Meet the team

Get to know our friendly and professional team of Dentists, Orthodontists, dental care experts

Dr. R Bateman (BDS)
GDC registration 52682

Dr. R Bateman started practising at The Lindens Dental Centre in 1978 right after qualifying from King College Hospital. He developed an early interest in orthodontics and entered the GDC’s specialist register in 2000. He is a member of the British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society and regularly attends their conferences. He is also a regular at the American Orthodontic conferences and keeps up to date with the latest developments in his chosen field. He is the Vice Chairman of the Croydon Local Dental committee, chairman of the Croydon Local orthodontic committee, secretary of the Bromley LOC and the Orthodontic advisor to Richmond and Twickenham P.C.T. His hobbies include golf, tennis, motor racing and flying.

Dr. Clive Robin Malcom Hunt (BDS)
GDC registration 53787

Ann Coyle
GDC registration 140240
Clinical Manager / Qualified Dental Nurse 1994

Ann has been a dental nurse for 32 years and qualified in 1994. Since qualifying Ann has been working here at Cheriton Dental practice. Where she is a CQC registered clinical manager. Ann enjoys gardening, baking and going on long walks with her dog Marley.

Jane Birkett
GDC registration 146041
Practice Manager / Qualified Dental Nurse

Jane is the practice Manager and a dental nurse at Cheriton and has been at the practice for over 20 years.
She enjoys socialising, running and keeping fit, she also enjoys holidaying with her family and reading a good book.

Carrie Glass
GDC registration 263908
Qualified Dental Nurse & Facial aesthetics Practitioner

Carrie has over 20 years experience as a dental nurse and has an advanced diploma in dental nursing. She also has her NEBDN qualification in orthodontic nursing. Carrie ventured into the world of aesthetics in the beginning of 2023 and is now qualified in advanced facial aesthetics including Advanced Toxin treatments, Dermal Filler, Micro needling, mesotherpay and many more.
Her hobbies include travelling and exploring and competitive sports, including netball and football, which she plays for both her local league teams, she also enjoys time with her 3 daughters and Grandson.

Julia  Morton
GDC registration 223316
Qualified Dental Nurse

Julia has 14 years experience as a dental professional and has a Qualification in OHI.
Her hobbies include travelling, exploring & spending time with her beautiful family.

Tracy Huggins

(Receptionist)

Tracy joined the practice in July 2022 and is a valued member of the team.

Tracy has been in the dental profession for 20+ years at practices in the Deal and Dover areas.

Interests include going for long walks, reading &

Harmail Bassi

GDC Registered 72675 

Qualified Dental surgeon since 1996

Dr Bassi Enjoys football, Quiz’s and has a love for animals