Meet Your Oral Health Team
At Torrington Dental Practice, we believe that a healthy smile starts with a strong foundation in oral health and hygiene.
Our dedicated Oral Health Team is here to support you in achieving and maintaining optimal dental health. With a focus on preventive care, education, and personalized treatment plans, we work closely with you to ensure your smile remains bright and healthy for years to come.
Gemma Bealey
DENTAL THERAPIST/HYGIENIST
GDC Number: 234376
Having gained her National Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2012, Gemma Joined TDP in 2014 as a qualified dental nurse, undertaking further training to qualify as an Oral Health Educator. Gemma then followed her dreams and left the practice to study Dental Hygiene and Therapy at Liverpool University.
She qualified for her Diploma in 2018 and re- joined our team in her newly qualified role shortly afterwards. As a Dental Therapist she is certified to undertake additional treatments on top of those of a hygienist, including permanent fillings for both children and adults, and the extraction of children’s teeth.
Gemma has also undertaken additional training in Conscious Sedation and is part of the sedation team here at the practice. In her own time, she enjoys walking the Devon coastline and paddle boarding and spending time with her family.
Kim Durk
Head Nurse
GDC Number: 126159
Kim joined the practice in 2004 as a trainee dental nurse. She qualified in 2006 and was soon promoted to Head Nurse, a role she has now resumed after taking a break from the role to have her children.
Kim is a very busy person at the practice, and recently has added “Dental Health Educator” to her role, working with patients on a one to one basis, as well as visiting local schools, community groups etc. to spread the message about the importance of good oral hygiene.
Kim also has additional NEBDN qualifications in Impression taking, Plaque scoring and Fluoride varnish application, all skills that complement her Dental Health Educator role. Kim has also recently completed her ILM Decontamination Lead course.
Kim is also a dental nurse tutor and examiner for the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) and runs the NEBDN course from Torrington Dental Practice.
Outside of work, Kim loves spending time with her family, socialising and keeping relatively fit!