
A private dental clinic
Located just nine miles outside Leeds City Centre, and three miles from Halifax, you’ll find the charming Yorkshire village of Lightcliffe, home to this state-of-the-art dental and implant clinic, quite unlike any you’ve visited before. We’re situated in a listed church with outstanding original features, tastefully redesigned into the modern clinic you see today.
Here at The Old Church Dental Practice, we offer private general dentistry, including check-ups and hygiene appointments as well as a wide range of specialist treatments. And we offer emergency appointments.
Our dentists are experienced in placing dental implants, including All-on-4 implant-retained dentures. And we offer a range of treatments to improve your smile. With our clear and invisible orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign, Cfast and Inman Aligners, we can straighten your teeth to help you achieve a more confident smile. We also offer smile makeovers and cosmetic bonding.
The ambience for our patients is very important, so we offer our dental treatments within a visually stunning, yet relaxed and personalised environment. The interior of the church is bright and airy and the sun that catches the beautiful stained-glass window in the late afternoon is wonderful. Our patients always comment on how relaxed and calm the Practice is and how beautiful a practice we have.
Our dental referral services
We accept referrals from other practices as well as direct access from our website and from recommended patients.
How to find us
We’re located just three miles out of Halifax centre in Lightcliffe. We have a car park for patients and our practice is wheel-chair friendly.
What makes us different?
Emergency appointments
Free Wi-Fi
Free refreshments
Wheelchair friendly
We treat TMJ disorders
We're accepting dentist referrals
Free on-site parking
Over 20 years' local experience
Over 15 years' placing dental implants
The Old Church Dental Practice
Opening hours*
Monday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Friday | 8:30am - 2:00pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
*Opening hours may vary due to COVID-19 and public holidays. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
What makes The Old Church Dental Practice different?
Below are a few key things that make us different.
A unique ambiance
This dental and implant clinic is unique as we’re situated in a listed former church, with outstanding original features including original stone brickwork and stained-glass windows.

An ideal location
Located just nine miles outside Leeds City centre, and a mere three miles from Halifax, you’ll find the charming Yorkshire village of Lightcliffe, home to this state-of-the-art dental and implant clinic, quite unlike any you’ve visited before.
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A complete offering
With our in-house specialist restorative team, you can have all dental treatment under one roof. You won’t need to be referred out, we can take care of all your needs here.
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Meet the team
At The Old Church Dental Practice, our dedicated and experienced team is warm and welcoming and will care for you throughout your dental journey.
- Dentists
- Hygienists
- Dental Nurses
- Practice
Andrew Pritchard
Andy graduated from Manchester Dental School, winning an award for his clinical research in restorative dentistry. He has a particular interest in dental implants and restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Read full profileGayathiri R Balasubramaniam
After qualifying in India in 2004, Gayathiri worked in a private practice until she moved to the UK in 2007.
Read full profileJennifer Noone
Jennifer graduated with honours from the University of Sheffield where she was awarded the prestigious Tom Pitt-Ford prize in Endodontology.
Read full profileNigel Hargreaves
Nigel is an experienced dentist with a particular interest in dental implants. He has lectured internally and also runs his own training academy for dentists.
Read full profileRichard Fretwell
Richard has over 20 years’ experience in dentistry and has particular interests in discreet braces and cosmetic dentistry.
Read full profileSiavash Lord
After graduating from the University of Sheffield, Sia is now a cosmetic and general dentist and has won multiple awards for his work.
Hazel Mosley
Hazel initially worked as a dental nurse before graduating in dental hygiene. Hazel is passionate about educating, motivating and supporting her patients.
Amy Payne
Lead nurse at the Practice, Amy joined The Old Church team in 1999.
Bridie Foster
Bridie has worked in both NHS and private practices and is enthusiastic about oral surgery, sedation and implantology.
Kimberley Dixon
Kim is a qualified dental nurse and has worked at The Old Church Dental Practice since 2017. She works closely with our implant specialist to support patients with their treatment plans.
Lisa Greene
Lisa joined The Old Church Dental Practice in 2017.
Lisa Nightingale
Lisa works alongside the cosmetic lead in the Practice and also has experience in other aspects of dentistry including implants, and treatment coordination. Outside of the Practice, Lisa is a freestyle disco dancing British and World Champion.
Rachel Hincliffe
Rachel has worked in NHS and private practices and has an interest in cosmetic dental treatment.
Faith Thewlis
Faith is a qualified dental nurse and has worked in dentistry for her entire career. She joined The Old Church Dental Practice in 2016.
Katherine McGuire
Katherine joined The Old Church Dental Practice in 2018 and supports our implant specialist, Nigel.
Linzi Pipe
After qualifying as a dental nurse, Linzi discovered she had a real passion in the operations side of dentistry. Linzi joined The Old Church Dental Practice in 2018.
Sophie Lumb
Sophie has been part of The Old Church Dental Practice team since 2017.
Branded treatments and services

Clear aligners which gradually straighten your teeth.

Virtually invisible wires and brackets straightening teeth in around four to six months.

Fix crowded or protruding front teeth effectively and safely, typically in 6-18 weeks.

Clear aligners to straighten your smile discretely.

Brighten your smile at home, by day or by night.
Patient feedback
Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.
We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.
Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.
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Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Healthcare Limited. Registered in England and Wales number: 03257078. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.