Nurses & Phlebotomists

Abby is one of the newest members of our reception team having joined in the practice in 2024 after relocating to Cardiff.

Abby comes from a strong event and fundraising background and is now applying those skills to our practice to take charge of our diary management and patient coordination.

Having previously studied for an MA and BSc in Cybercrime and Terrorism, Abby is enjoying the switch of pace at Rhiwbina Dental Practice.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 2021
Qualified Phlebotomist Level 2 2019
GDC No: 294500
Head Nurse

Bryony is a member of the nursing team who began her journey as a trainee dental nurse in 2018 and achieved her qualification in 2021. She has since expanded her knowledge in various essential areas, including the removal of sutures, CEREC scanning, dental impressions, phlebotomy, and dental radiography.

Bryony has worked alongside multiple clinicians at the practice, gaining experience in Periodontology, Oral Surgery and Cosmetic dentistry. Currently, she plays a part in the senior dental nursing team, where she contributes to the maintenance of the practice and ensures the highest standards of patient care.

In her spare time, Bryony enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
Head Nurse

Chloe began her career as a trainee dental nurse in 2018 and successfully qualified in 2021. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience by working alongside a variety of clinicians, developing a particular passion for assisting in surgical and cosmetic procedures.

Chloe is a member of the senior nursing team, where she enjoys the opportunity to gain invaluable leadership experience.

Outside of her professional life, Chloe enjoys baking, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time riding her horse.

Abbie made the move from Brecon to Cardiff in July 2023 to start a new chapter where she was warmly welcomed as part of the admin team.

Although Abbie has not worked in the dental industry before, she has 10 years’ experience in customer service roles. In her spare time Abbie is passionate about animals, animal welfare and loves to dog-sit for her friends and colleagues.

Abbie tries her best to brighten everyone’s day so you’ll often find her with a big smile on her face. If you visit and happen to see her around, don’t hesitate to say hello!

Dr Richard Crossland
GDC No 253002
BDS University of Manchester 2014, Msc (Dental Implantology) Dip (Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry)

Richard is a highly experienced clinician with a particular interest in minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry. Richard graduated from the University of Manchester in 2014, before undertaking foundation training in Newcastle. Since graduating Richard has committed himself to continuing his education in order to provide a high level of dental care for his patients.

Richard is focused on developing his skills in cosmetic dentistry especially composites and porcelain veneers. He has attended courses all around the world from leaders in the dental field in order to provide the best clinical dentistry for his patients. Richard has years of experience in the provision of Invisalign orthodontics.
Venturing beyond the oral cavity, Richard is also experienced in facial aesthetics, providing anti-wrinkle treatment regularly.

Richard’s excellent communication skills mean he is particularly skilled at building long term relationships with his patients and has a great affinity for treating anxious patients.

Having completed his training in dental implants, Richard is set to complete a Masters programme in Dental Implantology in July 2023, and will be graduating from his Aesthetic and Restorative Dental Diploma in London.
He is a member of the International Team for Implantology and the Association of Dental Implantology.

During Richards spare time he enjoys competing in triathlons and going for long walks with Teddy and Gatsby, his cheeky Goldendoodles.

DR NICK CLAYDON
BDS MScD PhD MJDF RCS (Eng) 
FDS RCS (Eng) FHEA CIEA
Implantologist and Specialist in Periodontology

GDC No 61547

Nick Claydon is a graduate of the University of Wales College of Medicine (Cardiff, 1986) and is registered to the General Dental Council. He attained his MScD in Periodontal research at the University of Wales and his PhD from the University of Bristol entitled, Development and Application of Methods to Study Plaque Control by Dental Health Products. He was accredited as a specialist in Periodontics by the General Dental Council in 2000. Nick is a Fellow, Member, and ambassador at the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and is an examiner at membership and specialist level for the Royal Colleges. He was awarded Faculty membership of the British Society of Periodontology in 2014, is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.

Nick is currently Senior Lecturer with the Advanced Therapies Group at Cardiff Dental School where he contributes to the Masters degree in Dental Implantology delivering formal teaching programs for periodontology, bone augmentation and peri-implantitis, as well practical teaching of surgical and restorative skills related to dental implants. He has supervised and co-supervised more than 50 postgraduate MSc Implantology students to completion and is currently engaged with 5 further postgraduate students.

Nick is Honorary Senior Lecturer at Bristol University where he contributes to the Clinical Research Unit. He lectures on the undergraduate dental course in Restorative dentistry and supports postgraduate students to Masters and Doctorate level.

His research interests include developing research methodologies, periodontal conditions, bone augmentation and peri-implant lesions, the scientific evaluation of oral health care products, tooth wear, dentine hypersensitivity and tooth whitening. He has conducted more than 100 clinical research studies and has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals in these fields of interest. Nick is a founding Associate Editor for the Frontiers in Oral Surgery journal and is a reviewer for several high impact dental journals.

Nick founded Rhiwbina Dental Surgery in Cardiff in 1997 and in 2010, established his state of the art dental practice at The Pines in Whitchurch, Cardiff. He has developed a national reputation for aesthetic treatment of complex restorative cases involving periodontal, implant and prosthodontic treatment. Nick’s innovative approach to dentistry has contributed to the adoption and implementation of cutting edge technologies. He lectures widely on his research and practice concepts in the national and international forum.

He attends the Specialist Advisory Committee for Restorative Dentistry for the Royal College of Surgeons of England as well as being an active member of:
British Society of Periodontology
Association of Dental Implantology
International Team of Implantology

Nick utilises his valuable teaching experience as mentor both within and external to the Practice Group, managing complex restorative, periodontal and implant cases for dentists.

Dr Shaun Hodge
GDC No 258444
BDS Brist 2015
MFDS RCPS (Glasg)

Shaun graduated from the University of Bristol in 2015, completing Foundation Training in South Wales. Following this he undertook a year as an oral and maxillofacial senior house officer at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, gaining experience in surgical dentistry and the management of medically compromised patients. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow having completed the membership examination in 2017.

Shaun strives to provide the highest standard of care to his patients, enjoying all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in the management of advanced gum disease (periodontitis). He has gained advanced training in this field, completing the Royal College of Surgeons, England ‘Masterclass in Periodontics’ in 2021. This training has furthered Shaun’s skills in both non-surgical and surgical management of periodontitis, allowing him to successfully treat even the most advanced cases.

Underlying Shaun’s passion for gum health is a strong conviction in the connection between the mouth and rest of the body, and this understanding firmly underpins his approach to management of the disease. He gains great satisfaction from building long term relationships with patients on their journey to achieving healthier gums for a healthier life. He is an active member of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), winning the BSP Audit Prize for 2020 and being published in the society’s annual magazine ‘The Periodical’. He has also published research in the field of periodontics in the esteemed ‘British Dental Journal’. Shaun works part-time as a research associate at the University of Bristol within the Clinical Trials Unit, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The path towards dentistry was laid out for Shaun one fateful morning while still a teenager, after suffering a sports injury requiring advanced root canal and crown treatment on his front tooth. With first-hand experience of the impact that dental care can have on everyday life, he set upon a path to becoming a dental surgeon, beginning with work experience at Rhiwbina Dental Surgery, where he has now eventually returned. It’s safe to say that being on the receiving end of the dentist’s drill has helped shape his caring, empathetic approach to providing dental care.

BDS DPDS MFDS RCSEng MCGDent MSc. (Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics)
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry
GDC No. 61220

David qualified in Cardiff in 1986 and has worked in central Cardiff general practice since. He developed an interest in implants and cosmetic dentistry early in his practice career and pursued this interest in the UK, Europe and the USA.

He was appointed by Marks & Spencer to be a member of their steering committee when initiating a staff oral cancer screening programme. In 1999 he was pleased to be included in the Welsh Rugby Union Medical Team covering the Rugby World Cup.

David has a growing list of over 200 dentists who regularly refer patients for cosmetic, advanced restorative (crowns, veneers, bridges) and implant treatment. He has a special interest in dental implants having practiced this treatment for over 30 years. In 2001, David was granted Restorative Specialist status by the General Dental Council in recognition of his experience in his field. In 2004 he was offered a post as a lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Wales Dental School, Cardiff. He continued to teach undergraduates for 12 years. He continues to present lectures to Dentists on a regular basis. In 2016 he was invited to present at the main session of The British Dental Association Annual Conference.

David’s belief in lifelong learning has earned him membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons and the College of General Dentistry. In 2013 he completed a three-year master’s degree in Non-Surgical facial aesthetics (the first of its kind in Europe) in order to responsibly deliver anti-wrinkle and facial filler treatments to his patients.

David is married with two daughters and keeps active with cycling, running and gym training.

BDS (Wales), FDS RCS(Eng), MSurgDent RCS, MSc (UCL, Implant Dentistry), FHEA
Specialist in Oral Surgery
Senior Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery and Implantology

GDC No 67418

Robert is a highly trained and vastly experienced Dental Implantologist and Specialist Oral Surgeon.
Very few practitioners in the UK have achieved higher levels of formal training and experience in complex oral surgery, bone grafting and dental implantology procedures.

Robert has achieved the following:
• More than 20 years-experience in Dental Implantology
• GDC registered Specialist in Oral Surgery since 1999
• MSc (with Distinction) in Dental Implantology from the world-renowned Eastman Dental Hospital, London in 2001. This is the highest level of formal implant training available anywhere in the UK
• Senior Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery and Implantology at Cardiff University. Since 2003, Rob has developed and led Clinical Implantology courses at Cardiff University. He has helped train over 50 Implantologists from across the world, including students from China, India, Pakistan, Africa, USA, Canada, the Middle East, Europe and the UK
• Placed over 4000 implants with success rates of over 98% and very low complication rates
• Successfully treated over 500 patients for complex bone grafting procedures and maxillary sinus grafts (excluding guided bone regeneration)
• Royal College of Surgeons Accredited Trainer in Oral Surgery, supervising future Consultants and Specialists in oral surgery, dental implant and bone grafting procedures
• Examiner for the Tri-collegiate MOralSurg Exam at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Edinburgh and Glasgow. This is the examination that oral surgeons take on completion of training to be awarded “Specialist” status with the GDC
• Written chapters on Implantology in an undergraduate textbook and widely published on implantology / bone grafting in peer-reviewed journals
• Given over 50 invited implantology lectures given at National & International courses, conferences, and study clubs
• Worked for over 12-years at Lund Osler in Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s foremost Cosmetic Dentistry Clinics and home of C4’s 10 Years Younger

Robert is truly an expert in oral surgery and implantology procedures. His work is exclusive to dental implantology, bone grafting, routine and complex oral surgery and cosmetic gum surgery procedures. Patients can trust that they will only be offered the most appropriate evidence-based treatment that only comes from the highest level of training and expertise.

Dental Hygienist/ Dental Therapist
GDC No 6213

Bethan qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2003 at Bristol Dental Hospital and returned to further her studies, gaining a qualification as a Dental Therapist in 2016.

Bethan has experience working in NHS and private practices and currently works alongside Rhiwbina Dental Practice for the Community Dental Service working with Special Care patients and for the school based ‘Designed to Smile’ fluoride programme.

In her spare time she enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Dental Hygienist
GDC no 278277

Aimee qualified from Bristol University with a diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2018.

Aimee is keen to treat anxious patients with the aim of providing a more comfortable experience. She’s currently studying alongside work with the aim of going back to university to progress further in the profession.

In her free time she enjoys exploring with her dog Koby and going to the gym.

Having joined the reception team at Rhiwbina dental in January 2023, Megan came to The Pines with a background in health and social care. Megan has brought 4 years of experience in delivering person centered care to the practice.

She enjoys getting to know all the patients that visit the practice and works hard to ensure their time here is enjoyable and that they leave with a smile on their face. Megan is looking forward to getting to know more about the dental industry and building her administrative skills.

In her free time Megan likes to travel with her boyfriend and learn new recipes to cook.

Sophie joined Rhiwbina Dental practice in 2019 with no previous experience of working in dentistry. However, she quickly integrated into the team and took on more and more responsibilities.

Sophie now looks after all our hygienists, endodontic specialists, and their patients. This involves helping with any admin needs and ensuring the highest standard of pre and post care of all patients.

Sophie likes building relationships with patients and helping them on their dental journey.

In her spare time Sophie is a seamstress and enjoys making and wearing her own designs.

Kirsty started at Rhiwbina Dental in 2018 -and has enjoyed taking on a new challenge in a specialist practice. Kirsty works closely with out specialist dentists and ensures smooth running of their diaries and looking after their patients.

Kirsty enjoys following the patients journey from greeting them on arrival, talking them through their treatment plans to seeing their smiles at the end of their treatment. Kirsty goes above and beyond to make a patient feel comfortable.

Kirsty enjoys spending time with her family, fiancé, and animals when she is not in the workplace, although loves the time she spends with her close-knit work family.

Laura joined Rhiwbina Dental Practice in June 2022. Laura previously came from an admin background, however she wanted to gain insight into the healthcare sector in addition to her general admin skills. Since starting at Rhiwbina Dental Surgery, Laura has learnt a great foundation of knowledge relating to dentistry.

She particularly enjoys patient care, and the patients journey from the start of their treatment to their final appointment.

Laura is very well organised and takes on a range of extra admin duties to broaden her experience and knowledge.
Laura is very keen to grow her knowledge and experience further and build upon her current skills.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys taking her dog, Bailey, on adventures to the beach and countryside. Laura has a great social life and sees her friends for a catch up over coffee on a regular basis. Laura also has a good gym routine; she works hard in her spare time to improve her wellbeing.

Jade joined the reception team at Rhiwbina Dental in July 2022, with previous experience in customer service. Jade has also completed a degree in Criminology.

Due to the nature of Jade’s role, her days can differ between meeting and greeting patients as they arrive, to general admin duties. This means she can go from having a busy morning ensuring smooth operation of the surgery, to then be able to assist with completing daily tasks before the day is done.

Jade’s favourite part of the role is chatting with patients and building relationships.

In her spare time, Jade enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Rebecca joined the reception team at Rhiwbina Dental in May 2021, coming from a hospitality background. Rebecca brings with her 5 years of customer service and enjoys meeting the patients and building rapport with them.

As Rebecca has progressed during her time at Rhiwbina Dental, she has taken charge of stock ordering within the team. Rebecca works with all the dentists so is always able to lend a hand to her colleagues whenever needed.

Rebecca is keen to continue developing her knowledge and assisting with the patient journey.

In her free time Rebecca enjoys going to concerts and going on city breaks with friends.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 244609

Nicola started working with Dr Colin McCubbin as a Dental Nurse in 1989, and qualified in 1994.

After taking time off to raise a family, Nicola returned to Colin’s practice. They then joined Rhiwbina Dental in August 2015 and Nicola embarked on new challenges with the Endodontic specialists.

Nicola enjoys all aspects of dental nursing and is enjoying being a part of a larger dental team. In her spare time Nicola likes to spend time with her family, playing tennis and keeping fit.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
GDC No 292265
Senior Nurse

Sophie joined Rhiwbina Dental in February 2020 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified in October 2020. She has since completed Training in Dental Radiography, removal of sutures, impressions, fluoride application and digital scanning.

In December 2022 Sophie joined the Senior Nursing team and has enjoyed taking on new roles and responsibilities whilst working closely with Dr Nicholas Claydon. All while undertaking her Oral Health Education qualification.

Sophie enjoys building on her skills and getting hands on experience. She is currently involved in a periodontal study working alongside Bristol University.

In Sophies spare time, she enjoys keeping active by going to the gym and spending time with her friends.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
GDC No 300376

Sarah joined the practice in 2018 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified in Feburary 2022. Sarah is registered with the GDC and has completed courses in impression taking and removal of sutures. Since joining the practice Sarah has had over 2 years’ experience of working closely with Dr Wynn Jenkins as his lead nurse, caring for his patients and managing the surgery. Sarah has also worked alongside Oral Surgeon Dr Rob Adams assisting in a variety of surgical and implant procedures.

Sarah enjoys all aspects of dental nursing, from cosmetic dentistry to surgical. Sarah particularly likes the restorative side to dental nursing helping patients with their smile transformation and watching patients confidence flourish.

In her free time Sarah enjoys going for long walks with her dog Tucker, watching movies and spending time with her family.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
GDC No 303394

Sioned joined Rhiwbina Dental in 2020 shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic. Returning after lockdown she quickly qualified as a dental nurse.

Sioned now works closely with Dr Richard Crossland enjoying a variety of treatment from cosmetic makeovers and surgical implant placement. Sioned has excelled in all aspects of nursing and radiates her caring nature around the practice. Sioned has also completed extra courses in the Removal of Sutures, Impressions and Digital scanning.

In her spare time Sioned enjoys taking long walks with her dog Ruby.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
GDC No 260268
Senior Nurse

Sam began her dental nursing journey in a NHS practice in 2013, qualifying in 2015. Over the years Sam gained vast experience leading to her promotion of Head Nurse in 2020. Sam then joined Rhiwbina Dental in 2021 to continue to expand her knowledge in a specialist practice.

Since joining Rhiwbina Dental, Sam has worked alongside Oral surgeon Dr Rob Adams and continues to look after his patients. Sam really enjoys assisting in surgical procedures.

Sam is keen to continue developing and has been invited to join the Senior Nursing team. Whilst doing so, Sam is expanding her clinical knowledge by enrolling onto the BDA dental radiography course. She has also undertaken training for removal of sutures, impression taking and digital scanning.

Sam is a valued member of the leadership team and looks forward to her future at Rhiwbina Dental.

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 2022
GDC No 303104
Senior Nurse

Keighley joined Rhiwbina Dental Surgery in January 2021 as a Trainee Dental Nurse after travelling. Keighley has a background in general nursing and in 2022 she gained her Dental Nursing qualification. Since then, she has excelled through completing extra courses such as taking Dental Impressions, Removal of Sutures, Cerec scanning, and becoming the Decontamination lead nurse.

Keighley worked alongside Dr Colin McCubbin for over a year, looking after his patients, and diary. Keighley has now joined the senior nursing team taking on many duties including the maintenance of the practice. She is also enrolled on the Oral Health Educator and Radiography course.

Keighley has quickly become part of the leadership team and is eager to continue developing her knowledge and skills.
In her spare time, Keighley loves cooking, travelling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Dental Hygienist
GDC No 265358

Sarah qualified from Cardiff University in 2016 with a Higher Diploma in Dental Hygiene and has since gone on to work across South Wales and the Bristol area. She is able to provide thorough and complex dental hygiene work in a relaxed and comfortable setting to meet your needs. She has since also done further training in the field of Facial Aesthetics.

Sarah prides herself in being able to comfort those that are anxious and endeavours to make a positive difference to all her patients’ oral hygiene. Having an appointment with Sarah means you’ll be getting the comprehensive care you require and more.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys being active – loves going on hikes and walks with her dog Misty. She is also bilingual and speaks fluent Cantonese alongside her English.

BDS (University of Bristol), MJDF RCSEng, MSc Dental Implantology (Distinction)
GDC no. 220244

Jonathan graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011. He undertook his foundation training in Taunton, Somerset. During this year, he conducted a further study and was awarded Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty from the Royal College of Surgeons, England. He is registered with the General Dental Council.

Following his foundation training, he has gained experiences across a broad range of dental specialities, making him a very well-rounded practitioner. These posts included oral medicine and community dental services at the Bristol Dental Hospital and oral and maxillofacial surgery at Prince Charles Hospital at Merthyr Tydfil. These posts have developed his skills in treating anxious patients, managing facial pain and providing minor oral surgery procedures. They also resulted in a publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

A keen interest in restorative dentistry and oral surgery ensued, and Jonathan has now undertaken his MSc in Dental implantology at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and was awarded a distinction. He is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantologists (ADI) and the international team for Implantology (ITI).

In his spare time he is a keen pianist, and also enjoys playing tennis and watching rugby as well as spending time with his twin sons.

Qualified Phlebotomist Level 2 2017
Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 2018
British Dental Association Education Certificate in Dental Radiography 2020
GDC No 280398

Sophie joined Rhiwbina Dental Surgery in November 2016 as a trainee dental nurse. With no previous experience or knowledge, she embarked on her new career.

In September 2018, Sophie gained her qualification in dental nursing. She has since completed many extra courses and is qualified in dental radiography, phlebotomy, removal of sutures and the taking of dental impressions.

In February 2019, Sophie was successful in becoming deputy head nurse at the Pines Practice. Shortly after this at the beginning of 2020, Sophie was invited to become head dental nurse. Her responsibilities involve ensuring clinical standards are maintained at all times and the organisation of the nurses and dentists within the clinical environment.

Sophie enjoys every part of the patient journey, from welcoming them into the practice to assisting chairside and seeing the final outcome. Sophie has thoroughly enjoyed her experience at Rhiwbina Dental Surgery so far and is looking forward to developing her knowledge and skills further within her role.

Chantelle Duffield
Assistant Practice Manager

Chantelle began her career at Rhiwbina Dental Surgery in 2013 as a Receptionist. Having no previous experience working within the dental industry, she quickly adapted to her new surroundings and has developed her knowledge on all treatments available at the practice. Chantelle enjoys building relationships with patients whilst discussing the options available to them.

In 2015, Chantelle was asked to become our Denplan Co-Ordinator. This role was to ensure that patients were getting the most out of their Denplan cover by making sure appointments were booked efficiently, managing patients lists and being the Practice’s point of contact for all Denplan queries.

At the end of 2019, Chantelle was welcomed into the Management team at the practice in her newest role of Trainee Manager. She enjoys seeing things through from start to finish and has an eye for detail. Her role involves assisting Jane and Nia with the daily running of both practices including administrative and personnel duties. She has very much enjoyed her time as part of the management team so far and is looking forward to developing her knowledge and skills further within her role.

Sarah Wakeling-Smith
Assistant Manager
National Certificate in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) 2007
Certificate in Dental Radiography (NEBDN) 2010
Qualified Phlebotomist Level 2 2012

Sarah was brought up in Whitchurch and joined Rhiwbina Dental Surgery in 2005 as a trainee dental nurse. Sarah qualified in 2007, is registered with the GDC and is a member of the British Association of Dental Nurses.

Sarah has worked in all aspects of dentistry within the practice and is a team player. She is particularly interested in assisting with surgical procedures such as implants and enjoys being part of a patient’s journey, whether it be routine care or a smile transformation.

With the opening of The Pines in 2010, Sarah was invited to become Head Nurse. Her responsibilities involved organising the Nurses and Dentists within the clinical environment, assisting the Managers at courses held within the practice, and ensuring clinical standards are always maintained . Sarah is responsible for the liaison with the various inspection and accreditation agencies.

In 2010 Sarah was awarded a certificate in Dental Radiography, which allows her to take X-rays within the dental environment. She has also attended many courses, including Nurses Training for Dental Implants; First Aid at Work; Good Clinical Practice for Research (GCP) updates; HTM 01-05 decontamination updates and Level 2 Fire Marshall Training.

Keen to further her dental skills after returning from maternity leave in 2011, Sarah has completed courses and gained qualifications in Phlebotomy, the taking of dental impressions and the removal of sutures.

In 2012 Sarah was a Dental Nurse Trainer for Cardiff University Dental Postgraduate Education in Wales. Her role included supervising and hands-on training at the chairside for trainee dental nurses within the dental environment.

Sarah’s role has continued to grow as Rhiwbina Dental has expanded and in 2017 Sarah began her training in Management, supporting Jane and Nia in the day to day running of the Practice. In her own time, Sarah enjoys days out to the beach with the family, the cinema, socialising with friends and skiing.

Nia Evans
Practice Manager
NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2004
MBA Essentials 2020 The London School of Economics and Political Science

Nia joined Rhiwbina Dental in 2003 as a qualified dental nurse and quickly discovered that her passion in dentistry lay in the management of both the clinical and administrative environments. Nia played an instrumental part in the growth and development of Rhiwbina Dental, ensuring that both dental nurses and reception staff were trained to the highest standard.

On her return from Maternity leave in 2009, Nia was invited to become our Assistant Practice Manager as the Practice had increased in size with the development of The Pines. Nia has thoroughly enjoyed the way in which her role has evolved in the last decade and continues to thrive on assisting our patients with all aspects of their treatment journey; from organising treatment planning through to arranging financial details.

Nia leads the team with the ethos that we must deliver the highest possible standards of care. In May 2020, she embarked on an MBA Essentials course which has enabled her to implement her practical skills and techniques required to achieve a greater impact within the Practice. Nia very much hopes to continue with further postgraduate education and looks forward to implementing her knowledge within our team.

GDC Specialist Endodontist, Clinical Teacher in Endodontics
BDS (Hons) MFDS (RCSEd) MSc (Endo) MEndo (RCSEd) MRD (RCSEng) PGC (Dental Ed)

GDC No 153153

Gareth graduated from Cardiff Dental School in 2008. Upon graduation he completed
vocational training in the South Wales Valleys where his passion for endodontics
developed. Following MFDS examinations, Gareth completed a year-long advanced
endodontic course at the University of Warwick followed by a 3-year MSc in Clinical
Endodontics at University of South Wales.

Gareth has considerable experience in the management of referred patients requiring
complex endodontic treatment. He has worked as Speciality Dentist in Endodontics at
The Royal London Dental Institute & Clinical Lecturer in Endodontics at Cardiff
University. His knowledge, experience & clinical expertise has been recognised in
completing Membership in Endodontics examinations at the Royal College of
Surgeons Edinburgh & Membership in Restorative Dentistry Endodontics
examinations at the Royal College of Surgeons England. He is one of few dentists with
both qualifications working in the UK and one of few Endodontic Specialists in Wales.

He currently divides his working commitments between Specialist Endodontist roles
for Powys and Swansea Bay NHS Health Boards and private referral practice. He is
Clinical Lecturer and module lead for the MSc in Clinical Endodontics at University of
South Wales and Clinical Teacher on the distance learning MSc in Endodontics at
Kings College London.

Follow me on YouTube for educational endodontic videos at Gareth Thomas Endo.

BDS MFDS RCPS (Glasg) PhD FDS RCPS (Glasg)

Joon is a General Dental Council (GDC) recognised Specialist in Periodontics and is an Accredited Implant Surgeon (GDC No. 158303).

Joon is a graduate of the University of Bristol. After attaining his membership (MFDS) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPS (Glasg)), Joon gained his PhD from the University of Bristol and was invited to join the fellowship (FDS) from the RCSP (Glasg).

Joon currently works as a Clinical Research Fellow and a Clinical Lecturer at Bristol Dental School, University of Bristol. His research interests include developing research methodologies, periodontal conditions, bone augmentation and peri-implant lesions, the scientific evaluation of oral healthcare products, tooth wear, dentine hypersensitivity and teeth whitening. He has conducted over 50 clinical research studies with many publications in peer-reviewed journals. Joon is heavily involved with both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training of Periodontology at the University of Bristol, and lectures in both national and international fora.

Joon is an examiner for Membership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) and Membership in Periodontics (MPerio) for both Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPS Glasg) and Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng). He is a past Council Member (2011-14) and a voted Faculty Member of the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP), where periodontal guidelines are written and regulated for British dentists. He is a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and is a regional ITI study club director for Cardiff, Wales. In addition, he is an active member of Association of Dental Implantology (ADI), British Dental Association (BDA) and International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Joon is committed to practicing the highest level of dentistry based on his diverse expertise in dentistry. His particular field of interest include management of missing teeth as well as management of failing dental implants. He very much enjoys the adaptation and implementation of the cutting-edge technologies to his everyday practice and takes great pride and joy in achieving beautiful outcomes with his attention to fine detail.

Receptionist

Stacie joined the Reception Team in the summer of 2019, after deciding to leave the hairdressing industry after almost 12 years. Having no previous experience within the dental industry, Stacie brings exceptional customer service skills and enjoys building relationships with our lovely patients.

Stacie loves spending all her spare time with her Son, socialising with family and friends and keeping fit.

Verity Hill is a graduate of Plymouth University having studied graduate entry dentistry and is registered to the General Dental Council.

Whilst working in oral surgery at Morriston hospital and specialist practices in Swansea Verity developed her oral surgery skills. She is currently involved in writing a journal article for the British Dental Journal for the management of the carious primary dentition, having previously worked as part of the community dental department.

Verity shows a keen interest in endodontics and digital dentistry which she hopes to develop over time. Having previously studied for a Bachelor’s degree with honours in dental technology, she believes she has an excellent appreciation of the communication required for good teamwork and always strives for an excellent aesthetic result in all cosmetic and restorative procedures.

During Verity’s time working as part of the community dental department team in Swansea, she provided care for nervous, anxious and distressed dental patients and advanced her skill set to provide inhalation sedation to help to overcome these issues.

During Verity’s spare time she believes in a healthy work life balance, enjoys keeping fit and healthy and has recently renovated her first property.

Verity previously worked for us as a dental care professional and has since returned to work with us at our Rhiwbina practice

BDS (Wales) FDS RCPS (Glasgow) MRD RCS (Edinburgh)
Specialist in Endodontics (root canal treatment)
GDC No 66092

Jeremy graduated from Cardiff Dental School in 1991. He completed Vocational Training in Mid Wales, then took up a Senior House Officer Post in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Bridgend and East Glamorgan Hospitals for eighteen months before starting as an Associate in General Practice. Subsequently he became a Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Dental School, Cardiff. He is currently a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry based at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.

He has been an Assistant Editor of the International Endodontic Journal, and was an Examiner for Parts 1 & 2 of the Bicollegiate MFDS examinations of the Royal Colleges of Glasgow and Edinburgh. He is currently an Examiner and Assessor for the M Endo Specialty Examination of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Jeremy was entered onto the Specialist List in Endodontics at the General Dental Council in 2000, and has been accepting referrals for all aspects root canal treatment and apical surgery since that time.

Receptionist

Jacqui arrived at The Pines in July 2017 to become part of our amazing reception team. Jacqui has a wealth of experience to offer, having been involved in dentistry for the last 40+ years as a dental nurse, treatment coordinator and reception management in both NHS & private practices.

Jacqui works closely with Dr David Pitt arranging treatment schedules, and liaising with GDPs and patients, ensuring their needs are met all within a caring environment.

Jacqui enjoys walks with her husband and chocolate Labrador, live music events, theatre and chasing after her granddaughters! Her family are great supporters of Rhiwbina Squirrels!

Dental Nurse

Lisa joined the team as a trainee dental nurse here at Rhiwbina Dental in July 2014, working towards her NVQ level 3 qualification, which she completed in October 2017. In March 2015, Lisa furthered her skills and took a placement on a phlebotomy course, which she successfully completed to also join our team of qualified phlebotomists.

After joining Rhiwbina Dental, Lisa grew fond of the Whitchurch and Rhiwbina areas and moved from her home village to now live locally to the practice. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys making the most of quality time with her partner and two young children.

BDS(Hons) MJDF RCS(Eng)
GDC no. 229404

Aly completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry at the renowned Dominic Hassall Taining Institute. As well as featuring the latest methods of aesthetic smile design, using traditional crowns and veneers, the course also included accredited training on the Bioclear method. This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses direct composite to restore a multitude of cosmetic issues, including closing the spaces between teeth and the treatment of black triangles. As a result of this, Aly is able to offer a range of smile design treatment options for your aesthetic and restorative needs.

BDS (Wales) MSc Implantology
GDC No 103468

Andrew was brought up and educated in Whitchurch. He has had an exciting career to date, with time spent working in hospitals in the UK, as a dental volunteer in the Himalayas and thoroughly enjoyed completing his training in the Welsh Valleys. He is now happily settled back in Whitchurch and has worked for Rhiwbina Dental Surgery since 2007.

Andrew prides himself on his management of anxious patients and always strives to provide the highest levels of care in a friendly atmosphere. He feels it is important to continuously update his skills and has attended advanced postgraduate courses in dental implants, smile makeovers and facial rejuvenation.

Andrew’s impeccable attention to detail and high-end precision complements his passion for providing his patients with the perfect smile.

Outside of work he enjoys long walks with his Welsh Collie, Dewi, and loves attending arts events throughout Wales. To keep fit, Andrew enjoys playing squash, going to the gym and skiing.

Receptionist

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Receptionist

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Receptionist

Sian comes from a beauty therapy background and believes dentistry is very similar to the beauty therapy industry and for this reason Sian fitted into the practice very well. She has worked part-time at The Pines as a meeter and greeter for over five years, she enjoys coming to work because patients and staff are like her extended family and she is a mum of three boys and enjoys the break. Her job is mainly to ensure the patients are made to feel welcome and their time spent with us is enjoyable as possible. In Sian’s own time she loves socialising with friends and family, clothes and make up shopping, meals out with her husband, movie nights in with her sons, and exercising when she can.

Senior Receptionist

Ceri joined the Rhiwbina Dental reception team in 2014, after the birth of her daughter. With no previous dental knowledge, Ceri brought her previous management experiences to the role, enabling her to provide a smooth journey for all patients and has established a strong relationship with the staff and patients at Rhiwbina Dental. Over the past few years, Ceri’s knowledge of dental treatments and procedures has developed dramatically and is always eager to learn and develop it further.

Originally from Dolgellau, North Wales, Ceri is a fluent Welsh speaker and enjoys being able to speak the language when possible within the practice.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling with her family, and supporting her favourite football team, Everton.

Head Receptionist

Jodie qualified as a dental nurse in 2010 from the Royal London Hospital. She then returned to Cardiff and joined the reception team at Rhiwbina Dental. Realising the administration role was more for her, Jodie enjoys helping to organise the day-to-day running of the practice and enjoys the fact that no two days are ever the same.

As the team at The Pines grew, Jodie was invited to become head receptionist. Jodie now leads our reception team to ensure that all patents have a peaceful and happy journey when visiting our practice.

Jodie really enjoys getting to know the patients and is always around to have a chat.

In her spare time she likes to socialise with friends and finding new places to walk her miniature dachshund Seamus.

Dental Nurse

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Dental Nurse

Charlotte joined the team as a trainee dental nurse in October 2015. She qualified in February 2018 and is registered with the GDC.

During her time at Rhiwbina Dental, Charlotte has completed many courses and has gained qualifications in impression taking and removal of sutures. She also qualified as a phlebotomist whilst at the practice. Charlotte has a keen in all aspects of chairside nursing but particularly enjoys implant and surgical procedures.

In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends and family. As well as working at the practice, Charlotte is also studying for her A-Level in biology, as she is interested in becoming a dental hygienist in the future.

Dental Nurse

Sophie joined Rhiwbina Dental in 2014 as a trainee dental nurse, qualifying in 2017. Since working at the practice, Sophie has attended many courses and gained qualifications including phlebotomy (Level 2), taking dental impressions and removal of sutures. Sophie enjoys all aspects of dental nursing and is enjoying being part of a large dental team.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys spending time with her family and taking part in various activities.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 254495

Sione started her career as a dental nurse in 2010 in a busy NHS practice. She later qualified in 2014 and registered with the GDC.

She joined the Rhiwbina Dental team in 2017 to develop her skills and expand her knowledge within the field of dentistry.

Sione thoroughly enjoys all aspects of dental nursing and is particularly interested in experiencing new treatments with our highly experienced dentists.

Sione’s hobbies include swimming, long walks and going on day trips with family and friends.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 274172

Sophia is from Pembrokeshire and joined Rhiwbina Dental when she moved to Cardiff in 2017. Here, she completed the final year of her qualification in Dental Nursing. Sophia is a Welsh speaker, and also studied French and Spanish at Aberystwyth University.

During her time at Rhiwbina Dental she has also trained as a phlebotomist and is currently working towards her Dental Radiography qualification. Sophia assists in all aspects of dental nursing at the practice, but especially enjoys surgical procedures, and continuing to learn new things.

In her spare time, Sophia enjoys travelling, learning new languages, eating out with her friends, and going home to visit family in the countryside.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 127368

Louise came to Rhiwbina Dental in July 2017, when Dr David Pitt and his team joined the practice.

Louise qualified in 1991 and is a member of the British Association of Dental Nurses. Having worked in both NHS and private practice, Louise has over 28 years’ experience in the dental field.

Louise enjoys all aspects of dentistry, in particular assisting with implants and other surgical procedures and being a part of a patient’s smile transformation.

In her spare time, Louise enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 244609

Nicola started working with Colin McCubbin as a Dental Nurse in 1989, and qualified in 1994.

After taking time off to raise a family, Nicola returned to Colin’s practice.

She joined Rhiwbina Dental in August 2015. Nicola enjoys all aspects of dental nursing and is enjoying being a part of a larger dental team. In her spare time Nicola likes to spend time with her family, playing tennis and keeping fit.

Dental Nurse
GDC No 136228

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Certificate in Dental Radiography 2011
Qualified Phlebotomist Level 2 & Advanced
GDC No 218930

Amy joined the team in 2010 as a trainee dental nurse, shortly after completing her A-level studies.

Amy qualified in 2012 and is registered with the GDC and is a member of the British Association of Dental Nurses.

She has completed many extra duty courses and is qualified in dental radiography, phlebotomy, impression taking and removal of sutures.

Amy particularly enjoys assisting with implant procedures and being a part of the patients smile transformation.

In her spare time Amy enjoys spending time with her children and family.

Head Nurse
Qualified Phlebotomist Level 2 2014
Certificate in Dental Radiography 2015
GDC No 234773

Jordan started her dental nursing career in 2010 and joined Rhiwbina dental as a qualified dental nurse in 2013. Jordan is registered with the GDC and is a member of The British Association of Dental Nurses.

In 2016, Jordan was invited to become head nurse at Rhiwbina Dental Surgery – a role that she thoroughly enjoys. Her duties include; managing and organizing the nurses at the practice and assisting management on a daily basis.

Working in all aspects of dentistry, Jordan especially enjoys assisting in surgical procedures and smile makeovers. During these procedures she takes photographs of the treatment being carried out for the clinicians to use in their lectures.

Since working at Rhiwbina Dental, Jordan has attended many courses and gained qualifications including; Certificate in Dental Radiography, phlebotomy, taking dental impressions and removal of sutures.

In her spare time Jordan enjoys socialising with family and friends, playing netball and her new hobby – running half-marathons.

Head Nurse
GDC No 255526

Lauren is from Caerphilly and joined Rhiwbina Dental in 2013 as a trainee dental nurse, qualifying in 2014. Lauren works in all aspects of dentistry within the practice. She has a keen interest in chair side, assisting in procedures such as implants, other surgical treatments and particularly enjoys supporting patients throughout their smile transformations.

In 2015, Lauren was invited to become assistant head nurse. Her responsibilities are to assist the management team, along with coordinating the work of the dental nurses and dentists within the clinical environment. Lauren also assists with the organisation of inspections, maintenance, accreditation agencies and organisation of stock.

During her time working at Rhiwbina Dental, Lauren has attended many courses, including clinical photography, Denplan training, HTM 01-05 decontamination updates, Good Clinical Practice for research (GCP) updates and meetings with the International Team of Implantology.

Lauren is keen to extend her dental skills and has completed further courses/qualifications including phlebotomy, removal of sutures and the taking of dental impressions.

In her spare time, Lauren enjoys socialising with friends and family, attending concerts, and exercising.

Dental Hygienist
GDC No 191541

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Dental Hygienist
GDC No 177200

Carly qualified from Cardiff Dental University in 2012. She has a good foundation in Dentistry, having previously been a trained Dental Nurse both in a hospital and community setting.

She has previously worked in private practices specialising in dental phobic patients. She gets great satisfaction from creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and can have a great dental experience.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling with her young family.

Dental Hygienist
GDC No 3257

Tracy qualified as a dental hygienist from University of Manchester Dental School in 1986, after gaining her Dental Nurse qualification from Cardiff Dental School in 1983.

Tracy returned to her hometown of Swansea after gaining her hygienist qualification to work in private practice and Morriston Hospital. In 1988, Tracy went to work in Saudi Arabia at the Military Hospital. She then spent 10 years working at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, treating medically compromised patients, the royal family and USA and UK embassy staff, as well as British military personnel. After originally only planning on spending a year abroad, Tracy returned to the UK with a husband, two children and a dog!

Tracy began working at Rhiwbina Dental May 2016.

In her spare time Tracy enjoys travelling, the gym, spending time with family and friends as well as keeping up to date with all the latest advances in Dentistry by attending meetings and conferences with those who share her passion for treating patients with periodontal disease. Tracy is also an active member of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists (BSDHT).

BDS MJDF RCS (ENG)
GDC No 243819

Sinéad is a graduate of Queen’s University Belfast. She graduated in 2013 with distinctions in Conservation, Oral Surgery and Prosthetics. Following graduation, she completed her Dental Foundation Training at Rhiwbina Dental, after which she was invited to become an Associate Dentist. She thoroughly enjoys practising dentistry in a surgery that sits at the forefront of modern clinical practice.

Sinéad has undertaken her postgraduate examinations and is now a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (England). Sinéad has also completed the ITI Foundation in Dental Implants (2015).

Sinéad also works as a Clinical Research Fellow at Bristol Dental Hospital, University of Bristol where she is interested in research relating to Periodontal conditions. She is currently working towards her Master’s Degree by researching at the University of Bristol.

Sinéad is currently an active member of British Society of Periodontology (BSP), British Dental Association (BDA) and International Team for Implantology (ITI).

BDS DPDS
GDC No 65149

Alison gained her BDS from the University of Wales in 1990. After a post-graduate year in Nottingham, she has worked in Cardiff ever since (half of this time at Rhiwbina Dental), providing friendly, compassionate family dentistry. In 2005 she obtained her DPDS.

She has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry, and particularly enjoys using her artistic skills to provide patients with natural-looking smiles, often with minimally invasive adhesive techniques.

Her hobbies include stained and fused glass, music and walking her rescue Staffie. Alison loves a good film or book and is always keen to swap tips with patients. She lives in Whitchurch with her family and other animals.

BDS DPDS
GDC No 65149

Wynn qualified in Dentistry at the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1984 and went on to achieve his DPDS in 2006. Since graduating Wynn has been in private practice.

Wynn has had a keen interest in aesthetics and restorative dentistry and has lectured extensively around the UK, Ireland and the United States of America. He has also had many articles published in Dental Journals.

Wynn’s aim is to achieve the very best cosmetic result with the absolute minimum of tooth reduction. He believes that the wealth of tradition, combined with the very latest treatments, gives the practice a very special atmosphere.

BDS MFDS RDS (Ed)
GDC No 112792

Cameron graduated from Bristol Dental School in 2007. Following further study and examination he was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons by the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. In 2013 he successfully completed a two-year diploma in Endodontic Sciences at the world-renowned UCL Eastman Dental Institute.

This has allowed Cameron to provide root canal treatment to the highest standards and he accepts referrals from General Dental Practitioners for this service.

He continues his studies in this area and is also involved in the teaching of endodontics to both dental students and qualified dentists. In the future, following further training, Cameron plans to apply to be registered as a specialist. In his spare time, Cameron is a keen sportsman and loves to play tennis.

BDS (Edin), DGDP (UK)
GDC No 58901

Colin graduated from Edinburgh in 1984, moving to Cardiff to join a specialist restorative practice founded by Eric Joseph in Cathedral Road, eventually taking over from Eric in 1996. In 2015, Colin brought the Cathedral Road practice to join Rhiwbina Dental at The Pines.

Colin is an experienced dental practitioner and has developed a reputation for quality and thoroughness in his practising career.

Colin is experienced in treating advanced restorative and cosmetic cases. He has been undertaking the restorative phase of dental implant treatments since 1990, working with oral surgery specialists. He has been using Astra Tech implants throughout this period and has extensive knowledge of the system, using all types of fixed, fixed/removable, over denture and precision attachment combinations.

Colin has lectured both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dento-Facial Aesthetics, and is a member of the British Society for Restorative Dentistry, the Association of Dental Implantology and the British Endodontic Society. A co-founder of the South East Wales Independent Practitioner Group, he has also held the posts of Treasurer, Secretary and Divisional Director for the South Wales Division of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners.

Colin and his wife Carolyn are local to the area and have four daughters. He has many interests, including angling, motorcycling, playing guitar and beekeeping, among others.

Practice Manager

Jane began her career in dentistry at the age of 16 when she started working as a trainee dental nurse. She joined Rhiwbina Dental in 1989, and when Nick Claydon bought the practice in 1997, Jane became his practice manager.

The role of practice manager evolved dramatically with the growth and expansion of the practice, a journey which has been both challenging and rewarding. Jane thoroughly enjoys the environment she has helped to create at Rhiwbina Dental. She continues to deliver personal and professional care across the practice and is respected by patients and business partners alike.

Dental Therapist
GDC No 109573

Heather qualified from Cardiff Dental Hospital in 2007 as a dental therapist and two weeks later joined the team here at Rhiwbina Dental. Heather has also spent three years working in the community dental service, working with children and adults with special needs.

Dental Therapist
GDC No 167634

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Dental Therapist
GDC No 259371

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Dental Hygienist
GDC No 2632

Wendy qualified as a dental hygienist at Cardiff Dental School in 1983. Since qualifying she has worked in Orthodontic, Private and NHS practices.

Over the years, she has continued expanding her skills in advanced periodontal disease using local anaesthesia and performing tooth whitening treatments using safe and effective methods.

Wendy is a welsh speaker. In her spare time, she enjoys running and walks in the country with her golden retriever.