Meet The Team

Meet The Team

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Wolds Dental Studio Dental Team

Your dental team is made up of highly qualified, experienced, friendly professionals that care about you and your dental health. Here is some more information about the team:

Dr H S Mohamed (Sam)

Dr H S Mohamed (Sam)

Dental Surgeon and Principal

GDC No.71162

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Mr H S Mohamed has been practicing dentistry for nearly 28 years, with a wealth of experience in general dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Sedation, Cosmetic teeth alignment (cosmetic braces), advanced and full mouth rehabilitation procedures, he has helped many patients achieve healthy, functional, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing smiles. Sam also teaches and mentors many dentists and lectures widely in many countries in the field of dental implants.

Dr Suresh Samy

Dr Suresh Samy

Dental Surgeon & Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

GDC No.83082

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Dr Samy is general dental practitioner with a passion for saving teeth and facial aesthetics, he brings a wealth of experience in root canal treatment (yes painless root canal treatment) as well as general dentistry. Dr Samy is a key member of the facial lounge (link) team and he performs many procedures such as Botox and Dermal fillers as well as Threadlifts and Dermaroller treatments.

Dr Valeriu Osoianu

Dr Valeriu Osoianu

Dental Implant and Oral Surgeon

GDC No. 168840

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Dr Vali has been placing and restoring dental implants for 13 years and has vast experience ranging from single implants,bone and sinus grafting, All on 4 full arch and complex bone and soft tissue surgery. Currently accepting referrals from colleagues and new patients requiring dental implants.

Dr Joseph Gray

Dr Joseph Gray

General Dental Surgeon

GDC No. 264608

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Mr Joseph Gray graduated from Manchester University dental school in 2016 and started working in general practice in Merseyside before moving to practice and settle in North Yorkshire. Since graduation Joseph has gone on to complete further training in invisalign (clear removable braces) as well as in the placement and restoration of dental implants to replace missing teeth, allowing him to build on skills that he has already acquired from general practice, and to provide to his patients a variety of full mouth solutions.

Dr Hani Mostafa

Dr Hani Mostafa

Dental Surgeon with special interest in Orthodontics

GDC No. 75107

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Hani simply loves his job.

He has been a Dentist for 24 years has taught Masters Restorative Dentistry and been a clinical tutor over 7 years of that 24. He has a keen interest in Orthodontic Dentistry and manages not only orthodontic treatment but also Orthognathic(growing jaws) treatment and has been treating Orthodontic Patients for over 13 years.

He also does much full mouth rehabilitation and cosmetic Dental treatment.

He also places implants but not at Wolds Dental

so understands how the complete picture should look and alongside our other brilliant Specialists and Dentists and Treatment Coordinators he can help you greatly regain your confidence in your mouth.

He is also an inventor, has a penchant for all things engineering, practices Kung Fu in his spare time and has a son who is a Netflix Star!

He has a humane and sympathetic approach and is also a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist.

He helps us as a team provide the best holistic support for our patients.

He welcomes any challenging dental enquiry and can often put you right where others haven’t quite understood your needs.

Dr Laura Gray

Dr Laura Gray

General Dentist & Facial Aesthetics Practitioner

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Dr Laura Gray graduated from UCLan in 2016, having already completed a degree in biological Sciences 2.1 (hons) from Edinburgh. She worked in a general practice in Blackpool before moving to York. She has since completed further training in Invisalign and Level 7 diploma in Facial Aesthetics.
Dr Salman Sheikh

Dr Salman Sheikh

Dental Implantologist

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BDS, AKC, MFDS RCS Ed, MSc (Restorative)

Since graduating from King’s College London in 2018 Salman has gained extensive experience in

Implantology and Restorative dentistry. He now works solely privately and is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals, whether it is a single tooth replacement or a full mouth rehabilitation.

He is constantly working hard to learn more and develop further for my patients. He was awarded to the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) in 2020 and graduated with distinction with a Masters (MSc) in Restorative Dentistry from Birmingham University in 2022.

Away from dentistry he is a huge Manchester United fan (It’s been a painful few years) and enjoys travelling with his wife and family.

Mrs Kay Thornalley

Mrs Kay Thornalley

Practice Manager

GDC No.128063

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Kay background is dental nursing, she ran the only training course for dental nurses in the region for many many years, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team that is second to none and very hard to find. Her calming and welcoming manner will relax you and make you feel at home.

Miss Lorna Smith

Miss Lorna Smith

Hygiene/Therapist

GDC No. 129216

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Lorna’s background is dental nursing, which she excelled at, she then went back to University and graduated as a dental Therapist. She is a caring and gentle clinician who has a magic touch in the treatment of gum disease, as well as cosmetic fillings. She works on Wednesdays and sees patients through referrals from other practitioners or through direct access (booking hygiene appointments without seeing a dentist first).

Nadene Hutchison

Nadene Hutchison

Lead Nurse & Treatment Coordinator

GDC No. 281695

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Nadene has been a Dental Nurse for 8 years, where she qualified in Scotland. She has been a part of our practice for over 3 years now. She has worked closely with our Implant Specialists. This work includes advanced procedures like Implant Placement, Bone Augmentation & Sinus Grafts. A field of dentistry which she is fascinated by. Nadene also has experience in general dentistry, sedation, cosmetic dentistry, complex cases, facial aesthetics and orthodontics. Nadene is also a fully qualified Dental Radiographer. At the start of 2022, Nadene became a Treatment Coordinator where she uses her advanced knowledge and professional opinion to help patients understand their options and choose the best treatment for them, she finds this very rewarding as she loves to help make a difference in people’s lives. Outside of work Nadene enjoys visiting art and fashion galleries, attending music festivals around the world and learning new cultures.

Bobbi Fox

Bobbi Fox

Dental Nurse & Treatment Coordinator

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Bobbi started her career in dental nursing in 2018, since then she has gained a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of dentistry especially orthodontics & Implants, which she is most passionate about. She is also a fully qualified radiographer.

Bobbi is an enthusiastic nurse who is always keen to learn new skills, she loves having the time to get to know the patients at the practice and likes to see treatments completed from start to finish.

In her spare time, she loves travelling to new places, spending quality time with her family and friends, and going on long walks with her dog, Bella.

Michelle Richards

Michelle Richards

Dental Nurse

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Michelle trained and practiced in the Royal Air Force as a Dental Nurse in 1985, before moving on to work in community dental care in Grimsby.

Her work ethic and patient care is out standing. Her experience and knowledge is an asset to the practice. It comes naturally for Michelle to care and address the needs of our patients, taking great pride in ensuring patients are comfortable and relaxed.

In Michelle’s spare time she enjoys long walks with her dogs and cooking

Julie Kirkwood

Julie Kirkwood

Receptionist

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Julie is our bubbly front of house Receptionist, she ensures the smooth running of day to day clinics and welcomes patients into the practice.

She has excellent communication and listening skills, that allow her to communicate successfully with all patients face to face and over the telephone.

Julie works with our treatment coordinator to advise patients on treatments options suitable for them.

Out of work Julie enjoys to spend time with her family and friends, she loves to live her life to fullest.

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