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Jim Peirson Dental Health Care currently consists of three dentists and a hygienist. There are also two nurses with extended duties as well as a number of other nurses, trainee nurses and receptionists.
qualified at Newcastle University in 1982 and came to the practice later in that year.
He bought the practice in 1988 and developed the existing preventive theme further by working with a team of management consultants called the Dental Health Practitioners Group. He has also done courses in orthodontics, the treatment of temperomandibular joint dysfunction, practice management and has a postgraduate certificate in dental education.
He has had considerable experience in most types of dental work, including: restorative, oral surgery, root treatments, periodontal treatments, inhalation sedation, cosmetic and bonding treatments, orthodontics and splint therapy. Over a number of years he has been a trainer for recently qualified dentists on the foundation training scheme and overseas dentists wishing to practise in the NHS.
With over 35 years of experience in general dental practice there are few situations has hasn’t come across or circumstances he hasn’t had to overcome. That said, he still feels there is much to learn and is part of the Norwich Dentists Study Group which is a group of dentists that seeks to keep updated and provide high quality dental care to their patients. He is married to Marian and together they have four grown up children, one of whom, Abby is now a hygienist at the practice.
Azhar graduated from the college of Dentistry at the University of Baghdad in 1999. She worked in Qatar and India and has 17 years of experience as a dentist.
Azhar joined the practice in 2018 and worked as a dental nurse.
In 2022 Azhar qualified and registered in the UK to work as a Dental Therapist.
qualified from Essex university in 2016 and joined the practice shortly after. She developed an interest in oral health, working as a nurse at the practice for a number of years before training as a hygienist. Keen to help patients improve their oral health she works hard towards that aim.
Many patients comment on how thorough she is. Married to Tim together they live locally to the practice. Sadly she takes over from Sherry Hart who was with us for many years and had to give up due to poor health.
Kate is a long standing member of the team she joined the practice in 1992. Kate qualified as a dental nurse and has gone on to train in additional extended duties such as dental radiography, fluoride application, impression taking and removing sutures. Kate carries out management duties and also works as part of the reception team.
All dental nurses are now required to complete a formal course of education leading to certification and registration with the General Dental Council. Most of the nurses are well versed in oral health advice and routinely help patients in this aspect of their care.
Jorja joined the team in 2016 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2019. Jorja is the practice decontamination lead. She is good with patient communication.
Elle joined the team in 2017 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2019. She is an extended duties nurse with a certificate in fluoride application. Elle is responsible for overseeing the trainee nurses.
Teneka joined the practice in 2021 and qualified as a dental nurse in 2023.
Charlie joined the practice in 2022 as a trainee dental nurse. He is enrolled on the NEBDN course with smile dental training.
Hannah joined the practice in 2023 as a trainee dental nurse. She is enrolled on the NEBDN course with smile dental training.
The reception team are the first port of call to the practice. Working to triage patients, book appointments and answer your queries.
Our team includes Kim Pearson, Angela Dorrell, Lisa Durkin, Victoria Cockman and Kate Grimmer.
Management responsibilities are divided between Jim Peirson, Kate Grimmer, Abby Blanch and Marian Peirson. Any correspondence should be addressed to Kate Grimmer in the first instance as the initial point of contact for any patient enquiries. Kate has been with the practice for over twenty five years and has a wealth of experience in the dental field, well able to cope with most issues that patients raise and has an empathetic and reassuring manner.
Hilary Paston our long serving receptionist who retired after more than 30 years service. Thank you Hils.
Sherry Hart our hygienist, who sadly died during her 24th year of service. She is sadly missed.
Emergency appointments are available and we try to see each patient on the same day.
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