Meet the team at mydentist, Saltergate Dental Care, Chesterfield
Your practice team
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Alix Cooper
Treatment Co-ordinator
GDC No: 274643
Your clinicians
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Julian Yates GDP Private
Qualified from: FDS(OS) Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2005 MFDS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2001 BDS University of Glasgow 1996
GDC No: 72190
Professor Julian M Yates BSc BDS PhD MFDSRCPS FDSRCPS FDSRCS qualified from the University of Glasgow in 1996 and is a Professor in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology at the University of Manchester. Professor Yates is a clinical teacher in all aspects of Oral Surgery. He is extensively involved in UG and PG teaching including the very popular MSc course in Oral Surgery. He has extensive experience in all aspects of oral surgery and implantology – routine and complex dentoalveolar surgery, intra and extra oral including soft and hard tissue reconstruction/augmentation, single teeth to whole mouth rehabilitation. His research interests include regenerative therapies utilising dental pulp stem cells and additive manufacturing techniques (3D printing) to help replace facial hard and soft tissues.
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Ayesha Chowdhury GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Birmingham 2005
GDC No: 85560
Ayesha qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2005. Since then she has racked up experience in general dental practice as well as seeing patients with special needs and/or dental anxiety in the community dental services. Having grown up in Chesterfield she returned to her home town in 2012 and has been working locally ever since. She has a special interest in minor oral surgery and has spent time shadowing specialists in the field as well as doing additional courses. Ayesha values continuity and making her patients feel at ease. She looks forward to establishing good relations with her regular patients and providing them with high quality dental care.
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Jane Bendrey GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2001
GDC No: 79416
Jane qualified as a dentist at Newcastle University in 2001 and has been working at the Saltergate practice since 2002. Jane enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and particulary enjoys treating children and nervous patients who she can put at ease with her friendly and calming nature.Jane regularly attends courses to keep knowledge and skills up to date and ensure standards are kept to a high standard. Jane has a great relationship with her patients and co workers and offers a range of NHS and private treatments.Outside of work, Jane is a keen runner and enjoys going to the gym. She also enjoys travel and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
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Jessical Varley GDP
Qualified from: BDS Newcastle University 2015
GDC No: 258467
Jessica grew up in Derbyshire, returning to work in this area after qualifying at the University of Newcastle in 2015. Jessica loves empowering patients to understand their dental health, delivering high-quality dental care to her patients and engaging them in a warm and relaxed manner. She particularly enjoys caring for nervous patients, and seeing their confidence grow with time. Jessica is incredibly passionate about learning and teaching, working as a clinical teacher at the local dental hospital. Out of work, Jessica loves to spend quality time with friends and family, and enjoys exploring the countryside with her husband and dog.
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Justin Gale GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Sheffield 1988
GDC No: 63675
Justin graduated in Dentistry from Sheffield University and began practice at Saltergate Dental Care in 1988. This makes him one of the longest serving members of our dental team. He’s passionate about providing care to his patients in Chesterfield and enjoys the diversity of high street general practice. He’s an enthusiastic participant in local continuing professional development and peer review and takes great pride in being a dentist who pays attention to every patient’s needs and detail, maintaining very high standards and delivering treatments in a relaxed and caring, ethical and professional manner in every case. Outside of work he loves the hills and the great outdoors, cycling and best of all, time with his family.
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Naomi Preston GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Bristol 2001
GDC No: 79146
Naomi qualified with honours from Bristol in 2001. After University, she moved to Derbyshire and has remained in the area ever since. Naomi has been at the practice since 2008 and is very happy to be part of a caring team committed to providing high quality dental care for the whole family. Naomi enjoys all aspects of dentistry and aims to provide a wide range of treatment in a relaxed and friendly environment. Naomi has been an elected member of the Local Dental Committee since 2004 and in her free time enjoys hiking and being part of a local orchestra.
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Annette Pagdin Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma Dental Hygiene University of Sheffield 2001 Diploma Dental Therapy University of Sheffield 2001
GDC No: 5795
Annette qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist from the University of Sheffield in 2001 and joined the team in 2022. With a varied career ranging from NHS Community and Special Care Services to private practice and everything in between, Annette brings good clinical practice and empathy alike.As dentistry has progressed over the years with new duties for Dental Hygienists and Therapists available, Annette has enjoyed adding to her clinical skill set. Preventing gum disease and tooth decay are her top priorities and she endeavors to help patients improve their oral health.Out of work, Annette loves the outdoors, cosy cafes and nice holidays. (Who doesn’t)
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Katherine Harrison Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2016
GDC No: 266205
Katie trained at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2023 and joined the Chesterfield team in March 2024. She enjoys working with both adults and children, using her full scope of practice as a dental therapist to provide treatments including periodontal treatment, restorations and extractions of deciduous teeth. Katie is passionate about educating her patients, enabling them to improve their oral health. She also enjoys working with anxious patients, building a rapport with them and seeing their confidence improve. Outside of work Katie enjoys a variety of sports including running and skiing as well as exploring the Peak District and travelling.
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Rebecca Redford Therapist
GDC No: 6206
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