Bupa Dental Care Kelvin Lodge Our team

Abs Casaus is consultant in paediatric dentistry at Leeds Dental Institute, and honorary senior clinical lecturer at University of Leeds.

Alex joined us in 2021 and enjoys providing quality aesthetic treatments to her patients. She is qualified in providing Invisalign and is great with anxious patients.

Sam has a keen interest in oral surgery and restorative dentistry.

James has worked at the Practice since 2012 and accepts referrals from other dentists for dental implant and restorative treatments.

Tim qualified at Newcastle Dental School in 1991 and has a particularly strong interest in the field of endodontics.

One of our dedicated dentists, Andrew graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 and is experienced in several areas of dentistry.

Rachel graduated from the University of Edinburgh with BSc (Hons) in Oral Health Sciences, winning the award for outstanding clinical achievement. She started her dental journey as a dental nurse and then decided to become a clinician.

Danielle offers dental hygiene and dental therapy services at our practice. She enjoys the variety of these roles, which she has undertaken for the last five years. Danielle is an integral part of our Bupa Dental Care family in Newcastle.

Vicki Avis joined the practice in 2013 and has been passionate in developing good relationships with our patients.

Hayley Crichton works at the practice as a dental nurse and thoroughly enjoys her role working in surgery.

Kay joined us at Bupa Dental Care Kelvin Lodge in 2023 as one of our apprentice dental nurses. She has a special interest in oral surgery and is enjoying building patient relationships. Kay is excited about starting her nursing career with Kelvin Lodge, and we’re delighted to have her as part of our professional team

Laura Ash started as a dental nurse and has progressed to practice manager, gaining experience from other practices throughout the Bupa Dental Care network.

Lois Huntley has been working in the dental industry for around ten years as a dental nurse and has a passion for assisting with implants.

Lucy Simpson joined Bupa Dental Care in 2017 as a dental nurse and she’s since been promoted to lead nurse.

Madison joined Bupa Dental Care Kelvin Lodge in 2020 as an apprentice dental nurse. She qualified here at Kelvin Lodge and now works full time with James Bough.

Nisa started working at Bupa Dental Care Kelvin Lodge in 2019. She works alongside many of our dental therapists, and is currently studying to become an oral hygiene adviser.

Susan joined Bupa Dental Care Kelvin Lodge in 1980. She has experience in dentistry and a special interest in dental implants.

Vikki joined our practice in 1992. She took a break and returned in 2009. Vikki qualified as a dental nurse in 2011 but now works on reception, she thoroughly enjoys working in this role and is loved by our team and patients.