In our TDP Autumn newsletter, we are delighted to welcome three new members to our TDP team.
A warm welcome to our new associate Dentist, Cristina Gomez. Cristina is originally from Portugal, where she qualified in Porto in 2015 and relocated to the UK in 2016, where she has been working in Braunton ever since.
She likes all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in nervous patients, children and oral surgery where she is planning to expand her qualifications very soon. She is very compassionate and empathetic and always does her best to give patients a positive and calming experience. Outside of work she enjoys reading, shopping and you can find her at a CrossFit box or at the beach walking her very spoiled dog Pacho.
We are also joined by Dentist Thomas Rowley. Tom grew up and lived in Shropshire in the West Midlands before moving to Manchester in 2018 to study dentistry until graduating. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and is currently working towards gaining his MFDS qualification.
Outside of work, he has enjoyed playing many sports over the years, focusing mainly on swimming; in 2020, he got his dog and swapped the pools for long walks in the Peak and Lake Districts.
Finally we’re are also delighted to welcome Dental Therapist Molly Langford to the team. Molly qualified from Plymouth University/Peninsula Dental School in 2022 with a BSc (with distinction) in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She was also awarded the BADT Professionalism Award and the BSDHT Dean’s Award for overall excellence throughout the course.
Since qualifying, Molly has undertaken a Dental Therapy Foundation Year, whereby she has carried out her full scope of practice, including carrying out fillings on adults and children, extracting children’s teeth, and placing stainless steel crowns on children’s teeth. In her spare time, Molly enjoys playing in the local netball league. She also enjoys going to the gym, swimming in the sea, and painting.
Your NHS Provider
As some patients may already be aware, our associate dentist, Sammy Holt, began an MSc in Oral Surgery in 2020 with Plymouth University. In addition to this, he has also undertaken training in conscious sedation and taken up a role as a Clinical Supervisor with Plymouth University, teaching and supervising undergraduate dental students in Exeter. Due to increased commitments in these roles, Sammy will be reducing his commitments in NHS dentistry. Associate dentist Cameron Shaw has reduced his commitment to the practice since September.
The Reception Team will be in touch if they haven’t already if these changes affect your dental provider or upcoming appointment.
Short Notice Cancellations & Failure to Attend
We aim to provide all our patients with the best possible service, and to achieve this, we need your cooperation.
We understand that you have a busy schedule and recognise the need to provide an efficient service. We will make every effort to book an appointment time and date that suits you. Patients then need to notify us if they can not make the booked appointment.
Illness: Patients who are unable to make their appointment because of illness should, where possible, contact the practice as soon as they are aware that they are unable to attend.
Short Notice Cancellations & FTAs: Our practice requires 24-hour notice for cancellation of appointments. Failing to notify us before the appointment time or within 24 hours will result in a failure to attend charge being added to your dental account of up to 50% of the treatment fee for private patients.
For NHS patients, this can put your NHS eligibility at the practice at risk.
Rest assured, we do take exceptional circumstances into consideration.
Considering Composite
Composite bonding is a modern way to restore worn or damaged teeth. It involves bonding tooth-coloured filling material to teeth to restore them to their original form and function. It is a very conservative method of treatment as it requires no or minor tooth preparation.
In terms of aesthetic changes to front teeth – composite is largely used in two ways:
1. Edge Bonding—adding composite to the biting edge of a front tooth. It is generally done to make the teeth appear longer and more uniform and to address chipping/thinning.
2. Composite Veneers – adding composite to the whole front surface of the tooth. This can enhance the overall shape & appearance of the whole tooth.
Prices start from £300 for a composite veneers and £200 for edge bonding, we have finance options available with 0% for up to 12 months.
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We hope you have enjoyed the TDP Autumn newsletter, and keep your eyes peeled for the next one.
