Alexandra Road Dental
Practice.
This section of our web site provides
additional information for prospective
Vocational Dental Practitioner
Trainees
for the year 2002 to
2003
Kerry Tolhurst
B.D.S.
Qualified:
· University of
Birmingham 1973 and then spent five years on a Short Service
Commission with the Royal Army
Dental Corps. This was in the days before V.T.
and I was able to appreciate the value of support and guidance in the
bridge between
University and General Practice whilst
also enjoying a taste for
travel.
Special
Interests:
· Restorative and
aesthetic dentistry in a preventive orientated family practice.
· Long standing member and past
Chairman of Local Dental Committee.
·
Member of Cambs Oral Health Advisory
Group.
· Professional Adviser to
Cambs H.A. for complaints and disciplinary
cases.
Hobbies:
·
Golf, Skiing, Theatre, Gardening, Home Improvement and general Bon
Viveur.
· Happily married to Paula
for 28 years and our major house restoration for 19 years, both of which are
ongoing. We have two
children of 24 and 26 who have thrived in the excellent educational system
in Wisbech.
· We have extolled the
virtues of timeshare to secure regular R &
R.
· For over 10 years I have enjoyed
residential dental courses that also required Skis and Golf
Clubs……
Practice
Experience:
· Following excellent
Postings to Singapore and then Germany, my initial experience of General
Practice was far from favourable
requiring a move after six months! This traumatic episode has
helped me to fully appreciate the multi-factorial challenge of successful
practice
selection.
· Our long established
partnership suggests that we can confidently offer a professional, interesting
and fun start to your dental career.
The practice was
established by Fred Norman in December 1975 as a 2 surgery practice and Tony
Reading joined the practice, as an associate, soon afterwards in March 1976. We
soon expanded to accommodate a third surgery and a dedicated Panoral x ray room.
We were joined by another associate, Bob Hansom, in 1977. Following this we
formed a three man partnership in
1978.
We continued our expansion with
the addition of a fourth surgery and Kerry Tolhurst joined the partnership in
1979.
In 1990 we bought additional land
adjacent to the practice, and in 1991 built an extension to include a
fifth surgery, enlarged waiting
room
accommodation, and improved reception / office facilities. This extension work
included a complete refurbishment of the existing surgery facilities, to produce
a modern, well equipped 5 surgery practice, with all surgeries being air
conditioned.
The practice is fully
computerized with full clinical records, appointment book and 3 surgeries are
equipped with digital radiography and intra oral cameras. We were one of the
first practices to be certified for the EDI link to the DPB having been
authorized for transmission in October 1991. All terminals have full internet
access and e-mails, both internal and
external.
We have an established
experienced staff including 5 qualified DSA’s and three Receptionists, currently
a further 2 staff members are completing the DSA course. The staff are very
loyal to the practice with many of our staff being with us in excess of 10
years.
All the partners at the practice
have a long established commitment to providing a high standard of ethical
dentistry both within the NHS and also
privately
We have the benefit of one of
our former associates, Kevin Jones, who is now a consultant in restorative
dentistry for Barnet Health Authorityl continuing to attend at the practice on a
regular basis, and he can advise on the more complex restorative
cases.
The practice is conveniently
located close to Wisbech town centre and adjacent to the main town centre car
park, which enjoys the bonus of free parking.
The history of the development of Wisbech was closely
linked with the reclamation of the Fens for agriculture, which turned one of the
least hospitable parts of England into one of the most productive. The drained
marshes lead to tremendous growth and prosperity in Georgian and Victorian
periods. Commerce has flourished into modern times, 5,000 acres of orchard and
garden land within a seven mile radius of the town make it the richest fruit and
flower growing area of East
Anglia.
Thomas Clarkson, founder of the
anti slavery movement, and Octavia Hill, founder of the National Trust, remain
the town's most famous son and
daughter.
Wisbech
Character
The present day
character of Wisbech is mainly that of a prosperous Georgian market
town.
The North Brink, and the Crescent and Museum
Square must be among the finest examples of Georgian street architecture in the
country, being used as a setting for several period productions. The town grew
up around its port, trading from medieval times but flourishing commercially
with the draining of the Fens in the 17th century. The years 1700-1850 witnessed
tremendous growth, which established the fine buildings seen today. Whilst the
port has declined in importance for commerce, the development of a large
floating marina has enhanced the River. Wisbech remains the market centre
for a large agricultural and horticultural area.
Wisbech boasts one of the best real ale
pubs in the region and one of the oldest traditional family breweries, helping
to quench the thirst of the local population, currently about 38,000.
Of particular note in the town are
buildings including Elgood's 
historic brewery,
Peckover House and Gardens, the Old Market, the Market Place and the Crescent
area (including the Wisbech and Fenland Museum). Octavia Hill, one of the
founders of the National Trust, lived at No. 8 South Brink There's a museum
commemorating her life and work in housing reform. The Angles Centre, which is
one of the oldest working theatres in the country, presents theatre and
exhibitions all year. Two modern shopping centres complement the traditional
retail areas. There are sports clubs, charitable organizations and special
interest societies within the community. An indoor swimming pool and sports
complex offers a variety of activities.
Housing is probably a little cheaper
than most East Anglian centres. There are good schools, including an excellent
independent Grammar School providing private education from 5-18. Three medical
practices within the town and two nearby village practices provide the area with
its primary medical care.
Situated
on the A47 and A1101, the town can be reached within half an hour by car from
Peterborough and King's Lynn. Cambridge and Norwich are less than an hour away.
The sea is some 11 miles away and the coast provides miles of unspoilt beaches,
sand dunes and estuaries. There are a number of Bird Sanctuaries drawing
'twitchers' from a wide area. The Sandringham Estate with its heathland and
forestry walks is half an hour away. Coarse fishing in the Fens has always been
famous for its catches of eel and pike.
How to
contact us
For further information or to apply for a VDP trainee
position please contact Mr Tolhurst
at;-
Alexandra Road Dental
Practice,
11 - 12 Alexandra
Road,
Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire,
PE13 1HQ
Tel;-
01945 583104
Fax;- 01945
467389
Email;-
Enquiries@Alexandradental.co.uk
If you are applying for a VDP post please apply in writing
and enclose an up to date curriculum vitae.
