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About Elms Dental Practice.

The Elms Dental Practice team is friendly, professional, well informed and work together to offer all patients our high standard of dental care.

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Meet the team

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Dr. Willem Ueckermann
Dentist, BChD
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Dr. Huy Nguyen
Dentist
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Lisa
Lisa Grimble
Practice Manager
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Mick
Mick Grimble
Practice Assistant
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Lesley
Lesley Benson
Hygienist
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Dru
Dr. Willem Ueckermann
Dentist, BChD
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Huy Photosq
Dr. Huy Nguyen
Dentist
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Lisa
Lisa Grimble
Practice Manager
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Mick
Mick Grimble
Practice Assistant
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Lesley
Lesley Benson
Hygienist
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Dr. Willem Ueckermann, Dentist, BChD

Dr Ueckermann graduated from University of Pretoria in 1987 at the top of his class, obtaining his BChD degree with honours. After working in both private practice and NHS dentistry in South Africa and the United Kingdom he returned to the University of Pretoria for further postgraduate studies. During this time he lectured in Oral Pathology and worked forensic consultant to the police while doing research in oral cancer as part of his degree studies for a masters degree in odontology (MSc.Odont). He obtained this degree in 1997 with honours and returned to the United Kingdom to join The Elms Dental Practice as an associate becoming the owner and principal between 2002-2025.

After over 30 years in dentistry Dr Ueckermann still enjoys developing new clinical skills allowing him to offer his patients a wide range of high quality treatment options delivered in a professional environment. He encourages his patients to take an active part in their treatment planning based on the information and guidance provided by the whole practice team. Although there are amazing new cosmetic treatments available I believe that most patients just want a high standard of basic dental care that will help them to maintain their oral health. Thanks to the hard work of the entire team The Elms Dental Practice is able to provide an exceptional level of care in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

GDC Registration number 67616.

Dr. Huy Nguyen, Dentist

Dr. Huy is originally from Vietnam and has lived in England since he was 5 years of age. Having spent much of his life in London, he graduated from the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital of Sheffield in 2002 with a Distinction in Physiology, with placements at the Oral & Maxillofacial unit of the Bradford Royal Infirmary and the Community & Special Care Dental Services of Sheffield. He has extensive experience and knowledge gained from over 20 years of working in dental practices across England and Australia, becoming principal of The Elms Dental Practice in 2025.

Dr. Huy is passionate about dentistry and getting great results for his patients and prides himself on achieving the highest level of dental service, focused on prevention and minimally invasive techniques, delivered with honesty, care and professionalism. His professional interests include occlusal rehabilitation, surgery and cosmetic dentistry. 

Dr. Huy is married with three children and enjoys spending time with his family. His interests outside of dentistry include music, art, botany, science and philosophy.

GDC Registration number 81256.

Lisa Grimble

Practice Manager

Lisa joined The Elms Dental Practice in 1989, she qualified as a Dental Nurse in May 1996 and was appointed Practice Manager in 1997. The smooth running of the practice and maintaining a high standard of care in compliance with the regulations laid down by the Care Quality Commission occupies most of her time. Having been with the practice for so long Lisa knows most of our patients very well, allowing the practice to provide a professional standard of care with a personal touch.

After working hours Lisa enjoys spending quality time with her family and is a keen reader.

Lisa has now also completed her Level 3 Diploma in Business Leadership and management.

Mick Grimble

Practice Assistant

Mick joined the practice in 2011. He is mainly responsible for the general maintenance of the premises and equipment but also helps with reception duties and administration. Having recently completed his Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service and Satisfaction he has become a valued member of our practice.

Lesley Benson

Hygienist

Lesley graduated from Leeds Dental Hygiene school in 1984 and still finds hygiene interesting. The advances in treatment protocols and available treatments have kept her motivated to keep learning and advising patients today.

While loving all aspects of her job her favourite aspect is periodontal disease, assisting patients to improve their home care and to treat existing issues to enable them to improve not only their dental health but also their general health.

Her love of travel has lead her to live on three continents and work in dental hygiene in two.

She currently lives in Essex and is enjoying travelling around the British Countryside seeing places here and in Europe with visits to Australia to see her son in Melbourne.