At Deeside Dental Surgery, we’re proud to have a highly skilled and friendly team committed to delivering outstanding dental care.
Led by Dr Maria Potocki, our clinicians and support staff share a passion for gentle, patient-focused dentistry.
We believe that every visit should feel comfortable and reassuring, which is why we’ve created a welcoming environment where you can relax knowing you’re in safe, caring hands.
With a blend of experience, advanced training and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing, our team is here to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
At Deeside Dental Surgery, we’re proud to have a highly skilled and friendly team committed to delivering outstanding dental care. Led by Dr Maria Potocki, our clinicians and support staff share a passion for gentle, patient-focused dentistry.
We believe that every visit should feel comfortable and reassuring, which is why we’ve created a welcoming environment where you can relax knowing you’re in safe, caring hands. With a blend of experience, advanced training and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing, our team is here to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
Principal Dentist
Dr Maria Potocki graduated from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków in 2007, where she also worked as a Clinical Instructor in Restorative Dentistry. She has over 20 years’ overall experience, having worked in NHS and private practice across Poland, Germany, Sweden and the UK.
Maria focuses on minimally invasive, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, with particular interests in digital smile design, orthodontics and facial aesthetics. She holds a Certificate and Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry and is trained in Invisalign, Same Day Smile, injectable composite and 3D veneers. She is also certified in facial aesthetics, including dermal fillers and botulinum toxin treatments.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys travelling, skiing, staying active and spending time with her family.
Principal Dentist
Dr Maria Potocki graduated from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków in 2007, where she also worked as a Clinical Instructor in Restorative Dentistry. She has over 20 years’ overall experience, having worked in NHS and private practice across Poland, Germany, Sweden and the UK.
Maria focuses on minimally invasive, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, with particular interests in digital smile design, orthodontics and facial aesthetics. She holds a Certificate and Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry and is trained in Invisalign, Same Day Smile, injectable composite and 3D veneers. She is also certified in facial aesthetics, including dermal fillers and botulinum toxin treatments.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys travelling, skiing, staying active and spending time with her family.
Associate Dentist
Dr James Brandon qualified from Sheffield University in 1990. After 18 months in general practice in Birkenhead, he spent five years serving in the Royal Navy Dental Service. He went on to work in practices in Plymouth and Neston before moving to Bournemouth, where he completed the Paul Tipton Restorative Dentistry Course (2008) and the CADE Implant Course (2012).
James has been a valued member of the Deeside Dental team since 2012, delivering high-quality general and restorative dentistry.
Associate Dentist
Dr James Brandon qualified from Sheffield University in 1990. After 18 months in general practice in Birkenhead, he spent five years serving in the Royal Navy Dental Service. He went on to work in practices in Plymouth and Neston before moving to Bournemouth, where he completed the Paul Tipton Restorative Dentistry Course (2008) and the CADE Implant Course (2012).
James has been a valued member of the Deeside Dental team since 2012, delivering high-quality general and restorative dentistry.
Associate Dentist
Dr Claire Hargreaves graduated from Newcastle University in 2010 before achieving her Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF RCS Eng). She has worked across Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire, gaining extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
Claire enjoys endodontics and is passionate about supporting nervous patients, providing calm, gentle and patient-focused care. Outside of dentistry, Claire is kept busy by her two young children and enjoys hiking, Pilates and the gym.
Associate Dentist
Dr Claire Hargreaves graduated from Newcastle University in 2010 before achieving her Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF RCS Eng). She has worked across Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire, gaining extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
Claire enjoys endodontics and is passionate about supporting nervous patients, providing calm, gentle and patient-focused care. Outside of dentistry, Claire is kept busy by her two young children and enjoys hiking, Pilates and the gym.
Associate Dentist
Dr Ffion Spiller graduated from Birmingham Dental School in 1995 and joined Deeside Dental as a newly-qualified dentist, remaining with the practice ever since. She enjoys the variety of general dentistry, with particular interests in endodontics, orthodontics and caring for anxious adults. Ffion completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Studies with Cardiff University in 2009 and undertook Six Month Smiles orthodontic training in 2014.
In her spare time, she enjoys wildlife photography and spending time with her family.
Associate Dentist
Dr Ffion Spiller graduated from Birmingham Dental School in 1995 and joined Deeside Dental as a newly-qualified dentist, remaining with the practice ever since. She enjoys the variety of general dentistry, with particular interests in endodontics, orthodontics and caring for anxious adults. Ffion completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Studies with Cardiff University in 2009 and undertook Six Month Smiles orthodontic training in 2014.
In her spare time, she enjoys wildlife photography and spending time with her family.
Associate Dentist
Dr Gonzalo Gella Rodriguez has been practising dentistry since 2008 and has extensive experience across both NHS and private dentistry. His career has included working across Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales, giving him broad experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
Gonzalo is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused dentistry and believes in creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where patients feel listened to and well informed.
Known for his calm, gentle and reassuring approach, Gonzalo has a particular interest in supporting nervous and anxious patients. He understands that visiting the dentist can be difficult for some people and takes time to ensure every patient feels comfortable, confident and at ease throughout their treatment.
Associate Dentist
Dr Gonzalo Gella Rodriguez has been practising dentistry since 2008 and has extensive experience across both NHS and private dentistry. His career has included working across Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales, giving him broad experience in all aspects of general dentistry.
Gonzalo is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused dentistry and believes in creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where patients feel listened to and well informed.
Known for his calm, gentle and reassuring approach, Gonzalo has a particular interest in supporting nervous and anxious patients. He understands that visiting the dentist can be difficult for some people and takes time to ensure every patient feels comfortable, confident and at ease throughout their treatment.
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Alex PerkinsDr James Fokinther is fantastic, I am a nervous patient, always left it until there was a problem but I won’t anymore. Had to have an extraction yesterday and it was the first time it went so smoothly was in and out in 10 mins. Had really bad extractions before which left a lot of fear of ever going back. I’ll make sure to keep my appointments from now on. Highly recommend this practise especially for nervous people everyone is so lovely.Posted on Google
judith jonesQuick service given for repair of a front tooth.Very gratefulPosted on Google
Michelle BrownHelen my hygienist is very good, explains what I need to do to protect my teeth, is very thorough and politePosted on Google
Raymond RobinsonVery efficient, Everything a dentist should be.The Dentist was informative respectful and all you could hope for. I never thought I would say this but it was a pleasure..Posted on Google
Sascha WilliamsFriendly, knowledgeable staff who provide an excellent service.Posted on Google
Jonathan HigginsI recently joined the Practice as a new private patient and the experience has been great. The team are all friendly and professional and I am delighted with the treatment I have received.Posted on Google
Claire BridgeClaire Haywood is an excellent dentist and a lovely lady.Posted on Google
Michael JefferyThere is always room for improvement, quite happy with the servicePosted on Google
Paul DoneSuper efficient. Spotlessly clean. Well done Team Deeside Dental Surgery.
