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RAJ MOHANTY - PRINCIPAL DENTIST
Raj graduated in 2000 from SRMC University and has worked in both the hospital and practice setting in London before settling in Plymouth.
She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in Periodontology in which she gained a Masters Degree in India.
Raj has recently completed training in botox and fillers and is able to offer this in the practice.
Outside of work Raj is kept busy by her two young boys and enjoys walking her Cocker Spaniel Mia. -
LUCY STEVENS - PRINCIPAL DENTIST
Lucy qualified from Cardiff University with BDS (Hons) in 2010. She carried out her vocational training with Malcom Prideaux in Plymouth before working as a Maxillofacial Senior House Officer at Derriford. Lucy sat her MJDF exam in 2012 to become a member of the Joint Dental Faculties and has been an Associate Dentist at the practice for the last 8 years. In June 2021 Lucy took the opportunity to become a partner alongside Raj.
Outside of work Lucy enjoys spending time with her two little boys and is a keen horse rider. -
SURESH SOMASUNDARAN
Suresh has been working in the speciality of Oral Surgery for over 20 years and holds an Associate Specialist post in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
He gained an MSc from The University of Bristol and is able to provide the full spectrum of dental implantology including advanced bone grafting, sinus augmentation procedures and provides full arch implant solutions.
Suresh is a keen cricketer and enjoys bike rides with his two sons.
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SIBYLLE SCHUNEMANN - ASSOCIATE DENTIST
Sibylle studied and graduated from the university of Witten/Herdecke in Germany before moving to the UK in 2006. She completed her foundation training in a dental practice in Devon and has been working in general dental practice as well as in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust ever since. In 2021 she became Trust Associate Specialist in Restorative Dentistry with a special interest in dental management and oral rehabilitation of patients with Head and Neck cancer.
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HAYLEY FREEDMAN - ASSOCIATE DENTIST
Hayley has a background in cardiovascular physiology having completed a PhD in 2010. She graduated from Peninsula Dental School in 2014 and divided her time between working in general practice and in the Oral and Maxillofacial department at Coventry Hospital (UHCW) in Warwickshire. She recently returned to Devon and joined the practice as an associate. She has a keen interest in restorative dentistry and oral surgery. Her previous hospital role gave her experience in out-patient clinics, minor oral surgery and procedures under general anaesthesia. She has more recently completed training at The Dr Bob Khanna Training Institute and is able to offer facial aesthetic services including anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler treatments. Outside of dentistry she enjoys keeping active with cycling and always enjoys being outdoors.
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EMILY JONES - ASSOCIATE DENTIST
Emily graduated from Uclan (Liverpool) in 2013 and completed her MJDF exam in 2018. Emily enjoys the variety of general dentistry.
In addition to routine dentistry, she provides a number of cosmetic treatments including orthodontics and Anti-wrinkle treatments.
In her spare time Emily enjoys painting and spending time with her family.
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JO CRAIG - HYGIENIST
Jo qualified as a Hygienist while serving in The Royal Navy and was more than happy to make the Southwest her home.
When not working Jo enjoys watching cricket, reading, gardening and is passionate about protecting hedgehogs.
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ZOE COWL - HYGIENIST
Zoe qualified from Sheffield University in 2002 as a Dental Therapist. She has been at the practice for nearly 10 years.
Outside work she enjoys spending time with her two small boys and camping as much as she can.
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SARAH PARKER - HYGIENST
Sarah started her dental career in 1981 where she trained and qualified to become a Dental Nurse. This motivated her to qualify as a Dental Hygienist in 1993 at Cardiff Dental Hospital where she obtained a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. Out of work Sarah enjoy Pilates, walking her lovely cockapoo and spending time with family and friends.
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SAMANTHA SERRETTE - PRACTICE MANAGER
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ROZ THORNE - DENTAL NURSE
Roz has 25 years dental nursing experience. She has mainly worked in general dentistry but has spent time working in Oral Surgery and Orthodontics.
In her spare time Roz is a keen cyclist and enjoys socialising and helping out on the family farm.
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Lora Brown - Dental Nurse
Lora has been working as a dental nurse since 2010. She joined The Rock Practice in May 2021 and also works at the emergency clinic every month. In her spare time Lora enjoys spending time with her husband and son and they love going to the aquarium.
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SUZY NEWBERRY - RECEPTION/DENTAL NURSE
Suzy is a Qualified Dental Nurse and radiographer and has been a receptionist for 15 years
Outside of work Suzy loves spending time with her kids and walking her dog. She also enjoys running and has completed 2 marathons and an ultra marathon!
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JESS PATE - DENTAL NURSE
Jess has been a qualified dental nurse since 2015 and has assisted with implant placements, orthodontics and facial aesthetics.
In her spare time, Jess likes to spend time with her family, friends and ride her horse.
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SAOIRSE MCDAID - RECEPTIONIST
Saoirse joined the practice in May 2023 after working as a medical secretary in the maxillofacial department at Derriford Hospital.
In her spare time, she enjoys socialising, walking her dog, Becca, and is planning to travel around South east Asia in January 2024.
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KATE HALFYARD - DENTAL NURSE
Kate passed her dental nursing exam in 2008 and went on to gain qualifications in oral health, taking impressions and most recently the implant nursing qualification. Out of work, Kate spends her time looking after her two children and enjoys trips away in her camper van.
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TRACY LEES - DENTAL NURSE
Tracy is a qualified dental nurse with a wealth of post qualifications and experience in different fields of dentistry. She is very passionate about her career. Outside of work Tracy enjoys spending time in her campervan with her family and dogs.
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RHIAN PACKWOOD - RECEPTION
Rhian joined the practice in 2023. Rhian likes to be sociable, enjoying an outdoor life with her dog and supporting her local rugby team.
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ANGEL LAWRENCE - TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE
Angel started at the practice in March 2023 as a trainee dental nurse. Outside of work, Angel enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends.