Let us introduce ourselves

Mr Andrew Zaranko

Principal Dentist

Studied at

University of Manchester

GDC Number

61720

Qualified dentist since

1986

Professional career

Andrew Zaranko is passionate about dentistry. Andrew has been at the head of the practice since 1990 and has attended post graduate courses with some of the top names in dentistry. He has a keen interest in occlusion and the temperomandibular joint (jaw joint). He has a particular interest in how joint problems can also affect the rest of the body.

Member of

British Dental Association - past local chairman

British Orthodontic Society

British Society of Occlusal Studies

British Society for Study of Cranio Mandibular Disorders

Alumni member of the Dawson Academy

Mrs Claire Taylor

Dental Hygienist

GDC Number

DH5003

Studied at

Newcastle Dental Hospital

Qualified hygienist since

1995

Professional career

Claire qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1995 from Newcastle Dental Hospital. Claire has a kind and caring approach to dental hygiene and enjoys educating patients in oral health.

Personal Assistant

Patricia Casey

Professional Career

Trish plays an important role behind the scenes in all aspects of keeping the practice running smoothly.

Receptionist / Nurse

Mandy Davies

GDC Number

155909

Professional Career

 Mandy started working with us as a receptionist in 2004 . She has since trained as a dental nurse and enjoys doing both. She acts as the first contact within the practice for all patients and plays a major role in organising appointments.

Dental Nurse/Reception

Penny Morrison

GDC Number

260195

Professional Career

Penny joined us in March 2012. She has passed her dental exam in May 2014 and is now fully qualified. She works closely with Trish and Mandy to make sure that the practice runs as smoothly as possible.

Dental Nurse

Olivia Howe

GDC Number

287689

Professional Career

Olivia joined us in August 2017 after finishing her A Levels at Sixth Form. She finished studying for her Dental Nurse Diploma to become a fully qualified Dental Nurse in August 2019 and is now working closely with Mr Zaranko to help the smooth run of the dental surgeries.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Morgan Bates

GDC Number

Professional Career

Morgan recently joined us in October 2020. She is currently studying for her Dental Nurse diploma and will be fully qualified in the next 2 years.