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| Kate Starling |
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Kate was brought up in Norfolk and studied in Bristol, qualifying in 1996. She then became a Dental Surgeon working in Bury St Edmunds for the next 2 years. She began her Oral Surgery career at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in 1998. She obtained her MFDS from Glasgow Royal College in 2000 and is a member of the Society for Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry. Following the opening of Peppermint Dental Centre in 2007, Kate enjoys all aspects of general dentistry as well as her referral oral surgery and sedation work. She particularly enjoys implant and crown work and treating children. Outside of Peppermint, Kate has a busy family life with her two children who attend local schools.
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| Michelle McConkey |
| Dental Surgeon BDS MFDS RCS |
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Michelle is originally from Belfast and qualified in Dundee in 1996. After her Vocational Trainee year she spent the next 9 years in Oral Surgery posts, the last 7 years at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Michelle gained her MFDS from The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2000 and she won the prestigious presentation prize at The British Association of Oral Surgeons annual conference in 2006. Michelle is a member of the Society for Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry. Having opened Peppermint Dental Centre in 2007 and successfully built up a general family dental practice, Michelle has maintained her special interest in providing oral surgery, sedation and implant treatments for patients both registered and referred. Similar to Kate, Michelle enjoys family life both here in Norfolk and on her visits back home to Ireland.
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| Julie Chilvers |
| Practice manager |
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| Julie, a registered dental nurse has 30 years dental experience. Julie met Kate & Michelle whilst working as senior dental nurse in the Oral Health Department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital before leaving to help with the set up of their new practice. Julie has three grown up daughters and is currently studying for her practice managers diploma. |
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| Liz Says |
| Associate Dentist BDS |
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Originally an Essex Girl, Liz qualified from The Royal London Hospital in 1988, before moving to Norfolk to start her dental career. Liz worked in several practices around the county, including the UEA, taking some time off to have a family and work part time before setting up her own practice in Dereham in 2001. Over 9 years, it evolved into a successful private practice. During this time Liz became a Vocational Trainer, which entailed supervising and mentoring newly qualified dentists for their first year, and was very rewarding. Liz is active in the local section of The British Dental Association, which is a good way to keep in touch with other dentists in the area. Liz now enjoys being part of the team at Peppermint and hopes to combine clinical practice with some further dental education.
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| Rachel Grimmer BDS MFDS RCS |
| Associate Dentist |
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Rachel qualified from Guys, King's and St Thomas' hospital in 2003. She started her general dental career in a practice in Norwich, beginning her oral surgery career at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in 2005. She obtained her MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons in London in 2006. She continues to work part time in the hospital as well as at Peppermint.
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| Gabrielle Taylor |
| Dental Hygienist |
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Gabrielle originally from New York began her dental career in 1991 working as a dental nurse. In 1996 Gabrielle graduated from the State University of New York at Farmingdale as an associate in Dental Hygiene Science. Moving to England in 2009, with her husband and daughter, Gabrielle joined Peppermint in 2010 to cover maternity leave and has now joined the team permanently.
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| Vanda Hein |
| Senior Dental Nurse |
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Vanda joined Peppermint in 2010. Originally from Kent, Vanda qualified as a dental nurse in 2001 and moved to Norfolk in 2006. Experienced as a senior dental nurse in both NHS and private practice, Vanda is now working as our senior dental nurse & dental implant coordinator.
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| Lynsey Moore |
| Dental Nurse |
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Lynsey, following her dental nurse qualification in 2000, has undertaken the SAAD sedation course and gained her dental radiography certificate in 2007. Having been our senior dental nurse, Lynsey has recently returned to a part time role following the birth of her first daughter.
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| Alison Taylor |
| Dental Nurse |
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Alison joined Peppermint in 2009 to cover a maternity post. Having qualified in 1996, Alison gained her Oral Health Educators Certificate in 1999. A very experienced dental nurse, Alison has stayed with us in her part time role, whilst juggling home life with her three children.
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| Kelsey Bell |
| Trainee Dental Nurse |
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| Kelsey left Wymondham High School in 2007 to further her education at Norwich City College where she studied for her A Levels. Kelsey joined Peppermint in 2009 as our trainee dental nurse and is currently studying for National Certificate in Dental Nursing. |
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| Lucy Cutting |
| Trainee Dental Nurse |
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| Lucy came to Peppermint in 2008 as part of her work experience. From High school, Lucy continued to AS Level before deciding to pursue her dental nursing career. Prior to joining Peppermint in 2011, Lucy worked in an NHS practice and is part qualified in her dental nursing NVQ. |
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