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Dr.Darren Hand
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2001
GDC No: 79401
Darren graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Newcastle in 2001. He then gained many years experience in general practice, providing advanced sedation techniques to anxious adults and children, obtaining further postgraduate qualifications with a Diploma in Conscious Sedation and Membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He then furthered his clinical skills and knowledge by undertaking several speciality posts including Paediatric Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Darren undertook his specialist training in orthodontics at Manchester Dental Hospital and was awarded a Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) and also obtained his Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of London. This entitled him to register on the General Dental Council's specialist list to provide services as a specialist orthodontist.
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Dr.Michael Hicks
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS(Hons) PGDip(Implant) MFDS RCSEd Manc, United Kingdom, 2012
GDC No: 229127
Michael qualified with Honours from the University of Manchester in 2012. Following his foundation year, he embarked on further training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the North of England. Michael has a special interest in oral surgery and a passion for dental implantology. He was awarded his Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Implant Dentistry with Distinction at Newcastle University.
Alongside his commitments to clinical practice, Michael is an active member of the dental profession and is a UK Dental Ambassador for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He enjoys educating the future of the dental profession in his role as an Associate Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery, at Newcastle University. He is a regular speaker to Postgraduate Dentists at Health Education England and provides hands-on training to dentists in the North East.
Michael’s foremost commitments are to his patients and the profession, and he was recognised for this at the UK Dental Awards and the {my}dentist Clinical Excellence Awards as a Young Dentist of the Year commended finalist. He has a relaxed and reassuring manner, and is happy to help you, whether you need a wisdom tooth removing, or your smile improving.
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Dr.Nicholas Robert John Leach
Qualified from: Grado en Odontologia Universidad Europea De Madrid, 2019
GDC No: 285331
Born in the suburbs of South London, Nick moved to the United Arab Emirates at a very young age and grew up in the city of Abu Dhabi. He returned to the UK to study Biochemistry at Newcastle University where his research focused on skin regeneration using stem cells. Another move abroad to Spain followed and he qualified from La Universidad Europea de Madrid with a degree in dentistry.
After successfully completing his foundation training in North Cumbria, he returned to Newcastle to take up his first associate role at {my}dentist. Nick has special interests in dental and facial cosmetic procedures. He provides bespoke smile makeovers through invisible teeth straightening, whitening, veneers and crowns. He is also an advanced facial aesthetics doctor, implementing subtle and natural enhancements to the skin and face.
In his spare time, he enjoys keeping fit at the gym, snowboarding, playing Golf and is a member of Jesmond Lawn Tennis Club.
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Miss.Laura Jessica Routledge
Qualified from: MChD/BChD, Oral Science BSc UK, 2018
GDC No: 277818
Laura graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018 with a distinction. After graduating she successfully completed her dental foundation training in Hull in 2019. During this time she participated in the nationally-recognised ‘Teeth Team’ initiative which provided a great insight into child dental health.
Laura was awarded the prestigious FGDP (Faculty of General Dental Practice UK) ‘Best Milestone Case’ for her scheme as well as a highly commended clinical case.
She returned back to the North East in 2019 and has continued to develop further skills involving oral surgery and restorative dentistry.
Laura is passionate about using minimally invasive dentistry and educating patients in maintaining excellent oral hygiene and preventing dental diseases.
She is a certified provider of both Clear-Correct and Invisalign Go clear aligners. She is keen to incorporate modern dental techniques into her work and has underwent further training in ‘Smilefast’. She is interested in combining both orthodontic and restorative treatment to provide patients with long-term aesthetic and functional treatments.
In October 2021 she will be commencing a highly recognised post-graduate year long programme in ‘Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry’.
Outside of work Laura enjoys cooking, exercising and travelling.
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Mr.David Kenneth Burlace
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2018
GDC No: 277804
David graduated from Newcastle University in 2018 with a merit in academic dentistry and a distinction in clinical dentistry. He recently completed a 2 year training scheme for which he worked between general practice and Newcastle Dental Hospital. During this time he gained vast experience in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, child dental health and sedation to list a few! David is passionate about providing minimally invasive dentistry and improving oral health. David has a keen interest in private cosmetic dental work and is keen to incorporate modern digital dentistry into his clinical workflow. He is a certified provider of both Clear-Correct and Invisalign Go clear aligners treatments and particularly likes combining orthodontic and restorative treatment alongside each other to provide patients with an aesthetic outcome that is both functional and long-term. Away from dentistry he enjoys running and spending time with his sausage dog – Frankie.
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Mr.Grenville Moore
Qualified from: BDS Dip Con Sed uk, 1993
GDC No: 68958
Grenville graduated from Sheffield University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993 after five years of study at the Dental School. As well as general dentistry, he has an interest in sedation, which led him to complete his post graduate diploma in conscious sedation in 2003. With this he is able to provide the highest standard of sedation techniques to help nervous patients overcome their dental fears and have treatment. Grenville is also an active member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD).
Since leaving university, Grenville has worked in general practice as an associate dentist in both NHS and private settings around the north-east. He also spent several years working part-time in the sedation department at Newcastle Dental Hospital before he began working at Queensway in January 2014. Grenville is also passionate and highly experienced in the composite bonding area of dentistry and takes great pride in his work.
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Mr.Raymond Coffer
(Treatment co-ordinator)
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds UK, 2017
GDC No: 272666
Raymond joined the {my}dentist family in 2014 as part of the Reception Team and went on to qualify as a registered Dental Nurse. Through his vast experience in and out of surgery, he then took on the role as Treatment Co-Ordinator in May 2018 where he enjoys helping people choose their treatment options and working closely with our clinicians in practice to ensure we provide our patients with a first class service. Raymond is passionate about our patient journey, from assessment and advice through to treatment completion and finds his role rewarding when witnessing the life and smile changing results provided by our talented team. Consultations with Raymond are free, where you can get friendly advice on treatment options, costs, finance and guidance on oral hygiene products. Outside of work Raymond enjoys reading, cooking and time with his family.
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Ms.Hayley Gray
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy RCS Edin, United Kingdom, 2015
GDC No: 118616
Hayley is one of our Orthodontic Therapists here at Dean Road. She started her career in dentistry as a general Dental Nurse before moving onto orthodontics. After working in a general practice for several years, she then changed direction to qualify as an Orthodontic Therapist.
Hayley is passionate about her role within our Team and works very closely to one of our Specialist Orthodontists and Nursing team. One of the biggest parts of her job she enjoys is meeting new people every day and helping her patients achieve a smile they’re proud of. Another passion is educating her patients in oral hygiene techniques when wearing their braces.
All of her spare time is taken up by her little girl by keeping her entertained, going on long walks, bike rides and looking for new adventures.
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Ms.Toni Anderson
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dent Hygiene United Kingdom, 1989
GDC No: 3720
Nicole qualified at Bristol School in 1989 as a hygienist and now lives back in Sunderland with her husband Patrick, two daughters, Scarlett and Erin and a menagerie of animals including 2 cockapoos, cats, fish and a tortoise! How does she find the time? During her long established career, Nicole has built up a large patient base and she reports that she loves working as part of such a successful team!
Nicole’s favourite part of the job is motivating patients and seeing continued improvement in their Oral Health which is evidence on their regular and routine visits to see her.
She also likes a good natter, which patients love!
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Miss.Rebecca Ford
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy 2017, 2017
GDC No: 211604
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Mrs.Angela Boyce
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dent Hygiene United Kingdom, 1981
GDC No: 2307
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Dr.Alison Betts
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2013
GDC No: 245215
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Dr.Christopher Stewart Baillie
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS,MFDS RCS Ncle, United Kingdom, 1996
GDC No: 71829
Chris graduated as dentist in 1996 from Newcastle University before commencing additional vocational training in the North East of England. Following a year spent in general practice he then spent a year as a hospital resident in Maxilla - Facial Surgery in the West Midlands. Chris then spent a year travelling around the world before returning to the North East to complete the 2.5 years of further training in Dentistry and Orthodontics, Oral and Maxilla facial surgery, Oral Medicine and Sedation.
Chris moved to Leeds Dental Hospital to complete his 3 year full time higher specialist training in orthodontics and then completed a concurrent Masters degree in Orthodontics. Chris' clinical practice is solely Orthodontics which he has been practising since 2006.
Chris is married to Ann and they have 2 children.
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Dr.Naomi Hunter
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2004
GDC No: 83323
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Miss.Ellen McCarry
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2017
GDC No: 271424
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Miss .Louise Hedley
(Therapist)
Qualified from: Dental Hygiene Therapy BSc(hons) UK, 2021
GDC No: 164108
Louise qualified with Honours from Teesside University in 2021, following a successful 18 year career as an Advanced Dental Nurse. Louise brings a wealth of experience to her role as Dental Therapist with special interests in Paediatric Dentistry, Implant Maintenance and providing treatment to anxious patients. She has a real passion for the delivery and provision of oral health care and strives to provide patients with the best care and treatment that they deserve. She is currently studying to enable herself to provide inhalation sedation to our patients.
Outside of dentistry, Louise is also studying a Masters in Public Health. Alongside expanding her knowledge and skills in the field, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and exploring new destinations and listening to live music.
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Mr.Callum Alexander Morris
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2020
GDC No: 290207
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mISS.Helen McKeever
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2020
GDC No: 290459
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