Our Team
Our commitment to our patients is to provide the highest standard of care along with the best possible results; that process starts with having an incredible team. Each of our team members is constantly undergoing training to further their knowledge to be able to better assist you.
Our orthodontists
You’ll feel confident with your treatment when you meet our qualified and competent team of orthodontists passionate about achieving the best smile possible for each of their patients.
Dr Pieter van Heerden
Specialist Orthodontist
BChD(Pret), MDent(Orth), MChD(Orth), Specialist in Orthodontics GDC 66417, fellow of the World Federation of OrthodontistsDr 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.
Our staff
Our friendly staff will make you feel right at home when you visit us at Harpenden Orthodontics. With the help of all the team members below, our practice runs smoothly and our patients are treated with world-class care.
Mary McGovern
Practice Manager
GDC 106768Mary McGovern has been working in dentistry for over twenty years. She helps to ensure the smooth day to day running of the practice, providing support to the dental team and ensuring compliance with all guidelines and regulations, she is registered with the General Dental Council.
Mary is always available to give help and advise to our patients and is happy to answer any questions you may have. She welcomes all feedback.