Meet the team
All of our staff adhere to the rules governing the profession. Information about professional regulation can be found at http://www.gdc-uk.org/
Each Dentist, Hygienist, Therapist and Nurse is registered with the General Dental Council.

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 is presently undertaking a year of further training at Liverpool Dental Hospital however he is also providing a dental service at Dawley on Saturdays.
Chris enjoys all aspect of general dentistry 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 two cats.

Peter Riley
Dentist
BDS
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
Dentist
BDS
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 Dentist
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.
Tara Kang
Foundation Dentist
BDS University of Manchester
GDC No: 290865
Tara graduated from the University of Manchester and is currently undergoing her
foundation year with ourselves which started in September 2020. Tara is enjoying her time with us and getting to know all our patients.
Outside of dentistry, Tara enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

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 2 rescue greyhounds and enjoys teaching yoga and relaxation.

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!

Abby Judson
Dental Therapist / Hygienist
GDC No: 257853
Abby has been working in dentistry since 2013 and qualified as a Dental Therapist in December 2019. Abby is enthusiastic about the provision of educational and high standard clinical care for improving patients oral health. Abby joined Dawley Dental Practice in February 2020.
In her spare time Abby loves spending time with her partner, friends and family and eating out and trying new restaurants!

Katie Millward
Practice Manager
GDC No: 221995
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
GDC No: 256281
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 Jenny the Hygienists daughter and thoroughly enjoys working alongside her Mum.
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 & rabbit Kiki.

Megan Boffey
Receptionist
Meg joined the practice in 2011 and qualified in 2012, she has since gained additional skills in advanced impression taking and fluoride application.
In her spare time, Meg runs a dance group for children. She enjoys spending time with her husband and little boy, socialising with friends and travelling.

Evie Poole
Receptionist
Evie started as trainee dental receptionist in July 2020. She is thoroughly enjoying meeting all our patients and is a wonderful member of the team.
In her spare time Evie enjoys walking her lab Boris and is a firm believer in retail therapy!

Hayley Potts
Head Dental Nurse
GDC No: 189340
Hayley joined the practice in March 2018. Hayley nurses for Natalie & helps out a lot on reception. Hayley is enjoying getting to know all of the patients at the practice and assisting with facial aesthetics.
In her spare time, Hayley enjoys going out with friends, and taking her jack russell Bella on long walks.

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 family.

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 Willow.

Rebekah Thomas
Dental Nurse
GDC No: 286191
Becky joined the practice in January 2018 as a trainee dental nurse and qualified in 2019. Becky nurses alongside Richard and is keen to undertake additional skills.
In her spare time Becky enjoys socialising with friends and travelling.

Taylor Butterfield
Trainee Dental Nurse
Taylor joined the practice in August 2018 as a trainee dental nurse.
Taylor is enrolled in a Dental nurse apprenticeship and is looking forward to learining in depth aspects of dentistry.
Taylor has recently started working alongside Ashly and is enjoying having her own surgery to take care of.
Taylor enjoys spending time with her family & loves travelling to different places.

Bethany Longhurst
Trainee Dental Nurse
Bethany joined the practice in July 2019 as a trainee dental nurse.
Since starting with us, Beth has really enjoyed working with all the dentists to build on her knowledge of how each clinician works. She is enjoying getting to know the patients and helping with their every need.
In her spare time, Beth enjoys practicing her beauty therapy level 2 & 3 knowledge by doing treatments on close friends and family.

Laura Power
Trainee Dental Nurse
Laura joined the practice in August 2019 as a trainee dental nurse.
Laura is enjoying learning all aspects of dentistry and helping put patients at ease along with getting to know the rest of the team.
Laura has recently started her college course to become a qualified nurse.
In her spare time, Laura spends alot of her time with her family, and walking her 2 dogs Milo & Leo. Laura welcomed a baby boy in August 2020 and is enjoyong being a new Mum!

Ellie Moulson
Trainee Dental Nurse
Ellie joined Dawley Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse in September 2019.
Ellie is enjoying learning about all aspects of dentistry and is looking forward to seeing more aesthetic procedures such as composite bonding, Facial fillers and anti-wrinkle injections.
In her spare time Ellie enjoys walking her two dogs, Reggie and Tilly. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Beth Hackman
Trainee Dental Nurse
Beth joined Dawley Dental Practice as a trainee dental nurse in June 2020 but had been training elsewhere since June 2019.
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
Our Qualified Dental Nurses, Katie, Hari, Hayley, Gerry, Freya & Becky have many years of experience, and professional education, and are all registered with the General Dental Council.
All of us have to complete considerable amounts of annual ongoing continuing professional development courses to maintain our registration. We are up to date and use our knowledge in our daily professional practice.