Our Dental Team

Dr Emily Osborne BDS

Partner

GDC No. 250952

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 currently undertaking further training in implants, hoping to work alongside Tony to deliver implant placement & restoration for our patients.

When she is not busy in the Practice, Emily is found walking in the Peak district with her partner, Oliver

Dr Oliver Godfrey BDS

Partner

GDC No. 252352

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

Dr Tony Cowan BDS MSc

Dental Associate

GDC No. 62558

Tony qualified from Manchester University in 1987, obtaining his MSc from the same university in 1991. He originally started the practice in 1989 when it was situated on Lightwood Road.

He has been involved in many research projects within both Manchester and Birmingham Universities, and to date is a co-author of 35 research papers, some of which he has presented at conferences both in the UK and abroad. Tony is also a founder member of the PREP Panel, a group of dentists who assess and report on new materials, equipment and techniques. His particular Interests-General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Implants. He is a member of the British Society of Oral Implantology.

Tony is passionate about dentistry and when asked why he likes his chosen profession his standard reply is “it’s a hobby I happen to get paid to do”!

He takes pride and great pleasure in helping nervous patients to overcome their anxieties.

Tony has attended the Cerec Masters course in Germany and has now placed nearly 3000 Cerec restorations.

Tony is married to Margaret and they have five sons. He spends his spare time (when he has some) running, rowing, playing squash and listening to music.

Lightwood Dental Care is the trading name of Lightwood Dental Care Ltd. registered in England and Wales, reference number 13350879. The registered office is at 8 Hartington Road, Buxton, SK17 6JW. Please note that the term “partner” or “partners” of Lightwood Dental Care indicates a Director of Lightwood Dental Care Ltd.