Our Team, Our Philosophy.

Martin J Docking DCP

Managing Director & Clinical Dental Technician

Although my father was a Dental Technician, I started my career as a fisherman…however, a couple of hard winters was all it took to steer me towards my father's chosen route. In a medium sized lab in Cornwall I worked my way up from model room technician to General Manager until in 1995, my wife Lucy & I decided to take the plunge and set-up our own lab. The first few years were difficult – as most in business are, with Lucy juggling raising our young daughters with the company admin and me surviving on a few hours' sleep a night to enable me to sell the products and then make them. Slowly we began to employ staff and now, 15 years later, the company employs a team of 18. In 2010 I completed 3 years of training & qualified as a Clinical Dental Technician so I now share my time between running Dental Precision and working as a CDT in our denture clinic - Changing Faces® Cornwall.

Special Areas of Interest
Implantology
Complete & partial prosthetic solutions
Increasing standards in denture solutions
Showcasing the talents of my incredible team
Enhancing levels of training amongst dental technicians & attracting school leavers into the profression

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
Lucy & I have been married for over 20 years and we have two daughters. I enjoy surfing, fishing & keeping fit.



GDC Registration Number: 115044

Lucy Docking

Director of Administration and Finance

Upon leaving school I ran a telex and fax bureaux. After that I became an administrator for a financial planning consultant at Allied Dunbar Life Pensions & Investments.

I then qualified as a Financial Planning Consultant but this only lasted a short while as I left to support Martin at Dental Precision with administration and book-keeping, as well as having a part time job as a receptionist at the local Doctor's practice. I am now the Director of Administration and Finance at Dental Precision.

Special Areas of Interest
Organisation - making sure that everything is neat, tidy & easy to find
'Getting it right'
Ensuring that Dental Precision is a professional business

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I married Martin in 1990 and we have two lovely daughters, Daisy + Lily, who make us very proud. Our 'once in a lifetime' holiday was in the Maldives where it was like swimming in a tropical fish tank…until I met a shark!! I enjoy swimming, running, going to the gym and growing vegetables

Sam Webber

Business Development & Operations Manager

After various roles in Retail Management & IT sales I joined GE Money Home Lending in October 2003. My last position within this global company was as a Strategic Initiatives Manager which was effectively a hybrid between project management, Lean/Sixth Sigma & strategy. Knowing nothing about the dental world I joined Dental Precision as the Business Development & Operations Manager in Summer 2010 and I've been on a steep learning curve ever since. My role is to make the business operation efficent, to develop & motivate our employees, to look for strategic alliances & areas of potential development and above all to ensure that our customer's experience is second to none and that they receive the support they need from their laboratory. I have various business & Finance qualifications including a Greenbelt in Process Improvement, Project Management Fundamentals (accredited by George Washington University), ILM Level 3 in Leadership, CAP (Change Acceleration Process) Coaches, Finance for non-finance managers, CeMAP (Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice), CeFA (Certificate in Financial Advice), and I'm currently completing a Masters degree in Management - with a focus on employee engagement & motivation.

Special Areas of Interest
Employee engagement & motivation
Process improvement & efficiency (particularly LEAN)
Creative thinking, innovation and strategy
Positive & organisational Psychology
Understanding & exceeding customer requirements

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I am currently renovating an old pub which was built in around 1840 and needs a lot of love, I live there with my partner, our chocolate labrador, golden retriever, 3 cats, 4 rabbits, chinchilla & parrot and at weekends my 5 year old stepson. I enjoy reading, dancing, walking/hiking, travelling, being on the beach or in the sea, gardening (my vegetable plot is coming along nicely) and almost anything social. One of my peak experiences was travelling to Kenya with the charity Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a very deserving family.

Alison Middleton

Senior Administrator

I have worked in many administration roles, including for a publishing firm, and have various administration related qualifications including typing qualifications which I passed with distinction. I started with Dental Precision in 2006 and am now responsible for all aspects of Dental Precision's administration.

Special Areas of Interest
Keeping Dental Precision efficient & well organised

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I have a dog - Mylo, so fortunately I enjoy long walks on the beach and through the countryside. I love motorcycling in the UK and abroad. One of my peak life experiences was raising £2600 for charity by completing Lands End - John O'Groats - Lands End on the bike.

Clair Crooks

Ceramics Technician

I qualified in June 2011 with FdSc in Dental Technology from UWIC. I've worked at Dental Precision since April 2004, I started in the Model Room & quickly worked my way up. I'm also a fully qualified make-up artist!

Special Areas of Interest
Specialising in Ceramics
Interacting with patients & meeting the public whilst promoting the business at shows
Combining dental technology with theatrical make-up, e.g. disfigured teeth for film or stage Maxillofacial technology.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I am a keen snowboarder - I was first put on the snow at the age of 2! I did a season in 2002 which was a fantastic experience I love the outdoors, especially being near the sea. I'm fun loving - I enjoy dancing to live music, socialising & cooking for friends, travelling & meeting new people. I love everything creative - making jewellery, clothes, drawing, painting, novelty cakes, theatrical makeup & fancy dress & the odd local production



GDC Registration Number: Being Processed

Lisa Downing

Process worker - opaquer

I have completed the following qualifications: A/S level in textiles HND Fine arts & textiles BA (hons) Textile Design. Also, my partner & I used to own a restaurant in St Ives and I've worked as a part time caterer. I joined Dental Precision in February 2011 and feel very fortunate to have found a role and company that support my creative nature.

Special Areas of Interest
The creative nature of the role

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
Married with 2 children and 1 dog named Elvis. I enjoy running, cycling, arts and crafts

Brett Richards

Senior Prosthetics technician

I have worked at Dental Precision for 14 years, with brief stints in a couple of other labs to expand my experience. I am a fully registered dental technician. I have always worked in Prosthetics,this is where my interest is and I have completed a number of supporting courses.

Special Areas of Interest
Learning new techniques
Keeping up to date with the latest materials/techniques in Prosthetics
Working closely with patients to achieve optimum function & aesthetics.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I like spending time with my family and I love the outdoors; I am a keen trail bike rider & I have been known to enter the occasional enduro competition.



GDC Registration Number: 130184

Derek Higgins

Senior Metal technician

I started at the age of 18 as an apprentice technician. I have worked in all facets of the laboratory before settling on the metal department. I have completed a BTEC in Dental Technology and various CPD courses, including implant courses.

Special Areas of Interest
Investigating & sourcing new metals
Milling
Implantology.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I have 2 teenage children, a boy and a girl and a beautiful but mischievous bengal cat.



GDC Registration Number: 130384

Jeremy Bunt

Process worker - model room

I completed my work experience at Dental Precision before being offered a full time role as a Model Room Process Worker. I can also make surfboards!

Special Areas of Interest
Prosthetics
Accurately completing batches of models and presenting them well.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
My main passion is surfing and nearly all of my holidays involve chasing the waves. Cornwall is the perfect place for me to live.

Lewis Major

Metal technician

I started as an apprentice with Dental Precision in 2007 and completed FdSc in Dental Technology, I am now fully qualified with 5 years experience.

Special Areas of Interest
Work as a metal technician
All aspects of laboratory work but particularly in areas where I can make a difference.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I enjoy surfing, football, squash, poker, golf & cycling.



GDC Registration Number: Being Processed

Martyn Jarvis (MJ)

Senior Ceramics technician

I have a B-Tec Diploma and 21 years experience working in different laboratories. Initially I specialised in Prosthetics before training in Ceramics which has fast become my area of passion. I still keep my Prosthetics skills fresh though and I find that the two skills complement each other particularly in combination cases.

Special Areas of Interest
Ceramics - particularly full emax cases
Prosthetics.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I have 3 daughters aged 18, 15 and 9. I enjoy surfing, fishing, walking, socialising, family & travelling.



GDC Registration Number: 154655

Nevile Keniston

Laboratory Manager

I started as a technician in a large Dental Laboratory in Devon in 1990. Working my way through the plaster room and metal department, I completed my BTEC National Diploma in Science & Dental Technology at Cardiff and became the manager of the Gold & Metal-free departments before leaving to start my own business specialising in cosmetics & implantology in 2001. During this venture I gained Straumann accreditation and developed a wealth of knowledge in implantology & nano-filled composites. I moved to Cornwall and joined Dental Precision in 2007 where I was responsible for cosmetic diagnostics & large span implant bridges using composite. Since joining Dental Precision I have completed a number of ceramic and cosmetic courses and since my appointment as Laboratory Manager I have been involved in systems development & work flow management.

Special Areas of Interest
Optimising workflow
Delivering outstanding service & support
Increasing lab efficiency
Identifying new opportunities in materials, techniques & training and managing implementation of the change
Developing new growth areas, e.g. emerging cad-cam technology.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my young family and going fishing. I am also keen on keeping fit and I go to the gym regularly. My peak experiences are obviously the birth of my daughters but snowboarding in Austria and three weeks camping in Finland were pretty amazing.



GDC Registration Number: 160134

Paul Luke

Senior Ceramics technician

I have a B-Tec National Diploma and 25 years experience working in different laboratories. I have worked in most areas of the lab so can turn my hand to most things.

Special Areas of Interest
Emax
Complex implant cases.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I have 2 children - a boy and a girl. I enjoy travelling and in 2000-01 I spent a year travelling around the world, including to India, Thailand, Australia, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru & North America.



GDC Registration Number: 149081

Tom Mavor Hills

Prosthetics Technician

I started as an apprentice at Dental Precision in September 2006 and the company supported me in completing my FdSc in Dental Technology, which I passed with distinction. In addition to this I have 9 GCSEs, B-Tec National Diploma in outdoor education, Level 1+2 F.A. approved football coach qualification and I am qualified in Silver Service!

Special Areas of Interest
Learning all areas of dental technology to a high standard
Developing a good knowledge of dentistry as a whole to enhance the products I produce and support I can give to dentists.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
I enjoy football, surfing, cycling, travelling - particularly if there is snow or surf involved, and going to the gym.



GDC Registration Number: Being Processed

Craig Thompson

Process Worker - Model Room

I joined Dental Precision in August 2011 which after 8 years working in the Financial Services Industry was quite a change but one that I am relishing! I have a HND in Tourism Management (Merit) and a GNVQ in Advanced Leisure & Tourism (Distinction).

Special Areas of Interest
Mastering all aspects of and processes in the Model Room
Seeing the end result.

Hobbies and Peak Experiences
My hobbies include sailing, kayaking, tennis & motor sports. I enjoy walking along Perranporth beach with my girlfriend and my dogs (Charlie & Alfie the Chihauhaus).