The practice

21 Bishopton Lane has a long history as a dental practice with some patients remembering many dentists over the last 60 years or so.   Since Libby took over in 2010 it has seen significant refurbishments. Staff have seen their facilities improved with a new office and staff room, creating places to have meetings, do essential training and occasionally relax! The front surgery has been refurbished, as well as the patient toilet and waiting room. There are plans for a third and most importantly downstairs surgery. With all the modernisation, we are striving to improve both comfort and energy efficiency.

Meet the Team

Libby Allen GDC 85674
Libby is the principal dentist at the practice she qualified as a Dentist with a bachelor of science in 2005, she took over Bishopton Lane in 2010, and has remained a constant at the practice ever since. Libby has a particular interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Libby has two young children and loves keeping active in the gym!
Zoe Tetlow GDC 264779

Zoe is a dentist working alongside Libby at the practice. Zoe qualified from Newcastle University in 2016. Zoe is our invisalign provider. She has a baby boy who has recently turned 1!

Lisa Richardson GDC 117734
Lisa is our hygiene therapist and has been with us at the practice for over 10 years she started her career as a dental nurse. Lisa has completed advanced training in periodontal treatment and is very experienced with paediatric treatment. Lisa loves spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter.
Kate Charlton GDC 233435

Kate is our new hygiene therapist, who is newly qualified. She started her career as a dental nurse. She has two young children and recently got married.

Tracey Kennedy GDC 125385
Tracey is our Practice Manager she qualified in 2001. Tracey has over 23 years of experience. Tracey enjoys patient interaction and carrying out advanced aesthetics at the practice. Tracey is a keen animal lover and is often on walks with her dog Chester.


Jill Goodwin GDC 119224

Jill is a qualified dental nurse with over 25 years experience in nursing and management. She loves to travel with her husband Ian, and socializing with friends.

Emma Booth

Emma is our part timereceptionist. She has a vast amount of previous dental experience, including senior roles and treatment coordinator. She has two young daughters who keep her busy in her spare time.

Hollie Jennings
Hollie is our apprentice dental nurse and has been with the practice a short time but has been practicing as a dental nurse for a couple of years. She is thriving in surgery. She likes going to the gym and hanging out with her friends.
Sean Ortiz
Sean has recently joined us as our new lead receptionist. He has a previously worked as a trainee dental nurse then took a break to have baby! He is now excited to get back into dentistry. Sean also has a passion for music.
Leona McMaster

Leona is our apprentice dental nurse and is settling in well. She very much looking forward to being apart of the action and learning all their is to dental nursing. Leona is a music lover and often travels around for music events. 

Chloe Simpson

Chloe is our newest apprentice dental nurse. She very enthusiastic about getting to know everything about dental nursing. She loves being with her friends. Chloe likes walks and occasionally goes to the gym. She lives for the weekends!



Patients

 We have a large existing patient base, many of whom have been coming for over a decade, but we try to take on as many new patients a year as we can, though we have to consider the waiting time for appointments.  We always try to see emergencies, whether registered with us or not.  Please note that we only make same-day emergency appointments, Ring at 9 a.m. to see what appointments are available that day. If we are unable to see you we can provide other contact numbers. We are not currently taking on NHS, you can call reception for further details if you are interested in becoming a private patient.

*We currently do not have facilities to treat wheelchair users, as both surgeries are upstairs. *