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Meet the Friendly Team at Railway Dental

All the members of our staff are committed to continued professional development. Only by continually updating our knowledge of new techniques, materials and by using evidence based dentistry can we ensure that you receive the most up to date dental care and advice.

Philip Garbutt BDS

Philip Garbutt BDS - Dentist - GDC 61145


Philip graduated from Newcastle upon Tyne University in 1986. After gaining experience in a large group practice in Coventry, Philip decided to acquire his own practice and moved to Staffordshire. He practiced in the neighbouring village of Brewood for 24 years. In 2015 he moved premises to Penkridge.

Philip is a keen photographer and has provided many of the photographs to be found in the practice and on this website.


Charlotte Garbutt - Hygienist - GDC 1318


Charlotte has over 30 years experience in general practice and has worked in volunteer projects overseas. She comes from a dental family background, both elder brothers and her father were dental surgeons.

Her organisational skills led her to become council representative, then secretary of the Midlands branch of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists for several years.

Charlotte Garbutt Hygienist
Kerry Hales Dental Nurse

Kerry Hales - Dental Nurse - GDC 136306


Kerry qualified in Dental Nursing in 1999 and has been part of the team since 2002. In 2003 Kerry gained her Certificate in Dental Radiography from Keele University.


Karen Briggs - Dental Nurse/Receptionist - GDC 130601


Karen qualified in Dental Nursing in 2007 and has been part of the team since 2012. In her spare time Karen is a keen floral design artist.

Karen Briggs Dental Nurse/Receptionist
Nina Porter Dental Nurse

Nina Porter - Dental Nurse - GDC 170279


Nina gained her Dental Nursing qualification in 2008 and joined the practice in 2013. Nina is kept busy in her spare time with her two small children.


Chloe Maguire - Dental Nurse - GDC 276752


Chloe gained her dental nursing qualification in 2017 and joined the team at Railway Dental in November 2023. Chloe is kept busy in her spare time by her puppy Bambi and enjoys long country walks, trips away and spending time with her family and friends.

Charlotte Dyke Dental Nurse
Emma Woodhouse Dental Nurse

Emma Woodhouse - Dental Nurse - GDC 303354


Emma qualified in dental nursing in 2022 and joined the practice later that year. In her spare time Emma enjoys going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.