Your Dental Care Team

Dental Surgeon David Thompson B.D.S. D.P.D.S.

David qualified in Sheffield 1979. During 2000 he gained the further qualification of D.P.D.S.

His knowledge and skills are always used to their highest advantage. He has a special interest in Implants and Prosthetics. David is involved with many Dental Groups. These include:
Part-time lecturer for the Dental Business School
Vocational Trainer since 1988
Part-time University lecturer in Prosthetics for the Postgraduate Department
Dental Advisor for the local P.C.T.
Founder of local Dental Seminars and also associated study groups
David was awarded Highly Commended Dentist of the Year during the Dental Awards 2005.
David was awarded Highly Commended Dentist of the Year during the Dental Awards 2006.
David was awarded Dentist of the Year during the Dental Awards 2007.

Dental Surgeon Dave Thomas B.D.S.

Dave qualified in Sheffield 1999. He has a special interest in endodontics. Dave also holds the post of part-time lecturer in Prosthodontics to Postgraduate students at the University of Sheffield.
Dave has been a Vocational Trainer since 2004. Dave also became a Partner of this practice during 2004.

Practice Manager Jane Armitage

Jane has been involved in the dental profession since 1972. Her qualifications are:
Certificate in Dental Practice Management
Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management
Higher Professional Diploma in Dental Practice Management
D32.D33 Vocational Assessors Award
Jane is also a British Dental Association Good Practice Assessor
During April 2005 she obtained the title "Practice Manager of the Year" at the 2005 Dental Awards
Was a finalist for the BDPMA Manager of the Year 2004 and 2005
Jane was also North Regional finalist for the Health & Social Care Awards 2005
She obtained the title "Practice Manager of the Year" at the 2006 Dental Awards
For the third year running, Jane obtained the title "Practice Manager of the Year" at the 2007 Dental Awards

Hygienist/Therapist Annette Briggs

Annette has been in the dental profession since 1995. Qualifying from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Sheffield in 2001 as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist in 2001. Annette has been at this practice since 2003. She has also completed the extended duties course to further widen her skills.

Laura Williams Dental Nurse/Oral Health Educator

Laura commenced her employment at this practice in 1997. Her qualifications are:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing obained 1997
Radiography Certificate
Oral health Education certificate obtained 2005
Customer Care course 2005
Laura is responsible for delivering Oral Health Education to our patients
Laura obtained the award Commended Oral Health Promoter at the 2007 Dental Awards

Kirsty Barber Care Nurse Co-Ordinator/Dental Nurse

Kirsty commenced her employment at this practice in 2000. Her qualifications include:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing obtained 1997
Certificate in Customer Care 2000
Oral Health Educator Certificate 2001
Radiography Certificate 2003
Care Nurse Co-Ordinator 2005
Kirsty is one of the first dental professionals to obtain the Care Nurse Co-Ordinator Certificate. This is the latest role to become available to members of the dental team. This role allows treatment options and quotations to be discussed on a personal level with our patients.

Debbie Irving Dental Nurse

Debbie has been a member of our team since 2000. Her qualifications are:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing obtained 2001
Radiography Certificate gained 2002
Debbie is responsible for cross-infection procedues within this pratice. Debbie is currrently studying for a qualification in Health & Safety
Debbie obtained the award of Commended Nurse at the 2007 Dental Awards

Dawn Brammer Dental Nurse

Dawn has been employed as a dental nurse since 1998. Her qualifications are:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing ontained 1996
Radiography Certificate gained 1998
Customer Care 1997

Kay Bagshaw Dental Nurse

Kay is the longest serving member of our team. Kay joined the practice in 1996. Her qualifications are:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing 1996
Radiography Certificate 2005

Carly Cambell Receptionist

Carly has been with this practice since 2003. Her qualifications are:
National Certificate in Dental Nursing 1998
Certificate in Dental Reception 2004
Customer Care 2004
Carly is also responsible for First Aid within this practice
Carly was a finalist for Receptionist of the Year at the Dental Awards 2005
Carly won Receptionist of the Year at the Dental Awards 2006

Hayley Wareham Appointments Clerk

Hayley was appointed this postion in 2004 following a review of our appointment system.
She holds a Certificate in Business Administration and is currently studying for the Certificate in Dental Reception.
Hayley obtained the award Commended Oral Health Promoter at the 2007 Dental Awards