We only ever provide a tailored and personal approach, which complements the years of experience we have. It is important for us that we take the time to understand you, your needs and provide you with choice. Service, expertise and comfort are our priority when treating you as a either a dental or orthodontic patient, as a person. We take the time to understand you, and your treatment goals, with a welcoming and professional approach based on choice. Meet our practice team below:
Meet our team
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Stuart Ray
Dentist
- BChD Leeds 1999
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Kevin Caruana
Dentist
- BChD 2003, DRD RCS(Eng), MSc Clin. Dent. (Restorative Dentistry), Dip. Implant Dentistry RCS(Eng)
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Tim North
Dentist
- BDS (Newc) 2005, MJDF RCS Eng, PGDip
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Dan Heaney
Dentist
- BDS Lanc 2016
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Sarah Gill
Dental Hygienist
- Diploma In Dental Hygiene And Therapy (New) 2012
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Melanie Dixon
Dental Hygienist
- DIP Dental Hygiene (New) 2005
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Hamza Parvez
Specialist Orthodontist
- BDS MOrthRCS (Eng)
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Sara Richardson
Orthodontic Therapist
- Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2020, NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2012
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Lisa Morris
Orthodontic Therapist
- Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2020, National Certificate NEBDN 2001
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Hayley Gray
Orthodontic Therapist
- Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2015, NVQ L3 Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing & Independent Assessment City & Guilds 2007
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Lisa Morris
Dental Nurse
- NEBDN
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Rebecca Price
Dental Nurse
Stuart Ray
Dentist
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Stuart graduated from The University of Leeds in 1999. He began his career with the NHS gaining 10 years of experience in this field. During this time Stuart was a Foundation Trainer for 3 years training newly graduated dentists. Stuart progressed to work in a private and cosmetic practice to ensure he could provide the highest quality patient centred treatment. Stuart was a Clinical Director for Centre for Dentistry and while in this role, he became a clinical demonstrator on the Mini Smile Makeover course- an internationally recognised course in cosmetic dentistry.
Stuart lectures to the Foundation Training groups on dental photography. Stuart’s special interests are minimal invasive cosmetic dentistry, as well as providing high quality family dentistry.
Kevin Caruana
Dentist
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I am one of the lucky Dentists to have qualified from the University of Malta in 2003. The first three years of my dental degree allowed me to merge with a Doctor of Medicine degree which allows me to have an in depth knowledge of medical conditions patients may present with when they attend for dental treatment.
I came to the UK in 2005 after being enticed by my lecturers and British expats in Malta. I initially worked as an NHS Dentist for a year and a half which gave me a great insight at the start of my career. I have since been involved in full private dentistry since 2006.
Dedicating my time to private dentistry allows me to spend quality time with the patient and as I progressed further, I found my time was spent helping patients with more complex treatment cases. I then decided to invest to further my education to provide advanced dental care. In 2010 I achieved my Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons and in 2011 I was awarded a Distinction for a Master of Science in Clinical Restorative Dentistry from the University of Leeds.
It wasn’t long after this that I started to recognised there were more and more patients who wanted to consider dental implants as part of their complex restorative treatments. I had already had considerable exposure to dental implants having worked with an experienced and highly respected Implantologist in Stockton On Tees. Again I was keen to advance in Implantology and placed even further investment into my personal development and I trained in the placement of dental implants. I was then awarded a Diploma in Dental Implants by the Royal College of Surgeons of England; a degree which is well known by dentists to be hard to achieve. But a Diploma by itself isn’t really enough. I was lucky enough to have lots of input and guidance and I gained so much from my very experienced mentor himself who had around 28 years of experience under his belt!
So here I am, after spending so much time and investment I am in a perfect position to treat complex cases. I am passionate to do things right for each individual patient. I am honoured when patients can put their trust in me to help them make decisions to allow them to achieve the smile they have dreamt of. For some patients the treatment I can provide can be life changing which makes everything so worthwhile. At the end of the day, if the patient is happy, I am happy, and I like being happy!
Away from the practice I am very much a family man. I am married to a gorgeous British lady called Theresa and we are blessed with two gorgeous sons Rafael and Luca. I enjoy playing the guitar and like to tinker with anything that I can get my hands and brains into.
Tim North
Dentist
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Tim qualified from Newcastle University in 2005 and has spent time in both NHS and private practice. He has completed a certificate in advanced restorative dentistry and has a post-graduate diploma in endodontics. He is also trained in cosmetic orthodontics, facial aesthetics, and has enjoyed being a foundation trainer for the new dental graduates for nine years, after achieving a distinction certificate in teaching in professional practice. Tim is also a member of the dental faculty at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry especially making anxious patients feel comfortable and strives to ensure all his patients are happy with the high level of care and attention they receive.
Dan Heaney
Dentist
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Sarah Gill
Dental Hygienist
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I qualified from Newcastle University in 2012 in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. I like to go to see live music and festivals, and enjoy trips to the cinema and theatre.
Melanie Dixon
Dental Hygienist
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Melanie Dixon is a qualified hygienist from Newcastle Dental Hospital and currently works Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I’m a real ‘book worm’ regularly seen with my Kindle!
Hamza Parvez
Specialist Orthodontist
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Hamza qualified as a dentist in 2009 and holds the licence to practice dentistry in 3 different continents. He has been working in hospitals and private facilities in Asia, Africa and the UK. He further specialised in the field of Orthodontics at the prestigious King’s College London and worked at both King’s College Hospital and Guy’s Hospital, where he received his Masters in Orthodontics. He is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where he earned his MOrth degree. He also holds a Masters degree in Dental Public Health from King’s College London.
Hamza joined Dunelm Orthodontics in October 2018, offering both NHS and private orthodontic treatment options.
Sara Richardson
Orthodontic Therapist
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I started my career at a dental practice in Birtley and I qualified as a dental nurse in 2012 after I completed my training at Newcastle College. I then decided I wanted to move into orthodontics and I joined Dunelm in July 2013.
As a dental nurse I underwent additional training which allowed me to take radiographs and impressions.
In late 2018, I was offered the opportunity to train as an Orthodontic Therapist, and after a successful interview at UCLAN School of Medicine & Dentistry, I began my course in the Summer of 2019.
The best part of working in orthodontics is seeing patients end results and how it changes them into confident people.
Lisa Morris
Orthodontic Therapist
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I started my life in dentistry back in 1999 as a trainee Dental Nurse, in a private dental practice, in the centre of Durham City. In my 21 years in dentistry I have spent 15 years in general dentistry and 6 years in Orthodontics.
After completing me NEBDN certificate in Dental Nursing. I progressed on over the years to gain as much knowledge as I could to help be journey through my dental career. I went on to complete a Diploma in Dental Practice Management, NEBDN in Orthodontic Nursing, impression taking course in 2017 allowing me to have my own records clinics. I have now completed my training at University of Central Lancashire to achieve a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy RCS (Edinburgh). I am currently waiting for a date to sit my final exams.
I love being an Orthodontic Therapist. It is an amazing job as I get to see my patients from the beginning of treatment, through to the end. It’s a journey I love to take with all of my patients.
I love being the person who gets to see the patients amazing smiles at the end of treatment. It is so rewarding to know you have been a part of changing someone’s smile and confidence.
Hayley Gray
Orthodontic Therapist
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My name is Hayley and I am an Orthodontic Therapist at Dunelm.
I joined the team almost 5 years ago.
Before I qualified as an Orthodontic Therapist, I was a general dental nurse for about 4 years and an Orthodontic nurse for about 7 years.
The part of my job I enjoy the most is meeting new people every day and helping them to smile again.
All of my spare time is taken up by my 2 year old little girl; keeping her entertained by going on long walks, bike rides and looking for new adventures.
Lisa Morris
Dental Nurse
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Lisa joined the team as a Dental Nurse in December 2018. With over 20 years of dental experience, Lisa is passionate to deliver the very best patient care and recently has taken on the role of Patient Care Advisor.
Originally from the North West in Preston, Lisa re-located to the North East 2 years ago.
Away from the practice Lisa enjoys cooking, holidays in the sun and spending time with her husband Neil and 3 children.
Rebecca Price
Dental Nurse
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Rebecca qualified in 2013 and spent a number of years dental nursing in Australia.
In her spare time, Rebecca loves to go on long walks with her husband and their dog Rocky.
Our reviews and testimonials
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Josie-Leigh
Absolutely love it there I'm an adult but needed braces since i was about 16. I've had them on about 8 months now and if i ever have a problem with them they always slot me in within 2 days.
Josie-Leigh
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Alan Maughan
Professional friendly staff. Extremely thorough check up. Spotless surgery.
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Heather Rimington
My only disappointment is in my self for not making an appointment earlier . Was fantastic dentist that a saw put me at ease straight. Told me exactly what a needed to have done.
Heather Rimington
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Lilian Graves
The dentist explained clearly what he was doing. The procedure was tricky but he succeeded in the task without me suffering much discomfort. I felt great confidence in him.
Lilian Graves
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Judith Davidson
At present I have just finished the first part of my treatment and was quite relaxed. I was also extremely happy with the way I was treated by all staff.
Judith Davidson
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