The History of the Practice
Practitioners
Castle Dental Practice was established in 1972 by Mr Moir Reid, being joined in 1975 by Mr Brian Goodacre, who was later to become a partner. Mr Alan Fields joined the practice in 1987 as an associate, becoming joint senior partner with Mr Goodacre on Mr Reids' retirement in 1993.
Mr Goodacre retired in 1999 and was replaced by Geoff Baggaley, who has since left the practice. In February 2002, Mr Fields formed a new partnership with Mr Edward Storey and Miss Sarah Nicholas.(further details)
Changes
1991 |
The practice entered the modern world of technology, when it was completely computerised, including the appointment system. |
1992 |
Funding of the practice was converted from primarily NHS to mainly private funding with Denplan.(Contact Louise Light on 0800 328 3223) |
1994 |
The practice installed intra-oral cameras in each surgery. |
1995 |
The pratice was awarded 'Denplan practice of the year'. |
2000 |
DVD players were added to the surgeries and waiting rooms as educational aids for patients. |
2001 |
Jesters our children's
oral health club was established and has been a great success. |
2003 |
Reception moved to the ground floor and a surgery has been fitted, for those patients who find the stairs difficult. |
2004 |
The practice was nominated for ‘Private Practice of the Year’ from a national list of entrants for certain categories. We entered for ‘Best Community’ for visiting schools and nursery groups within the area (a total of just under 1500 children in 8 months). |
2005 |
Computer system was updated, adding digital x-ray imaging which gives patients the beneficiary factor of lower radiation dosage. |
2006 |
Dental Implants have been introduced to the practice. |
2007 |
Katrina Knox our first Dental Therapist joined us. |
2008 |
Louise Wilson joined the team |
John O’Groats to Lands End fund raising for ‘Dentaid’ - September 2007
On 5th September 2007 we took part in raising money for ‘Dentaid’ organised by Denplan. We, along with many other Denplan practices joined one of the sections of the route cycling 25miles (Caton to Broughton), where five Dentists were cycling the full 874-mile distance from John O’Groats to Lands End. As a practice we were able to donate through sponsor over £130.00 to Denplans pledge of raising £1million.
