the team
Hand in hand for your treatment success:
Our team consists of experienced orthodontists and practice staff.
We not only work well, but also gladly for you!
Dr. Simone Linden
Specialist dentist for orthodontics
After taking up a double degree in human and dental medicine at the University of Düsseldorf, she focused entirely on dentistry from the time of her medical examination. After her license to practice dentistry, she continued her education to become a specialist in orthodontics, which she completed at Münster University Hospital and in the local practice. She has been a member of the permanent treatment team in our practice since 2012, and joined the practice as owner in 2021.
- certified specialist for lingual treatment with the WIN appliance
- certified specialist for lingual treatment with Incognito appliance
- certified specialist for treatment with removable transparent splints
In her free time she enjoys sports and loves to travel the world.
Memberships and engagements
BDK, Professional Association of German Orthodontists
DGKFO, German Society for Orthodontics
WFO, World Federation of Orthodontists
Dr. Achim Nesselrath
Doctor and dentist for orthodontics
He studied medicine and dentistry at the Universities of Aachen, Bern (Switzerland), San Antonio, Texas (USA) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). After working as a dentist in a practice for two years, he was a resident in maxillofacial surgery at the University of Cologne. He received his specialist training as an orthodontist at the Humboldt University in Berlin and in a specialized practice.
- certified specialist for lingual treatments by DGLO
- certified myofunctional therapist by DGMFT
- Diplomate of the German Board of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics
- Expert in the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA)
- Expert witness (professional association of orthodontists, professional association, health insurance companies)
- National and international lecturer on continuing education
- Author of reference books
- Numerous publications in the press
- Establishment and own practice since 1998
- Authorization to train orthodontists since 2003
Dr. Nesselrath is married and has 2 children.
Memberships and commitments
Professional Association of German Orthodontists (Federal Board 2005-2011, State Board 2002-2011, Chairman Düsseldorf since 2001)
German Board of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics (Board 2010-2014)
DGKFO German Society of Orthodontics
DGLO German Society for Lingual Orthodontics
Julian Deterding
After studying dentistry in Münster, he is currently completing his further training as an orthodontist in our practice.
Mr. Deterding is currently still writing his doctoral thesis at the University of Witten-Herdecke in the microbiological department. In addition to his work, he also volunteers for local politics in Düsseldorf.
Jana Trautmann
Reception management
Ms. Trautmann has completed her training as a dental assistant in our practice. She manages our reception with a lot of drive and good humor. As a senior administrator, she is also your competent contact for all billing questions. She loves to spend her free time with her children.
Katharina Blatt
Office and appointment management
Ms. Blatt's path to our practice led her through an apprenticeship at TÜV Nord as a businesswoman for office management and several years of work in a notary's office. With a lot of commitment, she quickly familiarized herself with her new tasks. She manages everything around the appointments.
In her spare time she devotes herself to photography and digital post-processing of photos as well as playing table tennis.
Mehtap Yazir
Orthodontic specialist assistant
Ms. Yazir did her training as a dental assistant in our practice and then successfully obtained certification as an orthodontic specialist assistant. She is a dental instrument reprocessing specialist and our hygiene officer.
Ms. Yazir manages all patient treatment procedures and is our expert in invisible treatment techniques such as aligners (Invisalign®) and lingual techniques (Incognito®).
After work, Ms. Yazir first relaxes. Her great passions are sports, reading, cooking and her cats.
Mareen Borowetzke
Dental assistant
Ms. Borowetzke did her training as a dental assistant in our practice. Even during her training, she was known for her sensitive approach to patients.
Ms. Borowetzke is well-versed in invisible treatment techniques such as aligners (Invisalign®) and lingual technology.
After work, Ms. Borowetzke's first order of business is sports. She finds relaxation best when strolling through fashion stores and boutiques.
Mohamed El Alaoui
Dental assistant
Mr. El Alaoui made the journey from Morocco to Germany to complete the training as a dental assistant in our practice - with success. He is a real all-round talent and works with heart and soul and a lot of humor. In his free time he likes to do sports.
Maria Frank
Dental assistant
Ms. Frank started her training in our practice and was able to successfully complete it in 2022. In addition to active patient treatment, she takes care of many processes that take place behind the scenes in our practice. This includes, for example, the processing of dental scans or photos. In her free time she loves to cook delicious dishes, read novels or go for long walks with her dog.
Jinhan Lee
Dental technician
Mr. Lee graduated as a dental technician in Korea. He has been working as a dental technician in Germany since 2018 and has been supporting our practice laboratory since January 2022. His hobbies are swimming and bowling.