About Modwena
About Modwena
There has been a dental practice at 1 Liverpool Road for nearly a century and following nearly 50 years as principal dentist and owner, Noel O’Donovan handed the reins over to Ed Cully in 2020. Our sister practice, Modwena Orthodontics, is a specialist orthodontic practice located in Burton upon Trent and the transition to Modwena Dental in Stoke continues a tradition of high quality general dental care and a gentle approach to treatment, with sedation available for those patients who are especially nervous.
Richard Cully
Specialist Orthodontist – GDC No. 59392
Qualified in Dentistry from Birmingham University in November 1984. He has worked in Burton – on – Trent since January 1985 developing a special interest in orthodontics and building up a busy referral orthodontic list.
He has worked in Burton,Swadlincote and Ashbourne. He has worked as a clinical assistant in Orthodontics at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and Royal Derby Hospital from 1996 to 2012 working on many complex multi disciplined cases, as a result of this and his experience, in May 2002 was accepted as a Specialist Orthodontist on to the Specialist Orthodontic Register by the General Dental Council.
A keen member of the Local Orthodontic Committee and British Orthodontic Society keeps abreast of all thats new in orthodontics. In 2009 he established Modwena Orthodontics.
Outside the practice a family man who enjoys sport, although Rugby has given him up, is a keen tennis player.
Henry James
Associate Dentist – GDC No. 271110
Originally from Swansea, Henry qualified in Birmingham in 2017. Since then, he has worked in Crewe, Uttoxeter and Stoke developing his dental skills and taking a particular interest in root canal treatments. Outside of general dentistry Henry works one day a week at our sister practice Modwena Orthodontics and provides both fixed braces and Invisalign treatments. Away from dentistry Henry enjoys sport, particularly football and rugby, and is a keen Swansea City and Wales fan. He also enjoys travelling the world with friends or with his partner Lucy.
Edward Cully
Principal Dentist – GDC No. 270926
After growing up in Staffordshire, Ed graduated from Birmingham University in 2017. Following time spent working in dental practices across the midlands, Ed took over the running of our practice in 2020. With him he brings a focus on non-invasive techniques to improve your smile and provides sedation for our nervous patients, continuing the service we have offered for nearly 50 years. Ed also works at our sister practice in Burton upon Trent carrying out orthodontic treatment alongside our specialist orthodontists. Away from the surgery, Ed is a keen guitarist and an ex-rugby player who now prefers the comfort of watching from the stands.
Noel O’Donovan
Associate Dentist – GDC No. 43460
Mr O’Donovan graduated from NUI Cork in 1969 and has continued to further his dental education in sedation and with a Masters degree from Manchester University. Following stepping down from the management of the practice, Mr O’Donovan now focuses his time treating nervous patients using IV sedation. Trying to ease gently into retirement, when not at the surgery he can be found working his way through a long list of jobs around the house and garden!
Louise Johnston
Hygienist – GDC No. 6281
Louise began her dental career as a dental nurse before qualifying as a dental hygienist in 2003. Her love for her job is increased by the great rapport she builds with her patients, she particularly enjoys spending time creating treatment plans and care advice that is tailored to each individual. Work aside she enjoys rugby and a wide variety of music including playing the piano, although most of her time is taken up by her energetic young daughter.
Harrison Belfield
Associate Dentist – GDC No. 229129
Harrison is one of our general dentists, he graduated from Cardiff university in 2012 going on to complete many post grad courses, including a diploma in prosthetics, “totally composite” course by Dr Monik.
Harrison has a keen interest in preventative dentistry and will do all he can to preserve the natural tooth tissue in the mouth. He has spent many years working in community dentistry where he has gained lot of knowledge and experience from all walks of life. Harrison is passionate about improving dental health and care in the local area.
Harrison is well known for his calm and relaxing nature putting his patients at ease and is a great communicator.Harrison is a local dentist born and bred in Newcastle under Lyme, In his spare time he enjoys sports, being an avid football fan and regular training for Ironman triathlons. When he is not training Harrison enjoys spending time with his family.
James Plant
Associate Dentist – GDC No. 262178
James graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Manchester he then trained and worked in Birmingham for a further two years before returning to his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent.
James enjoys all aspects of Dentistry and truly believes that effective communication is key to good treatment. James’s focus is to keep patients mouths healthy offering both NHS and private treatment options including cosmetic White fillings, crowns and veneers, tooth straightening (transparent aligners) and tooth whitening.
Outside of dentistry James supports Stoke City FC regularly attending games, he enjoys playing tennis, travelling and the outdoors.
Courtney Lacey
Dental Therapist GDC 280136
I studied at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduating as a Dental Therapist.
I believe patient education and preventive care are both important to optimise a patient’s oral health and therefore, their general health. I enjoy building a rapport with patients, encouraging them to feel at ease and reducing their dental anxiety.
I particularly enjoy restorative treatments as this can alleviate pain, improve function, aesthetics and improve a patient’s self-esteem. In my spare time I like to watch documentaries and catch-up with friends. I also enjoy walking and will often take my Auntie’s dog along with me.