Nick Richardson (Practice Principal)

Nick Richardson qualified BDS at Newcastle University in 1978, the fourth member of his immediate family to qualify in the same building. He joined the Royal Army Dental Corps and served for eight years, practicing in Germany, Hong Kong, and Nepal as well as the UK.

He left the Army in 1986 and settled in Lancashire taking the reins of the long standing dental practice at 47 Garstang Road. In 1989, he opened the Longridge branch practice and is pleased to welcome you into the new facility at 7 Berry Lane.

Nick is married to Johan (a qualified health visitor and midwife), and you may often see her in the reception office. They live near Whitechapel with their two daughters, Katherine - a trainee solicitor, and Fiona - a dentist as well! Nick is a member of the British Dental Association, the
General Dental Practitioners Association and has been a member of the North West Lancashire Local Dental committee for many years before its dissolution in the reorganisation of 2006.

Philip Brook (Senior Associate)

Philip Brook began his dental career working as a qualified dental technician for five years before completing his B.Ch.D. at Leeds University in 1984 during which time he obtained a distinction in prosthetics.

A native of Preston, he has a broad experience of dentistry, having worked in general dental practice as a principal and associate and also in the community service.

Married to Margaret he has two children at high school and lives near Longridge. Philip is a keen sportsman who still plays cricket and coaches a local junior team.

A former member of the Lancashire Local Dental Committee Philip continues to closely follow the development of professional dentistry at a local and national level.

Fiona Richardson (Associate)

BDS at Dundee University in 2007, and has been working as a VT in general dental practice on the Fylde coast In July 2008 Fiona joined the practice and also intends to study further whilst with us, studying for the new MJDF qualification.

She broadened her experience as an under graduate working in Tonga during a round the world executive study and in  outreach clinics in Eastern Scotland.

Mrs Susan Strutte (Hygienist)

Susan has joined the team on a seasonal basis, and works in a number of dental practices in Lancashire.

She has a wealth of experience from practicing throughout the world, and is keen to bring a sharp focus to patients’ oral hygiene.

Mrs Julie Miller (Practice Manager)

Julie has been working in the practice since 1986 and has over 36 years experience of both medical and dental practice. Julie is our Practice Manager. She understands all patients problems and is always eager to help you.

Mrs Johan Richardson (Reception)

Johan helps with the smooth running of the administrative burden. Her wide experience as a midwifery sister and health visitor means that she is always able to listen and analyze patients concerns. She has taken special control of marshalling patient records and their ‘recall’ periods

Mrs Colleen Devilliers (Surgical Assistant)

Colleen joined the team at the end of 2006, having moved recently from Zimbabwe to the UK.

Colleen has many years experience in dental practices, and is expert at interpreting your concerns about appointments and treatments.

Miss Lisa Morris (Senior Dental Nurse)

Lisa joined the practice in 1999, She gained her Dental Nurse qualification in 2000. She assists in the surgeries with her up-to-date skills. She returned from maternity leave in November 2006, having given birth to a beautiful baby daughter - Kelsey.

Miss Emma Lee (Qualified Dental Nurse)

Emma has joined the team in May 2008, bringing several years experience in practices throughout the northwest and her special enthusiasm to Berry Lane Dental Surgery.

Miss Hannah Bevan (Qualified Dental Nurse)

Hannah has been training with us since August 2006, and has learnt very quickly the skills required to put patients at their ease.

Hannah has now become an integral part of the team here. She passed her qualifying exams in June 2008

Miss Natasha Bond (Trainee Dental Nurse)

Natasha has joined us in October 2007, and started her formal training in 2008. She is already a valuable memberof the practice team with a keen sense of humour.