Russell graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom. After this, he moved to Plymouth to complete his foundation year in dentistry for the NHS. This was close to his childhood home of Truro, Cornwall. During this time, he spent his out of office hours at the beach and returning home to see family and friends.
In 2018, Russell moved to Newbury, United Kingdom, to start his previous job at Cedar Dental Care. This was treating patients of all demographics and providing a high level…
Show more...Russell graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom. After this, he moved to Plymouth to complete his foundation year in dentistry for the NHS. This was close to his childhood home of Truro, Cornwall. During this time, he spent his out of office hours at the beach and returning home to see family and friends.
In 2018, Russell moved to Newbury, United Kingdom, to start his previous job at Cedar Dental Care. This was treating patients of all demographics and providing a high level of care. In the time that Russell was at Cedar Dental Care, he explored further education in Restorative, Endodontics, and Prosthodontics and has found these areas of dentistry enjoyable.
As an 8 year-old boy, Russell fell in love with the Lord of the Rings when it released in cinema. This sparked a love for New Zealand and to visit the country. Finally, in 2023 the dream move to New Zealand was started with his girlfriend Alice and their aim is to live a full rounded life. If it can be hiked, climbed, swam in or surfed, Russell and Alice are keen to experience.
After graduating with honours in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire, Baris studied Dentistry at the University of Glasgow, UK. Since graduating, he completed Dental Foundation Training in the highly sought after South West London Scheme.
Baris has worked in the National Health Service in the UK for a very short period of time before embarking his journey into private dentistry where he gained experience in treating patients from a variety of backgrounds with a varying complexity of treatments. Baris has continued to develop his skills by undertaking further training in advanced cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry in…
Show more...After graduating with honours in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire, Baris studied Dentistry at the University of Glasgow, UK. Since graduating, he completed Dental Foundation Training in the highly sought after South West London Scheme.
Baris has worked in the National Health Service in the UK for a very short period of time before embarking his journey into private dentistry where he gained experience in treating patients from a variety of backgrounds with a varying complexity of treatments. Baris has continued to develop his skills by undertaking further training in advanced cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry in London, as well as Invisalign, facial aesthetics and digital dentistry.
Since qualifying in 2018, Baris has been a finalist in the following categories in some prestigious awards in the UK:
-Best Young Dentist 2021 at The Dentistry Awards
-Best Ceramic (crowns and veneers) Smile Makeover 2022 at the Dentistry Clinical Case Awards
-Best Treatment of Nervous Patients at the Private Dentistry Awards 2022
-Best Charity and Community Project 2022 at the Private Dentistry Awards 2022
Baris’ calming nature reflects onto his patients and he is always happy to go the extra mile to ensure his patients feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Baris enjoys getting to know his patients and giving them a smile they are proud of.
Outside of dentistry, Baris enjoys travelling, diving, watching football, camping and playing guitar, and recently playing saxophone. He is a big foodie. He loves cooking and visiting new restaurants to explore new tastes.
Fun fact- Baris is our balloon dentist! He makes balloon animals for our anxious and nervous patients. You can follow him on:
Instagram- @theballoondentist
Facebook- The Balloon Dentist
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Sian graduated with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy from Liverpool Dental School in 2012.
She has a passion for preventative care, and educating patients for positive health outcomes. The goal Sian wants to accomplish in her work is to build relationships with patients to enable patients to feel comfortable.
Sian's favourite thing about her job is her patients and seeing the improvement in their oral health.
Outside of work, Sian enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons at their caravan, bush nature walks, and the beach.
Kylie joined the team in September 2024, having moved from Auckland has now settled in Cambridge. She enjoys her role of keeping the practice running smoothly. She has over 20 years of experience in customer service and comes with a dental background bringing vast knowledge and skills. Kylie is passionate about ensuring all patients are welcomed with a smile and leaving knowing that they have received the best service and care. Meeting new and varied people is the most enjoyable part of her role as well as managing the practice.
When she is not in the practice, she is busy being a mum to her son Luca, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the mighty Waikato.