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.

    1. Ankylos Implant teaching program.
    2. Operative and Aesthetic dentistry, for Royal College of surgeons, England.
    3. Smile Design & Aesthetic Dentistry, North West Deanery.
    4. 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

  • Name: Marie Field

    GDC No: 2751
    Role: Hygienist

    Qualified @ Liverpool Dental Hospital in 1984. Specialising in the treatment of nervous patients. Working part time in between looking after 3 boys, 1 dog & five hens.

Contact Us

Contact Us: 01253 731800






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