Meet the team

Ian Hunt BDS MFGDP(UK)

Ian Hunt was born and educated in South Manchester. He went to Manchester University to study dentistry in 1986 obtaining his BDS in 1991 and started working part time at The Maple Road Practice soon afterwards as an associate for Mr Thomas and also at a practice in Burnage Manchester. Ian bought the practice in 1999 and is now there full time. Ian has a keen interest in the treatment of anxious and nervous patients using various sedation techniques. Ian is active in postgraduate education obtaining his membership of general dental practice in 2003 and 2006 being one of the first to obtain a diploma in restorative dentistry awarded by the Faculty of General Dental Practice. Ian is a tutor on the MJDF course at the university and is a member of the north west division of FGDP.

Ian is married to Andrea who is the Podiatrist/Chiropodist at the practice and they live in the Altrincham area. Ian Hunt is a keen dinghy sailor, member of a local gym and a Manchester City Fan.

Pip Thomas was born and educated in South Wales. He came to Manchester to study dentistry in 1960 obtaining his BDS in 1966 having taken a BSc(Hons) in Physiology along the way. He spent a year as House Surgeon in a maxillo-facial unit in the midlands followed by two years in practice in Cardiff returning to Manchester Dental Hospital in 1969 as lecturer, during which time he he was awarded his FDSRCS and MSc, he so missed the continuous interaction with patients that he returned to general practice, first in Didsbury, Manchester and from 1980 at The Maple Road Dental Practice.

He has served for five years as Post Graduate Tutor at the Dental Hospital and for 15years on the Local Dental Committee having just retired as Chairman a position he held for 7 years. He is a Cardiff University Accredited expert witness working for both the General Dental Council and Dental Protection Ltd.
Pip has recently celebrated his 65 th Birthday so as from December 2007 Pip will be reducing his hours to two days a week.

His two main pastimes are rugby and golf. He is married with three children.

Jill Jagger BDS, DGDP (Eng)

Jill Jagger was born and educated in Bradford, Yorkshire. She graduated from Manchester in 1975 with BDS and stayed on a further 6 months as a House Officer. Since then she has worked as an associate in Altrincham, then as a lecturer at the Manchester Dental Hospital and as a Community Dental Officer. Jill joined The Maple Road Dental Practice in 1984 as an associate and attained her Diploma in General Dental Practice in 1993.

She was secretary of the Local Dental Committee for six years and is currently secretary of the Society of  Manchester Dental Alumni.

She is married with two grown up children. Her favourite occupations for "time out" are playing tennis for the local ladies team and hill walking with husband John.

Stephen Roberts BDS (VU Manc)

Stephen Roberts joined the practice in August 2006 and has become an integrated and valued member of the Maple Road Dental Practice team. He was born in Macclesfield but has lived in many areas of the country including Harrogate, N.Yorks and Morpeth, Northumberland. He has since returned to this area and completed his schooling in Macclesfield. Stephen went on to graduate from the University of Manchester with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree.

Professionally, Stephen has a keen interest in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, in the future he plans to undertake further training in Aesthetic Dentistry and Implants.

In his spare time, Stephen enjoys many hobbies including computers, hi-fi, reading and sports including football, golf, cycling and squash.

Christ Waith

Christian was born in Bolton and graduated with honours from Manchester University in 2002 where he also won the Edgar Houghton restorative prize and the BDA Young Clinician award for Manchester.

He has worked in the maxillofacial hospital services for seven years and now lectures and is a clinical teaching fellow in oral surgery and sedation to MSc students at Manchester Dental Hospital.

Chris is a SAAD qualified sedationist and has completed the TC Ucer implant certificate. He is a mentor for the Astra system, a lecturer for Geistlich biomaterials and is a member of the BAOS, SAAD, the ITI and the ADI.

Chris is a keen runner who has completed the London Marathon, the Manchester 10K and the Great North Run for the Bridge 2 Aid charity. Against better advice he also continues to play competitive football.

He and long term partner Michelle live locally with their gorgeous son Dylan.

Andrea Hunt BSc (Hons), SRCh, MSCh

Andrea Hunt was born in Manchester in 1968, later moving to Warrington where she spent most of her educated years. Graduated from Salford University School of Podiatry in 1997 with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry. As a student she represented the Student body for the Society of Podiatrist and Chiropodist playing an active part in the Politics and Government issues surrounding Podiatric Practice. After graduating she worked as a Student Supervisor at the University and then to work for local Health Authority.

Andrea now works as a Private Practitioner at The Maple Road Dental Surgery.

Andrea is married and they have three children Thomas Alexander and Harriett. Her leisure time is taken up walking her dog- attending the gym and entertaining.

Helen Moloney

Helen was born and educated in Timperley and joined the practice in August 2009.

Helen’s role within the practice is clinical manager and care coordinator she ensures the smooth day to day running of the surgeries and devotes her time to the care of all our patients treatments needs.

Helen has many years of experience in dental nursing, as she has worked in a large expanding specialist centre and general practice for over 14yrs.

From a young age Helen has always been an extremely keen horse woman, competing most weekends, from local level up to county either in Dressage or Side Saddle with her two beautiful talented horses.

Corrie Finn

Corrie was born and educated in Trafford and has worked at Maple Road Dental Practice for over 4 years.

Corrie qualified as a dental nurse in 2005, she has since achieved her certificate in Oral Health Education and has recently done a qualification in fluoride application. Corrie is able to offer tooth brushing and diet advice, application of fluoride varnish and advice on what products are best to use to gain effective oral health.

Kate Gordon, Georgina Carpenter, Christine Deakin, Corrie Finn, Helen Moloney, Lauren Sutton, Helen Dewhurst and Maria Holder.

We have ten dental nurses within the dental practice all nurses are in the process of registering with the General Dental Council in line with the new guidelines for July 2008. Two nurses have achieved post qualification in intravenous sedation and one as an Oral Health Educator in November 2007.

Ann Johnson

Our friendly and experienced receptionist is always on hand to help with any questions you may have.