Ashley Howaniec
Ashley is our practice manager. It is her job to make sure the whole
place runs smoothly. She organises the day, keeps the team happy and
ensures smooth systems.
Ashley completed a National certificate in primary care management in 2004.
Ashley fosters 2 young children which takes up all her spare time.
Best characteristic: can nearly always solve any problems that are
thrown at her! Lorna Cunningham Hygienists
Lorna Cunningham is one of our motivational hygienists, she
continually attends courses to keep her up to date with the latest
ideas and changes to hygiene work. Lorna likes to relax by taking
her two Labradors for long walks.
Best characteristic: Excellent at inspiring people to improve their
home care regime.
Ann Davidson Hygienists
Ann Davidson is our equally motivational hygienist, she also
continually attends courses to keep up with the latest ideas and
changes to hygiene products and care.
Best characteristic: Always cheerful and willing to set to with any
task.
Laura Neilson Dental Nurse
Laura takes great care of everything in the surgery and knows how
everything works. She is due to go on maternity leave this year to
have her first baby.
Best characteristic: Incredible sense of humour says Laura!
Elaine Ross Dental Nurse
Elaine, especially enjoys implant work. She is attending an Astra
implant course which she will complete later this year giving her a
qualification in co-ordinating implants in the practice. Elaine is a
gym fanatic.
Best characteristic: follows through on any task that she is given
meticulously
Carol Kay Dental Nurse
Carol is very organised and brings a lot of experience to the
practice. Carol likes to keep fit with lots of walking. She is doing
the Moonwalk again this year for the 3rd year running.
Best characteristic: Good at lifting everyone's spirits
Rowena Smith Dental Nurse
Rowena has completed and passed her National certificate this year.
Rowena has fitted in very nicely with the existing team. Rowena loves
to socialise.
Best characteristic: Bright and hard working.
Anne Stewart Welcome Team
Anne Stewart has worked with Stafford Street dental care for 15
years; from nursing she has moved on to reception. Anne attends
classes for Indian head massage and yoga which she is very good at
and has used her skills in this on some of the team.
Best characteristic: Has great calming influence.
Andrea MacFarlane Welcome Team
Andrea MacFarlane has come back to work for us after having a baby.
She is a qualified nurse but now works on reception as part of our
welcome team. She has fitted into her new role brilliantly.
Best characteristic:Very friendly and chatty.
Kirsty Herkes Welcome Team
Kirsty is our care and marketing manager, she liases with other
practices to encourage referrals for implants and minor oral surgery.
Kirsty is getting married this year and spends every spare minute at
the gym.
Best characteristic: She is very good at making things happen and
following a task through to the end.