THE TEAM
Doctor Geoffrey Alastair Cockrell BDS (Guy’s) MB ChB (Bristol)
Medical Doctor and Dental Surgeon – Surgery Principal
Bachelor of Dental Surgery • Bachelor of Medicine • Bachelor of Surgery • General Dental Council Registration 81106 • General Medical Council Registration 7041954
Many decades ago, the gentle approach and kindness demonstrated by the local family dentist not only dispelled Geoff’s lifelong and absolute dental phobia, but also inspired him to return to study and eventually join the profession. Geoff has built upon his own experience to nurture an approach that aims to make his patient’s visits to the dentist as pleasant as possible.
Following completion of his dental degree and after working in practice, hospital, NHS and private settings, Geoff returned to study medicine and surgery. He has worked in General Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Urology and Maxillofacial Surgery. Geoff also currently holds an Honorary Contract with the Maxillofacial Surgery department at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust where he also serves as an appraiser of registered medical and surgical doctors.
During the Covid crisis in 2020 Geoff briefly returned to serve as a medical doctor in General Internal Medicine at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth.
The focus of Geoff’s practice is in implantology, oral surgery, crowns, bridges, reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry.
In what little spare time is available, Geoff is a reluctant runner, likes to work on his old Land Rover (also a reluctant runner!), and, most importantly, spend time with his family and little dog (Jimmy).
Mrs Josephine Rich
Associate Dental Therapist
General Dental Council – 298764
Josie has been with us for nearly 5 years, although part of that has been dedicated to her re-training as a dental therapist. We are so happy to welcome her back in a full-time capacity
Mrs Eve Cockrell RDN
Surgery Manager/Owner/Certified Aesthetic Injector
General Dental Council 139362
Eve was born and lived in Germany until 2007. She entered the dental profession by chance when looking for a new job on relocating from Greifswald to Mannheim in her early 20’s. On qualifying from the three-year training scheme, Eve found that she enjoyed the job so much that she went on to retrain as a hygienist and then as dental therapist. Alongside her clinical roles, Eve gained a qualification in ‘The ISO Implementation of Quality Management in the Dental Setting’.
Since moving to England, Eve has worked within NHS and Private dentistry. Her extensive experience and qualifications in both this country and in Europe ideally place her to run Ivy Cross Dental Surgery.
Despite the challenges of her managerial position Eve does not want to step away from her clinical role entirely. She is a certified aesthetic injector and offers a range of options for those looking to minimise the effects of aging on their appearance.
Eve feels the most rewarding aspect of her role is seeing the positive impact on a patient’s confidence and their excitement following cosmetic or restorative procedures when working independently or in conjunction with the surgical staff.
Emily Reynolds RDN
Dental Nurse / Assistant Manager
General Dental Council Registration 328313
Emily is the Surgery’s Assistant Manager and responsible for the day-to-day running of the surgery. She is also a Registered Dental Nurse.
Nursing Staff
Gemma Martin RDN GDC 254699
Holly Ford (Trainee Dental Nurse)
Mr Jimmy Chew
Staff and Patient Support Worker
For almost his entire life Jimmy has lived above and around Ivy Cross Dental Surgery. Although he has been engaged in some formal training, he has demonstrated that he prefers a much more experiential approach to life.
Although Jimmy is not permitted to enter the clinical setting, he often takes time out of his gruelling ‘shoe and trainer modification’ schedule to put in an occasional appearance either in reception or in the back garden and patient seating area.
With his seemingly boundless positivity and gregarious nature he is a well-loved member of the team.