castle view surgery ltd a dental practice in Durham, Durham

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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: Principal Dental Surgeon; GDC registration number: 171620

Dr Nikhil Gandhi: Principal Dental Surgeon; GDC registration number: 282672; Dr Nikhil Gandhi is a highly skilled dentist with a Masters in Prosthetic Dentistry from University of Bristol. With 12 years of experience in a secondary care setting, Nikhil has a special interest in Oral Sugrery, routinely managing complex extractions, impacted wisdom teeth and surgical procedures. His expertise extends to cosmetic dentistry, where he specialises in enhancing smiles through composite bonding, veneers and full smile make overs. Dr Nikhil Gandhi is dedicated to providing high quality, patient focused care, combining technical precision with an artistic approach to deliver both functional and aesthetic excellence.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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