50 years and still going strong
 On the 1st May 1969 Colin Harris, pictured front left opened the practice with a staff of one! Over the years the little acorn has grown but never lost it's original ethos of providing good quality dentistry at an affordable cost to the people of Paignton.
Dentists, wives and staff gathered at the Palace Hotel Paignton for lunch. Those present included Colin and Sophie Harris, Richard and Shona Treharne, Neil and Elizabeth Harris and John and Debbie Marks.
We also welcomed Patricia Shearman, Colin's first nurse. Pat brought some fascinating photos of the surgery, showing how equipment and decor have changed so much in that time. She also used to baby sit Neil Harris and delighted in showing a picture of him in bathing suit at Elberry cove in the summer of '66. It was unusual to see such a shock of thick, curly hair that has long since been discarded, but one could see a relationship with the sea developing at an early age!
After a delicious lunch in the beautifully refurbished dining room short speeches were made by Neil, Colin and Stephanie Webb. Colin reminisced on his early days and thanked Pat for being so loyal and hard working, helping him establish the surgery. He paid tribute to the continuing efforts of staff and dentists past and present who have helped make the surgery one of the best in the area.
Can we take the opportunity to thank our patients for supporting us over the years. There are many who still attend from the very first days of the practice, and their loyalty is very much appreciated.
The practice will continue to develop and modernise over the coming years. Many of us hope that we will be around to celebrate the next big anniversary in 2059!
 Jane Hocking Receptionist
We are pleased to welcome Jane Hocking as a new member of staff. Jane is now our full time receptionist. She was born and educated in Paignton. She is married with two grown up children. She has worked in the financial sector for most of her life. Jane will bring continuity and experience to reception and help us to deliver a first class service. She enjoys reading, photography and country walks.
Mr Harris places implants at the Surgery, he has just invested in an improved implant system, Ankylos, this system promises to offer improved aesthetics and decreased treatment times to patients.
Click a link below for a brochure:-
- Life with bite! Implant solutions for the edentulous jaw (1.6 MB)
- As if nothing had ever happened — Implants for larger tooth gaps(1.6 MB)
- Naturally invisible — implants in single tooth gaps (1.5 MB)
- How dental implants can change your life (739 KB)
In addition to taking on the new Ankylos System, as part of an ongoing postgraduate programme, Mr Harris recently attended an International Ankylos Symposium on advanced implant techniques. |
Mr Harris has completely refitted his surgery to create a room that improves ergonomics and fulfills the very latest cross infection control guidelines. The cabinetry is custom designed for the room. It is solid acylic for strength and durability with seamless corion surfaces to facilitate cleaning.
