LANA GILCHRIST  Dentist - GDC number 71523

I trained at the University of Sydney, Australia,  and graduated in 1991, moving to the UK in 1997.  I  have worked mainly in private practice and  took over Cornhill Dental Centre in 2003. I hoped to realise my dream of a high quality practice, that put the needs of my patients first  and provided them with  comfortable and innovative treatment.  I pride myself on the fact that my team and I are constantly keeping up to date, honing our skills and utilising new technologies and techniques. When at home, I love walking in the countryside, curling up with a good book and am still trying to overcome my reputation as  the world’s worst gardener.

IAN GILCHRIST  Practice Manager

Originally from New Zealand, I have lived  in the UK and Europe since 1989. I have a wide variety of industry experience and I pleased to be able to utilise this expertise   in our practice. I co ordinate  the running of the practice and manage the ‘ behind the scenes’ areas. I also enjoy walking in the countryside and the occasional round of golf.

TINA GRIFFIN  Senior Dental Nurse- GDC number 125574

I started  in dentistry in 1986 and became a qualified nurse 2 years later.  An opportunity to work in the USA enabled me to expand my skills and I passed the Tennessee State Board exams in 1988. I’m also a qualified oral health educator.  I joined the  practice in 2005 and as the senior dental nurse I oversee the training of new staff and ensure all the up to date procedures are implemented. What I love most about my job is the people. It’s very rewarding to help care for  and to get to know our patients. I also love spending time with my family, researching  my family tree and am proud to have done the MoonWalk for breast cancer twice.

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TRACY WOLSTENCROFT-STONE Practice Co-ordinator- GDC number 131044

I joined the team at Cornhill Dental Centre in September 2009 just after getting married. I have worked in dentistry for 8 years now covering all area's from reception, nursing and management. As a qualified dental nurse I am passionate about every aspect of my job and keep up to date with regular training in order to persue the goal of creating the perfect patient experience here at Cornhill Dental Centre. Since joining the team I am very proud to have been part of the success that was achieving the BDA Good Practice award. In my spare time I love to go to the gym and I am spinning enthusiast.

TANYA  DOBBIN Dental Nurse - GDC number 189168

Since joining Cornhill Dental Centre at the beginning of 2008 I have followed the Dental Nurse training programme and have succeeded in passing my NVQ becoming a fully qualified dental nurse. I now have a keen interest in Oral Health Education for patients which has lead me to take a course in the application of fluoride for patients. My aim is to help patients with my new knowledge and educate them at the same time in clinic times run at the practice. I am very excited by the opportunity to do this and look forward to learning more as time goes on. I am enjoying the challenge, the skills that I am developing and it’s exciting being part of such a dynamic team. I am a keen cyclist and bike to work and home every day as well as running in my spare time.