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Our Practice Team 

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Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. Our dental team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification.


Dr Sandeep Vasireddy
Dr Sandeep Vasireddy
Principal Dental Surgeon
GDC registration number: 171620


Dr Nikhil Gandhi
Dr Nikhil Gandhi
Principal Dental Surgeon
GDC registration number: 282672


Dr Steve Malcolm
Dr Steve Malcolm
Dental Surgeon
BChD, BSc(Hons)
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 68362

Steve qualified from Leeds University in 1992 with degrees in Pathology and Dentistry and joined the practice in 2014 as a partner. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially preventive and Periodontal (gum) work. Outside the surgery his time is taken up with three small children, gardening and some cycling.

Dr Richard Howdle
Dr Richard Howdle
Dental Surgeon
BDS
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 69356

Richard qualified from Newcastle University in 1993 and joined the practice in 1995, becoming a partner in 1998. He particularly enjoys his cosmetic work with white fillings and tooth coloured restorations. Outside of work he is a keen skiier, hillwalker, cyclist and Dad to his two young boys.

Mrs  Bernice Mitchell
Mrs Bernice Mitchell
Dental Hygienist
EDH
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 5428

Bernice has worked in dentistry since leaving school in 1987, initially as a nurse and then as practice manager. She qualified as a hygienist in 1998 and joined the practice in 1999. Outside work she enjoys spending time with her family and has many hobbies including arts, crafts and home cooking.

Miss Carol Punton
Miss Carol Punton
Practice Manager
RDN / Dip OHE
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 134806

Carol qualified as a Dental Nurse in 1987 and gained her Diploma in Oral Health Education in 1989. She joined the practice in 1991 and became practice manager in 1993.

Mrs Leanne Heslop
Mrs Leanne Heslop
Dental Nurse
RDN
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 256857

Leanne joined the practice in 2013 and underwent her dental nurse training with us and is now a fully qualified member of the team.

Mrs Sheena Bell
Mrs Sheena Bell
Dental Nurse
RDN / CertRad
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 134738

Sheena qualified and joined the practice in 2001 as Richards nurse. She then did further training at Teeside University to qualify as a Dental Radiographer in 2006.

Mrs Kate Chaurley
Mrs Kate Chaurley
Dental Nurse
RDN
Country of issue: United Kingdom
GDC registration number: 120570

Kate qualified as a dental nurse in 2005 and joined our team in May 2023.

Miss Grace Smith
Miss Grace Smith
Trainee Dental Nurse

Grace is our apprentice dental nurse and she joined our team in May 2024.

Miss Eryn Ogden
Decontamination Nurse

Eryn is our newest member of the team, joining us in December 2024