Team
Our motivated and enthusiastic team will give you outstanding
service. All our dentists work with Zeiss loupes to offer the
highest standard in any dental treatment you need. We have trained
in all fields of dentistry under one roof so that if you need
specific treatment, you'll have no need to go elsewhere. We offer
the highest standard in both preventative dentistry and in any
treatment that you could possibly need.
All our team members, both clinical and non-clinical,
participate in highly focused internal training programmes.
At Woodlands Dental, our number one priority is to make sure
that our patients receive the ultimate in both service and dental
care.
Dentists

Name: Matthew Holyoak
GDC No: 63353
Role: Principal Dentist
Matthew trained in Glasgow, qualifying in
1988.
Completed Year long implant training program with Ashok Sethi in
1996.
Full member, British Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry by election
in 2000.
- Diploma in Restorative Dentistry(RCS Eng) in
2007.
- MSc in Restorative Dentistry(Leeds) in
2010.
Lecturing: Locally in the North West &
Nationwide.
- Ankylos Implant teaching program.
- Operative and Aesthetic dentistry, for Royal College of
surgeons, England.
- Smile Design & Aesthetic Dentistry, North West
Deanery.
- Hands-on Composite restorations.

Name: Julie Best-Alderson
GDC No: 62598
Role: Associate Dentist
Born and educated in Northern Ireland. Attended Turner Dental
School in Manchester, Qualified BDS in 1987
Started working in County Durham and moved to the Fylde Coast in
1991. After a few years working in Thornton Cleveley's joined
Woodlands Dental.
Julie provides a uniquely positive dental experience for patients
while developing long term relationships and continuity of care.
Her primary focus is general restorative dentistry, looking after
patients in a professional manner. She attends courses on all
dental topics to keep herself up to date with the latest techniques
and technology.
Reception

Name: Hannah Martin
GDC No: 125152
Role: Lead Dental Nurse / Practice managing
I have worked at Woodlands Dental for 14 years . I qualified as
a Dental Nurse in May 1992. I then progressed to take
my Oral Health Educator exams, qualifying in May 2002.
My hobbies are keeping fit. I am an aerobics
instructor and work part time in the evenings. I enjoy travelling
the world and seeing different places. I look forward to seeing
many more too.

Name: Jenny Gould
GDC No: 125153
Role: Practice Manager
I have worked at the practice since 1994 as a receptionist. I
qualified as a Dental Practice Manager in 1998. I am also
a GDC registered dental nurse.
I am married with 1 son and enjoy spending time with my family
and friends.
Dental Nurses

Name: Justine Edge
GDC No: 135554
Role: Dental Nurse
I Qualified as a Dental Nurse in November 1992 and joined the
practice in October 2000.
I am married and have 2 children both girls who enjoy theatre
arts and dancing.
I have also enjoyed dancing and performing in the past and now
enjoy helping my children in their performances.
I enjoy trips to the theatre and keeping fit.

Name: Beth Allen
GDC No: TBC
Role: Dental Nurse
I have worked at Woodlands Dental for 2 years now. I started
here as a Trainee Dental Nurse on the Training 2000 Cadet course. I
qualified as a Dental Nurse in April 2010.
I am looking forward to extending may knowledge in Dentistry by
doing the Oral Health Educators Certificate.
I enjoy socialising with friends. I am interested in music and
films and holidays in hot countries.
Hygienists