Meet the Team
Dr Justyna K. Wasiejko BDS, PGCert Leadership
Practice Owner / Principle Dentist
GDC Number: 104219
Dr Justina graduated in 2002 at the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland. After completing her vocational training, she worked at mixed private and national health dental practice providing a general dental care to her patients.
In 2006 Dr Wasiejko moved to Scotland to start working at a private dental practice, however after 3 years she relocated to Norwich to pursuit her new career at Poringland Dental Practice as an associate dentist.
After only one year working as the associate dentist, she took the opportunity of purchasing the practice in 2010 and becoming the practice owner. Her ambition was to develop the practice to the highest standards and create a friendly and professional working environment.
She enjoys all fields of dentistry, however, in particular she is interested in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. As a practice principle she also overlooks the growth of the practice both from administrative and clinical aspects.
Dr Justina has an extremely friendly and approachable personality. She is an understanding and compassionate dentist widely adored by her patients, who keep returning to see her for over 13 years now.
In her private life, she enjoys travelling, as well as spending time with her close friends and walking her lovely dog on the beach.
Dr MARIUSZ J. WISNIEWSKI BDS, PhD, Dip.MJDF, MFDS, PGCert Restorative, GradDipClinDent Clear Aligner Orthodontics.
Dentist / Invisalign Doctor
GDC Number: 85091
Dr Mariusz graduated from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice in Poland. After completing his vocational year training, he started working both for the Polish National Health System and in a private dental practice, providing general care.
Dr Mariusz successfully defended his doctorate (PhD) at the Medical University of Silesia on the subject of the composite materials in the restorative dentistry. His PhD was recognised and awarded for its scientific values by the Dean of the Medical University of Silesia.
After moving to the UK, Dr Wisniewski started his NHS career in Norfolk. Soon after, he undertook and successfully completed Dip. MJDF (RCS) and started an extensive training in orthodontics in Kettering (Midlands). He was developing his orthodontic skills by working part-time in a Specialist Orthodontic Clinic in Kettering and also providing an orthodontic treatment as a dentist with special interest in orthodontics for his NHS patients in Norfolk.
Mariusz enjoys all fields of dentistry making him a very confident and knowledgeable general dental surgeon. He truly enjoys aesthetic dentistry and total smile makeover. He has a commitment to lifelong learning and continually enhancing his knowledge and keeping abreast with cutting-edge techniques.
Recently, he successfully completed a year restorative course with Tipton Academy leading to the Certificate in Restorative Dentistry (2022/2023).
His main interest though is an adult orthodontics – invisalign to help patients to transform their smiles and boost their confidence by combining an orthodontic and restorative treatments.
Mariusz successfully completed his invisalign training and in addition, he successfully completed the postgraduate Diploma in Clear Aligner Orthodontics with City of London Dental School. He is a gold invisalign provider doctor, taking in-house and on- referral patients.
Dr Wisniewski is a great communicator, friendly, and very approachable. He makes sure his patients are relaxed, feel comfortable and are well informed.
In his spare time, you can find him at the gym or on his mountain bike. He believes in a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Mariusz is also UK qualified Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor, who loves diving around the world in particular in the Red Sea in Egypt.
Carolyn Munro
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 134062
Carolyn has been a member of the Poringland Dental Team as a dental nurse since 1987. She has a very friendly personality and a gentle approach towards our patients. Carolyn is an understanding and caring person, who demonstrates great rapport with her colleagues and patients.
Working in the dental field for many years she is an experienced dental nurse and a valuable and loyal member of our team. All our patients truly appreciate her care and calming personality.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys short trips to the coast.
Kelly Jessett
Dental Nurse
Kelly has joined Poringland Dental Practice as a Trainee Dental Nurse.
She is highly dedicated to her training program and enthusiastic in learning about dentistry. She is determined to become an oral educator and is working hard to achieve her goals.
Kelly is always eager to meet patients, interact with them, and use her knowledge to provide the best possible care. She is caring and empathetic, which makes her a great asset to our team.
She is always willing to go above and beyond to help the team members and patients.
When not working, Kelly enjoys spending quality time with her four children, whom she adores. She also keeps up with her fitness at home and enjoys socializing and horse riding.
Terri Sheridan
Practice Manager
Terri joined the Poringalnd Dental Team in November 2022 as a Practice Manager. She brought to the practice over 20 years’ experience working in both NHS and private dentistry as a dental nurse and in administration.
Terri is keen to work with the team to expand and grow the practice. She is very approachable, friendly and presents with excellent people skills. She also has exceptional managerial skills, which help to smoothly run the practice on daily basis. Terri is always ready to step in to resolve any issues in friendly and efficient manners.
She is an excellent team player and always willing to help our staff members if any problems occur. She is empathetic, willing to listen and give advice. She has calm and cheerful personality and also presents with exceptional leadership skills.
Patients describe her as being polite, calm and extremely efficient and knowledgeable.
In her spare time, Terri likes to spend time with her friends and family, enjoys walking and eating out and of course spending quality time with her three beautiful daughters.
Lucy Barber
Head Receptionist
Lucy joined the team in April 2022 as one of our Receptionists. She comes from a background of customer facing roles, and has a wide and varied knowledge of all levels of customer service. Ever the ‘people person’ Lucy has a warm and humorous nature and is always happy to go the extra mile to ensure the customers are put at ease, and their experience is positive.
Due to her exceptional managerial and administrative skills Lucy was promoted to the position of the Head Receptionist in the practice.
In her spare time Lucy is a senior gymnastics coach at a number of Norfolk clubs, she loves music and the arts, enjoys socialising with family and friends, and walking her 3 beautiful dogs.
Gemma Newitt
Receptionist
Gemma has been working in customer service for over 7 years now.
She joined Poringland Dental Practice coming from a busy hotel reception in Norwich, which enables her to work under high demand and in challenging situations with ease and finding creative solutions to meet customer needs efficiently.
Gemma has an outstanding skill, which enables her connecting and communicating with customers from diverse backgrounds and understanding the unique needs and expectations.
She enjoys working in customer service, which allows her meeting new people and making a positive difference, creating a warm welcoming atmosphere, knowing that she can make someone’s experience better through her actions and provide level of service which is truly fulfilling.
Having previously worked as a fitness instructor she is passionate about health and fitness. She enjoys going to the gym and pushing herself to set new goals. Gemma also loves to travel with her family and visiting different parts of the world.
Holly Waller
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 331731
Holly joined Poringland dental practice in November 2024 as a trainee nurse.
Holly has previous dental nursing experience and is enjoying her training programme developing her skills within the dental practice, her favourite treatment is to assist with extractions as she finds surgical procedures very interesting.
In her spare time Holly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crocheting and doing Pilates.
Irina Dovgani
Dentist
GDC Number: 270531
Stacey Tricker
Dental Nurse
GDC Number: 312452
Stacey joined Poringland in December 25 as a qualified dental nurse.
Qualified in June 2023 as a dental nurse. Stacey enjoys all aspects of dental nursing and has a special interest in infection control and aseptic procedures.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, children, crocheting and baking.
