Qualified dental nurse tutors
Meet the team
We have a rich and diverse team of qualified dental nurse tutors, providing online dental nurse training across the UK.
Heidi Grimwood RDN PTTLS A1 AET GDC 176394
CEO Director
We pride ourselves on looking after each and every student from the moment they join our course. We can help them gain employment, we fully support them through their qualification, and we will be there when they need us, even after they qualify.
Heidi is based in our head office in Spalding in Lincolnshire. With over 30 years of experience in the dental industry, Heidi started working as a trainee dental nurse whilst also doing her A-levels. With her college days over, Heidi then found employment in an NHS practice and taught herself the dental nursing syllabus in order to qualify with the NEBDN in 1997.
She has worked in hospitals, prisons, walk-in centres, orthodontic and surgical practices. Now with over 10 years of experience teaching the NVQ and National Diploma for dental nurses, Heidi's passion for dentistry and teaching led her to establish Molar Mentoring in 2016, where she leads a team of qualified dental nurse tutors.
Marisa Russell RDN TQUK AET MHFA GDC 179982
Administration Support and Welfare and Wellbeing Officer
I am proud to be part of the Molar Mentoring team and pride myself on offering our students the best support I possibly can.
Marisa is based in Brighton. Marisa began her dental career, training as a dental nurse and receptionist in 2001. She qualified in 2003 with the NEBDN. After working as a dental nurse, receptionist and practice manager in various locations, Marisa then went on to become a qualified trainer/assessor in 2014. Marisa joined Heidi at Molar Mentoring in 2019.
Marisa is also our dedicated welfare officer at Molar Mentoring. Providing support for both students and practices.
Marisa, along with Heidi is spearheading a The Molar Mindset. A non-profit platform for the health and wellbeing of all Dental Nurses.
Kelly Woodward
RDN NEBDN RADS NEBDN IMPLANTS AET GDC 125751
Recruitment Coordinator –
Radiography Tutor
Kelly joined Molar Mentoring in 2021 and is based in Somerset. She has a wealth of Dental experience, working in multifaceted Dental Practices. She is fully qualified as a GDC registered Dental Nurse and also has her Implant and Radiography qualifications.
Kelly is our recruitment coordinator and our qualified Radiography tutor for our BDA Radiography Course.
Nicole Adamson RDN
RDN AET NEBDN RADS BDA OHE GDC 217661
Dental Nurse Tutor and
Coursework Coordinator
Nicole lives and works in Northern Ireland and is a GDC registered qualified Dental Nurse. Nicole supports the Molar students with the completion and marking of their ROE – Record of Experience. Nicole is also a very active Oral Health promoter and trainer with Mini Molars and throughout her local area and schools.
Trish Young
RDN NEBDN Nat Dip TQUK AET GDC 300771
Dental Nurse Tutor and Coursework Mentor
Trish used to be in the RAF and upon leaving the Army took up a trainee Dental Nurse role at her local practice. She studied and past her NEBDN National Diploma with Molar Mentoring and has now become a mentor for the new trainees at Molar. She is now the Head Dental Nurse within her practice.
Cerys Curtis–Bridges
RDN Nat Dip GDC 307120
Dental Nurse Mentor
Cerys is a qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse, since passing all of this exams and course with Molar Mentoring. She works for a busy practice in her home town of Whittlesey. In her spare time, Cerys enjoys walking, water sports and fishing.
Xena Ujjal
RDN Nat Dip GDC 304124
Honorary Molar Mentoring Mentor
Xena is a qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse, since passing her exams with Molar Mentoring. She works for a corporate Dental service which provides NHS and Private treatments to patients. She also takes part in tang soo do in her spare time
Ben Wilton
RDN Nat Dip GDC 300900
Honorary Molar Mentoring Mentor
Ben is a qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse, since passing all of this exams and course with Molar Mentoring. He also works for a corporate Dental Service, which provides NHS and Private care to the patients. In his spare time Ben takes part in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and axe throwing.
Trish and Cerys offer round-the-clock support to all Molar Mentoring trainees throughout their coursework and examination periods through WhatsApp groups. They share invaluable insights on revision strategies, what to anticipate on exam day, methods for successful coursework completion, and advice on further courses to pursue post-qualification.
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Wherever you are in the UK, contact our dental nurse tutors for NEBDN National Diploma courses and to take the next step in your career.