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Hockerill Dental Practice
25 Hockerill Court
London Road
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 5SB

 

Meet the Team
- Staff Members.

Dr Manie Opperman: Principal Dentist

I qualified in 1983 at the University of Pretoria, joined the army at the rank of Captain until 1987 when I started my own private practice in Pretoria.

I came over to the UK with my family in 1995 to practice. In 2000 I took over from John Jacques in Bishops Stortford. My special interest is in occlusion and Tempero Mandibular joints (Jaw joints). I have been involved in dental implants since 1992 when I helped with the initiation of two dental implant systems. I enjoy sports and actively cycle. I am married and have 4 daughters.

GDC 70239

 

Thinus Oelofse: Dentist

 

I was born in Johannesburg South Africa. After school I did my one year of national service. In 1977 I qualified as a dentist from the University of Pretoria. I had my own private dental practice in Durban, South Africa for 17 years. In 2000 I started working at Hockerill Dental Practice. My special fields of interest in dentistry are cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, implant dentistry, orthodontics and treatment under sedation.

My other intrests are long distance running and biathlons. I have completed many marathons, ultra marathons and biathlons in my younger days. Now days I enjoy keeping busy playing golf.

GDC 53087

 

Charlotte Hornett: Oral hygienist

Charlotte qaulified as an oral hygienist in January 2009. Prior to her studies (2003-2006) Charlotte worked as a dental nurse. Before that she did a 3 year degree in business in Denmark. Her hobbies include cycling, climbing and outdoor activities, together with her husband Neil, she spends most of her weekend time cycling.

We are privileged to have someone with experience in dentistry and as newly qualified, she's up to date with the newest techniques and trends.

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Annette Marner: Practice Manager

I have worked in dentistry for over forty years, thirty of those I was nursing with a few years off to have a family, and then ten years ago when Hockerill Dental Practice began I moved over to the management side of things.

Over the years I have seen such amazing changes in all aspects of dentistry. I feel that with my many years of experience I have the knowledge and understanding to recognize the needs and expectations of our patients.

 

 

Jane Rainey: Senior Nurse

I have been Dental Nursing since 1974 with a thirteen year break to have my children. I have seen many changes including more restorative treatment as opposed to extractions, implants and more cosmetic treatments.

I enjoy working in this practice as it is small and friendly and allows us to get to know our patients really well.

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Louise Bennett: Dental Nurse

I have recently returned to dental nursing after a very long break, during which time I had a variety of different jobs to fit in with raising my sons.

Having always enjoyed working directly with the public and being of a caring nature, I am glad to be back and playing my part in a small and friendly team, making our patients feel welcome, reassured and as relaxed as possible.

Hopefully this helps towards making a visit to the dentist a more pleasurable experience.

 

 

Christine Opperman

I enjoy working at Hockerill Dental, helping staff out and contributing to the practice. I am developmental and transformational coach, with a diploma in Cognitive Behaviour coaching, and I am currently studying a Masters Degree in Coaching and Mentoring Practice.

I enjoy the diversity of my job. It is a privilege to help and support my husband in his practice, it is a wonderful way to spend the free time I have now that our daughters are working and studying.

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