ARUNDEL DENTAL PRACTICE - Key Persons


Amanda Lynam

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager - GDC Number 157408
Amanda gained her NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 1989 and NEBDN Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing in 2013. She joined Arundel Dental in 2019 and became Practice Manager in April 2022.

Ashley Carson

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist / Dental Nurse - GDC Number 259593
Ashley joined Arundel Dental in 2014 and gained her NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2015.

Barbara Woodall

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist - GDC Number 3929
Barbara qualified from University of Liverpool in 1990. She joined Arundel Dental in 2002.

Christopher Needham

Job Titles:
  • Dental Surgeon - GDC Number 82403
Christopher graduated from University of Liverpool Dental School in 2003. After spending time working in an NHS practice in Glossop, he joined Arundel Dental Practice in 2005. Following Charles Brown's retirement in 2008, Chris became Practice Principal here at Arundel.

James Stafford

James is an award-winning dentist with practice limited to implant dentistry and oral surgery. James periodically visits Arundel Dental Practice to perform oral surgery procedures. He gained his undergraduate BDS degree from the University of Sheffield, winning the prestigious national "Heraeus Kulzer" prize awarded by the British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry for work on the replacement of missing teeth. James began his post-graduate training in implantology in 2008 at the University of Warwick where he completed a Masters degree, achieving both distinction and also the prize for highest clinical and academic marks. Further post-graduate studies have been undertaken at respected institutions such as Cardiff University, the Eastman Dental Institute, and the Malo Clinic in Lisbon. This extensive training has provided a solid background for advanced techniques such as autogenous bone grafting and sinus floor elevation, as well as graftless solutions such as the Nobel Biocare All-on-4 concept. James also uses modern computer-aided digital concepts to improve diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment outcomes. In addition to focusing on implant dentistry, James has spent several years in hospital based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and has been accepting referrals for oral surgery in Cheshire for almost 10 years. He has performed over 1000 procedures using intravenous sedation, and several thousand more with local anaesthetic. James acts on the GDC (General Dental Council) list of experts and advisors for oral surgery and implant dentistry, using his extensive experience to give opinions and advice to the regulatory body that governs the dental profession. He is also a mentor for students undertaking the post-graduate Masters Degree programme at Edge Hill University.

Lauren Hammond

Job Titles:
  • Dental Therapist / Hygienist - GDC Number 194944
Lauren qualified as Dental Therapist/Hygienist from University of Manchester in 2012. She joined the practice in 2013.

Michael Clark

Job Titles:
  • Dental Surgeon - GDC Number
Michael graduated from the School of Dentistry at Birmingham University in 2008 and spent 6 years working in a mixed NHS/private practice in his hometown of Northampton. He moved to the North West in 2014, joining Arundel Dental as an associate, initially working 2 days a week. After 12 months, Michael was asked to become Principal dentist, taking over from Clive Oldham who was happy to retire in the knowledge that he was leaving the practice and his patients with a safe and caring pair of hands. Michael has a keen interest in all aspects of general dentistry from simple fillings, to more complicated crown, bridge and cosmetic treatments. His calm and relaxed manner will put you at ease from the moment you walk in the door. This has enabled even the most anxious of patients to undergo advanced procedures. Michael's passion within dentistry is endodontics (root canal treatments and he completed a 3 year postgraduate MSc in endodontics in October 2016, graduating with Merit. Michael accepts endodontic (root canal treatment) referrals from other practices. Michael lives with his wife, young son and their cat Louis. He finds time to relax by running, walking, swimming, climbing, cycling or doing anything else that gets him out in the great British countryside.

Michelle Oldham

Job Titles:
  • Admin Support
Michelle joined the practice in 1996 and gained her NEBDN National Certicate in Dental Nursing in 2001. In 2017 she completed an advanced BTEC diploma in Business Management.

Natalie Hunter

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse - GDC Number 266965
Natalie joined Arundel Dental in 2015 and gained her NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2016.

Nicola Roe

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist - GDC Number 4700
Nicola qualified as a Dental Hygienist from University of Liverpool in 1994. She joined the Arundel Dental in 2016.

Rebecca Sherlock

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse - GDC Number 127307
Rebecca gained an NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing in 2006. She was also awarded the Oral Health Education certificate in 2010. Rebecca joined Arundel Dental in 2019.

Sarah Beech

Job Titles:
  • Dental Nurse - GDC Number 136874
Sarah gained the NEBDN National Certiicate in Dental Nursing in 1992 and joined Arundel Dental in 2012.

Zoe Tierney

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist - GDC Number 138499
Zoe joined Arundel Dental in 1999 and is a GDC registered Dental Nurse. She is our Denplan Champion and will be delighted to discuss Denplan memberships with you.