Meet our Team at Melcombe Avenue Dental Practice

Services: Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics

Worked here since: March 2023

Aleksandra graduated in 2000 from the Medical University in Warsaw, Poland.  She worked as a private dentist in Warsaw for five years and in 2005 moved to Dorchester where she worked as a general practitioner for seventeen years.  She has strong commitment to good quality patient care and attention to detail.  She carefully listens to patients and tries to help them in a best possible way.  Her patients can rely on friendly atmosphere and professionalism.  Aleksandra is interested in restorative dentistry, with a special interest in Endodontics, for which she completed a Postgraduate Diploma Course from UCL, Eastman Dental Institute in 2022.

Outside of work she values time with her family.  She also likes outdoor activities such as cycling, walking and swimming.  She is learning to play the piano and is interested in art.

Services: Hygiene

Worked here since: January 2023

 Anamika, is an overseas dentist from India, and registered in the UK as a Dental Therapist.  She completed her Bachelor's in Dental Science in 2019 from Kerala University of Health and Science, India.  She attained her GDC registration as a Dental Therapist in UK by 2022 and has been working since then as a Therapist.  Anamika looks into dentistry as her passion and profession; she has enthusiasm to learn, sincerity towards her profession and the willingness to work hard is her greatest strength in the dynamic and challenging healthcare industry.  Anamika is confident that her skills and abilities would enable to treat her patients with value, and provide exceptional care towards the.  She is a fantastic and valued member of the team.

Services: Restorative Dentistry

Worked here since: September 2011

Katarzyna graduated from Medical University in Bialystok in Poland in 2005.  She worked in general dental practice for three years in Poland before moving to Scotland.  She finally settled down in England choosing Weymouth to raise her family.  She has been a member of the Melcombe Avenue Dental Practice team since 2011 and she enjoys being part of the local community and helping patients; some of them she met many years ago.  In 2020 she commenced postgraduate studies and achieved a Masters degree in Restorative Dentistry in 2023.  She is using her experience to provide her patients with modern, evidence-based treatment.  She is constantly broadening her knowledge to serve her patients.

Katarzyna spends her time away from dentistry enjoying the beautiful Dorset countryside.

Parisa graduated in 2019 from Wroclaw University in Poland and has since been committed to providing high-quality dental care. With extensive experience in private dentistry, she has completed numerous advanced courses in surgical extractions, composite bonding, Invisalign, and restorative treatments. After spending two years in Ireland refining their skills through private practice and further education, Parisa will now be bringing her expertise and patient-centred approach to Melcombe Dental Practice.

Outside of dentistry, Parisa is passionate about health and fitness, maintaining an active lifestyle and a balanced diet. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies and reading books.

After running his own practice in Cambridgeshire for 28 years, after qualifying in Wales, Mark has moved to his forever home in Dorset in 2024. He’s passionate about his work as a dentist and prides himself on bringing quality work to his patients in an enjoyable way. While placing a high value on communication and building trusting relationships, years of experience allow him to offer a range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic options to our patients.

Away from work Mark is a family man with a wife, 3 grown up children and 2 Teckel dogs; he loves the outdoors, fitness, cooking and travelling near and far in our motorhome.

Darcey is currently enrolled in the NEDBN for Dental Nursing.  Darcey is the qualified First Aider and Fire Warden for the Practice.

Worked here since: June 2022

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, and worked previously as a Medical Secretary for thirteen years at Dorset County Hospital.  Kirsty enjoys reading, walking and knitting.  She is also the Fire Warden for the Practice.

Worked here since: June 2023

Claire joined the Practice after working twenty years in childcare.  She started her working career as a Dental Nurse many years ago, so a Dental Receptionist is a perfect choice.  She enjoys walking and spending time with her young grandchild. 

Worked here since: November 2018

Heather worked as a Teaching Assistant in a local school for sixteen years prior to working as our Dental Receptionist.  She enjoys crafting and being creative.  Heather is also the Fire Warden for the Practice.

Worked Here since: Returned to the Company September 2023

Gemma has worked within dentistry for over twenty years and has been involved in the management and general running of Dental Practices for the past seven years.  She has been a qualified Dental Nurse since 2006, and has a Business and Management Qualification, together with a Finance Qualification.  She is the qualified First Aider for the Practice, the Safeguarding Lead (Level 3) and has a qualification and passion for SEN (Level 3).