Meet The Team

I live in Hockley with my husband Keith who is a self-employed builder. We have four ‘grown-up’ children, with only one still living at home. I am passionate about animals and have four cats, Tabitha, Jessica, Ruby and Pearl and a tortoise called Gregory.

Keith and I own an apartment in Turkey and we try to visit two to three times a year. We love travelling and some of the countries we have visited include India, China and America, amongst many others.

As I am not too keen on cooking I like to eat out as often as possible!! I enjoy spending time with my friends and of course my husband!!

I qualified as a dental nurse way back in 1983.1 have seen many changes in dentistry since then and am always surprised at the huge developments that have been made over the years. I am now Practice Manager at Start-Smiling and occasionally cover with the hygienist. I have worked at Start-Smiling for almost three years.

In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. Having a three year old means I have a very busy family life.

We often go on visits to the zoo, farms and woodlands. I also love reading and have a passion for travelling.

I qualified as a dental hygienist, with a Distinction, from the University of Essex in 2012.1 am very passionate about my job and take great pride in the treatment I provide for every patient I see.

I live locally with my husband Jamie and our two dogs, a cat, three chickens and two budgerigars who I am trying to teach to speak. I have a daughter studying at Oxford and Jamie has two sons and a beautiful baby granddaughter.

I enjoy travelling and love the enrichment that comes from experiencing other cultures.

When I am not working, Jamie and I make a hobby from eating out, trying new restaurants and I like to replicate recipes at home. I read a lot and like to read about many different topics.

I am one of the hygienists at Start-Smiling. I qualified in 1984 form Guys Dental School.

I live with my partner and our two children.

I enjoy spending time with my family, either relaxing at home, going out to eat or holidaying in Paleokastritsa, our favourite town in Corfu. I also enjoy reading, listening to music and going to West End shows.

I have worked at Start- Smiling for five years but have been working as a dental nurse for around twenty two years. I have recently been made Head Nurse. I enjoy dental nursing, especially when we complete a smile makeover and see how much confidence it gives to patients.

I live in Chelmsford with my partner of 24 years. I have two daughters and four grandsons whom I frequently care for over the school holidays and weekends.

In my spare time I am a volunteer for Farleigh Hospice, working in the Writtle charity shop. I have been keeping bees for the last 5 years and have recently won a couple of trophies for entries into the Essex Honey Show. I also gained second place in the National Honey Show for cut comb. The bees do all the work really. I just package it!

I am often found selling honey at the Farmer’s Markets and local craft fairs. My other interest are gardening, baking and walking.

I left school in 1972 to start work in a dental practice. I have worked in dentistry off and on since then. I have worked at Start-Smiling for 18 years and have seen many changes.