Meet the Apollonia Team
Meet our professional team at Apollonia House Dental Practice who will look after you throughout your treatment with us. With a dedication to dentistry of the highest standard
Dentists
Tim Johnson BDS(UK)
GDC Number: 61613
Mr Johnson qualified from Liverpool University in December 1986 and joined the Practice as a Partner in May 2007 and became the sole owner and principal Dentist of Apollonia House in January 2011. Tim’s interests include cosmetic and surgical dentistry.
David Lee BDS(UK), DPDS(UK), DGDP(UK)
GDC Number: 62712
Mr Lee qualified from Bristol University in 1987 and joined the Practice in August 1993. He has been a local Post Graduate tutor for over 13 years and teaches part time at the new Peninsular Dental School. David enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a particular interest in implants and advanced restorative dentistry.
Dr Alexander (Sandy) Hodges BDS (Hons)
GDC Number: 265275
Sandy is an associate dentist who grew up in Devon before qualifying from Cardiff School of Dentistry in 2016 to return to the sunny South-West.
He values transparency and patients truly understanding their treatment to help with dental anxiety and phobia.
He enjoys kitesurfing and longboarding when the weather allows!
Melissa Munday BDS(UK)
GDC Number: 68023
Melissa graduated from Newcastle-upon-Tyne University in 1992 and joined Apollonia in March 2009. She has experience in all fields of dentistry and has a warm and friendly manner with a kind, relaxing approach to her patients.
Jessica Waite BDS (Plymouth)
GDC Number: 289596
Jessica qualified from Plymouth University in June 2020 and joined the Practice in September 2020. She prides herself on her approach to treatment and likes to guide patient through their treatment step by step. This allows patients to feel involved in the appointment to put them at ease and create a relaxed environment.
Hygienist
Jane Hindle (Hygienist)
GDC Number: 2085
Jane qualified as a dental Hygienist in the Royal Navy in 1980. Serving in the W.R.N.S for 7 years. She has worked in Apollonia House Dental Practice since 2010 and enjoys working here in Sidmouth.
Jane is known for her welcoming and caring manner and has many years of experience; in treating dental phobic and nervous patients. She values being able to deliver continuity of care to our patients.
Dental Therapist
Polly
GDC Number: 297025
Polly has been a member of the team since 2021 after graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in Dental hygiene and Dental Therapy.
She enjoys baking cakes and long walks with her Golden Retriever Odin, especially along the beach and on Woodbury Common.
Polly has a strong commitment to providing high-quality oral healthcare and specialises in preventative care, patient education and periodontal treatment. She also enjoys restorative treatments.
Polly’s gentle and positive demeanour have made her well-known for making anxious patients feel comfortable and cared for.Dental Care Professionals
Jo
GDC Number: 278616
Dental Nurse
Jo joined us at the end of September and is really enjoying her time at the practice. She has been a dental nurse since 2016 and is very interested in continuing her education with additional nursing courses.
Jo works here in Sidmouth and also at our sister practice in Ottery St Mary, as both a nurse and on reception. In her spare time Jo enjoys cooking and burning off those calories by running and exercising at the gym.
Xia
GDC Number: 307603
Dental Nurse / Receptionist
Xia joined the practice in March 2020 and qualified as a dental nurse in March 2022. When she’s not at work, Xia is kept busy with her young son.
If she has the time, she enjoys a variety of hobbies such as paddle boarding, roller-skating, yoga and dancing, as well as photography/videography and going on walks and bike rides with her husband and dog.
Mel
GDC Number: 242431
Dental Nurse
Hi I’m Mel, I started dental nursing in 2011 and qualified in 2013. Whilst the majority of my career has been in Devon, I have also spent 3 years in New Zealand where I worked for a dental nursing agency.
In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, walking my dog with my partner and a wide variety of fitness.
Sarah
GDC Number: 226492
Dental Nurse
Sarah, I’ve been with Apollonia for 14 years. She enjoy patient care, & love what she does!
Sarah enjoy making felt decorations, visiting her two sons, & country walks with her husband & dog.
Julie
GDC Number: 105624
Dental Nurse
Hi my name is Julie and I have been a Dental Nurse here at
Apollonia House since 1999. I enjoy carnivals, which I have done from a young age.
Hannah
GDC Number: 307603
Dental Nurse
Hannah joined Apollonia as a Trainee Dental Nurse in July 2021 and qualified in February 2023.
She is keen to broaden her knowledge in dentistry and undertake additional qualifications and will be enrolling onto the NEBDN Radiography course in September 2024.
Her favourite part is the human element - working with patients and seeing their confidence soar as their smiles are restored.
Outside of work she likes to keep fit, trying out new places to eat and spending time with family and friends.
Kelly
GDC Number: 273426
Dental Nurse
Sophie
GDC Number: 298490
Dental Nurse
Jasmine
GDC Number: 307124
Dental Nurse
This is Jasmines bio:
Jasmine qualified as the dental nurse in 2023 & joined the team at apollonia January 2024. In her spare time she enjoys baking, walking her dog and swimming.
Administration Staff
Kate (Reception)
Alison (Reception)
Alison is our Practice Co-Ordinator. With a previous background in financial planning, Alison has been involved in the implementation, refurbishing and smooth running of dental practices for over 20 years.
She knows this is only achievable when you have an exceptional team working together and is proud to be part of the Apollonia Dental Practice.
Lynn (Reception)
Page last updated: 14/09/2024 - Time: 17:40