Meet the Team

  • Mark Whetstone BDS (Ion)

    Mark is our practice owner and likes the fact that he can deliver dental services, based on patient needs rather than practitioner preferences.
    GDC No: 62466

  • Anna Peterson BSC Hygiene & Therapy (Teeside)

    Anna is our Dental Therapist, focusing on ongoing patient maintenance and care. Anna is especially skilled at composite bonding techniques and complex periodontal care.
    GDC No: 247105

  • Fernando Mourão Vieira LMD Lisbon

    Fernando is our dentist with special interest in Endodontics. His passion for root canal treatments, helped by a surgical microscope and some other top spec instruments, makes him going deep into his treatments with the only and lonely goal of tooth preservation.
    GDC No: 199510

  • Mr Janavikulam Thiruchelvam MBBS, BDS, FDSRCS, FRCS

    Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Mr Thiruchelvam has had extensive training in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is best placed to manage complex treatments such as implants, bone grafting and difficult extractions.
    GDC No: 100374
    General Medical Council Number: C4601663

  • Alexandra Tighean NEBDN

    Alex is our Clinical and Nursing Manager. Alex has both nursing and management qualifications so leads the running of the clinical side of operations.
    GDC No: 273200

  • Claudia Melecciu NEBDN

    Claudia is a lead member of our Dental Nursing Team. She has great experience and is superbly organised so we know everything will be ready and correct for your treatment.
    GDC No: 286018

  • George Kolaitis

    George Kolaitis

    Georgios qualified from Athens, Greece, and for the last 8 years has been working in the Southwest of England. He is currently at his final year, with his MSc studies in Periodontology, from the University of Plymouth.
    GDC No: 254508

  • Helen Sulatan NCFE Chache Level 3 Diploma

    Helen is working as a dental nurse within the practice and moving towards gaining her qualifications as a Dental Thearapist. Much of her work is in tandem with our therapist, so with her knowledge giving a great service to the patients.
    GDC No: 288382

  • Karen Jones RGN (eng)

    You will see Karen both in and out of the clinical area. A qualified RGN, she is part of the practice Management Team in addition to her clinical work.
    GDC No: 78Y0147S

  • Lois Baker

    Lois has joined us from the skies having moved from her Air Stewardess position on private jets. She shares the Front of House role and of course provides first class service.

  • Louise Dhale

    Louise is part of the Admin Management Team and is key to keeping the practice running smoothly. She is focused on making your patient journey as slick and pleasant as possible.

  • Noreen

    Noreen is a highly experience Dental Nurse working with our dentists and specialists. Noreen also undertakes Treatment Co-ordinator (TCO) work so may well be the one explaining and guiding you through your treatment plan and treatment.

  • Rachel Temple

    Rachel shares Front of House duties, so you are bound to meet and speak with her. She compliments her role well by being helpful and caring towards all our patients.

  • Tina Shaw

    Tina may be one of the first people you see or speak to in practice but her role isn’t just customer facing: she’s usually up to lots of behind-the-scenes work too.