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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.Matthew Gill
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS,DGDP Ncle, United Kingdom, 1993
GDC No: 69346
Matthew qualified from Newcastle University in 1993 then went on to achieve a diploma of General Dental Practitioners in 1996. In 2008 he was awarded an MBE by prince Charles at Buckingham palace for services to NHS dentistry. Matthew has been placing implants for over 10 years and has a wealth of experience in tooth replacement and cosmetic dentistry. Matthew also places implants at Sunderland Royal Hospital. He focuses a lot of his time on providing private cosmetic dentistry and offers complimentary consultations for those wanting implants, private dentures and smile makeovers. Matthew lives in Whitburn with his wife and two children and in his spare time he enjoys cooking, being active and making time for mountain biking
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Dr.Michael Hicks
Qualified from: BDS 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 mydentist 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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Miss .Lorna Arundel
(Therapist)
Qualified from: Bsc Oral Health 2017, 2017
GDC No: 271588
Lorna recently joined the mydentist family in 2018 following completion of her BSc in Oral Health Science in 2017 at the University of Highlands and Islands. This qualifies her as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist. Lorna is passionate about helping our patients with both their tooth and oral hygiene needs and strongly believes in educating families and encouraging children from an early age to look after their teeth. Due to this belief, Lorna is an active member of our Kids Club Team.
After spending a year working in Glasgow, Lorna returned to her roots and is now enjoying being back at home and her dad's cooking. Whilst not at work, Lorna enjoys going for walks, reading, socialising and spending time with her family.
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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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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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Dr.Julia Smith
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: Ncle United Kingdom, 1991
GDC No: 66979
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Dr.Christopher Stewart Baillie
(Orthodontist)
Qualified from: BDS,MFDS RCS Ncle, United Kingdom, 1996
GDC No: 71829
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Dr.Matthew Hodgson
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2013
GDC No: 244944
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Dr.Laura Allan
Qualified from: BChD Leeds, United Kingdom, 2008
GDC No: 153642
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Dr.Naomi Hunter
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2004
GDC No: 83323
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Dr.Alison Betts
Qualified from: BDS Ncle, United Kingdom, 2013
GDC No: 245215
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Dr.Sundeep Gill
Qualified from: Ncle United Kingdom, 2010
GDC No: 193544
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Ms.Angela Boyce
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dent Hygiene United Kingdom, 1981
GDC No: 2307
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Miss.Christina Davis
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2016
GDC No: 264657
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Miss.Rosanne Mary McCallum
Qualified from: BDS UK, 2017
GDC No: 271312
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Miss.Rebecca Ford
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy 2017, 2017
GDC No: 211604
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Mrs.Bev English
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: CEB Cert in Dental Hygiene Newcastle, 1980
GDC No: 2133
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Ms.Hayley Gray
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy RCS Edin, United Kingdom, 2015
GDC No: 118616
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Mr.Mehdi Dehgani
Qualified from: Dr Med Dent Debrecen, 2018
GDC No: 279092
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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 mydentist 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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Mrs.Keeley Jane Ross
(Orthodontic Therapists)
Qualified from: Dip Orth Therapy UK, 2011
GDC No: 6154
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