St Agnes Dental Practice was established in the heart of St Agnes in the 1960s by Bernard McMahon with his wife, Monika. Having moved to the current location in York House in 1969, we still look after many of the same patients who visited then. Steve and Maggie Murgatroyd took over the practice in 1999 and grew it to the 4 surgery practice we know today. Since 2019 their daughter, Jenna Murgatroyd has been at the helm and she continues to uphold the same high standards of dentistry and patient care for which St Agnes Dental Practice is known.
We have a whole team of well-trained staff and clinicians and offer a wide range of NHS and private treatments. We continue to support the cause for NHS dentistry and hope this may continue for a long time. We have had to make significant changes in order to continue to look after our thousands of patients during the course of the pandemic. Please see our Covid-19 page for more information but do give us a call if you think that we can help with any queries.
Jenna is the Practice Principal. Having graduated from dentistry in Cardiff in 2009 she spent 8 years serving as a Royal Navy Dental Officer providing dental care for military personnel in all environments across the world. She completed her Naval career in 2017 at the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant Commander to move back to Cornwall. She is now also involved in the clinical supervision of fourth year undergraduate students at Peninsula Dental School.
Jenna is the current Chair of the Local Dental Committee, supporting and representing dentists across the whole of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
Thomas Wagg
Dentist
Thomas Wagg - Dentist
BDS Sheffield
GDC Number 114354
Tom is an experienced dentist having graduated from Sheffield in 2007. We are proud to have been selected to be part of the South West Dental Foundation Training scheme. Tom takes the lead role for this within the Practice.
Tom is also part of the St Agnes Coastguard Team which helps save lives on our coastline. Because of this he may be called away in an emergency. Please be assured that if we must rearrange your appointment due to a coastal emergency, it will be rebooked at your convenience as soon as we are able.
Michaela Skewes
Dental Therapist
Michaela Skewes - Dental Therapist
Dip DHT RCS Eng
GDC Number 175488
Michaela is our Dental Hygiene Therapist. She has undergone advanced training with the Royal College of Surgeons to look after children and to provide preventative dental care for adults. She has an important role in helping you to reduce your chances of future tooth decay and tooth loss through gum disease. Her scope of practice includes mouth health education, dental hygiene procedures and fillings.
Sacha Patston
Dentist
Sacha Patston - Dentist
BDS Bristol
GDC Number 296791
We are very pleased that Sacha has returned to the practice whilst still working at the hospital completing oral surgery. She is pleased to be able to offer a Facial Aesthetics service including anti-wrinkle treatments alongside general dentistry. Please ask reception if you would like to see Sacha.
Jonathan McIlwraith
Dental Hygienist
Jonathan McIlwraith - Dental Hygienist
Dip DH RCS Edin
GDC Number 192137
Jonathan is our Dental Hygienist. He spent the early part of his career providing care for military personal as a serving member of the Royal Navy. He moved to Cornwall in 2014 after 12 years of proud service.
He is particularly passionate about helping patients with their periodontal conditions (gum disease) and has been fortunate to work alongside Periodontal Dental Specialists in both his Naval career and Specialist Practice.
Patients who have already met Jonathan will know that his professionalism and patient care is of an extremely high standard. With his calm and considerate manner, he will help motivate you to effectively manage your oral health.
Freya Stamford
Dentist
Freya Stamford - Dentist
BDS Cardiff
GDC Number 301746
Freya splits her general dentistry time between St Agnes and Carnon Downs. She particularly enjoys looking after a range of patients and all ages. Freya grew up in Cornwall so really understands how our family-run practice helps the community. When not at work Freya can be found on the netball pitch or doing something as equally energetic around the county.
Alongside our dentists and hygiene/therapists we have a number of dedicated staff who help care for our patients and keep the practice running smoothly. This includes our Practice Manager, Reception Staff, Dental Nurses and Decontamination Technician.
Our Dental Nurses are registered with the General Dental Council:
