Our dental nurses

Maria Ryder GDC registration number 132087

Maria joined the practice in August 2001 and is our head nurse. She qualified in 2003 and has specialist nursing skills in implants, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and orthodontics. Maria has been instrumental in the design and set up of the nursing at the Dental Excellence practice. She is part of the team that run the monthly CPD seminars at the practice for dentists and dental nurses.

Michelle Gatcombe GDC registration number 132069

Michelle is a qualified and registered dental nurse who qualified in 2002 and has worked with Jeremy Woodcock since 2003. She has gained experience all aspects of dentistry but has developed specialist nursing skills in implants, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics and orthodontics. More recently Michelle has taken over many administrative aspects of the daily management of the practice and you are likely to be welcomed by Michelle at our reception.

Tracey Kyle GDC registration number 148147

Tracey joined the practice in February 2009. Although the newest member of the (clinical) team, Tracey has over twenty years experience having qualified in 1990. She has over the years covered all aspects of dental nursing, working with specialists in endodontics, periodontics and implants, she is constantly updating her knowledge with ongoing CPD and is on the GDC Register for qualified BDN’s.