Meet the team

Natalie Walker

Principal Dentist
BDS (Birmingham University)

GDC No: 85558

Natalie graduated from Birmingham University in 2005 and went on to work in dental practices in London and Wolverhampton before joining Dawley in 2007.

Natalie particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry work including Six Month Smiles ®. Natalie also offers facial rejuvenation treatments and started her Anti-Wrinkle Injection training in 2010 at the Bob Khanna Training institute, Reading. She then completed further courses in Anti-Wrinkle Injections and facial fillers with Midlands Smile Aesthetics Centres 2012/13.

Natalie bought the practice in 2015.

Richard Williams

General Dental Practitioner/Implant Placing

BDS (Birmingham University)

GDC No: 78099

Richard graduated from Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2000. He is a very experienced general dental practitioner who has worked at Dawley Dental Practice since he qualified. Over that period he has been involved in foundation dentist training which helps newly qualified dentists adapt to working in a general dental practice.

Richard enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a particular interest in placing and restoring implants to give patients their confidence and function back after tooth loss.

Richard completed a 5 day theory course on implants followed by a 10 day placement and restorative course over a period of 6 months. This enabled him to follow the journey of the patients from start to finish.

Outside of dentistry, Richard has two children and enjoys playing and watching football, running, golfing and sailing.

Christopher Bradley

General Dental Practitioner
BDS (University of Aberdeen)

GDC No: 264370

Chris is a graduate of Aberdeen Dental School and completed his vocational training year here at Dawley Dental Practice.

Chris spent a year of further training at Liverpool Dental Hospital as well as another year in the maxillofacial unit at Princess Royal. Chris enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly oral surgery and has a particular interest in helping anxious patients accept treatment.

Chris is also a veterinary surgeon and when not working as a dentist spends his time treating veterinary dental cases in a nearby veterinary practice.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys travel, cycling and spending time with his partner and their four cats.

Peter Riley

General Dental Practitioner
BDS (King’s College London)

GDC No: 265002
Peter first completed his degree in Biology at the University of St Andrews before moving to London to undertake his dental training at King’s College London. He has worked in London and the surrounding areas before moving back to Shropshire with his wife to be closer to family and friends.

Peter enjoys providing all aspects of family dentistry, even for very nervous patients! He especially likes providing composite (white) fillings and other minimally destructive aesthetic treatments.

Outside of dentistry Peter is a keen single-figure handicap golfer and enjoys travelling with his wife and spending time with family and friends.

Anna Najran

General Dental Practitioner
BDS (University of Leeds ) BSc BChD MFDS RCPS (Glasg)

GDC No: 264648
Anna graduated from the University of Leeds and did further training in Coventry and Bristol Dental hospital.

Anna is a keen learner and is always looking to better her knowledge. She has taken numerous additional courses and diplomas to help achieve this.

Anna is extremely interested in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, she is also qualified in facial aesthetics, so can provide anti-wrinkle injections, facial fillers and lip fillers. Anna has a keen interest in offering composite veneers/bonding. She will be building up her portfolio of before and after photos to see what an amazing difference they can make!

In her spare time, anna enjoys cooking, baking, travelling with family and going to the gym!

Baldeep Koner

General Dental Practitioner
BDS (University of Manchester)

GDC No: 259013
Billy (Baldeep) graduated from the University of Manchester and began working at Dawley in July 2020. Billy has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry including whitening and Invisalign adult orthodontics as well as facial aesthetic treatments.

Outside of work Billy enjoys socialising with her friends and family and enjoying meals out.

GDC No: 290865
Tara graduated from the University of Manchester and is has undergone her foundation year with ourselves which started in September 2020. Tara has since stayed on at the practice and it gaining more experience in cosmetic procedures. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Ed Lane

Foundation Dentist
BDS (Hons) UCLan

GDC No: 245693
Ed qualified from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in 2021 and began working at Dawley Dental Practice in September 2021. Prior to starting University, Ed worked as a Dental Therapist in practices in Birmingham and Shropshire. He is keen to develop his cosmetic dentistry and is enjoying working at the practice.
In his spare time, Ed enjoys playing football and watching his team, Aston Villa! He is also a big gym and fitness enthusiast.

Jenny Braim

Dental Hygienist
RDH Dip DHE (RSH)

GDC No: 2830

Jenny qualified as a Dental Hygienist at Birmingham Dental Hospital in 1984 and also has diplomas in Dental Health Education and Dental Radiography. She joined the practice in 1994 and is dedicated to all aspects of Dental Hygiene but especially the care and treatment of nervous patients.

Jenny is married with three grown up children and a rescue greyhound. Alongside dentisty, Jenny is also a qualified yoga teacher and holistic therapist and runs her own small business from home.

Lorraine Heron

Dental Hygienist
RDH Diploma DHE

GDC No: 4520

Lorraine joined Dawley in August 2019. Lorraine qualified in 1993 at Aldershot in the Royal Army Dental Corps. She spent 8 years in the Army before leaving to return to her home town of Shrewsbury.

Lorraine is married with 3 children & a cat called Jeff! In her spare time, Lorraine enjoys going to the theatre and meeting up with friends.

Emily Lyons

Dental Therapist / Hygienist

GDC No: 259126

Emily qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2015 and began working at Dawley shortly after. She enjoys working alongside patients to bring out the best in their smiles and overall trying to turn visiting the dentist into a positive experience.

In her spare time Emily is a keen horse rider with a particular interest in show jumping and is our resident gin enthusiast!

Katie Millward

Practice Manager

Katie joined the practice in 2011 as a dental nurse and qualified that year. She has additional skills in applying fluoride, giving diet advice, oral health education and advanced impression taking.  She became Practice Manager in July 2016.

In her spare time she enjoys visiting National Trust parks and spending time with her crazy 2 year old son and her rescue dog Stanley.

Hari Hatfield

Assistant Practice Manager

Hari joined the practice in 2013 as a trainee dental nurse. She became Assistant Practice Manager in July 2019. Hari works alongside Katie with the management of the practice and deals with the practice marketing and Denplan.

In her spare time she enjoys going to the cinema, spending time with her husband and looking after her many pets! Hari is also a qualified nail technicain who runs her own nail business alongside working at the practice.

Hayley Potts

Head Dental Nurse

GDC No: 189340

Hayley joined the practice in March 2018 and became Head Nurse in September 2020. Aswell as nursing, Hayley spends alot of time on reception and working alongside management. Hayley is also qualified to take dental radiographs and is qualifed in dental oral health education.
In her spare time, Hayley enjoys going out with her fiancé and friends, and taking her drogs, Bella and Ted, on long walks.

Serenah Raisbeck

Receptionist

Serenah joined the practice in September 2015 as a receptionist.

Serenah takes pride in welcoming patients to the practice with her friendly manner & strives to help all nervous patients feel at ease.

In her free time, Serenah enjoys socialising, travelling to new places and spending time with her partner and little boy. Serenah is currently on maternity leave.

Taylor Butterfield

Receptionist/Dental Nurse

GDC No: 293421
Taylor joined the practice in August 2018 as a trainee dental nurse.
Taylor began working at Dawley in 2018 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified in 2020 and enjoys all aspects of dental nursing. Taylor took a short break from the practice to join University in 2020 and started working at the practice again full time in September 2021 as a receptionist.

In her spare time she enjoys socialising with her friends and family and is our practice clown! Wherever Taylor is, she brings fun and laughter with her.

Freya Nock

Dental Nurse

GDC No: 285622
Freya joined the practice in July 2017 and qualified in 2019. Freya has a keen interest in facial aesthetics and enjoys helping putting nervous patients at ease. She is our infection control lead.

In her spare time, Freya enjoys keeping fit, and spending time with her boyfriend and frenchie, Reggie.

Gerry Carroll

Dental Nurse

GDC No: 116523

Gerry joined the practice in October 2018.

Gerry has been dental nursing since 1988, she trained and worked in the Royal Army Dental Corps ntil 2011 when she and her family settled in Shropshire.

Patient care and well being are at the top of Gerry’s priorities (which has led to her chairing General Dental Council fitness to practice hearings).

Gerry is a cross-fit enthusiast and a keen dog walker, she has a beautiful hungarian vizsla called Willow.

Beth Hackman

Dental Nurse

GDC No: 259126
Beth joined Dawley Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse in June 2020 but had been training elsewhere since June 2019. She qualified in July 2021.

Beth is enjoying nursing and is looking forward to seeing more aesthetic procedures such as composite bonding, Facial fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.

Beth spends most of her free time with her family, friends, partner and her miniature dachshund – Luna, dressing her in a range of costumes; her personal favourite being her banana costume!

Millie MaCaite

Trainee Dental Nurse

Millie joined Dawley Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse in September 2020. She is enjoying learning all aspects of dentistry, especially extractions and helping to put patients at ease.

She is looking forward to seeing more aesthetic procedures such as composite bonding, facial fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.

Millie enjoys ice skating, going on road trips with her twin sister and watching movies with her partner and cats.

Sophie Potts

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sophie joined Dawley Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse in November 2020. She is enjoying learning all aspects of dentistry and works alongside a mixture of dentists and hygienists.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys socialising with her friends and family

Ellie Carlon

Trainee Dental Nurse

Ellie joined Dawle in May 2021 and is really enjoying kearning all aspects of dental nursing. She especially enjoys working alongside the hygienist as she had a keen interest in oral health.
In her free time, Ellie mae enjoys day trips out with her partner.

Caitlin Morgan

Trainee Dental Nurse

Caitlin joined the pratice in June 2021 as a trainee dental nurse and is really enjoying learning all aspects of dentistry. She is very passionate about putting nervous patients at ease, especially children, and is keen to assist alongside cosmetic dentisty like Invisalign and whitening.

Outside of work Caitlin enjoys going on long walks with her dog Henri and trying out new resturants.

Amy Baldwin

Trainee Dental Nurse

Amy joined Dawley in October 2021 as a trainee dental nurse. She is enjoying learning all aspects of dentistry and mostly works alongside out dental hygienists.