Who We Are

Welcome to Castle Dental

Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with exceptional levels of dental care for you and your family. With a passion for your dental health and a commitment to a personalised care journey, we look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.

Our Clinicians

  • Russell Smith

    Dentist GDC 80619

  • Clare Sheahan

    Dentist GDC 255749

    I'm Clare, I qualified from Sheffield in 2014 and I've been a dentist at Castle Dental since 2022. I enjoy the challenges of general dentistry where no day is the same, but I get to see familiar faces.

    Outside of work my time is spent renovating our house and building up our smallholding

  • Lisa Smith

    Dentist GDC 113477

    I’m Lisa, and I am one of the associate dentists at Castle Dental.

    I love my job, especially getting to know my patients so they feel at ease coming to see me. I like caring for families’ teeth, and seeing the impact of using preventative dentistry for long term oral health.

    I like to keep myself enthusiastic so choose CPD courses that inspire me to expand and improve. My latest one was indirect restorations, so I’m being particularly fussy about onlays and crowns at the moment.

    I’ve built up a lot of experience using Invisalign, and I am excited to start offering SureSmile aligners to out patients who are interested in straighter, whiter teeth.

    You can speak to me about medical grade skincare too. I am trained in ZO Skin Health, which fits with my values of achieving clear, even, comfortable skin. Enhancing natural beauty without the need for makeup.

    Outside of work, during the week it’s a juggling act to keep the family ticking over. Our two girls are 9 & 5, and our black lab Ronnie needs his walks around work!

    On days off, you’ll find me cooking, exercising (Barre is my way of unwinding and staying strong for all the extractions!), walking with the family and meeting up with friends.

  • Naomi Hunter

    Dentist GDC 83323

    Hello, I’m Naomi and I am one of the dentists at Castle Dental Practice.

    I qualified from Newcastle university in 2004. I enjoy working in general practice and providing a wide range of treatments for my patients.

    I have a keen interest in facial aesthetics and my passion is working with my patients to enhance their natural beauty and boost their confidence.

    Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and 4 children. We are often at various different football and rugby pitches across the North East. I enjoy running and taking my dogs for walks.

  • Denis Barry

    Dentist GDC 74779

    My name is Denis, I’ve been working at Castle Dental since 2022. I am a locum dentist providing emergency access appointments.

    In my spare time I love spending time with my family and friends, both here and in my hometown in Ireland. I enjoy eating out and travelling.

  • Ryan O'Donnell

    Dental Therapist GDC 289609

    Hi, I am Ryan, one of the Dental Therapists working at Castle Dental. I graduated from Teesside as a Dental Therapist in 2020 and gained my Master’s degree in 2022. I split my week between seeing patients at Castle Dental, lecturing at Newcastle Dental School, and carrying out research. Outside of work I enjoy travelling, watching movies, and martial arts.

  • Natalie Burkhart

    Dental Therapist GDC 290116

    I’m Natalie, one of the Dental Therapists working at Castle Dental. I joined the team in 2023. I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2020.

    In my free time I enjoy walking, Travelling and spending time with my friends and family.

  • Yasmin Welham

    Dental Therapist GDC 279470

    I’m Yasmin, a qualified Dental Therapist here at Castle Dental. I started here in May 2023.

    I have an 8 year-old son who takes up most of my free time! I enjoy baking and going to the beach.

Our Support Team

  • Sandra Wilson

    Practice Manager

    I’m Sandra. I started my dental nursing career at the practice in 2002. I qualified as Dental Nurse in 2004 and went on to get my Practice Management degree in 2011. I love cooking, eating out and spending time with family and friends.

  • Anna Clarke

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Anna, I started working at the practice in 2008. I qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2010. I enjoy cooking, fine dining and making memories with my 3 children, family and friends.

  • Nicola Geddes

    Dental Nurse

    I’m Nicola, I qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2010. I enjoy camping trips with my 2 little boys and making lots of memories with family and friends.

  • Megan Stiles

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Megan. I started working at Castle Dental as trainee dental nurse in August 2017 and Qualified in 2019. In my spare time I like going to the beach with my dogs and spending time with my family.

  • Sarah Hutchinson

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Sarah, I have worked at the practice since 2019, I started as a receptionist initially but I am now training to be a Dental Nurse. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and learning to crochet.

  • Amy Roberts

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Amy. I am a trainee dental nurse and started working at the practice in August 2021. I enjoy reading, eating and watching Harry Potter.

  • Jessica Hardy

    Dental Nurse

    I’m Jessica. I joined the practice as a trainee Dental Nurse in February 2022. In my spare time I love to travel and explore new cultures. I love to go on walks and go to the gym.

  • Rebecca Johnson

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Rebecca. I have been a trainee dental nurse at Castle Dental since April 2022.

    My hobbies include caring for my horse. I enjoy catching up with friends and family and spending time with my partner and our Sharpei puppy Bronson.

  • Faith Dawes

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Faith, I started as a trainee Dental Nurse in September 2022. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and eating out.

  • Keely Watson

    Dental Nurse

    My name is Keely. I started as a trainee Dental Nurse in October 2022. In my free time I like to visit the beach with my dog Riley. I enjoy going to music festivals & sightseeing abroad.

  • Alex Wood

    Dental Nurse

    I’m Alex, I joined the practice in August 2023 as a trainee Dental Nurse. In my spare time I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my partner, family and friends. I love to travel.

  • Emma Davis

    Front Desk Team

    My name is Emma, I joined Castle Dental as a receptionist in September 2023, after a 5 year career in Dental Infection Control. Outside of work I enjoy days out with my children, running, coffee shops and eating cake.