Sharon Edwards Sharon started her career as a dental nurse, but was promoted because of her commitment to the job and her hard work. Sharon now takes on the role of Practice Manager. Her experience and knowledge is a great value to Apollonia House. Sharon is currently taking a course in London which will lead to a diploma in Executive Management. Tim Langford BDS (dundee) MGDSRCS (Edin) Tim qualified from university of Dundee in 1974 and is the owner of Apollonia House Dental Practice. He also has a diploma of MGDSRCS (Edinburgh, 1990). Tim has completed post-graduate courses in implants and prosthetics and in addition to providing dental care for his regular patients he takes referrals from other dentists to provide treatment for dental implants. When he is not working he enjoys riding around the country on his motorbike. Tim is married with three children. Dina Parmer. I graduated from Sheffield University in 2003 and have been working in general practice since. Within Dentistry, I enjoy working together with nervous patients to overcome their anxieties. I am also interested in denture work, crown & bridge and implants. I moved to Reading in December 2006 from my home town of Bolton. I have really enjoyed living in Reading so far and am looking forward to getting to know Alton. In my spare time I watch and play a variety of sports, including football and cricket. I also do a lot of artwork, such as life drawing, painting and ceramics. However, at the moment I am busy planning for my wedding next year so most of hobbies have taken a back seat! Minna Miettinen HLL Helsinki Minna was born in Finland and studied for her Dental degree in Helsinki. She graduated from the University of Helsinki in 2001. For the next two years she worked in Finland and then decided to come to England for a change. Minna joined the practice in September 2003 and is particularly interested in treating children. Although she enjoys her profession she feels there is more to life. She enjoys running and like all Finns she is a passionate skier. Many people don't realise just how important the Dental Nurse is and what a demanding job they do. The practice is indeed fortunate to have two excellent Dental Nurses. Naomi Osborn Naomi completed her Hygiene training with the Army in 1981 and has worked for Apollonia House for 25 years. She achieves excellent results in her work, providing treatment and advice of teeth and gums. She has an enthusiastic personality, which makes her a wonderful asset to the team. Naomi has two sons. Katherine Koehler Katy joined the practice in April 2004 and has quickly become a invaluable member of our team. She qualified in November 1999 from Farnborough College of Technology and since then she has been working in private practices. She brings with her valuable experience of providing dental care. Katy is Timothy Langfords Dental Nurse and also helps out on reception when necessary. Coleen Foggerty-Manners Coleen joined Apollonia House in July 2006 and nurses for Minna and Sarah. She has been dental nursing since November 1998. Coleen has become a valued member of our team and is very caring to all our patients. Outside of the practice Coleen enjoys looking after and riding her horses. Lesley Tims Lesley joined Apollonia House as our receptionist in July 2006, she is also a qualified dental nurse. Lesley is friendly, reassuring and very efficient but most of all approachable. She has two children, both continuing their education at college and university. In her spare time she enjoys walking and other outdoor activities.