The Practice Team

Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. Our dental team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification. We regularly undertake both in house and external training.

Reception

Mrs Arlene Tomkinson Practice Manager. Arlene is an invaluable member of the practice and at present is our only full time member on reception. She has a wealth of experience having been associated with a practice in Storrington some years ago. She is assisted by
Mrs Wendy Feenan who is also a registered dental nurse and has been with us for over 10 years. She works Mondays and Wednesdays
Mrs Linda Adams who works Tuesdays and Thursdays. Linda came to us some years ago after leaving a practice in Ifield.
Mrs Wendy Crook who is our Friday girl. Wendy has joined us from a Horsham based practice and has been with us for about one year. She continues to work in Horsham.

Our Dental Nurses

Karen Bradley is a very experienced and registered dental nurse and joined us in 2010 after moving from a Horsham practice.Karen works mainly with Mike.
Frances Terry registered dental nurse, and original practice manager, whom many of you know has been with the practice for over 20 years and continues to assist Mike on a Thursday
Hannah Edwards registered dental nurse. Hannah has been with the practice since leaving school and although she only works for us one day at present she is hoping to increase her hours in the near future.
Wendy Feenan registered dental nurse has been with us for 10 years and helps out when we are short staffed for which we are very grateful.

Mr Michael Powell Dental Surgeon BDS Manchester - GDC number: 44579 Mike qualified form Manchester University in 1970 and came to Crawley as an associate dentist in Pound Hill, later in Furnace Green before purchasing Crabtree Road In 1977. He has a keen interest in all dental matters and also works for Denplan as a dental adviser visiting many practices throughout the South East of England ensuring quality and compliance with clinical governance. When not working Mike is a keen golfer and walker and enjoys cooking.

Mrs Diane Paton Dental Hygienist EDH - GDC number: 2860 Diane one of our hygienists also qualifed as a dental therapist in Dundee. She has two children and frequently gives oral health information to the local schools. She has recently completed a course on implant care. She is a keen cyclist and skis on a regular basis. Diane works on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Mrs Dianne Heaton Hygienist EDH - GDC number: 1693 Di works on Wednesdays with us and at various other practices in Sussex. She is a great asset witha good sense of humour.

Ms Fran Terry Dental Nurse -GDC No. 133857 Fran has now retired as our practice manager but continue to assist Mike Powell as his registered dental nurse.

Miss Hannah Edwards Dental Nurse -GDC No. 139914 Hannah is very enthisiastic and has gained her NVQ in oral health care. She is now working part time following the birth of her son jake.

Receptioni Wendy Feenan Reception/Nurse -GDC No.133854 Dental Nurse Wendy joined us from a large orthodontic practice and asists us by nursing and reception duties. She works with us on Mondays, wednesdays and Fridays.

Mrs Linda Adams Receptionist Linda works at the practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays and has had lots of experience working in dental practices over the years

Mrs Kim Hart Hygienist -GDC Reg No. 1969 EDH Kim works as our hygienis on Mondays

Mrs Arlene Tomkinson Practice manager None - GDC number: n/a We are very pleased to have been joined by Arlene at the practice. As head of reception she has proved invaluable

Ms Karen Bradley Dental Nurse GDC 133859 Karen has been with the practice for just over a year and has very quickly become a very valued member of our team and works with Mike from Monday through to Thursday.

Mr David Armstrong Dental Surgeon BDS - GDC number: 179066 David joined the practice in Mid November 2012 and replaced Anna Gronowska who has moved back to Poland for the time being. David works on a Monday, Thursday and Friday but will soon be increasing his time at the practice once a surgery becomes available following the departure of Mrs Panic

Mrs Wendy Crook Dental receptionist Wendy has joined us part time (Fridays) and has worked as a dental receptionist for some years. She is well liked by all our patients.

Miss Kellie Boles Dentist BDS - GDC number: 175659 Kellie is set to join us in March 2012 from a practice in Clydebank as her family is all moving South. Kellie will prove an invaluable asset and has a keen interest in gum disease.

Our Hygienists

The Role of Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists and dental hygienist-therapists can work in all sectors of dentistry, their role is twofold. They have both clinical and health promotional responsibilities. Clinically they help to treat and prevent periodontal (gum) disease by scaling and polishing teeth, applying prophylactic and antimicrobial materials, they undertake monitoring and screening procedures. Dental hygienist-therapists can also treat the dentition with simple restorations, placement of preformed crowns and pulp treatments on deciduous teeth (baby or milk teeth). Dental hygienists and dental hygienist-therapists are also permitted to apply topical fluorides and fissure sealants in order to reduce dental caries (tooth decay). Their health promotional role includes motivating and encouraging individuals and groups in oral health practises, including oral hygiene and dietary advice. Dental hygienists & therapists need to work with a flexible team approach; to have good communication skills and to demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity in order to undertake complex oral treatments. Following qualification, dental hygienists and dental hygienist-therapists can work in many settings - NHS/Independent general practice, specialist periodontal or orthodontic practice, hospital (staff hygienists, tutors/lecturer, and specialist departments eg. special needs), education, research, health promotion and community as well as working aboard. Once qualified, continuing professional development (CPD) is important in order to keep skills and knowledge up to date.

The Dentists

Mike Powell BDS - GDC Number: 44579
David Armstrong BDS who will be joined by Kellie Boles in March/April 2012