Silverwell Associates

Kate HiltonKate Hilton BDS DPDS
Kate originates from Warrington and qualified at the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1973. A six month house job at Manchester Dental Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary was followed by six years in geranial practice. Kate then did two and a half years in the Community Dental Service based in Atherton and Wigan. This was followed by four years living in Sandton, South Africa, working for the Trade Unions Medical Aid Society for a large employer. Kate returned to the UK to Settle in Bolton in 1987 and has enjoyed working for the Silverwell Practice ever since.

Kate gained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the Welsh National School of Medicine and the then achieved the Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS) from Bristol University.

Kate enjoys a hectic personal life which includes golfing and exercising her energetic dog.

Paul MelvinPaul Melvin BDS London
Paul was born and brought up in the south of England. He qualified in 1974 from King's College Hospital in London. He joined the Silverwell Partnership straight from University. The Practice was under it's previous ownership and he stayed for 6 years. He then joined a friend from university partnership in practices in Manchester and Oldham. In 1987 he moved on to run his own single-handed practice in Cheshire. Illness meant another move and, after a short spell as an associate in Ashton-in-Makerfield, he returned to Silverwell street in 1994.

Paul gained a Batchelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) from King's College Medical and Dental School University of London. And has continued to attend postgraduate courses throughout his career.

Paul has two grown up sons aged 27 and 25. He enjoys watching football, rugby and cricket. He also has a keen interest in History, Art and Music and is at present studying for an Open University degree in Humanities.