Personnel

The practice considers that our team members are our most valuable asset and as such are committed to the ongoing support, development and training of all team members.

Dentist: Dr Martin Stewart B.Ch.D, B.A

I qualified in Leeds in 1974 and moved to Norfolk in 1975 to work in Swaffham. I moved to Downham Market to set up my own practice in Paradise Road in 1980. I bought and moved to the present building in 1983, which was at that time the Downham Market Labour Club and have worked here full time in general practice since then. I gained a B.A. degree in Social Sciences from the Open University in 1994, studying principally psychology.

Dentist: Dr Rebecca Patterson B.D.S
I qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1997.
I spent six years working in a practice in Nottinghamshire as an associate. I then moved to Scotland and spent 3 years working between two practices again as an associate. I moved to Norfolk in July, and started at this practice in August 2006.

Hygienist: Sheila Hennessy EDH
I qualified at Kings College Hospital Dental School, London in March 1985. I then remained at the hospital for a further 3 years as the Staff Hygienist. In 1988 I joined a Family Dental practice in S. E. London. I remained with that practice until Feb 2000, when I moved to Wisbech, joining this practice in March of that year.

Practice Manager: Brenda Leary R.D.N
I have been working for Dr Stewart since October 2000. I am a qualified Dental Nurse and hold the National Examining Board Certificate for Dental Nurses and the Royal Liverpool Hospital Certificate for Dental Nurses. After qualifying I worked for a private practice in Liverpool as Senior Nurse/Practice Manager for 4 years. I left the practice when I got married and moved to Germany. Between then and now I have run my own business and hold qualifications as a Librarian.

Dental Nurse: Natasha R.D.N
I’ve been working as a Dental Nurse for 5 years. I took the National Certificate for Dental Nursing and became qualified in Oxford during 2002. I have lived in the area for 2 years and I joined the practice in April 2005.

Dental Nurse: Victoria
I have worked as a dental nurse for the last five years, and joined Dr Stewart’s practice in 2003. I am currently studying for the National Certificate for Dental Nursing.

Dental Nurse: Rosie
I joined the practice in June 2006. I am 21 years old and I have lived locally all my life. This is my first Dental nursing position and I am working towards a nationally recognised registration qualification.

Dental Nurse/Receptionist: Tina, R.D.N
I have lived in Downham Market since 1990 and came to work for Dr Stewart in 1993 as a dental nurse. In my second year here I started working towards my National Examining Board for Dental Nurses examinations and became qualified in 1996.
I have worked mostly as a Receptionist since October 2000 but still enjoy nursing when the need arises as it keeps me up to date with new procedures and techniques.

Receptionist: Susan
I came to Downham in July 1993. For 6 years I was a Doctor’s Receptionist and gained my Certificate in General Practice Reception. I then had a slight change in direction and joined Dr Stewart’s practice in September 2001 as a Dental Receptionist.