Originally from Nottingham, Emily qualified from Newcastle University in 2014, with a Merit in Clinical Dentistry. She has worked in a variety of Dental Practices since then, including Nottingham, Lincolnshire & East Riding. Emily is looking towards a more surgical role, with her interests in extractions & implants being developed over the next few years.
Emily is has completed further training in implants, using the Astra Tech Implant System
When she is not busy in the Practice, Emily is found walking in the Peak district with her partner, Oliver
Oliver trained at the University of Sheffield, qualifying in 2014. Further studies include a post graduate certificate in dental law & ethics from the University of Bedfordshire.
Oliver is interested in Adult Orthodontic provision, having worked alongside an orthodontic specialist in Sheffield. Keen to ground this practical knowledge, Oliver is looking to undertake qualifications in orthodontics in the future.
Alongside walking with his partner, Emily, he enjoys culinary experiences in the Peak District & is looking forward to exploring “this side” of the Peaks
Katherine grew up in Edinburgh and qualified from the University of Manchester in 2007. Since then she has worked in Manchester, New Zealand, Salford and Stockport before joining Lightwood in 2023.
Katherine really enjoys the varied day-to-day life of general dental practice. To be able to provide the best dental care for her patients, she likes to regularly attend courses and undertake further training. Katherine is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and has achieved a postgraduate diploma in restorative dentistry from the University of Chester. She also has a qualification in clinical teaching which she has used to supervise and mentor several newly qualified dentists to help support them at the start of their careers.
Outside of dentistry, Katherine enjoys playing and watching sport, eating great food and spending time with her husband Matt and their two young children.

Hannah Proctor RDN
HEAD DENTAL NURSE
GCC – 247245

Lara Wood RDN
PRACTICE SUPERVISOR
GDC – 135896

Lauren Wood RDN
TREATMENT CO-ORDINATOR
GDC – 250227

Rachel Horrax RDN
DENTAL NURSE
GDC – 260652

Diane Butler
RECEPTION CO-ORDINATOR

Toni Hardy RDN
DENTAL NURSE
GDC – 256551

Michelle Boulton RDN
DENTAL NURSE & ORAL HEALTH EDUCATOR
GDC – 135862

Emily Beswick RDN
DENTAL NURSE
GDC – 305292

Chloe Foster
DENTAL NURSE
GDC – 310791

Ellie Dickson
TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE

Hayley Robinson
HOUSEKEEPER

Melanie Butler
DENTAL HYGEINIST
GDC – 5077

Toni Goodwin
DENTAL THERAPIST
GDC – 177052