Samantha joined us in 2004 at a very young age of seventeen. She has since become a valued member of the reception team and after gaining her NVQ III in Customer Services was promoted to head receptionist in 2014. She leads a team of four receptionist, to provide our patients with a professional and friendly welcome working closely with Toni, our practice manager and the other team leaders. Samantha is also one of our First Aider team helping ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Samantha is always on hand to answer any questions our patients may have, so please do not hesitate to contact her on reception@torringtondental.co.uk
Helen started work at Torrington Dental practice in 2006 as part of the reception team. Helen changed her role in 2014 and now works alongside Toni, our practice manager, to ensure the smooth running of the practice. Helen is the first point of call for any account queries.
Helen is a local girl from Torrington and her interests include running and spending time with her family and friends.
Kim joined us in 2005 and qualified as a RDN in 2007.
During this time her role as a dental nurse evolved somewhat and she was responsible for our Domiciliary service, became Head Nurse, responsible for all the clinical areas of the practice.
Working alongside John Evans for twelve years (who has now retired), Kim has now decided to slow down herself, reducing her hours and responsibilities. Kim has now joined our dedicated reception team. This now gives Kim more time to drink prosecco and eat chocolate. Kim is the first point of call for any patient account queries.
Alison joined Torrington Dental Practice in December 2015, as part of the reception team.
Her varied career started as a cook manager in Wrafton until her desire to travel realised when she joined Gulf Air as an air stewardess based in Bahrain, followed by many years with British Airways. She then took a career break to bring up her son and on returning to work joined a busy doctor’s practice in Barnstaple.
Ali has become a valued member of the team, using her previous customer service experience to provide our patients with the welcome they expect
Sue TaylorSue joined Torrington Dental Practice in April 2018 as our Referrals Administrator.
Sue brings 30 years of experience as an admin executive having worked all her professional career in the blue chip industry. Initially moving from Kent to enjoy a slower pace of life, she realised she was not entirely ready to hang up the keyboard just yet! She should be your first point of contact for all referrals including Implants, Sedations, Orthodontics and Domiciliary and can be contacted at admin@torringtondental.co.uk.
Sue has fully integrated into village life playing both darts and skittles for her local teams and enjoys long walks on the beach with the dog.
Helen joined us in 2018 as part of the reception team, having spent several years working as front of house in the hospitality business. Helen brings with her this experience to make sure our patients receive the welcome and care they expect. Helen has since qualified as a Dental Nurse after completing her training in 2021.
In her spare time Helen enjoys spending time with her young family and running, currently training for her first marathon.
