon is kept busy with her young dog and enjoys exploring the Cotswolds with him and is always happy for any good dog walking recommendations. She enjoys cooking and is a musical fan, looking forward to getting back to the theatre.
