Neil Paterson BDS, MDS, FDS, DRD RCSMSc (Dental Implants) comes from Edinburgh and graduated from Dundee University in 1978. His fellowship and diploma in restorative dentistry were gained from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1982/1984. His (first) masters thesis was based on research into monitoring gum problems. He has worked in hospitals, general and specialist practices in Dundee, Chester, Newcastle, Sunderland and Gothenburg Sweden, before taking over as practice principal at Denmark Street in 1988.
Until recently neil also worked part-time at Newcastle Dental Hospital as an Associate Specialist in the periodontal department. He is a registered specialist in Periodontics (gum problems) and teaches and lectures extensively all over the UK. He has been placing implants since 1985 and has been awarded the MSc in Implantology from Warwick University. His (second) masters disertation was on the problems of placing dental implants in diabetics. He is a committed Christian, is married with two grown-up children and plays various saxophones, giving him a particular understanding of the dental problems of woodwind/brass mucisians.
Margaret Haffey BDS qualified from Edinburgh in 1977. After house jobs in Leeds Dental Hospital she worked in Gateshead Community Dental Service for 12 years. Following that, she became Principal dentist in charge of a prestigious practice in Hexham,. Having sold the practice she is able to give her full concentration back to treating patients and brings considerable expertise to the practice. She has a special interest in children ' s dentistry and orthodontics.
Andrew Gemmell BDS MFDSRCS
Andrew
is the most recent dentist to join the practice. In addition to working at
Denmark Street, he is an Academic Clinical Fellow at Newcastle Dental
Hospital where he is researching the relationship between dental health and the
aging process. This unique combination of academic dentistry and dental
practice allows Andrew to bring current clinical research into the practice
setting. Nationally, Andrew represents the North of England on the Primary Care
Research Committee at the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in London and has
won prizes for both his clinical and academic work.
Andrew
qualified from Newcastle Dental School with Merit in Clinical Dentistry in 2007 and was
admitted for Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College
of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2009. He is currently undertaking a postgraduate
diploma in restorative dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons, England. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly restorative dentistry; fillings,
crowns, bridges and root canal treatment.
Andrew
has training in anxiety management as after all, many people do not look forward to
visiting the dentist. The aim of all the team at Denmark Street is to make your
visit as comfortable and stress free as possible – even enjoyable!
Hygienist
Gerrie Forrest (Hygienist) (Member of The Association for Hypnosis & Professional Psychotherapy). qualified with The British & Medical Hypnotherapy Society in 1990 & The Northern College of Hypnotherapy in 2004, has been working at the Practice as a Dental Hygienist for 14 years and is able to offer patients who smoke the opportunity to become non-smokers. Hypnotherapy is very similar to daydreaming; when we daydream we can take ourselves into a world of imagination, feelings, beliefs and expectations, exploring our thoughts and solving problems. You can not be made to do anything you do not want to do. Hypnosis is a form of pure relaxation, reducing stress levels and energising the body. Fees are £125 for a smoking cessation package. Please ask for a quotation for other treatments.
Fiona Smith (Dental Health Educator) focuses on fun prevention sessions with children, specific diet and cleaning instruction with children and adults, smoking cessation advice and Fresh Breath.
Dental Nurse team
Fiona Smith Lorraine Robson; has been with us for over 12 years as a qualified Dental Nurse. She is the methodical organised one and is in charge of all our stock and cross-infection control.
Lindsey Nicholls; joined us two years ago. She always wanted to be a Dental Nurse and as the family were getting older she trained with us as a Dental Nurse, passing her national exams in the summer of 2009. She is married with a teenager daughter and young son.
Jackie Mason; joined us early in 2009 as a qualified Dental Nurse, having worked in various dental practices for some years. She is married with a young son.
Administration team
Reception;
Eve Cogan; is our main receptionist. It is usually Eve you will speak to on the phone. She runs the appointment book, the recall system, invoices, chases up the laboratory work to make sure its on time and sorts out Wendy's computer problems......
Dental Practice Manager Wendy Stephenson ; has many years of experience of both clinical and administrative areas within dental practices and will be able to help you with any queries or problems you may have.
