Exeter Scheme Trainers 2015-16
Louise Barlow BDS DPDS
Chulmleigh Dental Practice Ltd
South Molton Street
Chulmleigh EX18 7BW
Practice Tel: 01769 580053
Louise Barlow qualified from Bristol in 1989. She came to Devon to do her VT year before it was compulsory. She enjoyed Devon so much that she hasn’t left. She is a GDP who enjoys all aspects of dentistry including treating patients under RA sedation and has been a trainer since 2007. Her interests outside dentistry include walking the dog, going to gigs and spending time with her family.
Practice Information:
The practice is located in a purpose built building, a former health centre. There are 4 modern surgeries with touch screen computer systems, Exact software and internet access. The staff are friendly and highly experienced and include an associate, current FD hygienist and OHE. The trainer and FD surgeries are next door to each other allowing immediate access for help and or advice when needed. The practice is at the heart of the local community providing a large patient base which allows a whole spectrum of treatment experiences for a wide age range of people.
Location and Living:
Chulmleigh is a town located midway between Exeter and Barnstaple and only 30 minutes’ drive from junction 25 of the M5 motorway. There are a variety of leisure activities within easy access of Chulmleigh. As well as restauraunts, pubs and cafes the town has a new sports hall with fitness suite, an 18 hole golf course and riding stables.
Further Information:
For further information or to arrange to visit please contact Michael Barlow the practice manager on 01769 581727.
Hedley Saunders & Sarah Hall
Fairfield House Dental Surgery,
10 Salterton Road
Exmouth EX8 3DW
Telephone 01395 265737
Trainers:
Hedley Saunders qualified in 1975, taught on the VT scheme since 1986 and lectured on BUOLD courses. Worked in Maxillofacial Surgery 5 years and school dentist 2 years, joined the practice in 1982. Twice Exeter BDA Chairman and on Devon LDC. He sails, dives and skis and launches Exmouth lifeboat.
Sarah Hall qualified in 1986, DPDS 1999, joined the practice 2002. Enjoys cycling and skiing.
Practice Information:
In its own grounds with car parking and local laboratory. Recently modernised and was one of the first in Devon to win the BDA Good Practice Award. The surgery was new in 2009, with left or right handed chair, fibre-optic air-rotors, ultrasonic scaler, camera, digital radiography, NiTi rotary endodontics and apex location. There are regular staff meetings.
Location and Living:
Exmouth is an attractive seaside town in East Devon, close to Woodbury Common for walking and biking. There are many opportunities for water sports. Exeter is 8 miles away with good road and rail links and international airport. Most Foundation Dentists on the Exeter Scheme live and party there, the Exeter Scheme is renowned for its social life.
Directions to Practice:
There are regular commuter trains from Exeter; we can arrange to collect you from the station.
Our website has a link to Google Maps for driving directions.
For further information or to arrange to visit the practice and meet us please contact Hedley or our Practice Manager, Lyndsey Passmore.
Tel: Practice: 01395 265737.
Jeremy Rowe
The Quay Dental Practice
Natwest Bank Chambers
The Quay, Bideford, N.Devon, EX39 2HW.
Practice Tel: 01237 473638
Trainer:
Jeremy Rowe qualified from Bristol in 1989. He has been a trainer/joint trainer for 6 years. He is keen on all aspects of general practice but does particularly enjoy implants and endodontics. He is a keen hockey player and also enjoys sailing, surfing and kayaking.
Practice Information:
A modern, friendly, 5 surgery fully computerized practice with a digital x-ray system. We have two partners, a long standing associate and full time hygienist. Modern fully equipped FD surgery (5 years old). FD’s have a very experienced nurse that has worked well with the last 5 FD’s enabling them to successfully complete the course. The Practice covers all aspects of general dentistry including implants.
Location and Living:
The practice is located in Bideford, a pretty harbour town, very close to stunning Blue flag beaches (good surfing), coastal footpaths and the Tarka trail (cycleway). It is very close to Barnstaple (8 miles), North Devon’s major town, which has a cinema, theatre, leisure centre, good shops and restaurants. Close by there are quiet rural villages with excellent country pubs and access to many outdoor pursuits.
Further Information:
Contact details as above, also contact Jeremy or view the practice website.
Barry Kasai
Wellington Dental Practice, 47 High Street
Wellington, Somerset TA21 8QY
Practice Tel: 01823 661555
Trainer:
Barry qualified with distinction in Clinical Dentistry in 1993, from the University of Birmingham and winning prizes in Conservative Dentistry and Children’s and Orthodontic. In 1994 he completed his VT and has been a trainer for the past 9 years.
He spent 8 years working as an associate in Taunton before setting up his own practice in Wellington in 2003. Barry has a keen interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and enjoys challenging cases.
Practice Information:
The practice is in a fully modernised grade II listed detached Georgian property with air conditioning and seven superbly equipped computerised surgeries and dedicate FD surgery with the latest equipment and award winning Kavo chairs and hand pieces & rotary endodontics and digital X-rays and OPT. We have our own on site restorative laboratory and dedicated decontamination suite.
We are a friendly & Progressive family practice offering our patients a comprehensive range of treatments, including Implants, Orthodontics, Specialist Endodontic treatment & Oral Surgery. As well as Barry the principal dentist we have four associate dentists and two hygienists, all supported by an excellent team of experienced qualified staff.
Location and Living:
Wellington Dental Practice is situated in the High Street in Wellington Somerset. Wellington itself is a busy town with plenty of accommodation to choose from with excellent transport links and under 2 miles from junction 26 of the M5. This makes major centres in the South West accessible in less than one hour and Taunton the County capital is six miles away and Exmoor and the beaches of the South Coast within 40 minutes.
Further Information:
Visit our website or email.
Aidan King BA BDS
Irish and King Dental Practice
95 Pinhoe Road
Exeter, Devon
EX4 7HU
Tel: 01392 273472
Trainers:
Aidan has been appointed an FD trainer for the last 15 years. He qualified in 1992 and therefore has a lot of experience in general dentistry and has been placing implants since 2006. We are a very approachable and easy going team and encourage our FDs to join us in all sorts of social events, including the occasional sky-dive.
Practice Information:
The practice has 4 surgeries including 1 full time Hygienist. We are a friendly well established practice and are fully computerised and run Software of Excellence on Apple Macs in the surgeries. If you develop best in a relaxed, friendly, supportive environment, then the Irish and King practice will help you achieve what you want during this year.
Location and Living:
Exeter is a very vibrant and ever expanding city, with a young population including 18,500 university students. The city is 30 minutes from the beach and the moors. The practice is located on the edge of the city centre with lots of accommodation in walking distance.
Andrew J Curtis BDS
Castle View Dental Practice,
9 Park Hill, Tiverton,
Devon, EX16 6RR
Tel: 01884 253040
Trainer:
Andrew Curtis qualified at Cardiff in 1996. He has been a trainer for 6 years. He is a GDP with particular interest in conservation and endodontics. To preserve his sanity, outside of dentistry he enjoys rural pursuits and singing.
Practice information:
Our town centre practice provides a wide range of treatment to around 13,000 patients. The 6 surgeries are used by 6 dentists, a therapist and a hygienist supported by an experienced team. We are fully computerised, with digital intra and pan-oral radiography, NiTi rotary endodontics and apex location and a dedicated decontamination room. We are currently participating in the NHS Pilot.
Location:
Tiverton is a small market town 7 miles from the M5 at Junction 27 with excellent rail services from Tiverton Parkway station and within easy reach of Exeter, Taunton, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the North and South Devon coasts. Most previous FDs have lived in Exeter, approx 15 miles away.
Further information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact our practice manager Mike Shaw or 01884 253040.
Justin Nuttall
Axminster Dental Practice
Weycroft Avenue
Axminster. EX13 5HU
Practice Tel: 01297 33733
Trainer:
I graduated from Cardiff in 1996 and have been involved in Foundation Training now for over fourteen years, I am also a clinical supervisor one day a week at The Peninsula Dental School supervising the final year students. In 2011 I gained a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry through The Royal College of Surgeons and have found that this has significantly affected the way I now work. I enjoy MOS and restoring implants. My interests outside work include watching Rugby and most other sports.
Practice Information:
We moved into our new purpose built premises in January 2012 and this has allowed us to move towards best practice as well as providing a light and spacious environment in which to work. The FD surgery is well equipped with computerized records and digital radiography; it is suitable for left and right handed operators. We have a dedicated team of nurses who have a good understanding of Foundation Training and can offer support and advice whenever required.
Location and Living:
Axminster is located a short distance away from the World Heritage Jurassic coast and is commutable from both Exeter and Taunton which is where most of our previous FD’s have lived. It is advantageous to have your own transport but not essential. We can help you to find suitable accommodation if you require it.
Further Information:
Please feel free to telephone the practice if you would like any further information or an informal visit.
Chris Preston
Riverside Dental Practice
Butts Path
Braunton
North Devon EX33 2EL
Practice Tel: 01271 813721
Trainer:
Chris Preston has nine years of experience as a trainer. He has a special interest in the Restorative side of Implantology and Cosmetic Dentistry and believes in providing high quality modern preventive dentistry in a friendly and caring environment. Chris is a keen surfer, photographer, a climber, plays guitar and writes for two surf magazines.
Practice information:
Riverside has an excellent local reputation and is a mixed NHS and private practice with Denplan Excel accreditation. Our staff are experienced and young at heart with three dentists and three hygienists. The surgeries are large, light and modern and include tv’s to help relax patients during treatment. Set in the heart of the village we aim to be the friendly face of modern dentistry.
Location and Living:
A large village, Braunton lies on the North Devon coast, two miles from the stunning beaches of Croyde and Saunton sands. It has live music, good food & drink, plenty of young people to meet and a vibrant local community. The nearest town is Barnstaple (4 miles) with good shopping, nightlife, a pool, Tennis, indoor climbing and evening classes. The town also has a theatre and cinema. Exeter is 40 miles away and Bristol is 90 minute’s drive.
Further Information:
Call or email Chris or look us up on facebook. See our beaches.
Mike Biccard & Peter Hollins
13 Parkfield Road
Taunton, TA1 4RL
Practice Tel: 01823 284 843
Trainers:
Peter Hollins has been at Parkfield Dental Surgery since 1989 and a trainer since 2010, having qualified from Manchester Dental School in 1984 and later obtaining his Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies from the University of Bristol in 2004. As well as working at the practice Peter also works as a Hospital Practitioner at the local hospital treating head and neck cancer patients and hypodontia cases. Away from dentistry Peter is married with a young daughter.
Mike Biccard has worked at Parkfield Dental Surgery since 1993 and took over the practice in 2007. He has been a vocational trainer since 2006. Mike qualified from Stellenbosch Dental School in South Africa and has since completed his Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies through Bristol University. He is now busy with his MSc in implantology at Bristol University. Mike is married with two young sons and away from dentistry he enjoys spending time with his family and is a keen polo player.
Practice Information:
Parkfield is a purpose built dental practice situated in a quiet residential area within walking distance to Taunton town centre. It is a busy, friendly, family run practice offering a comprehensive range of treatments, including orthodontics and implantology. There are six surgeries, all of which are situated on the ground floor and air conditioned. A high standard of equipment includes full computerisation, digital radiography and clinical photography, fiber optic handpieces and rotary endodontics.
Location and Living:
Taunton is a traditional English market town has an extensive shopping mix, bringing life, business and pleasure to all who encounter its charm and hospitality. The dental practice is situated on the edge of Taunton town centre. Taunton is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to the M5 and mainline train station to Paddington and the North.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Leanne Daniell.
Iain Mackenzie & Robert McKenna
4 Queen Annes, High Street, Bideford
Devon EX39 2AS
Practice Tel: 01237 424266
Trainers:
Iain Mackenzie qualified from the Royal Dental Hospital in 1985. He was a VT during 1986/7 when the scheme was voluntary and gained an enthusiasm for foundation training at this time. Since then he has gained the MFGDP, DPDS and PG cert. Outside dentistry he is a keen cyclist and guitar player. He has been a trainer for 12 years. Rob Mckenna graduated from Birmingham Dental School in 2009 and was an FD in the Exeter Scheme, he has worked in the practice since 2011 and has completed his MJDF. At weekends he enjoys surfing/walking and likes skiing holidays.
Practice Information:
We are a long established, town centre practice. We have 6 surgeries and 7 dentists plus a hygienist/therapist and an oral health educator. We undertake all aspects of general dental practice including implants and orthodontic provision. The FD’s surgery is modern and fully equipped and the practice has a full networked computer system with integrated digital radiography. We treat a mix of private and NHS patients.
Location and Living:
Bideford is a pretty port and market town 40 miles from Exeter. It is close to the North Devon coast with its surfing beaches and beautiful coastpath. It has a vibrant nightlife and all the usual amenities one would expect in a small town. Previous FD’s have preferred to live in local accommodation, sometimes with other FD’s from neighbouring North Devon training practices.
Further Information:
Please contact the practice manager, Elaine Hearn or 01237 424266 or visit our website.
Jennifer Morecroft BDS MJDF
North Petherton Dental Surgery Rodericks Ltd
46 Fore Street
North Petherton
Somerset
TA6 6PZ
Tel: 01278 663333
Jennifer Morecroft graduated from Bristol in 2007. Now an established GDP in North Petherton, she enjoys oral surgery and paediatric dentistry. Jen also works as a dentist with special interest in minor oral surgery (DWSi MOS) for Somerset Partnership Trust. She enjoys walking and spending time on her smallholding.
Practice information:
North Petherton Dental Surgery mainly treats NHS patients; it is a busy and popular village practice. Rodericks acquired the practice in 2012 and has refurbished and extended the facilities. The practice has three surgeries, all of which are computerised with digital radiographs, and a hygienist. Rodericks has a fantastic clinical support structure and a wealth of experience training foundation dentists.
Location and Living:
North Petherton is a village situated between Bridgwater and Taunton. It is conveniently located just off junction 24 of the M5. The area has access to some of the country’s best road cycling, mountain biking and finest ciders! Commuting from Bristol is possible (50 minutes) but most members of staff live in and around Somerset.
Further information:
For more information please contact the practice manager, Stacey Moore, by phone or email or visit our website.
Dr Timothy Hodges BDS (hons) PGCME
Axminster Dental Practice
Weycroft Avenue
Axminster, Devon
EX13 5HU
Trainer:
Tim qualified from Cardiff in 2009 and became a partner in the practice in 2011. He enjoys all elements of general dental practice and is planning to start an MSc in advanced general dentistry. Outside of work he plays drums with a local gigging band and also enjoys squash and golf. He takes a fairly relaxed but supportive role as a foundation trainer. He is always available to help out no matter what the problem or question.
Practice Information:
The practice opened the doors of its brand new purpose built premises in January 2012 which provided a modern light and spacious environment in which to work. All five surgeries are fully computerised along with digital radiography. We have a surgery for right and left handed operators and we have a dedicated and experienced team of nurses who have several years of experience assisting foundation dentists and are happy to offer support and advice when needed.
Location and Living:
Axminster is located a short distance away from the World Heritage Jurassic coast and is easily commutable from both Taunton and Exeter which is where most of the previous FD’s have lived. It is advantageous to have your own transport but not essential. We are happy to help you find suitable accommodation should you wish.
Further Information:
Please feel free to contact the practice if you would like any further information or an informal visit. Phone: 01297 33733, look at our Website or Email us.