Meet The Team
We get to know your teeth, personally.
Alexia
I am Alexia and I qualified from Birmingham University in 1992 (GDC 68086). I worked in hospital initially doing Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontics and continued Oral Surgery and Orthodontics one day a week whilst working in practice.
I set up The Courtyard Dental Practice in 2007 once my youngest daughter was settled in school. I stopped working at the hospital in 2017 to allow more time in practice as it continued to grow.
I enjoy the day to day challenge of dentistry and growing my skills as things change. Outside of work I run, walk two bouncy springer spaniels and enjoy reading. I also love the rugby.
Rob
Dr Cope uses the Osstem and Nobel Biocare implant systems and has over 20 years experience in this procedure.
He qualified from Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1992 (GDC 68088). He then worked as an associate in Bromsgrove carrying out routine dentistry and Oral Surgery under General Anaesthetic. He also worked in a local Oral Surgery department under local and general anaesthetic.
In 1998 he gained a certificate in restorative dentistry from St Ann’s in Manchester. He also has successfully completed an implant dentistry course.
Sarah
Sarah Fancourt B.D.S. Sarah Graduated in 2001 from Dental School at the University of Wales College of Medicine with an intercalated degree in dental science and her BDS. Sarah completed vocational training in Northamptonshire and then stayed at the same practice for a few years as an associate. She then spent a year working at Birmingham Dental and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. In the past she has had the pleasure of being a dental foundation trainer for several years (GDC 79574).
Sarah enjoys all areas of general dentistry and is a premium provider of Invisalign. Sarah joined our team in 2022. Outside work Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 boys and their dog.
Rebecca
Rebecca is originally from Leicester qualifying from the University of Birmingham in 1992 (GDC 68107), spending time with special needs children during her elective studies. Rebecca qualified with Alexia and Rob, returning to Leicester to start work in the practice she had attended regularly as a child, initially as a vocational trainee and then as an associate.
Rebecca has now been practicing for over 30 years and enjoys all aspects of dental care, particularly aesthetic restructure and working with anxious or nervous individuals.
Outside of work Rebecca enjoys travelling (particularly skiing), cooking and listening to classical music.
Ailsa
I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2012 (GDC 228303) and completed my foundation training in Somerset. Over the years I have gained experience working at various NHS and private practices. I am committed to continuous learning and have undertaken further training in Dental Implantology as well as multiple short-term orthodontic courses and more recently I have undergone medically accredited facial aesthetics training.
Outside of work I am kept very busy with my two young children, husband and dog. I look forward to welcoming you at the practice.
Emily
Hi, I'm Emily and I have been at the Courtyard Dental Practice since 2011, I qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2013 (GDC 248389).
In my spare time I enjoy meeting up with friends and family, reading and going on holidays. I'm a crazy cat lady!!
Gemma
Hi, my name is Gemma, I have been a GDC registered dental nurse for over 15 years (GDC 148459). I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, but particularly restorative and smile makeovers.
In my spare time I like going to the gym, spending time with friends, and spending time with my husband and children.
Georgina
I am a Dental Nurse and began dental nursing in 2012 (GDC 255790). I went on to gain qualifications in Oral Heath Education and Dental Radiography and have also worked in orthodontics.
I Joined The Courtyard Dental Practice in 2017 and I enjoy holidays, spending time with my family and music.
Claire
My name is Claire and I am a trainee dental nurse. In January 2023 I decided on a career change, then in May I joined the team here. I have loved every minute and learning so much.
My family is myself, my 2 children and out beautiful dog Maggie. I am what is known as a 'soccer mom' for the past 8 years I have driven my son around the midlands to play football. In my spare time I like to play netball, my favourite position is goal keeper, but I will play any position (Jack of all trades!)
I am enrolled onto a dental nurse course and I am getting the best support from everyone in the Courtyard practice.
Patricia
Hello, my name is Patricia. I moved from Cheshire to Warwickshire in 2014 and have been working in dentistry for the last 6 years. I started here at The Courtyard Dental Practice in June 2022.
In my spare time I enjoy going back home to Cheshire to spend time with my 2 granddaughters, I am also a huge animal lover having a lazy rag doll cat called Bob and an energetic working cocker dog called Max.
My partner and I also enjoy weekends away in the lakes, walking and relaxing.