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Meet the Team

Our entire team is dedicated to providing the best dental treatment, and to this end we regularly train together to help improve customer service and the experience for all of our patients.

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Dr. Alex Fenech

Principal Dental Surgeon
GDC 103893

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Dr. Alex Fenech

Principal Dental Surgeon
GDC 103893

Alex is an experienced provider of short term orthodontics (including Invisalign, 6 month smiles and Quick Straight Teeth) having completed over 100 cases. Alex is the Principal Dental Surgeon of Saltdean Dental Health. He feels it is important to offer Patients continuing and excellent levels of dental care especially in restorative dentistry, as well as offering a preventive approach by being proactive in providing health and lifestyle advice. Alex takes a keen interest in helping patients achieve a smile to give them confidence, and to this end takes a special interest in cosmetic dentistry. He aims to provide pain-free treatment to his patients and his calm, reassuring manner has transformed how many patients view a trip to the dentist. In addition, Alex can provide facial rejuvenation techniques, to turn back the clock. These include Botox and dermal fillers, which will smooth facial lines and wrinkles and help give patients a sense of well-being.

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Dr.Nick Van Der Meulen

Associate Dental Surgeon
GDC 223079

Nick is our Associate Dental Surgeon. Nick is a strong supporter of preventative dentistry and believes that ‘prevention is better than cure’.He takes a particular interest in preserving and prolonging the longevity of teeth. Perfectly aware that some patients have dental phobias, his professional, yet relaxing and friendly approach ensures his patents feel instantly comfortable. Nick will always take time and care to hold a conversation with his patients and communicate all treatment options available. He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and is a certified Invisalign practitioner
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Dr.Nick Van Der Meulen

Associate Dental Surgeon
GDC 223079

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Sue Austin

Dental Hygienist
GDC 2422

Sue is one of our friendly Dental Hygienists and works here every Tuesday and Thursday. Sue has been qualified as Hygienist for over 30 years and has previously worked as a tutor in a London Teaching Hospital as well as in the NHS and Private dentistry. She enjoys encouraging all our patients to maintain sound oral health, and is vastly experienced in treating nervous and phobic patients.

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Sue Austin

Dental Hygienist
GDC 2422

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Naomi Levy

Practice Manager

Naomi is our Practice Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of the Practice and the Patient Experience. Naomi is aware that the thought of dental treatment can be quite daunting, and her aim and passion is to provide excellent patient care and the highest standard of customer service throughout, whilst maintaining total patient confidentiality.

If you have any enquiries or need assistance in any aspects of your treatment at Saltdean Dental Health, please do not hesitate to ask to speak to Naomi. Alternatively you can telephone her on 01273 309988 or contact us for any information you require.

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Naomi Levy

Practice Manager

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Demi Whelan

Dental Hygienist
GDC No. 145981

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Demi Whelan

Dental Hygienist
GDC No. 145981

Demi enjoys treating patients of all ages and cultures and places a great emphasis on the meticulous quality of her work, conservation of teeth and the maintenance of good overall oral health. She is possessed of a sunny and calming personality which greatly assists nervous and anxious patients, She provide the highest standards of treatment, taking time to ensure patients understand all the options available to them, always with their best interests and welfare at heart.

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Philippa Murphy

Dental Hygienist
GDC 189190

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Philippa Murphy

Dental Hygienist
GDC 189190

Philippa qualified as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist from Bristol University in 2010. Shortly after qualifying she moved to Brighton and has since worked in both mixed and private practices throughout Sussex.
She is passionate about her role as a dental hygienist, and particularly enjoys treating nervous and phobic patients. She firmly believes in the importance of building relationships with her patients as well as educating them about oral hygiene and the importance this has on overall health. Philippa has a particular interest in the bi-directional relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes and researched and wrote a paper on this subject. This was subsequently published in the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy magazine and she also won an award from Bristol Dental Hospital for her contribution.

Outside of work, Philippa enjoys cooking, travelling and is in the process of renovating her flat in Brighton.

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Felicity Burton

Receptionist

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Felicity Burton

Receptionist

Felicity, who previously worked with us as a dental nurse, has now returned after a few years break to look after her daughter, as our part-time receptionist. Felicity is a very welcoming, caring, and efficient member of our team, and she enjoys giving an individual experience to each and every patient.

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Mina Kabi

Head Dental Nurse
GDC 224006

Mina is our Head Dental Nurse. She enjoys giving each of her patients a caring and individual service, from the beginning of their appointment following right through to delivering complete after-care. Mina is also our cross infection control lead.
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Mina Kabi

Head Dental Nurse
GDC 224006

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Zohreh Maleknejad

Dental Nurse
GDC No. 230159

Zohreh is our Dental Nurse. She is experienced in all aspects of chair-side nursing, and enjoys giving each of patients a caring efficient and individual service, both during treatment and following up on after-care.
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Zohreh Maleknejad

Dental Nurse
GDC No. 230159

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Karyn Foss

Dental Nurse
GDC: 134471

Karyn has over 25 years of experience in the dental sector, both as a dental nurse and as a practice manager.
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Karyn Foss

Dental Nurse
GDC: 134471

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