Mark Vernon BChD MFDSRCS

Mark was born in Hitchin in 1977. He studied dentistry at Leeds University and qualified in 2000. After a year in general practice in Hertford he returned to Leeds as a Maxillo-facial Senior House officer and gained a wealth of experience in the fields of medicine, facial trauma and mouth cancer as well as oral surgery. Following on from this he was awarded his membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal college of Surgeons. Mark worked in Welwyn Garden City and Hampstead before joining the practice in 2005, having taken over from his mother Mary Vernon.

Mark greatly enjoys teaching undergraduate dental students at Barts and the London Dental Institute. He is a clinical lecturer, a post he has held for 5 years. In this role he is responsible for the clinical teaching of final years dental students and demonstrates clinical techniques such as crown preparation and root fillings to younger years. Mark has also lectures on implants to both undergraduates and postgraduates.

Mark has a special interest in Dental Implants and has acquired much experience in this field. He has been placing and restoring implants for the past 6 years and has trained at both the University of London and the Royal College of Surgeons. He provides a referral service for other dentists, managing both simple and advanced cases. To find out more about implant services available at The Vernon Dental Practice see our Implant section.

Mark enjoys astronomy, walking, travelling and trying to keep fit.

Tim Vernon BDS

Tim qualified from Sheffield Dental School alongside Mary Vernon in 1967. He and Mary acquired the practice soon after and have enjoyed caring for their patients throughout these years. Tim has always developed the services of the practice keeping pace with the advances in dentistry. Tim has a wealth of experience in all aspects of dentistry.

25 years ago Tim introduced an orthodontic service to the practice and maintains an orthodontic contract with the local primary care trust. Tim treats children on the NHS for orthodontics and adults privately.

A new and exciting recent development is Invisalign , an invisible form of orthodontics. It is particularly suitable for adults looking to straighten there front teeth without wanting to have a fixed brace. Though many dental practices provide Invisalign or the like, the principles remain that of orthodontics, and as such require a deep and thorough knowledge of orthodontics. In our view, it is important to enquire as to a dentists’ orthodontic experience when looking for such treatment. Given Tim has many years of complex orthodontic experience he is able to advise and treat all cases.

Louise Conway BDS

Louise joined the team in 2010 and having previously worked in Welwyn Garden City. Louise grew up in York and qualified in 2002 from Bristol Dental School. Louise is excellent at putting patients who may be nervous in visiting the dentist at ease. She has a special interest in dental anxiety and has trained in dental hypnosis.

Louise has a wealth of experience in restorative dentistry such a crowns bridges and dentures.

Louise has worked hard in the local region in helping and supporting dentists and dental services. In 2006 she was chairman of the local British Dental Association and as such organised regular meetings, lectures and even overseas excursions.

Thyalan Kandiah

Thyalan is a consultant paediatric dentist, which means he specialises in children’s dentistry. Thyalan is based at Chelsea and Wesminster hospital in the week. Thayalan treats children referred from other dental practices as well as our own. He can care for anxious children, congenital dental problems such as cleft palate or teeth that have failed to grow properly, and medically compromised children. Thyalan works on Saturday mornings on a private basis only. Thyalan likes camping, rugby and walking.

Tim, Mark, Louise and Thaylan care passionately about our patients and the dentistry we provide. All four dentists can provide family dentistry, cosmetic solutions and complex restorative care. We all believe in a conservative approach working with existing teeth in order to maintain, preserve and optimise dental health and your smile. All our work is guaranteed for a minimum of 5 years. We strongly believe in ethically dentistry meaning that we can provide a number of dental choices for your needs with a range of costs depending on your budget. We ensure you have the time to consider which treatment you may wish to have, without feeling pressured into committing to expensive treatment.

Hannah Crockford

Hannah qualified from Guys school of dental hygiene in 1979 and joined our practice in 2006. Hannah is at the heart of our preventative and conservative ethos. Hannah is a social and bubbly character and cares very much for her patients and achieving results. Hannah is actively involved in her local church community, enjoys socialising and travelling.

Mika Scrase

Mika joined the team in 2009 and is both a dental hygienist and a therapist. Mika qualified at Leeds University. Mika is very popular with her patients due to her caring and thorough approach. Mika is our resident action hero as she loves to travel, has her private pilots licence, and likes scuba diving.

Lesley Rudd

Lesley joined the Practice in 1985 and is our practice manager and implant coordinator. Lesley achieved merit in her dental nursing exams in 2006 and now teaches dental nurses at the Lister Hospital as part of their qualification training. Lesley enjoys walking, skiing and socialising.

Sue Clapham

Sue joined the practice in 1995 and is both receptionist and dental nurse. Sue is responsible for coordinating patient appointments and keeping track of stock. Sue enjoys reading, entertaining and walking her Labradors.

Lisa Folbigg

Lisa joined in 1987 and has played a key role in the practice over the years. Lisa is also trained as an orthodontic nurse and oversees the dental shop. Lisa enjoys family holidays in Spain and loves entertaining.

Michelle Parker

Michelle joined the practice in 2001 and is proficient in both dental, implant and orthodontic nursing. Michelle is responsible for implementing and overseeing the sterilization and cross infection procedures. Michelle likes cooking and gardening.

Kimberley Clapham

Kimberely is our newest member of our team and is currently studying to achieve her dental nursing qualifications. Kimberly likes travelling and keeping fit.