Meet the Team
Clinical Staff
Eleni Stavrinos
Dental Nurse GDC 145244 & Surgical Coordinator
Eleni is a qualified Dental Nurse with over 10 years’ experience within the dental industry. After a couple of years of working as a general dental nurse Eleni decided to further her knowledge by gaining a nursing diploma in implantology from the prestigious teaching hospital Guys and St Thomas in London. Eleni also has extensive knowledge and experience in orthodontics and dental sedation. During her time at FACEmed Eleni has broadened her horizons by splitting her time with the day surgery team where she coordinates surgery and assists in the operating theatre.
Eleni is very calm with a gentle approach. She is always smiling and makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. She enjoys long walks with her beloved dog Zorro and spending time with her large Greek family.
Rebecca (BECKY) pENNY
Senior Dental Nurse GDC 118861
Becky graduated in Dental Nursing from the Canterbury College in 2003. Becky moved from Kent to Essex in 2023 when she joined the FACEmed team after an impressive 22 years at her previous practice in Kent. Becky has a special interest in the cosmetic side of dentistry and particularly enjoys assisting for surgical implant cases and complex cases.
In her spare time Becky enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and days out on the Essex and Kent coast.
Jade Carney
Dental Nurse Receptionist GDC 196556
Jade has been a dental nurse for 14 years. She qualified in 2010 after completing the National Diploma in Dental Nursing. Since qualifying she has completed the SAAD course in Sedation as she particularly enjoys helping patients who feel really nervous about undergoing dental treatment. Jade is also qualified as an assessor for trainee Dental Nurses in the UK. Jade joined FACEmed in 2022 and is really enjoying being part of the patients journey within the dental department.
In her spare time Jade loves spending time with her husband and two children, going on days out, eating in nice restaurants and making good memories.
Donna Nyarko
ODP
Donna joined FACEmed in early 2021 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). Donna brings to FACEmed over 14 years’ experience working in NHS and private practice operating theatres and she specialises in anaesthetics.
In her spare time, Donna is an active member of a local quiz team and has built a wealth of knowledge from quiz competitions over the years. She enjoys nights out with her friends also quality time with her two children and dog.
Ema Pekayilan
ODP and Infection Control Lead
Ema joined the FACEmed surgical team in 2019 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and is now also our Infection Prevention and Control Lead. She has over 10 years’ experience working in private practice theatres and NHS theatres working specifically within the peri-operative environment, anaesthetics and recovery.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping and gardening.
Admin & Support
Niamh Curley
Registered Manager & Business Development Manager
Niamh moved to London from Dublin in 2010 to pursue a career in Private Healthcare Management after completing a BA (Hons) in International Business and Languages. Having spent 8 years managing and developing clinics on Harley Street in Central London, Niamh joined the FACEmed team in June 2018 where she continues to manage and grow the Centre.
Niamh lives on the border of London and Essex and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.
Nikki Baldock
Office Manager
Nikki has over 30 years’ experience within dentistry, she has also worked closely with FACEmed founder Monica Berrange for the past 18 years, Nikki has watched FACEmed develop and grow, she is extremely proud to be a part of the ever-growing FACEmed team. Nikki lives in Danbury with her family, she enjoys watching her sons chosen sports which are ice hockey and football, she also enjoys walking her dog, travelling and family time.
Natasha Du preez
Patient Coordinator
Since moving over from South Africa in 2009, Natasha has gained over 11yrs of experience working as a patient coordinator in the private health care sector particular within the specialty of Plastic Surgery. Natasha has joined the FACEmed surgical department to ensure the smooth running of each patient’s journey and to support the ever-growing FACEmed Surgical department
Natasha lives in Basildon, in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family and having as many “Braai’s” as possible.
Cheryl Williams
Senior Administrator
Cheryl has over 17 years’ experience in office management. Her organisational skills and love of numbers and spreadsheets has enabled her to transition into FACEmed’s senior administrator and head of accounts and bookkeeping.
Cheryl lives in Kent with her daughter, in her spare time she likes walking, travelling and spending quality time with friends and family.
