Adam is an experienced dental practitioner having worked in both NHS and private dentistry for 16 years and loves the variety of work within general practice. He does his utmost to ensure patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible and ensures they benefit from the most up to date techniques in dentistry.
Adam has special interests in surgical and implant dentistry – providing single and multiple implant retained treatment options, as well as regenerative techniques and provides a range of services for new and existing patients. He is a Key Opinion Leader for Biotechnology Institute (BTI) and is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Adam graduated from the University of Birmingham in July 2008. He completed his Vocational Training within the West Midlands Deanery in 2009 and worked in general practice in Stourbridge for six years providing NHS and private dental care before moving to Shropshire in November 2015. He was shortlisted in the category of “Best Young Dentist” in the FMC Dentistry Awards 2016 & 2017 and the Private Dentistry Awards 2018.
Outside of the surgery, Adam has keen interests in music, sports and likes to travel as much as possible where time permits.
Dr Calum Dunkley qualified as a Dental Surgeon from St. Bartholomew’s & The Royal London Dental School in 2005. Since qualification, Calum has worked in both NHS and Private practices in Derbyshire and London. Calum made the decision to get away from the hustle and bustle of London life and moved to Mid-Wales in early 2016 where he joined Pontesbury Dental, our sister practice. In May 2019 he moved over to Winchester House.
Calum enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a calm and gentle manner both in and out of the surgery, he has quickly settled into the team here at Winchester House and is popular amongst the staff and the patients.
In his spare time Calum is a dab hand at DIY and enjoys fixing up his new home in Shrewsbury, he is also a keen Scuba Diver with an interest in Shipwrecks around the British Coastline.
Dr Zarah grew up in London and graduated with her bachelor’s in dental surgery from King’s College London. She completed her post-graduate training year in Northeast London under the guidance of two very talented mentors.
Dr Zarah is currently completing her Masters in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. She also offers facial aesthetic treatments alongside dental treatment, providing a holistic approach towards creating a beautifully harmonic smile. Dr Zarah prides herself on ensuring her patients are relaxed and comfortable during their treatment journey with her.
When she’s not working, you can find Dr Zarah trying out any exciting new sport. She is an avid and unassuming kickboxer and enjoys horse-riding in her free time.
Tina qualified as a professional dancer and dance teacher before changing direction into dental nursing in. In 2000 Tina qualified as a Dental Hygienist at Guys hospital and was awarded the Michael Maberley Shield for being the highest attaining student. Tina worked in central London before relocating to Shropshire in 2002 to settle with her husband and two children. In her spare time she enjoys family time, circuit training, boot camp sessions and running. In 2017 she completed the Long Mynd 50 mile hike and has been a frequent Tough Mudder competitor.
Tina loves her role as a dental hygienist and helping people to improve their dental health and wellbeing.
Adriana has been part of the Winchester House team for 3 years. Adriana graduated from El Bosque University, Bogota Colombia in 1992 as a dentist. She moved back to England and went straight back into learning. Completing a Dental Nurse course in 2020 which has lead her to become a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist at Winchester House. Adriana prides herself with giving patients their smile back and loves the unique interactions she has day in and out.
She loves teaching Spanish and dance, loves a good book or going to the cinema in her free time.
Fun fact: She also studied Art & Design and loves to paint with acrylics, pastels and likes creating oil paintings.
Ian qualified in 1979 from Matthew Boulton Technical College with a City & Guild Certificate in Dental Technology, serving as an apprentice working as a denture technician at Birmingham Dental Hospital. In recent years Ian’s desire to work directly with patients and see the case from start to finish has motivated him to pursue a special interest in the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a high quality removable dental appliance service directly to the local community. Ian has qualified at the Royal College of Surgeons with a Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology.
A combination of the Royal College of Surgeons training, a dental hospital background and 40+ years’ experience working at the highest standards, enables Ian to perform a full range of services related to the patient’s dental health care and wellbeing.
His special interest lies in providing dentures and dental care that quickly restores your oral health, improves your digestion, restores your speech and rebuilds your confidence.
In his spare time, Ian enjoys travel, golf, tennis, skiing, arts and crafts and family life.
My name is Julie Griffiths. I have lived in Shrewsbury all my life.
I began dental nursing when I left school. I took an interest in this as I was always keen to work along side something in the medical profession. My first practice was a mixed NHS/Private practice. Whilst training for my dental nurse examination, I passed my NVQ level 2 in customer services. I gained my Dental Nurse qualification in 2000; I was so pleased and this achievement was the start of the progression of my career.
In the same year as I qualified, Boots Chemist decided to branch out into healthcare. This lead to them opening a dental practice in Shrewsbury town centre. They offered career opportunities and I immediately applied for one of the dental nurse roles. I was lucky to get accepted.
The training that we received was outstanding for its time. We were sent away for 2 whole weeks to Nottingham with the rest of the team where the bonding began. Once we were all adequately trained, we set up from scratch opening the door with no patient base at all. This was such a challenge and the practice grew from strength to strength. I had a very happy few years with Boots, also within those few years I welcomed my daughter Charlotte into the world in 2003.
Sadly, in 2004, Boots announced that they were closing all their healthcare centres. This was devastating news as we had all worked so hard to build the business, but on this negative news came positive news; I was approached by the Dental Spa, who offered me a position as a Patients’ Advisor. This was at another state of the art practice which I gladly accepted.
In 2005, I qualified as an Oral Heath Educator, which allowed me to assist at all kids clubs running at the Dental Spa and also to go out to schools to give dental health advice.
During my time at the Dental Spa, I was promoted to senior Patient Advisor after completing my BTEC level 3 as a patient care coordinator, following this I started working along side Dr Simon Reid in the minor surgery skin clinic, which led to me gaining my BTEC level 4 in laser and light based therapies. Since 2009, I have been working as a laser therapist with my own clinics offering Laser Hair removal, Tattoo removal and various other skin treatments.
In 2013, I was again promoted to Assistant Manger once completing my Practice Manager’s modern apprenticeship, taking on a joint role as Practice Manager with my colleague Caron who has also been at the dental spa for many years.
This joint role has been fantastic for us both and the Dental Spa as over the last year the practice has grown to a new level. We look forward to many more good years as a team working at the dental spa and welcoming new services as we grow.
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Seline began her journey at Winchester House in 1985. She gained her qualification NEBDN in 1987 and worked with Mr Soltysiak till April 1994 when she left to start her family. She later returned in October 2007.
Seline enjoys working in the surgery with Ian Taylor the Denture Technician as she finds it rewarding giving patients a new smile. Seline also finds the whole process of seeing the dentures made very interesting and loves helping Ian and his patients on this journey. Seline also has a keen interest in all restorative work, but is currently most interested in Dental implants.
Seline enjoys travelling with her family. She spends a lot of time at the gym taking classes and trying her best to keep fit and healthy In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book, spending time with her granddaughter and enjoying family walks.
June qualified as a dental nurse (NEBDN) in May 1987. She joined the practice in September 2018, having previously worked at the same practice for over 30 year (which was mixed private and NHS) She’s also a St John’s trained first aider. She likes working with people and enjoys cosmetic dentistry. She enjoys helping improve patients’ smiles to chat with nervous patients to put them at their ease.
She is a keen rower at Pengwern boat club. You can often see her out on the river early mornings at a weekend and summer evenings after work.
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Zoe joined the practice in September 2020 and is our newly qualified Dental Nurse having received her Dental Nurse qualification in 2022. She loves that she can always be learning new skills and enhancing her knowledge in the dental field.
Zoe thoroughly enjoys roller derby and represents Shrewsbury Roller Revolution Roller Derby. She also enjoys walking with her rescue dog.
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