Meet The Team

We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly atmosphere from the start of your dental journey at reception through to your surgery experience.

SMITHA GOVIND

Dental Surgeon
GDC number: 148736

Crescent Dental Surgery is led by Smitha Govind who qualified in 1998 and then gained her Masters…

…Degree in Oral Medicine and Radiology and also her MFDS qualification from Glasgow.

Smitha is committed to providing a good dental experience for her patients and treats everyone with kindness and respect, her caring attitude is acknowledged by all her patients especially the very nervous ones !!

She has a passion for general dentistry but admits to having a special interest in providing cosmetic dentistry where her attention to detail is accentuated.

BEVERLEY COPE

Dental Nurse
GDC number: 130106

Bev is a qualified dental nurse who rejoined the practice in 2016 having worked here some 20 years…

…previously. She started her career in dentistry nearly 40 years ago and still has a passion for her work.

Bev works alongside Smitha and is responsible for the smooth running of the surgery, from welcoming the patients to assisting in their treatment. Her humour and caring manner is often commented on by our patients.

DEBORAH FENTON

Dental Nurse / Reception
GDC number: 130103

Debbie has worked at the practice since 2017 and has been a dental nurse since 1980. She gained the…

…NEBDSA qualification in 1983 and brings a great deal of knowledge to the practice.

Debbie manages front of house and is responsible for the day to day running of the practice .She is normally the first smiling face you will see on arrival.

GEORGIA SUMMERFIELD

Dental Nurse
GDC number: 275538

Georgia joined our team in September 2022. She is a qualified Dental Nurse who started her career in 2015…

…as a Trainee Nurse, she qualified in 2017 and holds a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Georgia also works alongside Smitha in the surgery, she brings a sunny, helpful, and caring attitude to the practice.
Georgia is responsible for overseeing Infection Control in the practice and contributing her IT skills.

Keira Twist

Dental Nurse
GDC number: 299728

Keira has been a Dental Nurse since September 2019 and qualified in November 2021 with a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing…

…Keira joined our team at Crescent Dental Surgery in April 2024 and her role here is to work alongside our Dentists to ensure the smooth running of our clinics, welcoming patients and assisting with treatments, as well as helping on reception when needed. Keira particularly enjoys the cosmetic treatments such as composite bonding and seeing how a patient’s smile can be transformed in just a few hours.

Jennifer Halpin

Dental Therapist
GDC number: 273126

Jen has been a Dental Nurse since 2011 and qualified in 2013 with a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing before progressing her skills ….

…and studying to become a Dental Hygienist at Leeds University. Jen chose to specialise in the area of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy and qualified with a BSc (Hons) First Class in 2023 from the University of Leeds.

Jen joined our team at Crescent Dental Surgery in July 2024 as a Dental Therapist, and her role here is to provide a comprehensive hygienist service to our clients. Jen has a true passion for providing excellent care including restorative treatments, hygiene airflow and periodontal treatment and provides direct access for some procedures in the practice and aims to create a relaxed, welcoming and supportive environment for our valued clients.

Ritz Kumar

Dental Associate
GDC number: 313895

Our Dental Associate is Dr Ritika who joined the practice in April 2024 and brings with her a blend of international training as well as offering a compassionate approach to patient care, whilst aiming to enhance smiles and improve lives through exceptional dental practice.
Dr Ritika, originally from Bangalore, India, offers a wealth of expertise and her educational foundation is both robust and specialised.

With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Dr Ritika is a highly competent Dental Associate who achieves the highest standards of dental practice. Her specialisation in Prosthodontics has equipped her with advanced skills in restoring and replacing missing teeth, ensuring that her patients receive outstanding care for all their oral health and aesthetic needs.

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