Dr. Caryl is a specialist consultant orthodontist, who provides comprehensive orthodontic care to both children and adults. She is proficient in utilising fixed appliances and aligner treatments to achieve optimal results for her patients.
Caryl's journey in dentistry began with her undergraduate BDS degree from Sheffield University in 2005. After completing her vocational training in South Devon, she fulfilled general professional training and senior house officer positions in the community dental service, maxillofacial surgery, and restorative dentistry in South Wales.
She then pursued three years of specialist orthodontic postgraduate training at Cardiff University, culminating in the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 2011. She was honoured with the prestigious William Houston Gold Medal, awarded annually to the most outstanding candidate in the MOrth Exam.
Caryl further advanced her expertise by undertaking consultant orthodontist training while simultaneously earning a PhD with a thesis titled “Matching Genotype to Phenotype in a Detailed Assessment of Lip Morphology”. She also pursued postgraduate education training, becoming a Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (HEA). In 2016, after completing her intercollegiate specialist fellowship examination at the Royal College of Surgeons, she was appointed Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant in Orthodontics at Cardiff University.
In her role at Cardiff University, Caryl managed complex orthodontic cases, including those involving orthognathic surgery, severe hypodontia, and cleft lip/palate patients. She held several leadership positions, including Undergraduate Orthodontic Lead, and presented her research at numerous national and international conferences. Notably, she was awarded the Houston Research Prize for her presentation at the European Orthodontic Conference in June 2019.
Currently, Caryl practices in three locations across South Wales, delivering high-quality private orthodontic care. Her extensive training, clinical experience, and dedication to her field make her a highly respected professional in orthodontics.
10 Monmouth Road
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
NP7 5HH