The Educational Supervisors: Paula Denny: I have been involved in Foundation Training for 8 years on the Basildon scheme, and have been in dentistry for over 25 years.I worked for 2 years in Basildon and Romford hospitals, as a part time clinical assistant in orthodontics and previous FDs have had the chance to manage orthodontic cases during their time at the practice.My career has moved across NHS practices in London and the home counties but I have been happily settled in Benfleet for the past 17 years.I am a Clinical Educator on the Hygienist course at Essex University and we have 6 students with us across the two sites.I enjoy most sports and attend regular gym sessions, boxercise being the current favourite.I love skiing,swimming and growing up in Liverpool have a passion for the Reds!Family wise I have 3 children, the youngest still being at University but the older two have finished their studies and moved back home to be pampered whilst they save up to go travelling. The aim of the FD year is to offer a wide range of experiences, clinical,social and pastoral.
Tara Barry: I qualified from Guys and St Thomas Hospital and completed my Foundation Training on the Basildon scheme in 2007. Shortly after my F.D. year I took a position as Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery which has helped develop my oral surgery and IV sedation skills. I became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2009. Alongside my role as an Educational Supervisor I am Clinical Educator to the student hygienists based at the University of Essex and I enjoy lecturing to the hygienist students.I previously was an Honorary Clinical Tutor at Barts and the London, I have completed a postgraduate Diploma in Sedation from Kings College London and the previous FD's have enjoyed participating in these sessions. I am currently undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Implantology.
We believe 2 trainers can offer a fantastic opportunity to gain experience from 2 different clinicians and we look forward to settling the FD into practice.
The Practices: The Benfleet Dental Clinic was established in 2000 and expanded from a 2 surgery site to a thriving 5 surgery clinic offering a full range of NHS and private care. All surgeries are computerised with Belmont chairs, intraoral digital x-ray machines and air conditioning. DPT machine available.
Benfleet Dental Studio, opened in January 2009. All 4 surgeries are computerised, have digital x-ray facilities, intra oral cameras, OPG & Lateral Ceph machine. We offer a full range of NHS and private care.
We have over 22,000 patients and a steady stream of new patients attending both practices. The patients vary in their dental health, so there is certainly no shortage of work for our FDs to do. Most of these patients are from word of mouth referrals. Both practices have built up excellent reputations.
We currently have 9 Dentists, 2 Foundation dentists, 4 hygienist's, 6 trainee hygienists, 10 DCPs, 2 trainee DCPs and 7 receptionists. Most team members are split site. Our dentists have special interests in orthodontics, oral surgery, implants, anti wrinkle treatments, sedation, domiciliary care and smile make overs. At both our practices we take local referrals for the special services we provide. We have an open door policy at both practices and this aids interaction between our clinicians. The FDs will have the benefit of being able to work in such a large team.
The Area: The Clinic is situated on the High Road of a busy town 10 minutes walk from Benfleet railway station. This has direct links to Fenchurch Street (40 mins ).
The Studio is a five minute drive from the Clinic. It is situated on the old A13 leading to Southend at the bottom of what's locally known as Bread and Cheese Hill.
Benfleet is on the Thames Estuary and offers a wide range of local amenities including sports,sailing, theatres ,restaurants and cinemas. As well as local bus and train services, there are excellent road links. Both the A13 and A127 lead to Benfleet.
Other Points of Interest: As a team we are committed to personal professional development and lifelong learning .We are looking for a vibrant professional person to join our friendly team. There are plenty of social events through out the year including summer barbecues,team building fun days, karaoke curry nights and themed Christmas parties so your calender can be as packed as you want it to be !