Meet the team
Get to know our talented people

Like Jo, Chris qualified at Sheffield in the class of 2004, and moved straight to Northampton to work as a dentist, including some time at the local hospital. He joined East Park Dental as a partner back in 2013 and now acts as one of our principal dentists. Chris is always up for a challenge – personally as well as professionally – and as if to prove it, has stepped up from half marathons and ‘Tough Mudders’ to the London Marathon itself. When he takes off his running shoes, you’ll mostly find him with Toby, his beloved chocolate Labrador – and if you’re lucky you’ll see him peering through the window into Chris’s surgery from the garden.

Jo returned from maternity leave in March and works Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

After qualifying at Sheffield in 2004, Jo moved to Nottingham and began life in practice in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. She joined the team here at East Park Dental four years later, and became a partner in 2011. Today, she’s got her hands full with all her patient commitments and her 2 young children Benjamin and Ella. If she's really lucky and finds a little time you’ll find her out on the water in a dinghy at Pitsford or Draycote Water – or perhaps even sailing bigger boats on the South Coast. And when Benjamin and Ella are a bit older she’ll maybe manage to venture back onto the pistes!

North East Londoner Bhavin may deny he is from Essex, but his 'Bling' teeth say otherwise!

After qualifying from Birmingham University in 2007, He has dedicated himself to all aspects of Cosmetic and General family dentistry. He enjoys helping nervous patients overcome their fear of the dentist and loves embracing new technologies to provide the best care for his patients. Away from the dental chair, he loves football, travelling, cooking and having tea parties with his daughter Eva.

North-east born Gemma is one of our highly qualified dentists, with degrees in both biomedical sciences and dental surgery. Following her move down to Northamptonshire in 2015, she’s worked in private practice and undertaken extensive training in orthodontics. Here at East Park Dental, you’ll find her involved in all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in prosthodontics, endodontics and orthodontics. When she’s not in the surgery she loves to be out and about walking with her husband and son.

Kish has kindly covered for Jo during her maternity leave and will be leaving us in June 2018. He has been a great addition to the team and his cheerful smile will be much missed around the practice.

Londoner Kish followed his first degree in biochemistry with a dental degree and foundation training at Liverpool University, where he qualified in 2013. Constantly topping up his expertise, he’s currently taking a prestigious course in cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry. Here at EPD, Kish offers a whole range of general dental treatments and also specialises in the Quick Straight Teeth solution - short-term orthodontic treatment using clear braces. Kish is a keen artist (just ask him about his wall murals) and an equally keen West Ham fan, which is an altogether different art form.

Dudley retired on 19th December 2017 and has begun retirement in style with a 3 month trip to Nice. By all accounts, he is having a wonderful time. He is much missed around the practice and promises us he misses us too (when he manages to spare us a thought in between the trips to Monaco or lunch in Italy!)

Dudley earned his dental stripes in London in the late 1960s, and settled in Leamington Spa where he ran a highly successful dental practice for many years (and started a family which includes daughter Jo, also a dentist here at East Park). Dudley took his expertise to Germany in 2006 and owned a practice there, too. Returning to the UK ten years later, he set up home not far from the waterside in lovely Hamble, Hampshire, where his passion in sailing. When he’s not doing his weekly 250 mile round trip to East Park Dental, he’s dreaming up new dental names for his boats. His current craft is called ‘Extract’... say no more.

Jim retired in May 2017. He is much missed by patients and staff alike but we wish him much happiness in his retirement.

Stacey is one of our team of experienced Dental Hygienists and Therapists here at East Park Dental. Qualified to carry out comprehensive gum care as well as restorative procedures, she’s regularly called on to do fillings for adults and children as well as extracting baby teeth – which is just as well, as she’s expertly skilled at putting children and anxious patients at complete ease. Stacey’s got her family at heart - she lives here in Northampton with her husband and their two children.

Dentistry runs in Ommar’s family – both he and his twin brother have a passion for the profession... and for their growing collection of vintage watches. Ommar joined East Park Dental from the University of Birmingham's Dental School, after qualifying as a dental hygienist and therapist. You’ll find him here from Wednesdays to Fridays, priding himself on his gentle mouth cleans – and reminding his patients (and his family) of the importance of flossing! Northampton to the core, he’s a staunch supporter of the Northampton Saints.

Amy is one of our highly efficient hygienists - a recent addition to the talented team here at East Park Dental. She qualified at Leeds University with a diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy back in 2014 and since then has been working on the complete range of oral hygiene treatments, including periodontal and restorative treatment for both adults and children, as well carrying out extractions of children’s primary teeth. Amy loves to make use of our glorious local countryside, taking long walks with her faithful dog Jess.

Shelley came to us at East Park Dental in 2014 with years of dental nursing experience
under her belt. Her expertise speaks for itself, with a qualification in dental radiography
and experience in everything from implants to orthodontics. When she’s not in the
surgery, you’ll find her camping out (and rocking out) at music festivals across Europe.
She’s also a budding makeup artist – another skill that needs a steady hand!

Tracey’s been with us on reception most mornings since 2015, working as part the team
welcoming our patients and scheduling their treatment. She's a fully qualified dental
nurse too, and has held the NEBDN qualification since 2011. Tracey is another of our
keen bakers, and juggles cakes, scones and flans with bringing up her young family.
And no, unlike the other Tracey Chapman, she doesn’t have a fast car...

No, don’t be fooled by her name. Beverley doesn’t work in our finance department.
Instead, she’s been with us as a full-time dental nurse since 2013. Beverley is one of our
orthodontic treatment co-ordinators, and you might even see her on reception from time
to time. If that’s not enough, she’s also one of our qualified first aiders! At the weekend,
she’s a keen equestrian, swapping swabs and mouthwash for stirrups and jumps.

Northampton is our Michelle’s adopted home – she grew up on remote St Helena before
moving to the UK in 2000, when she began serving as a dental nurse in the RAF.
Although we’re a more relaxed bunch, Michelle knows a thing or two about giving orders
- she was a dental nurse trainer before joining us in 2009. Today, she works with Dudley
Stock supporting his specialist care for patients needing implants.

Dental nurse Jade joined the East Park practice all the way back in 2004 after qualifying
with a certificate in dental radiography. You’ll find her flexing her multi-talented, multi-
tasking abilities both in the surgery and ‘front of house’ on reception. Like many of us
here at East Park, she has a wee one at home – a little boy who tests her multi-tasking
skills!

Dental Nurse Aga joined us part-time at East Park Dental when she came to the UK
from her native Poland. Now you’ll find her hard at work with dentist George Angelidakis
every Monday. Aga juggles her dentistry with being a busy mum to two year-old Millie,
and has a new ‘baby surprise’ on the way later in 2016. Watch this space!