Meet the team at mydentist, Hayle Terrace, Hayle
Your practice team
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Karen Dennington
Practice Manager
GDC No: 114789
Your clinicians
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Simon Martin Implantologist
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 1991
GDC No: 67146
Dr. Simon Martin graduated from the University of Manchester in 1991. He has owned 2 successful practices. He has been placing implants since 2005 and was awarded the Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2011. The Diploma involves a minimum of two years post-graduate study based in London, Frankfurt and Tübingen. Dr. Martin is actively involved in the education of both undergraduate and graduate dentists. He is a Final Year tutor at Peninsula Medical and Dental School. He formerly tutored on the Implant Diploma at the RCS and mentors Implant MSc students. He continues to take an active interest in furthering his own professional development, regularly attending courses and lectures.This commitment to continuing education and the maintenance of standards in the Dental Profession has led to a close association with the Faculty of General Dental Practice, of which Dr. Martin is the Southwest Divisional Director.Outside work, he rides his mountain bike enthusiastically, regularly travelling to the French and Italian Alps for excitement. He sails and skis for enjoyment and relaxation. He and his partner Yvonne enjoy the Dartmoor countryside.
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Jessica Garvey GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS University of Plymouth 2015
GDC No: 258380
Jess was born and grew up in the Penzance area. After having her son at a young age, Jess trained as a mental health nurse qualifying in 2007 and working in the local adult acute mental health ward prior to joining the community drug and alcohol team and acute detoxification. In 2011 Jess decided she wanted a change to retrain as a dentist and got a place to study at Peninsula Dental School in 2011. Once qualified Jess started working in general dentistry before starting an MSC in Restorative Dentistry gaining more advanced training, she took a break from this course in recent years but is due to return in 2023. In recent years Jess has developed an interest in adult orthodontics and went on to train with the clear aligner system Clearcorrect. Jess has an unrivalled enthusiasm for making patients feel at ease and is always looking at the full picture to ensure her patients are fully aware of any work, Jess is a sponge for learning more and advancing her knowledge base. Matching her work enthusiasm, Jess loves everything outdoors including swimming, running, cycling, gardening and is always keeping an eye on local surf reports!
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Craig Jeffrey GDP
Qualified from: Diploma in General Dental Practice (UK) 1996 BDS University of Edinburgh 1987
GDC No: 62337
Craig qualified as a dentist in 1987 from Edinburgh University. He completed a further diploma in General Dental Practice in 1996.An experienced family dentist, Craig has worked in the UK, Germany and Australia before settling in Cornwall to bring up his three children with wife Katy in 1999.Craig enjoys treating patients of all ages and aspires to offer quality dentistry in a caring environment. Outside of the practice Craig is a keen tennis player and can often been seen out mountain biking. Kayaking is another past time pursuit, doing a lap of St Michaels Mount wouldn't be an uncommon sight.
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Jenna Griffiths GDP
GDC No: 271432
Jenna qualified from Newcastle University in 2017 with a Merit in Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in West Yorkshire working at some well established NHS and private practices, Jenna moved back home to Redruth in 2020. Working in {my}dentist Lemon Street Practice (Maidwell Dental), Jenna has also worked in the Dental Emergency Service treating toothaches and difficult extractions, as well as the Peninsula Dental School site in Treliske, completing work on treatments and patients deemed too complex for the student clinics. In 2024 Jenna joined our Hayle Practice. Outside of work Jenna can be found playing netball, wild swimming, painting or attempting any craft she can get her hands on!
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Karen McIntosh GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Plymouth 2012
GDC No: 229556
Karen initially trained to be an Audiologist at Southampton University qualifying in 2008. However, whilst studying during the long university holidays an opportunity presented to do some dental nursing which piqued her interest in dentistry and soon after qualifying she retrained to be a Dentist. Karen qualified from Peninsula Dental School in 2012 and has worked primarily in the NHS in Cornwall ever since providing general dentistry and also working in the Emergency Dental Service. When not in work Karen is very family focused and is usually busy chasing around after her little boy! She enjoys doing anything outdoors but sailing and windsurfing are her favorite activities.
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Ellis Jose Hygienist
Qualified from: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Plymouth 2020 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016
GDC No: 263746
My dental career started in 2014 where I trained to become a Dental Nurse, and my passion for dentistry flourished from the get-go! I decided to further my skills, where I studied Dental Therapy at the University of Plymouth – graduating in 2020 with a distinction and achieving the academic award in 2018/19. Since starting at Hayle I have grown a keen interest in periodontal disease, striving to empower patients to improve their oral health. I have grown up in Hayle, and never hesitated at returning here as I am such a home bird! I have a Labrador called Arlo, who I adore exploring the beautiful places Cornwall has. I previously studied Forensic Science, where this part of me gets me hooked on real life TV docu-dramas, so I am always open for suggestions on what to watch next!
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Holly Greer Hygienist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene Cardiff University 2013 National Certificate NEBDN 2010
GDC No: 206054
Dental Hygienist - DipHE Cardiff 2013 Prior to becoming a Dental Hygienist, Holly was a Dental Nurse in Helston before moving to Cardiff to study at Cardiff Dental School. Upon her return to Cornwall, she’s worked at several dental practices over the years gaining valuable experience. Holly has advanced her skills with frequent dental courses to now have a specialised interest in Advanced Periodontal Non-Surgical Treatments. She seeks referrals from Dentist from in house and from surrounding dental practices. These advanced treatments help a patient keep their own teeth. Alongside these treatments, Holly has an established and loyal patient following who attend her clinic for routine Scale & Polish treatments to maintain good Oral Hygiene & Health. She prides herself in providing the best possible care she can for all the patients she meets.
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Michaela Skewes Therapist
GDC No: 175488
Dental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards. Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org