The Conservative candidate in Blenheim Park Ward, Southend-on-Sea, May 2010
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"Why did you become a dentist?" This is the single most asked question put to every dentist. In my case I went on a school trip to Guy's Hospital Dental School in 1956 which stimulated my interest. I liked people, I wanted to help them and I wanted to be self employed working with my hands. |
| *1958 was offered a place to study dentistry at Guy's Hospital Dental School on the basis of my rugby playing ability. Times have changed! |
| *1959 -1963 Studied and completed the course to qualify. |
| *1964 Started in practice as an associate at 36 High Street, Southend-on-Sea. (Where BHS now stands) |
| *1968 Moved surgery premises to 38 Chalkwell Avenue to allow the redevelopment of British Home Stores. |
| *Became a partner in the practice and stayed at these premises until 1988. |
| * 1974 Was elected Chairman of the Southend Branch of the British Dental Association. |
| *1987 Following a Rotary visit to Alberta, Canada decided to upgrade my premises to a purpose built dental surgery. |
| *1989 Moved in to the purpose built surgery in Aviation Way with accommodation for 6 dentists and every modern facility. This was one of the first purpose built surgeries in the country |
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* 1997 I retired from dentistry having treated thousands of people from Southend over a period of 35 years. Dentistry was physically hard and demanding but I got great satisfaction from doing my best for all the people under my care. When I retired I had a stress related neck injury which made it advisable to retire early and become a full time local politician. I was then able to be a pain in the neck as well as have one. |
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A husband and wife enter a dentist's surgery. The husband says, "I want a tooth pulled out. I don't want any anaesthetic because I'm in a terrible rush. Just pull the tooth out as quickly as possible." You're a brave man" says the dentist. "Now which tooth is it?" The husband turns to his wife and says "Show him your tooth dear".
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