Meet Your Dental Team

Your Seaham Smiles Dental Team

Dr. Nigel Suggett

Dentist and Practice Owner
BDS University of Sheffield 2006

GDC No: 103408

Nigel is the owner and founder of Seaham Smiles. He studies dentistry at Sheffield University, graduating in 2006….Read More

Dr. Robert Hetherington

Dentist
BDS Newcastle University 2011, mFGDP (UK)

GDC No: 212233

Rob has worked at Seaham Smiles since 2015.Prior experience includes working at James Cook Hospital as a Senior…Read More

Dr. Matthew Celaire

Dentist
BDS University of Liverpool 2018

GDC No: 277244

After graduating from Liverpool University in 2018, Matt moved to the North East to undertake a 2-year long…Read More

Dr. Jia Ming Tan

Dentist
BDS Newcastle University 2018

GDC No: 277803

Jia graduated from Newcastle University in 2018. In 2020, she was awarded the Membership of the Faculty of…Read More

Dr. Stacey Fenwick

Dentist
BDS Newcastle University 2014

GDC No: 251059

Returning to Seaham Smiles feels like returning home. I am so pleased to be back working amongst a…Read More

Dr. Dan Heaney

Dentist
BDS University of Central Lancashire 2016

GDC No: 264320

Dan graduated from King’s College London and The University of Central Lancashire, with additional training in cosmetic dentistry and oral health. With over seven years…Read More

Dr. Roupa Gokal

Dentist
BDS King’s College London 2019

GDC No: 284488

Dr. Roupa graduated from King’s College London before moving to the North East to join the General Professional…Read More

Dr. Mark Pearsall

Dentist
BDS Newcastle University 2001, MFDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003, Diploma in Conscious Sedation – Newcastle University 2007, Diploma in Special Care Dentistry – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2021

GDC No: 79419

Since graduating from Newcastle University over 20 years ago, Mark has worked in both hospital environments and primary…Read More

Dental Therapists

Rebecca Adey

Dental Therapist
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Newcastle University, 2012
Diploma in Dental Technology SQA 2010

GDC No: 237917

Rebecca began her career in dentistry graduating as a Dental Technician in 2010; Having always enjoyed the clinical…Read More

Courtney Linton

Dental Therapist
BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Teesside University 2022 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2014

GDC No: 256310

Courtney joined our team in August 2022 as our new Dental Therapist.She began her career in dentistry 11…Read More

Samantha Sanderson

Dental Therapist
BSc Oral and Dental Health Sciences Newcastle University 2024 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2018

GDC No: 281473

We’re delighted to welcome Sam back to Seaham Smiles! She began her career with us as a qualified…Read More

Kiska Wilson

Dental Therapist
BSc(Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Newcastle University 2022

GDC No: 303788

Kiska graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy in 2022. Originally studying…Read More

Non Clinical Staff

Barbara Suggett

Business Manager
BDS University of Sheffield, 2006 & Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry, Newcastle University, 2018

GDC No: 103409

Barbara is a partner and Business Manager at Seaham Smiles. Originally from Buckinghamshire, Barbara moved to the North…Read More

Rebecca Davis

Practice Manager

Rebecca became a valued member of the Seaham Smiles team in April 2021, taking on the role of…Read More

Abbey

Head of Operations
NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2011

Abbey has 15 years of experience working in a dental practice.Abbey started at Seaham Smiles as our Patient…Read More

Mandy

Receptionist

Mandy works front of house at Seaham Smiles and is one of the first friendly faces you’ll see…Read More

Karen

Receptionist

Karen is one of the longest-serving members of Seaham Smiles, and has actually worked as a receptionist at…Read More

Dental Nurses

Brooke

Patient Care Coordinator & Dental Nurse
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2023

GDC No: 307488

Brooke is a Qualified Dental Nurse and our Patient Care Coordinator at Seaham Smiles. She learns something new…Read More

Kate

Senior Dental Nurse
National Certificate NEBDN 2002

GDC No: 133602

Kate has over 20 years of experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse. Kate is our Senior Dental Nurse…Read More

Michelle

Dental Nurse
National Certificate NEBDSA 1992

GDC No: 155944

Michelle is one of our longest serving team members, and has been a big part of the dental…Read More

Laurie

Dental Nurse
National Certificate NEBDN 2001

GDC No: 151578

Laurie works part time at Seaham Smiles as a dental nurse and is now in her 25th year…Read More

Jane

Dental Nurse
National Certificate NEBDSA 1992

GDC No: 123917

Jane has over 25 years of experience working in a dental practice and really loves Dental Nursing. She…Read More

Ellie

Implant Dental Nurse

GDC No: 313383 (awaiting confirmation of registration)

Ellie joined us as an Apprentice Dental Nurse and is now a Qualified Dental Nurse at Seaham Smiles….Read More

Kaye

Dental Nurse
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016

GDC No: 315385

Kaye is a qualified dental nurse, she joined us in April 2024.Kaye’s journey in dentistry began around 7…Read More

Grace

Dental Nurse
Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing Teesside University 2024

GDC No: 321747

Grace joined Seaham Smiles in July 2024 as a Qualified Dental Nurse.Grace is enthusiastic about starting her journey…Read More

Ella

Apprentice Dental Nurse

We’re delighted to welcome Ella to the Seaham Smiles team as our new Apprentice Dental Nurse. Ella is…Read More

Sienna

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Sienna joined us in February 2022 as an apprentice dental nurse. She is excited to embark on her…Read More

Stephanie

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Stephanie joined us in April 2023 as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. She was previously working with children and…Read More

Charlie

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Charlie is our latest recruit, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board as our…Read More

Ngan

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Ngan joins us as our latest apprentice dental nurse, brimming with enthusiasm to kickstart her rewarding career in…Read More

Jenna

Apprentice Dental Nurse

Jenna is our enthusiastic apprentice dental nurse at Seaham Smiles!Jenna brings a fresh perspective and a passion for…Read More

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Hear From Our Smiling Patients

This review is for Stacey and Jane Well what can I say?….. I have had some really bad experiences in the past at different surgeries and I felt very very nervous about my treatment and appointment. … Read More

kelly Nicholson

A very big thank to Stacey Fenwick who through her skilled dental work has given me smile to be proud of, I have never stopped smiling since the months of treatment was completed in early September 2… Read More

Jacqui Robinson

Excellent experiences at Seaham Smiles. Welcoming receptionists, pleasant, light and airy waiting area and treatment rooms. Dentist, Stacey, listened, explained and gave painfree, comfortable treatmen… Read More

Jackie Orford

My bridge fractured which required me needing a dental implant. I felt really apprehensive about this. Nigel & Ellie were fantastic and explained everything in layman’s terms which gave me so much r… Read More

Sue Mc

I joined this practice last year and I am really happy that I did. My experience has been excellent. My recent treatment was of a high standard. Jia is very patient and gentle. I really appreciate the… Read More

Andrea Robson

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