Meet Our Dental Surgeons

Meet Our Team

Our team of professionals will take time to listen to your concerns. They regularly attend training and seminars to keep abreast of advances in dental techniques and materials and are committed to continued professional development. All are committed to the East Mews ethos of providing a high level of care through minimally invasive dentistry, and they provide the standard of care they themselves would expect to receive.

An important aspect of our philosophy is our firm belief that dignity, respect and empathy along with patient involvement and understanding are fundamental to providing high quality care for our patients.

All registered staff adhere to the General Dental Council standards for dental professionals and we are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The Dentists

Dr. Samantha Shreeve

BChD (Leeds) 2004

Dentist

GDC No. 83986

Sam joined the practice in 2007 and was delighted to become the practice principle in 2022. In over 15 years at East Mews, Sam is passionate about fostering the ethos that makes East Mews such a caring and friendly practice. As a mother of three, she has a calming and positive personality which helps adults and children of all ages relax during their visits.  

Sam has extensive experience in restorative and preventative dentistry. Sam also has a keen interest in the relationship between dental health and general wellbeing especially with the increasing evidence of the close association between dental health and the link to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Qualifications and recent courses:
Graduated Leeds Dental School [2004]. 
Totally Composite Course with Dr Vasant 2021
Updated Periodontology treatment course 2023

Upcoming qualifications: 

Cosmetic and Advanced Restorative Dentistry Course with Dr Christopher Orr [Oct 2023] 

Dr. Tessa Ferguson

BDS (Dundee) 2012

Dentist

GDC No. 226986

Tessa began her career in dentistry graduating from the University of Dundee in 2012. After some time volunteering as a dentist in Nepal and Cambodia she did her VT year in Dundee under the mentorship of a dentist with a special interest in Implants.

Her career then took her to Fife and onto Edinburgh before joining us here at East Mews in 2020. Tessa particularly enjoys helping people to overcome their anxiety associated with dental visits, taking her time to sit and listen, calmy going through the options available and then tailoring the treatment to suit the individual.

Additional training in Oral Surgery, Inman Aligners, Periodontology and Tooth Whitening as well as ICON therapy, Implant Restoration and Direct Composite Artistry.

In her spare time Tessa enjoys cooking, travel and art. She is also hoping to train her new puppy, Lily to become a therapy dog.

Dr Joanne Kelly

BChD (Leeds) 1995

Dentist

GDC No. 70733

Jo qualified from Leeds University in 1995, and has worked in general practice since. She joined East Mews in September 2022.

Jo enjoys getting to know her patients and treating the whole family.

She is encouraging of nervous patients, providing relaxed treatment to guide them towards losing their phobias of coming to the dentist in the long term. Jo has two children, she is a keen music fan and enjoys cooking and walking her dogs.

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Dr Tomas Cuenca-Jimenez

MDFS RCSEd, Pg Dip Imp Prot (UCM), Pg Dip Oral Med (UCM), Pg Dip Imp Surg (UT3)

Dentist

GDC No. 202738

Tomas joined the practice in 2024. He qualified in Madrid in 2007, and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in implant-prosthesis in 2009 followed by Oral Medicine in 2010 at Complutense University of Madrid. Once he moved to the UK he completed his MFDS exams in Edinburgh (2014), and finished his Diploma in Dental Implantology in Toulouse, France (2016).

Dr Ruth Bentley

BDS (LONDON ) 2000 Bsc (Hons)

Dentist

GDC No. 78294

Ruth joined the practice in November 2023. Having worked in Sussex since qualifying in 2000 Ruth is well known throughout the area and has built a reputation as a caring dentist with prevention at the core of her clinical practice.

Dr. Vinesh Patel

BDS London 2008

Dentist

GDC No.153553

Dr. Vinesh Patel qualified from Guys and Kings College Dental Hospital over 15 years ago. He has acquired over 10 years experience in private practice dentistry and has an accolade of post graduate qualifications to his name.

Dr. Vinesh Patel has focused on cosmetic and general dentistry, especially in minimally invasive treatments which take the patient’s comfort into consideration. He has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Whether it is white fillings, dental bleaching techniques, crowns or veneers. Vinesh Patel has an Aesthetics Diploma at Kings College London and Aesthetic Dentistry certificates at a well renown UK academy, making sure his patients receive the best up to date treatment.

He has completed two separate postgraduate certificates in Dental Implants at accredited UK institutions.
As a certified Invisalign provider, he has gone above what is required and completed a 2 year Diploma in Clear Aligners to allow him to provide Invisalign to a higher level of expertise.

He has also held teaching positions at Guys Dental Hospital and Kings College London.

Vinesh gains most satisfaction from getting to know his patients well and helping them to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and smile. He likes to explain everything from an evidence based perspective and ensures you are kept fully informed about your oral health and treatment options to provide a bespoke service tailored to the specific individual. He welcomes seeing nervous patients and will be able to provide the time and care to make you feel much more relaxed at your visits and turn you in to a regular attender with a healthier and trouble free mouth.

Vinesh regularly keeps up to date with the latest techniques by continually attending courses. He makes sure that he always delivers the best service, offering a high standard of care that provides long lasting aesthetic and functional treatments.

Outside the practice, Vinesh enjoys traveling on both active and cultural holidays, keeping fit and spending time with his family. He’s a dedicated foodie too and loves finding out new cuisines to sink his teeth into!

Dr. Edita Wallace

DDS Vilnius 2009

Dentist

GDC No.179868

Edita joined the practice in 2025. She graduated in 2009 and has worked as a family dentist in Surrey and Sussex ever since. Edita enjoys the variation that the general practice offers especially treating children and anxious patients.

Most of her spare time is spent with her three young children but she also enjoys running and is a member of a local running club.

Hygienists

Our team of professionals will take time to listen to your concerns. They regularly attend training and seminars to keep abreast of advances in dental techniques and materials and are committed to continued professional development. All are committed to the East Mews ethos of providing a high level of care through minimally invasive dentistry, and they provide the standard of care they themselves would expect to receive.

An important aspect of our philosophy is our firm belief that dignity, respect and empathy along with patient involvement and understanding are fundamental to providing high quality care for our patients.

All registered staff adhere to the General Dental Council standards for dental professionals and we are fully registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Kozue Miura-Giordano

DipDH RDH RDN

Hygienist

GDC No. 124593

Kozue joined the practice in 2016 having qualified in Japan in 1992  as a dental hygienist. When Kozue isn’t at work she is taking care of her dogs and practicing her piano skills. 

Carly Thompson

DipDH RCS Eng

Hygienist

GDC No. 151298

Hi I’m Carly I’ve been working as a Dental Hygienist for 13 years.
I’ve been at Eastmews for 7 years, I enjoy helping patients and building a good rapport with those I meet, I especially enjoy helping nervous patients to feel at ease and relaxed in the dental chair.

I qualified at the Eastman’s Dental Hospital. I enjoy reading, socialising and spending time with my 3 children doing all sorts of activities with them in my spare time

Susan Bailey

Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1999

Hygienist

GDC No. 5457

Divine Francisco

Dental Hygienist

Hygienist

GDC No. 266903

FDSc. Oral Health Science, University of Essex; Nat. Dip in Dental Nursing, NEBDN.
 
Divine has been working as a Hygienist since graduated from the University of Essex in 2020, having always been passionate about dentistry and dental hygiene. She was previously a dental nurse. Divine is a Dental Hygienist that likes doing not only everyday maintenance of dental oral health but also more complex cases, such as root surface debridement.
divine

Nurses

Our Dental Nurses are either qualified and registered with the General Dental Council, or studying for the NEBDN Level3 National Diploma in Dental Nursing. Their constant training provides them with skills to assist the Dentist in delivering your treatment and care. They perform a vital role in ensuring the surgery environment is as safe and pleasant as possible.

Dawn Burrell

GDC No. 154557

Nurse

Dawn is our longest standing member of staff joining in 2002. 21 years at The Mews!  Dawn is a big dog lover ad has recently got a new puppy called Vinny.

Stephanie May-Hills

GDC No. 273957

Nurse and Receptionist

Steph joined the practice in 2016 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified the following year. When asked what she most enjoys about the job she said ‘ working with such a supportive team’

In her spare time, Steph runs a Spray Tanning business from home and works closely with the charity SADS UK fundraising to help install more defibrillators in public areas. 

Lucie Valentova

GDC No. 300540

Nurse and Receptionist

Lucie joined the East Mews crew back in May 2018 as a Receptionist. The team and patients were SO lovely she decided to expand on her skills and become a dental nurse. 😁

It’s now been almost 2 years since she passed her exams and she’s so pleased she did it!

Lucies best thing about working @eastmewsdentalcare is the incredible atmosphere and super friendly colleagues and patients!

Amy Keast

GDC No. 259980

Nurse

Amy joined the practice in April 2022 having qualified as a dental nurse 9 years ago she is very experienced. When asked what she enjoys most about working here Amy said ‘ the practice feels like a family , it is such a lovely environment and I always feel recognised for the work I put in.

Sophie Norton

GDC No. 206513

Nurse and Receptionist

Sophie joined the practice in 2020 and comes with a wealth of experience having been qualified for over 12 years. Sophie enjoys working at the practice as she loves being part of the team. Outside of work Sophie enjoys mountain biking and looking after her son.

Natalie Innes

GDC No.

Nurse and Receptionist

Natalie joined the practice in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified the following year in 2022. Natalie most enjoys getting to know the patients’ and helping to making a difference to their oral health. In her free time Natalie is busy with her young family and enjoys music and reading.

Nidina Sewduth

GDC No. 301078

Nurse

Nidina started working here as a trainee dental nurse in 2018 and qualified in 2021. Nidina has extensive experience in the care profession and when she isn’t at work she is looking after her daughter Amber. Nidina loves being part of the team here at East Mews and is always trying to do more Tik Tok videos! 

Gina Leadbeatter

GDC No. 169355

Nurse and Oral Health Educator

Reception Team

Our reception team will guide you through and will make your visit to our practice a pleasant one. They are your first point of contact, so they have been carefully selected to be friendly and competent. They will guide you through every stage of your visit.

Tracey Edwards

Receptionist

Tracey joined the practice in 2023. Her favourite part of working here is meeting and helping the patients. In her spare time she enjoys running and yoga. 

Michelle Skeet, GDC no. 105652

Practice Management

As well as being our Practice Manager Michelle is our Head Nurse and Radiography Lead. Behind the scenes Michelle works to ensure our practice runs smoothly, overseeing policies and procedures for the benefit of patients and supporting the team. Please contact Michelle with any queries you may have about your dental care and your experiences at the practice