About Shiremoor Dental Practice

At Shiremoor Dental Practice, our aim is to provide high quality treatment in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
We are a friendly practice, and pride ourselves on knowing all our patients. We allow plenty of time for appointments so that your treatment will never feel rushed. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any worries or problems that you may have. Whether you wish to keep your treatment to a minimum, or restore damaged teeth using the latest techniques and materials, we will respect your wishes and work with you to devise a treatment and care plan that suits you.

My training, work experience and any achievement

Melbourne Carew BDS MFGDP (Eng) Dip Rest Dent (rcs.eng) GDC number 85818
Melbourne qualified from Newcastle University in 2005, since qualifying he has worked in general practice in Middlesbrough where he has built up a loyal following of patients, that led to him being finalist for Best Young Dentist for the North East region two years running. He has shown his commitment to providing quality care by first completing a postgraduate diploma in general dental practice and becoming a member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners.

Melbourne, along with Samantha, are committed to providing quality care in a relaxed atmosphere and maintaining the ethos of the practice they are now part of. Melbourne’s commitment to the quality care of his patients was highlighted by his completion of a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons, which took 2 years that allows him to provide a greater variety of treatment, meeting all the needs of his patients.

Samantha Carew Dental Therapist GDC number 109937
Samantha has worked in dentistry for over 11 years, starting her career as a dental nurse in Hartlepool. She was then promoted to a role in the management of the practice and training new nursing staff. Samantha completed a diploma in dental hygiene and therapy at Newcastle University, and has since completed several advanced courses enhancing her clinical abilities. Samantha enjoys all aspects of dental hygiene and therapy, especially restorative work (fillings). She is very passionate about a preventative approach to dentistry, and is extremely committed to helping patients achieve a healthy mouth in a caring and relaxed environment.