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Meet Dental Nurse Idrees Stanikzai

9th September 2024 | Vanessa Giraud

It’s with great pleasure we share the news that is a qualified dental nurse. Not only did Idrees pass his exams, he was top of his class! But even before he began working with SpaDental as a trainee nurse, he was a star student! Planning a new beginning Idrees joined SpaDental in 2022. Living through…

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Meet Bashayier Ahmed, a dentist with overseas qualifications

23rd April 2024 | Vanessa Giraud

Working abroad to experience life in a different country is an attractive prospect to many professionals, including dentists. For dentists who have qualified overseas, however, gaining recognition of their training and expertise in the UK is no easy matter. Yet we are fortunate to employ people who have taken the plunge into the English dental…

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What does it take to be a qualified dental nurse?

21st November 2023 | SpaDental Administrator

Our dental nurses do a fantastic job! Not only are they the right hand of the clinicians they support, they are also brilliant at supporting our patients and boosting their morale. Becoming a dental nurse is like deciding to join a team as a player, a coach, a trainer and a cheer-leader! Qualified dental nurses…

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Essential precautions to keep safe during the pandemic closure

27th May 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

Even while we are closed for face-to-face services, our teams take phone calls and respond to emails from our patients. While many staff can work from home, some are also coming into the practices. Two of the team explain the necessary precautions they take to keep safe working on site. In the video below you…

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SpaDental Plymouth team at home

6th May 2020 | Vanessa Giraud

For us all, patients and staff alike, we haven’t been spending our time as we’d expected! Here’s a snippet of what a few of the Plymouth team at home are getting up to. A common theme is caring – for family member or others in the community. As you know our staff from your visits…

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Assistant Practice Manager Tanzy Cronshey

8th November 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

Assistant Practice Manager is already a firm favourite with patients who know her as a dental nurse. Not only is she a calm and reassuring presence, she’s also a driving force for getting things done.  Congratulations! Our very best wishes to Tanzy as she begins her new role as Assistant Practice Manager as SpaDental Chard…

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Part-time work opportunities in Tewkesbury

28th March 2019 | Vanessa Giraud

As more patients are joining the practice, we’re hiring new staff. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to join a thriving practice offering a high standard of care. Now’s the time to join the team! Meet our practice manager SpaDental Tewkesbury is centrally located in this active Gloucestershire town that offers valuable services to the wider…

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Our nurse Emma helping children in Cambodia.

6th November 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

At SpaDental Chard, we know how important it is for children to see a dentist regularly. That’s why we’re helping children here in Somerset to have appointments with the dentist. Meanwhile, our nurse has taken two weeks away. She’s helping children in Cambodia. Children need to trust us. We believe it’s really important to build…

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Dental nurse and trainee required – Plymouth.

7th October 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

SpaDental vacancies for a dental nurse and a trainee dental nurse in Plymouth. Are you interested in our new openings? As SpaDental Plymouth grows, there are exciting new opportunities to work with us! Learn more about the full-time positions open to applications now. Dental Nurse in Plymouth Trainee Dental Nurse in Plymouth Apply now to…

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High praise for Lucy Smith and Maria Shrigley, Plymouth.

13th September 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Dental Surgeon and her assistant are helping anxious patients to manage dental visits more easily. High praise for the team! We know that it can be hard for people to come in to see the dentist. Here’s one message: “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your care at my recent dental…

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Join our team! SpaDental Ledbury recruits dental nurse to start mid June.

16th May 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Contact us if you’d like to be considered for the full-time position of Dental Nurse. Apply now to join our team of dedicated professionals. SpaDental Ledbury recruits dental nurse to join our well-established dental practice offering competitive hourly rates in a supportive, friendly environment.  The current working hours are: 08:30 – 13:00,  14:00 – 17:15,…

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Opening for a part-time dental nurse,Plymouth.

13th April 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Contact us to learn more about our current opening for a part-time dental nurse. We believe being one of a team, brings out the best! We are currently interviewing. Does your current status means that you’d prefer a flexible schedule? As our practice is growing we look forward to welcoming a new part-time dental nurse…

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All part of a day’s work – dental nurse training

8th March 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

Jo Roberts, a dental nurse training with SpaDental Whitchurch says, “I’m having a brilliant time!” We expect a dental practice to be a busy place, with a lot going on. Jo explains how much happens in the dental therapist’s surgery in just one afternoon: “When I was with Jess, our hygiene and dental therapist, I…

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Welcome to our new lead nurse – Sonia Hill

5th March 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

We are delighted to welcome Sonia Hill, our new lead nurse, to the Whitchurch practice. Sonia brings with her over fifteen years of valuable experience to her role as our new lead nurse. First and foremost, Sonia believes that her patients come first. “I became a dental nurse because I wanted to work with people,”…

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Meet Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse

22nd February 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

If you’ve been into our surgery lately, you’ll have seen a new face.  Jo Roberts, trainee dental nurse, joined the practice in January, and is really enjoying the experience! We asked Jo, why she decided to become a dental nurse. Here’s what she said: “I’ve always wanted to work with people, as that’s what makes…

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Meet our dental nurse team leader – Sian Cowper

20th February 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

My name is Sian Cowper. And for me, dental nursing is more than a profession – it’s a way of life! So much of a nurse’s personality and enthusiasm goes into the job. As the dental nurse team leader here, I think it’s important everyone knows we love our work! I began my career working…

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Sarah Briggs – Trainee Dental Nurse

6th February 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Sarah Briggs is training to be a dental nurse with the help of SpaDental Plymouth. Here’s what she told us about her career choices: “I changed my career to become a dental nurse,” says Sarah Briggs ‘After returning from working abroad as a professional dancer in 2014, I became a fitness instructor. I loved teaching…

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Charlotte Murie – Trainee Dental Nurse in Plymouth

3rd February 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Charlotte Murie explains: Why I want to become a Dental Nurse. ‘I am currently training to be a dental nurse at SpaDental Plymouth because I believe it’s important to help people understand the importance of looking after their teeth and gums. It is so valuable being involved in the day to day life of the surgery….

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Maria Shrigley – Trainee Dental Nurse

29th January 2018 | SpaDental Administrator

Meet one of our new trainee dental nurses – Maria Shrigley. Each year we enjoy mentoring trainee dental nurses. We believe that their professional development also impacts on out learning and development as a dental practice, keeping us on our toes. When we have trainees, we have to spend time discussing our procedures and practices….

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You asked where our staff have gone – here’s the answer!

28th January 2018 | Vanessa Giraud

  Feedback on the whereabouts of the Plymouth team! Since we started emailing you, our patients, after your appointments, we have been overwhelmed with the fantastic reviews we have been receiving. Thank you all so much! One comment we picked up on was a remark on the turnover of our nursing staff and reception team…

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Meet Hannah Parsonage, our new Practice Manager – SpaDental Whitchurch

11th December 2017 | Vanessa Giraud

SpaDental is delighted to welcome Hannah Parsonage as she joins the team in Whitchurch. Hannah is beginning her first week as our new practice manager. Hannah qualified as a dental nurse eight years ago. She has worked as a lead dental nurse and has also been a practice coordinator. As the new practice manager, Hannah’s role…

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Good Luck to Ana – leaving to start her Maternity leave

1st December 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

Our lovely nurse, Ana Tarczanyn, is beginning her maternity leave on 7th December. Ana’s expecting her first child in January, and is very excited to start this new journey. Ana, who joined us in 2016, is a valuable member of our team and we shall certainly miss her until she returns. The team would like…

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Are you a Lead Dental Nurse looking for a new challenge? Apply to SpaDental Plymouth

24th November 2017 | SpaDental Administrator

SpaDental Plymouth has an opening for a Lead Dental Nurse Please apply if: you have a minimum of two years experience as a Lead Dental Nurse you are confident leading a team you believe in nurturing talent and work with trainee dental nurses you support and collaborate with management you enjoy working in a busy…

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Meet Kathy Wotton, one of our Dental Nurses at SpaDental Plymouth

15th November 2017 | Adriano Pennetti

Meet Kathy, our Dental Nurse, and longest serving member of staff here at SpaDental Plymouth. Kathy has been a Dental Nurse for thirty seven years, and she has been with us for over fifteen years now. Kathy is especially good with nervous patients as she has a calm personality. She quickly puts patients at ease….

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Join our Ledbury team as a Qualified Dental Nurse

27th July 2017 | Nicky Phillips

Qualified Dental Nurse position available at SpaDental in Ledbury. We are a small private practice located in the town centre, looking for a GDC registered nurse. Immediate start available, 4.5 days per week (half day Thursday). Wages negotiable, dependent upon experience. Interested? Please send your CV to marrick@spadental.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

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Testimonials

SpaDental Glastonbury patient appreciation

A Pleasant Experience @ Spa Dental Glastonbury "Friendly staff. This was my first visit to this dental practice and found the staff very friendly and reassuring. I had an initial assessment by the therapist who did an assessment prior to my next appointment. He was very good and explained carefully the treatment I needed in a professional manner! Overall I was impressed by the whole experience." "I went in today for a tooth extraction, my…

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Top Class Dentistry at SpaDental Whitchurch

"Better than you could ever imagine - As always everyone involved with Spadental treats you with respect and dignity. Happy to have a friendly chat and always seem genuinely interested. I always leave the practice feeling happy- which might seem strange after just having dental treatment but that's the affect all the team always seem to have on me. Arranged a follow up appointment the very next day, as a cancellation had just come in.…

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SpaDental Chard - patients' compliments

"Lovely staff - I have been with you for 17 years and I am still coming to you. Every one is so helpful and always talks to you." LE Thank you for your reviews The staff at SpaDental Chard feel proud to read your reviews. Your lovely comments, and  your good opinion mean a lot to us. We appreciate the time and thought you put into writing about how your visit to the dentist went.…

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SpaDental Chard - thank you for your kind support

It hasn't been an easy year, but our patients have been so understanding. Thank you all so very much for your kind support and the lovely feedback we've received. Your kind support is very motivating It means a lot to the SpaDental Chard team to read your feedback. Your feedback is important to us as it helps us work on continual improvement of our services. Our sincere thanks to all of you have taken the…

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SpaDental Whitchurch - your understanding is appreciated!

We've been catching up with our patients to find out how their treatment has been over the last months. This has been such a hard year for many of us, personally and professionally, and access to dental care has been affected in many ways by the pandemic. We'd really like to take this opportunity, therefore, to thank you for your understanding. We know that you have had to cope with cancellations and changes to our…

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SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews - thank you!

With the ups and downs of the last year, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we've received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us for your lovely reviews of SpaDental Tewkesbury. A selection of your reviews: "The service during the last few months has…

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SpaDental Whitchurch dentist "kind and gentle"

SpaDental Whitchurch dentist is accepting new private patients. A new patient testimonial After the closure of my local dentist in Whitchurch I telephoned Spa Dental who made me an appointment. Unfortunately I had an abscess on my tooth before my appointment date, for which I was given an emergency appointment.   I am a very nervous patient and it took a long time to build confidence with my old dentist , therefore my nerves were bad and I…

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Plymouth dentists "excellent care" and "professional service"

Kind words from our patients mean a lot to us. Thank you! We're very happy to read reviews that commend the  Plymouth team and the dentists "excellent care" and "professional service". Recent patient reviews commend our excellent care: "In safe and caring hands - Without exception the treatment I have received has been outstanding. From the reception staff through each of the individuals involved, their focus is on you and you're fully involved in any…

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Fantastic Saltash patient reviews - thank you!

We very much enjoyed reading the lovely Saltash patient reviews we've received in response to our recent request for feedback. On behalf of all the staff, thank you so much for your lovely comments. We sincerely appreciate your kind words, and will also use your recommendations in our planning. SpaDental considers your review comments carefully. We read them all, and use the information we gather to guide our practice so we can keep on improving…

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Thank you for SpaDental Chard patient reviews

A very appreciative thank you to our patients from the clinicians and staff at SpaDental Chard. It has been a pleasure reading your comments because if our patients are happy, then we're happy. Feedback about the team and treatment from SpaDental Chard reviews "Everyone in the practice is efficient, professional and knowledgeable." - HCG  "5 Star Dental Care - Being in the centre of Chard, [the SpaDental] surgery is easily accessible for most patients. The…

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