Dr Upen Vithlani
BDS (Birm), MFDS RCS (Ed)
Principal Dentist (GDC number: 112861)
Meet our team
Dr Viren Vithlani
BDS (Birm), MFDS RCS (Ed)
Principal Dentist (GDC number: 113471)
Debby Stacey
Dental Practice Manager and Dental Nurse
- GDC number: 150620
- Joined The Grove Practice in 2004 having worked in customer service for 15 years
- NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing 2007
- Diploma in Dental Practice management 2005
- Debbie is equipped to understand both the business and the practical side of running a dental practice. She is happy to make herself available to answer any questions or concerns ranging from finance and payment plans to Implants and Invisalign.
- “I enjoy riding and caring for my Andalusian horse, spending time with my family, and attending weekly gym classes”
Lorraine Whitehead
Dental Hygienist
- GDC number: EDH 3634
- Re-joined the practice in 2009 having worked alongside us previously.
- Lorraine graduated from Glasgow University in 1998
- Lorraine has successfully completed a local anaesthetic course which enables her to carry out comfortable extensive treatment. Lorraine loves her role and finds it extremely rewarding to see the improvements in her patients oral health
- “I enjoy gardening, cycling and spending time with my grandchildren”
Chris Atkins
Dental Hygienist
- GDC number: EDH 937
- Joined The Grove Practice in 2007
- Chris graduated from the Birmingham School of dental hygiene in 1972
- She previously worked in the community dental service for 11 years treating adults and children with special needs and has a particular interest in oral hygiene education.
- “ I enjoy long walks with my two dogs and reading everything and anything”
Tracy Wheeler
Senior Dental Nurse
- GDC number: 119232
- National certificate in Dental Nursing 1992
- Completed a Dental Implant nursing course
- She has a wide range of nursing experience in all fields of dentistry and she has a keen interest in the welfare of younger patients. She has also attended a further course on Safeguarding children.
- “I enjoy spending time with my family and going to music concerts“
Hannah Feeney
Dental Nurse
- Trainee dental nurse / started training in February 2015
- Has a beagle called Bertie that she loves walking
- Enjoys shopping and the latest fashions
- Successfully completed her Implant Nursing course October 2015
- Along with the rest of the staff she also completed her Level 2 qualification in Safeguarding Children
- Plans to complete her nursing qualification 3 months early due to her commitment and dedication
- Areas of dentistry she particularly enjoys are implants and minor oral surgery
Jessica Davies
Dental Nurse
- Qualified as a dental nurse in 2013
- Successfully completed her Implant Nursing course October 2015
- Enjoys theme parks, music, weekends away and attends Lakeside Darts every year!
- Loves all aspects of dentistry, including implants but mostly enjoys the opportunity to put a smile on people’s faces following cosmetic treatments
- Her most treasured achievement is her son, Dylan
Hannah Middleton
Receptionist
- Joined The Grove Practice in 2013
- Hannah is due to go on maternity leave for the arrival of her second child due in January
- Level 2 qualification in Child Care
- “I enjoy baking cakes, gardening and spending quality time with my little girl”
Julie Tubb
Receptionist
- Joined The Grove Practice in 2013
- Completed a course in Invisalign support and development
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer service and currently studying towards a Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service
- “I enjoy watching rugby, family time, eating good food and drinking fine wine”
Jackie Perryman
Practice Cleaner
- Joined The Grove Practice in 2004
- Jackie has been our practice cleaner for almost 10 years, and has always been extremely dedicated and hardworking.
- Jackie takes enormous pride in maintaining extremely high standards of cleanliness, which is essential in a healthcare environment
