We currently have a team of 2 hygienists as part of our dental team. Detailed below is the profile of each of our hygienists.

Margaret Silke RDH
Practice Hygienist

Margaret qualified in 1975 from Manchester University Dental Hospital School of Dental Hygiene. Initially she worked as a staff hygienist at the Manchester Dental Hospital and in private practice in Stretford. After starting a family she continued to work in private practice and combined this with working in South Manchester Area Health Authority where her duties included clinical work and the organisation and presentation of Dental Health lectures and projects within the local schools. Margaret joined Grays Dental Care in 1989 and has undertaken post qualification education including a certificate in Local Infiltration Analgesia and course on Temporary Restorations.

Margaret is an active member of the Bristish Dental Hygienists Association and regularly attends scientific meetings as part of a continuing education programme.

Fran Worswick RDH

Practice Hygienist

Fran trained at Liverpool Dental Hospital, qualifying in 1986, after which she worked in a mixed NHS/Private practice in Chester before returning to Manchester. For the next 5 years, her time was spent in a large NHS practice run across two sites, where she helped to establsih an Oral Health Unit, including a children's oral health club. After a short career break, Fran returned to general practice working for 7 years in Stretford, prior to joining Grays Dental Care in the summer of 1999.

Fran has undertaken post qualification education in Local Infiltration Analgesia, Theory and Practice of Dental Radiography and Placement of Temporary Restorations.

As a member of the British Dental Hygienists Assocation, she regularly attends post graduate meetings and training courses run by and in conjunction with other professional dental associations.