Meet The Team

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Matt qualified at Newcastle Dental School in 1998, and following University he spent four years in the Royal Army Dental Corps, during which time he toured Bosnia and Kosovo. In April 2003, he joined Leyburn Dental Practice as an associate before becoming a partner in 2006.

He has continued his professional studies, completing a postgraduate diploma to gain membership to the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (MFGDP) and has been awarded the coveted Diploma in Implant Dentistry from The Royal College of Surgeons of England. His main professional interests are cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including implants and he is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology

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Rachael qualified at Newcastle Dental School in 2006. After qualifying, Rachael worked in mix practice in South Tyneside and Durham. She also has a role of Foundation Dentist Trainer (Educational Supervisor) for the Northern Deanery since 2010.

She spent several months completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Rachael continuously strives to develop and improve her clinical and non-clinical skills and is looking to complete more training in short term orthodontics.

Rachael joined Leyburn Dental Practice in Oct 2018 and in her spare time enjoys cooking and socialising with friends

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Lucy qualified from Newcastle University in 2005 and has taken on a variety of post-graduate courses. Lucy enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.

Lucy joined Leyburn Dental Practice as an associate in Feb 2025.

When not at work, Lucy really enjoys the outdoors, walking in the countryside, running, swimming and going to the gym.

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Originally from New Zealand, Fiona came to the UK in 1996 on a working holiday and is yet to go home! She trained as a dental nurse in New Zealand in 1992, and then trained as a dental therapist and hygienist at Leeds University, graduating with distinction in 2007.

Fiona joined Leyburn Dental Practice in 2008 following her second round of studies.

Graduated from Teesside University as a dual Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist in 2020 after Dental nursing for 10 years.

Elinor then completed a Post-Graduate Foundation Dental Therapist training in 2021. Joined Leyburn Dental practice in May 2023.

She enjoys walking with her two mischievous dogs, riding her horse and clay pigeon shooting.

Kelly graduated as a Dental Hygienist in 2007 from the Defence School of Dental Hygiene and has worked at various military bases all over the world including a post as a Dental Hygiene Tutor. She has also worked in private practices in Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Kelly is committed to providing a patient focussed, professional Dental Hygienist Service.

Kelly joined Leyburn Dental Practice in September 2019 after relocating to North Yorkshire with her family and dog Ruby.

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Toni gained her Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy with honours from University of Liverpool in July 2016.

Toni joined Leyburn Dental Practice in April 2024 and in her spare times, enjoys fishing, shooting and walking her 10 dogs