The clinical team at Belasis Dental Practice look forward to offering you their skilled care and advice.
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.
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
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.