The Tewkesbury Team
Dentists
Gregory Martin (Greg)
Dentist, BDS Lond 2001
GDC Number: 79784
Greg enjoys the variety of different types of dental treatment in general practice, but is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry and dental implant restoration. He treats his patients in a gentle, caring manner, taking time to address any questions they may have. Greg’s aim is to ensure his patients are comfortable before, during and after any visit.
He trained at Guy’s Hospital in London and qualified in 2001. Greg completed his postgraduate vocational training in Gloucester and worked in Cheltenham before settling in Tewkesbury in 2007. He is a longstanding season ticket holder at Gloucester Rugby.
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Pamela Higgs (Pam)
Dentist, BDS Manc 1991
GDC Number: 67152
Pam enjoys all aspects of dentistry and likes to build strong relationships with her patients. She aims to make dentistry as pleasant an experience as possible.
Prior to joining High Street Dental Practice, Pam worked in High Wycombe. She qualified from Manchester University in 1991
Therapist
Bianca O’Loughlin (Bee)
Therapist, Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Leeds 2013
GDC Number: 248483
Bianca or “Bee” as Bianca likes to be referred as; joined our Team in September 2016. Bianca graduated as a Dental Hygienist Therapist in 2013 and was awarded the Dental Therapist of the year award; the paediatric prize for her year group.
Since then Bianca has worked in Luton, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire and still works in Worcestershire on a Monday.
Bianca loves her job as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist and says she can't imagine doing any other job. Bianca especially loves building relationships and trust with patients and attending courses to keep up to date with all the new exciting developments in dentistry.
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Christine Greensmith
Hygienist, Dip Dent Hygiene Cardiff 2006
GDC Number: 104192
Christine has been working at the High Street Dental Practice in Tewkesbury since Qualifying from Cardiff University in 2006, where she was awarded the General Dental Council Professionalism Award. Christine remained for several years working at Cardiff Hospital as a Staff Hygienist working on Periodontal, Special Needs and Conscious Sedation Clinics.
Before qualifying as a Hygienist, Christine worked for 11 years as a Dental Nurse in Herefordshire.
Christine really enjoys working with patients to improve and maintain their Oral Health and loves increasing her own knowledge through courses and conferences.
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Hygienist, Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016
GDC Number: 207075
Sophie enjoys learning about gum disease and its links to other health conditions. Sophie’s paper on “stress and gum disease” was published in the professions Dental Health Magazine.
Sophie worked as a Dental Nurse before training at Bristol University. Sophie has a keen interest in dental implants and enjoys building a good rapport with her patients.
Practice manager
David Waters
Practice Manager
Dave joined the Practice in December 2017. He has been a professional manager for over 30 years having worked in the public sector and with a number of professional service companies and partnerships.
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Amy Cater
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 173325
Amy has been working at High Street Dental Practice since 2014, having previously worked in another local dental practice. She qualified as a dental nurse in 2008.
To keep up to date with the latest developments and techniques, Amy is a member of Gloucester Independent Dentists, which provides postgraduate training for dental professionals in the county.
Emma Holliday
Dental Nurse, Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2010
GDC Number: 189971
Emma trained as a dental nurse with High Street Dental Practice and qualified through the NEBDN in 2010. She re-joined the team for the second time in July 2017 having taken time off to spend with her daughter. Since returning to the Practice she has qualified as an extended duty dental nurse, allowing her to take impressions and choose shade guides.
In her spare time, Emma enjoys family days out, trips and holidays.
Lindsay Hudson
Dental Nurse, Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2008
GDC Number: 144140
Lindsay completed her training as a dental nurse at High Street Dental Practice and qualified in 2008. She enjoys the variety of her role, with no two days being the same.
Prior to training as a dental nurse, Lindsay worked with pre-school children.
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Dental Nurse, Verified competency in Dental Nursing
GDC Number: 149306
Jane is a very knowledgeable member of the High Street Dental Practice team. She has been a dental nurse for over 25 years and has worked at the practice since 2000. She is experienced in every aspect of general dentistry and dental implants. Jane has completed a first aid course and regularly attends training to keep abreast of the latest protocols in dentistry.
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Jean Bellamy
Receptionist
Jean enjoys greeting patients and helping to put them at ease. She joined High Street Dental Practice in 2004 after working for 30 years in finance for a large local company.
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Receptionist
Sally has worked at High Street Dental Practice since 2013, having moved from another local dental practice. She likes meeting our patients and helping to make their experience as relaxed as possible.
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Receptionist
Linda is the longest serving member of the team, having worked at High Street Dental Practice since she was 16 years old. She spent many years as a dental nurse before moving to reception in 2000. Linda has enjoyed the new challenges that her different roles have demanded over the years.
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Receptionist
Helena’s smiling face is one of the first things patients see when they arrive at the practice. She is always ready to answer questions and knows everything there is to know about Torplan, the practice dental plan.
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