HUDSON'S DENTAL CARE - Key Persons
Beth completed her NVQ in dental nursing in July 2021
Job Titles:
- Dentist
- Member of the Hudson
David qualified in 2000 from Guy's Hospital, London, and after completing his Vocational Training in Grimsby, he became an Associate Dentist at what was then his father John Hudson's practice in 2001. Following John's retirement in 2009 David took over the practice and today provides general dental care to his list of private patients as well as placing implants for all patients of the practice who desire them.
Married with two sons plus a dog, he has an enormous affinity for Land Rovers, a passion for Formula 1 racing and enjoys archery.
David Hudson is the sixth member of the Hudson family to be a dentist in Hertford and is commited to keeping the practice a 'family' one.
Clare Fensome joined Hudson's Dental Care in November 2017. Although she took her first degree in Geological Sciences she felt drawn to dentistry and returned to university (London) in 2005 to study for her BDS degree.
Having done 12 years NHS dentistry Clare now sees private patients only and works at the practice most Friday mornings.
Outside of work Clare immerses herself fully in family life and is an enthusiastic fund raiser for the British Heart Foundation. She enjoys the great outdoors, sport and exploration and, when time permits, theatrical and musical events.
Our longest serving dental nurse, Elaine commenced her career in 1990 as a Trainee Dental Surgery Assistant. Her boss was one Mr John Hudson - David Hudson's father - and they worked at the family's original surgery in Ware Road before John relocated to Bull Plain.
Elaine studied at De Havilland College and qualified as a DSA in 1992.
In her spare time Elaine has a wide circle of friends and, when time permits, enjoys a trip up to London to see a good musical.
Ellie joined our team in 2022 having returned from Spain where she grew up and trained to be a dental nurse. Ellie worked at a dental practice in Almeria, Andalucia, for seven years and says although there are similarities, dentistry in Spain is far less regulated than in the UK.
Her hobbies include socialising with her wide circle of friends, going to the gym and chilling out with family.
Georgie joined the practice as a Trainee Dental Nurse in January 2019 and qualifed in January 2021.
Michelle Franklin joined Hudson's in January 2020. She is an experienced dental nurse who worked in Knightsbridge for many years and more recently in Waltham Cross.
Natalie joined the Practice in March 2011 and works as a part time Receptionist/Dental Nurse.
With her keen eye for detail Natalie also oversees many administrative tasks and has been described the our practice manager as being like 'that all important glue that holds the practice together'.
An energetic personality who's always on the go inside and outside of work, Natalie prioritses family life, enjoys dog walking and, when time permits, socialising and playing netball.
Job Titles:
- Head
- Nurse
- Head Nurse GDC Number
- Our Head
joined the practice as a trainee in 2003. With her dental nursing qualifications firmly under her belt Michelle trained to become an Implant Nurse and regulalrly provides the chairside assistance to patients choosing this increasingly popular procedure. Michelle took over responsibility for the day to day management of the nursing team in May 2014 and oversees the practice Infection Control procedures.
She enjoys being mum to her two sons and has a wide circle of friends, enjoys travelling and relaxes with a good book.
Job Titles:
- Management and Administration
With a background in sales, marketing and business management, Paul oversees the non-clinical needs of our busy dental practice.
Patient comments and suggestions are a great source of learning and Paul's door is always open for anyone wanting a chat. He likes to hear from patients about their experiences and is constantly exploring ways to make attending dental appointments a more relaxing experience.
Sushma's dental career started as a House Officer at Manchester Dental School following which she worked as a Community Dental Officer in Oldham.
Following marriage, she lived for a spell in Singapore where she worked at a private dental practice as well as undertaking voluntary work with refugees. After a career break in Denmark with her husband, son and daughter, Sushma returned to the UK in 1999 and worked at Stanstead Abbotts Dental Care as an Associate and latterly as a partner.
Whilst her primary focus is now on her successful facial aesthtics business, Sushma continues to see some long standing patients on a private basis at her monthly clinic at Hudson's Dental Care.
Vicky joined Hudson's as a Trainee Dental Nurse and passed her NVQ qualifications in 2018. A Hertford girl who attended Presdales School, Vicky is a keen horse rider and, away from the clinically spotless world of dental surgeries, can often be found mucking out the stables.
Prior to joining Hudson's Vicky worked in pub management where she honed her already excellent people skills. "I love working with people and everyone at Hudson's is so friendly, patients as well as my colleagues" says Vicky.