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Dr.Aran Maxwell-Cox
Qualified from: Dund United Kingdom, 2014
GDC No: 251245
Qualifying with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2014 from the University of Dundee, Aran is a keen, motivated and caring dentist who provides a patient centred approach. He enjoys dealing with anxious patients and takes care to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the chair. Aran is our practice Facial Aesthetic clinician who is fully qualified in providing anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. As well as this, he enjoys creating ‘Smile Makeovers’ with composite bonding or Clear Correct teeth straightening treatments in order to completely transform a patients smile. Every patient gets a tailor made treatment plan and Aran takes pride in his work so you can be assured of the best treatment every single time. Alongside this, Aran is also an Educational Supervisor with NHS England and was recently nominated for Young Dentist of the Year at the {my}dentist Dental Excellence Awards. Outside of dentistry he enjoys travelling to new countries, cooking and running a food blog.
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Dr.Claire Horan (Cairns)
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2011
GDC No: 210119
Claire graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2011, achieving a merit in academic dentistry.
She has worked at {my}dentist Front Street Dental Practice in Consett since 2012 and enjoys providing both NHS and private treatment to patients. In particular, she enjoys working with nervous or anxious patients, putting them at ease within the surgery environment. She is a valued member of our team and also works hard to promote good oral health in both adults and children. Claire is also passionate about providing aesthetic composite bonding to improve patients’ smiles and ultimately confidence.
Outside of work Claire enjoys walking, swimming and DIY.
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Dr.David Taylor
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle, United Kingdom, 2016
GDC No: 264939
David, or Dave as we call him within the practice, is a local lad who was born and raised in Consett and has now been working for {my}dentist Front Street since the beginning of 2020.
Dave qualified as a Dentist at Newcastle University in 2016, where he also gained a 1st class degree in Biomedical Science. Since qualifying he’s focused mainly on cosmetic dentistry, completing several courses in composite bonding and veneers, crown and bridge work and short-term orthodontics.
He’s a big advocate of ‘Align, Bleach and Bond’ dentistry and provides both Invisalign clear aligners and Quick Straight Teeth, which is a form of fixed braces.
He’s always looking to improve his skills and hopes to complete a diploma or MSc in Restorative or Aesthetic Dentistry in the near future.
To see examples of his work you can follow him on Instagram @drdavidtaylor
When he’s not working he spends his free time playing sports such as football or golf and enjoys going for walks with his wife and his dog Finley.
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Dr.James Goodman
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle, United Kingdom, 2000
GDC No: 77862
James graduated from Newcastle University in 2000 and has worked across a number of practices providing both NHS and Private dentistry. James strives to improve the oral health of his patients and build confidence with those who are dental phobic, giving them all the confidence to smile. In 2011 he completed the highly regarded ‘One to One’ Implant course at the University of Sheffield and has been providing implant dentistry to a very high standard since.
James has a passion for cosmetic dentistry and is an established provider of Invisalign, a virtually invisible, removable solution for those wanting to straighten their teeth. He now focuses his time on providing private cosmetic dentistry and offers complimentary consultations for those wanting smile makeovers, implants and orthodontic treatments.
James lives in Newcastle with his wife, daughter and dog and in his spare time, enjoys being active, making time for fell walking and mountain biking.
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Dr.Stephen Ward
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2011
GDC No: 210116
Stephen has been with us at the Front Street practice since 2012 and is a valued member of our team. He graduated from Newcastle University with Merit in both clinical and academic dentistry before joining us at Front Street. He is a certified Invisalign practitioner, as well as providing a full range of NHS and private dental treatments. Stephen has a special interest in providing aesthetic treatments to boost patients’ confidence and helping them to love their smiles.
In his spare time he enjoys sports, reading, travel and music. He also impressively has a First Class Biology BSc (Hons) Degree.
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Miss.Reeva Rajasansir
Qualified from: BDS MFDS PGCERT MED ED Ncle, United Kingdom, 2016
GDC No: 264730
Reeva qualified with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Newcastle University in 2016. Since graduating she went on to work in general dental practice, as well as an SHO in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Reeva then gained membership to the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow in 2018.
Reeva now enjoys working and treating patients in both general practice and at the Dental Hospital. She enjoys completing both NHS and private treatments and also specialises in facial aesthetic treatments. Outside the world of dentistry she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and many friends, as well as keeping fit and playing tennis.
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Miss.Sophie Elizabeth Holland
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2019
GDC No: 283532
Sophie graduated in 2019, achieving a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Newcastle University. During her time there she was nominated for a ‘Personal Touch’ award for her reassuring nature with anxious patients. This comforting manner is something she continues to pride herself on, often receiving praise and positive feedback from those that were initially nervous about coming in to the practice, but now feel much more at ease. Sophie particularly enjoys seeing patients oral health improve from one check up to the next, after they have taken on her advice and encouragement.
Outside of Dentistry, Sophie enjoys music, attending concerts, exploring the outdoors and cooking new recipes.
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Mr.David Furness
Qualified from: BDS Ncle 2015 United Kingdom, 2015
GDC No: 259243
David has been working at {my}dentist Consett since 2016. Originally from Edinburgh, he moved to Newcastle to study dentistry and graduated in 2015. During his degree he received the Proctor prize and the Coltene prize. These prizes were for best clinical skills and best work with white fillings respectively. David provides both NHS and private dental treatment. He has a keen interest in white fillings and teeth whitening to improve patient's smiles.
In his spare time he enjoys long distance running and has completed half marathons in Newcastle and Edinburgh. He also enjoy films. Prior to attending dental school, he achieved a First Class Masters Degree in Chemistry.
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Dr.Amy Packer
Qualified from: BDS Lond,United Kingdom, 2007
GDC No: 114282
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Ms.Zoe Broadbent
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Dip Dent Hygiene United Kingdom, 1993
GDC No: 4583
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Miss.Kate Cranson
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle United Kingdom, 2017
GDC No: 192674
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