The Educational Supervisors: Rhea graduated from Bristol in 2012 and completed her foundation training in Aberdeen. She stayed as an associate in Aberdeen for another 2 years in general practice and carried out the Paul Tipton one year restorative course during this time. She has worked with Obex for nearly 8 years providing both NHS and private dentistry. She is currently on the one year advanced dental seminars restorative course run by Chris Orr, and aim to further train in oral surgery once this is completed. In her free time she enjoys eating out as well travelling.
Isha graduated from Birmingham in 2011. She has been working with the company for over 10 years providing both NHS and Private dentistry. Isha has continued to enhance her skills by going on various courses including ‘advanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry’ run by Aspire; she is a Invisalign provider and currently focusing on her interests in endodontics. She is keen to be able to pass on her knowledge and experience of working as a general practitioner to an enthusiastic FD and looks forward to providing the support and teaching for them to embark on the first stages of their career.
The Practice: Hitchin Dental is the largest practice within Obex Dental and has 13 surgeries to utilise. With an excellent blend of NHS and private the practice is never quiet and offers a great training ground for an FD to absorb all the knowledge and be well supported in their journey.The practice continues to move at pace with technology; Kavo dental chairs, digital sensors in every surgery, fibre optic handpieces, iTero Scanners, OPG, Cerec same day crown system, Pulp testers, Apex locators, rotary endo systems, endodontic microscope, Prophy stain removal kit, Rondo-flex air abrasion kit, multiple composite and matrix systems are all on hand to enhance daily training and development on your journey. All surgeries have air-conditioning,computers with Exact software and parking is available just a short walk away.
The clinical team are dedicated to supporting each other in their different aspects of dentistry. Hygiene therapists are available to refer to in house, and senior clinicians with specialist interests and further qualifications in endo, oral surgery and implants are available to learn from. Furthermore, you will have access to our specialist referral centre for exposure to more complex treatment.
Making the transition from university to life in dentistry doesn’t need to be daunting, we have an amazing team of qualified nurses, and a reception team that will manage your diary. Rest assured you will be fully supported in all your learning needs.
The Area: The town is on the train line so in just over half an hour you can find yourself in London King Cross, or a short drive from J8 on the A1, there is good access to Cambridge too, it really is a great central location.
If you’re planning staying local, Hitchin has a wide variety of independent businesses whether it be coffee shops, bars and restaurants or independent food retailers, fashion retailers, hair and beauty salons, there really is something for everyone. Hitchin also boasts a range of green space, Bancroft Gardens is just by the practice and has formal gardens, a bandstand, tennis courts, bowling green and park.
Other Points of Interest: Hitchin Dental is part of Obex Dental, which means collectively we have a wealth of experience, whether it is in dentistry or simply life, we can pretty much guarantee someone will be able to help you!
We don’t just see the patients that come through our doors, we are passionate about the community and trying to make sure that children have access to oral health care. We aim to create ‘pop up’ clinics to educate and provide access, whilst also taking on children under the NHS. This is also why we are supporting “Dallaglio Rugbyworks” who receive 100% of all our sundry sales, this helps them work with young people aged 12-18 who are experiencing school exclusion to help support them in realising their full potential for the future.