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True Dedication!

Monday, August 1st, 2011

We are very pleased here at Woodborough House to announce that Sara, one of our fantastic nursing team, recently passed The National Certificate exam, awarded by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).  She is ‘over the moon’ as it is something that she has worked very hard for.  The training, study and exam are very intense and are by no means easy, as you have to juggle full time work and study.

Sara was so focused and passionate about passing this exam that she even postponed her honeymoon (a Mediterranean Cruise) so that she would not miss the exam. How about that for true dedication!  It is true to say that all of the Woodborough House team is prepared to go that extra mile to give their patients the excellent care and service they so rightly deserve.

All dental nurses need to be registered with the General Dental Council, our regulating body, just like specialists, dentists and other health care professionals. The General Dental Council has stated that part of the conditions of registration includes the completion of Continued Professional Development. We all have to undertake so many hours in a five year cycle in subjects that include;

  • CPR and Medical Emergencies
  • Cross infection Control
  • IRMER Radiography
  • Law and Ethics

Here at Woodborough House, we take “lifelong learning” very seriously. It enables us to improve our knowledge, skill sets and stay at the leading edge of dentistry.

Sara can now expand her skills which could include;

  • NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education
  • NEBDN Certificate in Conscious Dental Sedation Nursing
  • NEBDN Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
  • NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
  • NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography Nursing

If you are an existing patient or want to join Woodborough and you have a question to ask or need some advice, don’t hesitate to phone or e-mail us and one of our dedicated team will be more than happy to help you.

Meet the team

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

 

Dr Nick Fahey and Dr Sarah Fitzharris

Meet Drs Nick Fahey and Sarah Fitzharris, principal dentists of Woodborough House Dental Practice. Originally from New Zealand, they both have extensive experience in dentistry, with Nick dividing his time between the Harley Street Dental Studio in London and Woodborough House in Pangbourne, Berkshire. Sarah, equally, has worked in private practices in Central London and Buckinghamshire.

Their commitment to ensuring the highest standards of patient care shows throughout their practice: Nick incorporates the latest technologies in implant and cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery, while Sarah enjoys developing empathy with patients and seeking to understand their clinical and emotional needs prior and post dental treatment.

Nick is a Registered Specialist in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics with the General Dental Council in the UK and holds an MClinDent in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics from the UCL Eastman Dental Institute.

He also has membership for the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and England, the Fellowship for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Faculty of Dental Surgery (UK).

Sarah has special interests in preventative, cosmetic and family dentistry. She has served on the committees for both the London Dental Study Club and the New Zealand Dental Study Club in London. Recently, she has travelled to the Pacific Islands to provide voluntary dental treatment in remote villages.

Nick and Sarah look forward to welcoming you to Woodborough House and looking after your smile to the highest standards of care.