Our dentists, hygienist and clinical staff all undertake regular postgraduate training to keep up to date with the latest techniques and materials.
Chris Dunham, BDS (Bristol, England, UK, 1990)
I qualified from Bristol University in 1990 and worked as an associate in a busy family practice in Bristol until 1993. Lynda and I worked as associates in a practice in Trinidad in the West Indies for a year after we were married. On our return to England we moved to Yorkshire where we both worked as associates until 1997 when we bought Hookstone Dental. I have also worked at the Leeds Dental Institute as a Clinical Demonstrator, supervising dental students, since 2006.
Sessions:
- Monday 9:30am – 6:30pm
- Wednesday 8:15am – 5:00pm
- Thursday 8:15am – 5:00pm
- Friday 8:15am – 2:15pm
Principal Dentist GDC No: 65881
Lynda Heath, BDS (Bristol, England, UK, 1989)
After qualifying from Bristol University in 1989 I did a further year of study in general dental practice followed by a short spell in the Community Dental Service in Bath. I then worked as an associate general dental practitioner in Bristol and at the same time spent one day a week as a Voluntary Clinical Assistant in the Oral Surgery Department of Frenchay Hospital. I worked as an associate in dental practices in Trinidad (West Indies), Leeds and Knaresborough until Chris and I established Hookstone Dental in 1997.
Sessions:
- Tuesday 8:15am – 5:00pm
- Thursday 9:30am – 5:00pm
Principal Dentist GDC No: 64672
Janet Holder, BChD (Leeds,England, UK, 1987)
I graduated from Leeds University Dental School in 1987. I followed a hospital career in Oral Surgery until 1995 and then moved to General Practice. I have been an Associate Dentist at Hookstone Dental since 1999, working part time allowing me to combine my career with raising a family.
Sessions:
- Monday 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday 9:30am – 2:15pm
Associate Dentist GDC No: 62729
Elizabeth Powell, CEB Dip Dent Hygiene (Newcastle, England, UK, 1998)
I qualified as a hygienist at Newcastle University in 1998 and started working part-time at Hookstone Dental soon afterwards and have been part of the team ever since!
Sessions:
- Monday 9:30am – 6:30pm
- Wednesday 8:15am – 5:00pm
- Thursday 8:15am – 5:00pm
- Friday 8:15am – 2:15pm