Stuart qualified at the University of Sheffield in 2002. After qualification he worked for two years in a small village practice in South Yorkshire.
Stuart moved back to Crewe and began working at Dane Bank House in 2004. He has been working here ever since. Stuart has a great interest in cosmetic dentistry and is very up to date with his application of dental materials. He is also a full member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentists (BACD). This has allowed him to further his range of preventive and modern treatment options and allowed him to develop his minimally invasive approach to dentistry.
Stuart also provides IV sedation for nervous patients, and uses acupuncture to treat a variety of conditions. In 2012 Stuart passed the M.J.D.F. Examination at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, which is one of the highest qualifications that a general dental practitioner can achieve. In 2014 Stuart took over the reigns from his father at Dane Bank House and is now the principal.
Stuart is still very much the clinician but spends some of his time running the business with the hep from his managers, administrator and the rest of the staff.
In his spare time Stuart attends the gym, goes out socialising with friends and is a keen club DJ which sees him mixing different genres of trance and house in the local area.
Special Interests - Minimal Intervention, cosmetic dentistry
Helen started working at Dane Bank House after graduating from the University of Sheffield Dental School in 1999. She has since built up a large patient base here.
Helen has expanded her skills over these years and treats NHS, private and Denplan patients.
She has interests in many areas of dentistry and has completed training with the Inman Aligner and Clear Aligner systems; both of which can be used to straighten patients teeth quickly and without the need for extractions.
In her spare time Helen enjoys going to the gym, being outdoors with her beloved dogs and horses, reading and painting.
Sally graduated from Liverpool as a dual qualified dental hygienist/ therapist in 2006.
Quality, honest patient care is very important to her and being sure that patients receive the absolute best care is one of her top priorities. She especially enjoys working in periodontics and helping our patients achieve their healthiest smile!
Sally has two teenage boys and when not looking in mouths, she is mostly found at the side of a football or cricket pitch.
A season ticket holder at Liverpool. She has a bulldog named Gerrard after the one and only Stevie!
Vicky graduated from Leeds university in 2006 and has since worked in a variety of private and nhs practices since. Vicky is experienced in both dental hygiene and restorative treatments such as fillings.
She enjoys all aspects of her role as a dental therapist especially helping nervous patients and children to feel comfortable having dental treatment.
Vicky is also trained in facial aesthetic procedures including Botox and lip fillers.
In her spare time vicky enjoys spending time with her young daughter and going for walks.
Special Interests - Paediatrics, Botox and lip fillers
Since joining the Practice in 1990, she has obtained her professional qualifications, and furthered her education with an additional post-graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation. She has been involved in seeing the practice expand over the years and is an integral part of the team.
She enjoys many roles within the daily running of the Practice, but still enjoys assisting with the more advanced treatments.
Karen enjoys yoga and dog walking with her husband and family
Emma joined Dane Bank House in 1996, and shortly afterwards gained her Certificate in Dental Nursing. She obtained the Certificate in Dental Radiography a few years later. This provides Emma with the necessary qualifications to take dental x-rays, which assists the dentist in the diagnosis of dental problems.
She has a combined role as Dental Practice Manager and Dental Nurse.
When in surgery Emma is usually found assisting Dr Berrington. As part of her job role she is also the BDA good practice co-ordinator and responsible for ensuring our Health and Safety regulations are adhered to. She also enjoys working as part of the dental implant team.
Emma has a young son and in her spare time she enjoys reading, paddle boarding and walking with her partner and dog.
Debbie joined the Practice in 1998, and works 3 days a week. She qualified in 2002 by sitting the National Examination for Registered Dental Nurses at Manchester.
After further study for a post-graduate qualification in 2006, she was awarded the Certificate in Dental Health Education. This enables her to give advice to our younger patients on the importance of keeping our mouths and teeth clean and healthy.
Also in 2006, she attended Alsager College and passed her British Sign Language Stage 1 qualification.
She likes to spend time camping with her family and growing her own fruit and vegetables.
Becky joined Dane Bank House in 2006. She qualified as a Registered Dental Nurse in 2008, and went on to complete a further qualification in Conscious Sedation from Birmingham Dental Hospital in March 2010.
She is the Decontamination Lead and is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in sterilising all the instruments and in maintaining our Cross Infection Control measures.
Becky enjoys spending time with her family and getting out into the fresh air of the Welsh mountains.
Before joining Dane Bank House in 2007, Gemma worked as a Nursery assistant. This experience enables her to care in the treatment of our younger patients.
Gemma gained her National Qualification in 2009 and has achieved a post-certification qualification in radiography at Liverpool.
Gemma works alongside our Dentists, Therapists and as part of the reception team. Gemma is responsible for administrating First Aid at the Practice when needed.
Outside of work she enjoys dining out and going to the theatre.
