Knaresborough Dental Centre Dentist Yorkshire

About us

Dedicated to helping Yorkshire smile!

Vaues

Our values and vision

Committed to excellence

Putting our patients first

Working together
as one

Our vision sets the direction of everything we do, how we work, how we behave and how we care for our patients. In order to continue to provide our patients with high quality standards of care and excellent customer service, it is essential that we all share the same values and attitude. We are passionate about what we do, our patients and our teams and therefore as an organisation we commit to our vision, values and behaviours.

Team

Meet the Team

Our entire team, from clinicians to dental nurses and front of house are dedicated to offering unrivalled customer service and care to every patient who walks through our door.

Florence

Centre Manager

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2021
GDC No: 298189

I have been part of the Target team for 8 years, beginning my career as a trainee dental nurse and progressing to Centre Manager. I am passionate about delivering the highest standard of patient care and ensuring every patient has a positive and comfortable experience.
I also enjoy going to the gym and staying active. I’m well known for always having a coffee in hand!

Zoe

Dental Nurse Team Lead

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2024
GDC No: 315021

Hi I’m Zoe, I am the Lead Dental Nurse at the practice and have been part of the team since 2022! I have a special interest in implant dentistry and take pride in supporting implant procedures while ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for. Outside of work I enjoy going on walks, shopping and getting on holiday whenever I can!

Sarah

Reception Team Lead

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m the Reception Lead here at Ilkley Dental Centre and have been part of the Target Dental team since 2018.
I love helping keep the front desk running smoothly, from managing appointments to answering Denplan queries and all things in between. My goal is to make sure every patient enjoys a seamless, friendly 5-star journey through the practice and feels well looked after from start to finish. ⭐️
Weekend mode is all about exploring new places and soaking up family time.

Sharron

Receptionist

Hi my name is Sharron and I am a receptionist at Ilkley Dental Centre.
I would describe myself as a fun loving, happy go lucky person who enjoys socialising with family and friends! I love meeting new patients, getting to know them and helping them to feel at ease when they visit us!
I also enjoy listening to music and going to concerts. One of my main hobbies is going to the gym. There is nothing more I enjoy than a good workout, which I find clears the mind, energises my body and it keeps me in shape!

Dr Chris

Associate Dentist
- Endodontics

BDS Newcastle University 2017
GDC No: 271351

Chris graduated from Newcastle University in 2017 has completed courses on composite bonding, as she has a passion for restorative dentistry.
She is a provider of Invisalign and has recently completed her postgraduate MSc in Endodontology. She is patient and experienced in treating anxious patients and young children. Her aim is to make dentistry as painless as possible! In her free time she enjoys cooking, baking, playing the piano and travelling to new places. She also loves spending time with her family and friends over good food and board games.
As a great communicator, she aims to deliver high quality dental care with a friendly smile.

Dr Stan

Associate Dentist

DipDS Athens 2001
GDC No: 81918

Stan qualified from Dental School of Athens (Greece) in 2001 and has been working in general practice since then, both in Greece and in the UK. After moving to Yorkshire in 2014, he completed a one-year postgraduate course in Implant Dentistry in Leeds and joined Ilkley Dental Centre in October 2020.
He is passionate about helping patients feel at ease and working with them towards having a well-functioning, attractive dentition. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but his area of expertise is Implant Dentistry and Minor Oral Surgery. He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology and also provides mentorship to colleagues in their first steps in Implant Dentistry.
Aside from dentistry, his other passion is music, as he sings, plays and teaches it. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Silvia and their two energetic children as well as walking, watching films and reading.

Dr Ketan

Associate Dentist

Graduado en Odontología Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr 2021
GDC No: 298968

Hi! My name is Ketan, l was fortunate enough to attend university in Spain and spent 5 wonderful years in Valencia to complete my dental degree and loved every minute of it!
I have recently completed my Invisalign qualifications and enjoy helping patients achieve their dream smile while maintaining and improving their overall oral hygiene. Outside of work I love going to watch football, playing golf and spending time with my family!

Shrinkala

Dental Hygienist

Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2022
GDC No: 299788

My name is Shrinkhala, but most people call me Shrinky. I am a dental hygienist at Ilkley Dental Centre I have worked here 2023 and originally worked as a dentist in Nepal. I’m passionate about helping patients improve their oral hygiene and feel confident in their smiles. When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my young family and going to the gym.

Georgia

Dental Nurse

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2024
GDC No: 320935

Hi I’m Georgia, also known as G or GiGi. I’ve been at Ilkley Dental Centre for nearly 3 years, I started here aged 16 and I am still the youngest here! Throughout my time here, I have really have enjoyed learning new skills where I have worked with dentists who have special interest in composite bonding, surgical extractions and RCTs! On the weekend, I love spending time with my family!