Meet Our Nurses & Reception Staff
Irina Cruceanu
Practice Manager
GDC no: 169780
Irina is the Practice Manager at our surgery having worked with Anmol at another practice before he acquired this practice as our principal. Irina has been a qualified dental nurse since 2008, she trained as a dental implant nurse in 2009, qualified as a dental radiographer in 2010 and sedation in 2011.
Irina then passed additional courses to enable her to take both impressions and photographs for our patients.
Irina overseas the smooth running of the practice, ensures we are compliant and strives to ensure our patients have the best possible care and is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about your treatment and offer you support where required.
Alexander Blackfield
Receptionist
Alex joined the practice in April 2019 to cover maternity leave after finishing his studies at the University of Essex. He has experience working in multiple industries.
Alexander is committed to learn and work in a very busy environment. Alexander has a flexible approach and ability remain composed under pressure.
In his spare time, he is a UK national-level fencer, eager for competitions and always ready to face new challenges.
Lorrie Brown
Dental Receptionist
Lori joined our practice April 2023 as a Dental Receptionist. She is a very bubbly caring individual and she is much loved by colleagues and patients alike.
Lori brings both organisation and customer facing skills to her role as receptionist.She says that ‘meeting new people ‘ is the most rewarding part of her role and her enthusiasm to ensure patients feel welcome and prepared for their appointments is evident for all of us.
Outside work she enjoys travelling, reading and cooking.
Geanina Salavastru
Dental Nurse
GDC No 273468
Currently on maternity leave. Geanina joined The Staines Centre Of Dental Excellence in 2016 having qualified as a dental nurse in 2017. Geanina has gained her diploma in Dental Radiology in 2019 and has completed her Sedation nursing course at SAAD in March 2020. Geanina is planning to improve her knowledge, experience and portfolio with further qualifications such as dental implant nursing and particularly enjoys assisting during surgical and implant procedures.
Marta Taranek
Dental Nurse
GDC No 273224
Marta joined the team in December 2016 as a trainee dental nurse. She qualified in 2017.
Marta will be doing her Radiography course next year which will allow her to take patient x-rays.
Marta is always keeping busy in the surgery and around the practice and you will always see her smiling.
In her spare time, Marta enjoys spending time with her family and visiting her friends.
Nima Gurung
Dental Nurse
GDC No 269264
Nima joined our team October 2017, Having qualified as a dental nurse in January 2017. Nima then passed sedation courses in 2019. With her calm and gentle manner she has the exceptional skill of putting anxious patients at ease and will make you feel very comfortable and relaxed during your appointments.
Nima is currently studying towards her diploma in dental radiology.
Komal Limbu
Dental Nurse
Komal joined the practice in 2021 and recently qualified as a dental nurse. She enjoys learning about all aspects of nursing and is very hardworking and determined to reach her goals.
Komal enjoys her role as a nurse as she loves meeting new people, looking after patients and making them feel comfortable.
Oksana Ruskiha
Dental Nurse
GDC no 306207
Oksana joined the practice in 2022 as a trainee dental nurse.
She is a very understanding and caring person and has a good rapport with her collegues and patients alike.
Oksana enjoys spending time with her friends and family, she is a proud mother of two.
Poonam Tamang
Dental Nurse
GDC no 272987
Poonam joined our team in 2021.Poonam has qualified as a dental nurse in 2017 and gained her diploma in dental radiology in 2021.
The aspect of her Role she finds most rewarding is looking after patients and making them feel comfortable during treatments. She also has a special interest in orthodontics.
Outside of work Poonam enjoys spending time with her family and friends and watching movies.
Usha Limbu
Trainee Dental Nurse
Usha joined our practice in February 2023 as a trainee dental nurse.
Her enthusiasm for the role and caring approach make Usha a real asset to our team .As she continues to build her knowledge and skills, she plans to get qualifies as a Dental Nurse in 2024 and progress further by gaining Radiology and Sedation qualifications.
In her spare time she enjoys travelling and reading.
Your Local Dentist in Staines
Uncompromising general, specialist & implant dentistry
We pride ourselves on the highest standard of patient care and aim to provide our patients with the very best that dentistry has to offer in an informal, and above all caring manner. The Dentists at our practice have been chosen on the basis of their unquestionable desire to achieve the very best for their patients and thus, they have participated heavily in post graduate level education to achieve this fundamental goal.
Practice Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 8:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 8:30 – 12:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED |