Private Dentist Bamford, Derbyshire

I qualified from The University of Sheffield in 2001, originally working in an NHS practice in Rotherham before moving to a wholly private city centre practice in Leeds.

In 2008, fed up of the commute from Sheffield, I joined Bamford Dental Practice. Although village life was somewhat different to the middle of a large city, the practice was every bit as forward thinking with a much more pleasant 15 minute drive to work.

In 2011 I became a partner at Bamford and have enjoyed building on the success of the practice, whilst thoroughly enjoying dentistry in this family and community oriented practice. The fantastic staff and friendly patients make working in Bamford something to smile about.

When not at work I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my wife and three young children. I also like nothing better after work than a run out in to the Peak District and I travel across the country to compete in orienteering and fell races.

Raised in Sheffield, I was drawn back to the city soon after graduating from Newcastle University in 2001, beginning my career in general practice in Derbyshire. I joined Bamford Dental Practice in 2003 and was proud to become a partner in 2011 alongside Andrew Preston.

Having been at Bamford for over two decades, it has been a real privilege to care for generations of families. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is seeing children grow up with healthy, confident smiles and watching patients maintain excellent oral health over many years as a result of consistent home care and preventative advice.

I am passionate about preventative dentistry and strongly believe in giving my patients the knowledge and support they need to achieve “teeth for life.” As a parent myself, I understand the importance of helping children feel relaxed and confident at the dentist from an early age, building habits that will protect their oral health for years to come.

Patients often describe me as calm, thorough and reassuring. I pride myself on taking the time to listen, explain treatment clearly, and delivering consistent, high-quality care within our friendly and supportive team. I am committed to ongoing postgraduate education and have completed a year-long restorative dentistry course at a specialist referral practice in Manchester, as well as advanced training in the management and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, ensuring I continue to deliver the highest standards of care.

Outside of dentistry, I try to keep active playing netball but mainly spend my time being a mum taxi for my two daughters!

I graduated with Honours from The University of Sheffield in 2020. Since qualifying, I have worked across a number of practices while also gaining valuable hospital experience in maxillofacial surgery. I continue to work part time in Maxillofacial surgery which I really enjoy.

I have a particular interest in complex extractions and oral surgery, and I am currently working towards further training in dental implant placement. Delivering high-quality patient care is extremely important to me, and I strive to ensure every patient feels listened to, well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment.

I enjoy being part of the team at Bamford Dental Practice and value the supportive and collaborative environment. Working in different clinical settings continues to broaden my experience and allows me to bring a wide skill set to my patients.

Outside of dentistry, I enjoy long distance running, countryside walks with my husband and our dog, Skye, and keeping active whenever I can.

I’m passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through restorative and aesthetic dentistry. I qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2019, and after further postgraduate study and successful examinations, I was awarded the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.

I also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry through Dominic Hassall’s course, which is affiliated with the British Academy of Implant & Restorative Dentistry. This training covered the latest techniques in composite bonding, crowns, bridges, veneers, and full smile makeovers.

I provide clear aligner treatment, focusing on creating natural-looking results with meticulous attention to detail.

I understand that visiting the dentist can feel stressful, so my approach is to listen, reassure, and make every appointment calm and comfortable. I aim to build long-term relationships with my patients, helping them maintain healthy teeth and a smile they love.

Outside of dentistry, I enjoy cooking, golf, long walks and practising yoga with my wife.

I qualified from the University of Glasgow in 1996 and I am now a Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Manchester where I am a clinical teacher in all aspects of Oral Surgery including Implant Dentistry. I have extensive experience in all aspects of Implantology – intra and extra oral. This includes soft and hard tissue reconstruction and bone augmentation. Bone augmentation is carried out when there is insufficient bone to support the implant. I carry out implant placements at Bamford Dental Practice ranging from single tooth replacement to whole mouth rehabilitation.