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| Tony Parker BDS
- Dentist |
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Tony qualified
from Edinburgh University in 1978 and set up the Clarence
House practice. Like his partners, Marc and Kate, he
is interested in many aspects of general dentistry.
He also has a special interest in Occlusion (problems
associated with the bite and jaw).
Tony regularly
attends courses to keep up to date with developments
in dental and patient care. He is a full member
of the British Society
of Occlusal Studies and the British
Society of Periodontology. Tony is also an
Invisalign
dentist.
In his
spare time he enjoys flying and gliding. He instructs
at the Cotswold Gliding Club and competes at national
level. He has two grown up children. |
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| Kate Whitney BDS MFDS RCS
- Dentist |
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Kate qualified
at Newcastle Dental School in 2001, and worked in Luton
for a while before moving here in 2004. She has
gained post graduate qualifications to become a member
of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons at the Royal College
of Surgeons in England.
Kate's passion is running, she enjoys
regular competitive club running and has so far completed
three marathons boosting charity funds at the same time
through sponsorship. Her next challenge is to better
her time of 3 hours 48 minutes at the London Marathon!
Kate is also
an Invisalign
dentist.
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| Penny Pitt RDT - Dental Therapist |
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Penny qualified
at the School of Dental Therapists in London 1982, and
worked for a health authority in London for some time
before moving to Bristol in 1996.
She took
a career break to bring up her children, and returned
to dental therapy in 2003, joining Clarence
House in the summer of 2004.
Penny carries
out dental treatments following a recommendation from
one of our dentists. She is particularly interested
and experienced in treating children.
She spends
a lot of time attending seminars and study days. In
her spare time, Penny enjoys going to the theatre and
taking country walks with her family and their little
Jack Russell terrier. |
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| David Bridges RDH - Dental
Hygienist |
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David joined Clarence House in August 1994. David started
his working life as an airframe technician in the RAF,
and went on to qualify as a dental hygienist in 1987,
joining 'Civvie Street' in 1989. David is particularly
interested in treating patients with advanced periodontal
disease (gum disease) as well as all aspects of preventive
care. David is also our IT Manager.
David is married
to Claire and has two children. As most patients know,
David has a keen interest in motorcycling and rugby
though he retired as a Referee at the end of last season.
STOP PRESS. David is appearing
as Peter Quince in the Rococo Players' outdoor Shakespeare
production of A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tickets still
available! - www.rococoplayers.co.uk
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| Vicky Bentley RDH- Dental
Hygienist |
Vicky
Bentley returned to Clarence House in 2004 as a Dental
Hygienist, having previously worked here as a dental
nurse for 4 years. Vicky gained her hygienist qualification
after studying at Birmingham Dental Hospital.
During the two year course she spent 3 months in Finland
as part of a student exchange.
Amongst
many activities, Vicky particularly enjoys watching
rugby, riding her horse and walking her dogs.
In her spare time she likes traveling, eating out.
Her favourite winter past time is Skiing.
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Hazel Pugh - Practice
Manager |
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has been with Clarence House since 1981. Hazel started as a
Dental Nurse and worked her way up to her current role as Manager.
Hazel thoroughly enjoys
her work, as every day it brings her into contact with many
interesting people, many of whom have been coming to the surgery
for many years.
She has three children
of school age and enjoys spending time with them as well as
watching rugby and taking her German Shepherd dog for long walks. |
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| Lucy Lewis -
Receptionist/Nurse |
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Lucy joined
Clarence House in 2002 and worked as a nurse with Marc
for 2 years. She is now one of our reception team.
Lucy enjoys her contact with our patients
in her role as receptionist. Her experience in
surgery enables her to help patients with any queries
they may have about their treatment.
Lucy also
works with our dentists accompanying new patients on
their first visit to help them get the most from their
initial consulation.
In her spare
time, Lucy enjoys going to the gym and walking, watching
rugby, as well as socialising with her friends. |
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| Amy Russell RDN - Dental
Nurse |
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Amy works
with Tony Parker and has been with us since 2003.
Amy gained
her Dental Nurse qualification in 2004. She also
has her Radiography qualification. She also has
a computer qualification in word processing.
She also enjoys swimming with her younger sister and
going to the gym.
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| Louise Parrott - Qualified
Nurse |
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Louise used to work with us
as Marc Gresley's nurse before leaving to live for some
time in Ireland. She is now back with us and works part-time
as one of our nursing team.
Louise gained
her Dental Nursing Qualification in 2006.
Louise has
a young daughter who takes up most of her time.
However, when Louise gets a couple of hours to herself,
she enjoys going to the gym and spending evenings out
with friends. |
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| Lorna Gladwin - Receptionist/Qualified
Nurse |
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Lorna joined
us in June 1997 as a trainee nurse. On qualification,
Lorna worked mainly with our associate dentists.
After two
breaks to have her children, Lorna returned to us part-time
and is now part of our reception team.
Lorna also
works with our dentists accompanying new patients on
their first visit to help them get the most from their
initial consulation. |
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| Christine Gough - Nurse |
Christine
joined Clarence House in 2006. She works mainly
with Vicky. Christine is also training with
our other clinicians.
Christine
has started college with the aim of gaining her
Dental Nursing Qualification
In her spare time,
Chris enjoys watching rugby, painting, shopping,
socialising and live music.
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| Jenny Smith -
Qualified Nurse |
Jenny joined
Clarence House in 2005. She works full time
with Marc Gresley.
Jenny enjoys
watching rugby, socialising, shopping and is a keen
gym member.
Jenny
attended college in 2006/07 and gained her Dental
Nursing Qualification.
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| Kate Cardon - Nurse |
Kate joined the Clarence House in December 2006.
She works with Kate Whitney. Kate has
now started college with the aim of gaining her Dental
Nursing Qualification
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| Sarah Hardman - Nurse |
Sarah joined Clarence House in October 2007.
She will be working with all our clinicians.
Eventually Sarah will be starting college with the
aim of gaining her Dental Nursing Qualification
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