Arnica Dental Care Our team

Dr. Eleanor Ledger (Ellie) qualified from Cardiff University in 1991 and spent her early career working in hospital dentistry, gaining a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1994.

Joining our practice in 2015, Gillian qualified in dentistry in 2002 and has membership of the British Dental Association and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry.

In 2004, Goldie qualified in dentistry from the University of Bristol. He then worked in primary, secondary and tertiary care and held posts in maxillofacial surgery, restorative dentistry and paediatric dentistry, at various hospitals. He also worked as a community dental officer in Bolton, supporting patients with dental phobia and additional needs.

Lucy Conrad is a skilled general dentist with many years of experience in treating patients for a wide array of dental and oral health conditions.

Nicola studied dentistry at the University of Birmingham, qualifying in 2007. She completed her vocational training in Hampshire, then started a DF2 position, working in the oral and maxillofacial surgery departments of both The Royal Berkshire Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital, whilst gaining Membership of the Joint Dental Faculty.

Sarisa studied dentistry at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2001. Since completing her vocational training in Herefordshire, she has worked in general practice, clinical fields and healthcare settings, including Community Dental Services, urgent dental care, gerontology, paediatrics, domiciliary care and special care dentistry.

Dr Toby Mitchell-Innes graduated from Manchester Dental School in 2016. Over the last five years, he has pursued a career in specialist dentistry, working closely with consultants in oral surgery, paediatrics, restorative dentistry, special care, orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery.

In 2008, Toheed graduated from the University of Bristol, and he has worked in NHS and private practices since. Over the past six years, Toheed has held the role of foundation dentist trainer and he’s responsible for mentoring and guiding newly qualified dentists during their transition from university to general practice.

Emma graduated from the University of Bristol with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy in 2010. She has a passion for helping patients improve their oral health.

Jo joined Arnica in 2021 and qualified as a dental clinician in 2003, in Poznan, Poland. Since moving to Britain, Jo has worked in dental practices in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and Monmouth, gaining experience in both NHS and private settings.

After joining the RAF, Lesley decided to train to become a hygienist. So, Lesley applied for, and was successfully awarded, a place in the RAF’s Institute of Dental Health and Training at RAF Halton, graduating in 1995. Lesley remained in the RAF for 11 years with postings in South Wales, Aylesbury, and Butnalso in Germany.

Rebecca Turner embarked on her dental journey in 2010 within a bustling Bristol practice, achieving her dental nursing qualification in 2012. Her journey led her to Bupa Dental Care in 2013, where she thrived in a private Clifton practice.

Nikita Woodward grew up in Coleshill in Birmingham and completed her dental nursing qualifications at Walsall College.

Hannah joined Arnica in August 2021, having worked at Bupa Dental Care Tewkesbury for over two years.

Julie joined Arnica in 2005, bringing with her a wealth of nursing experience, having qualified as a dental nurse in 1974. During her time as a dental nurse, Julie has attended numerous courses on oral surgery, implants and dental sedation.

Kasia Chambers started her dental journey in 2014, achieving her National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN in 2017. She has since worked at a general NHS practice and a private practice, where she gained her NEBDN Intravenous Sedation qualification in 2023.

In 2021, Cloe joined Arnica, bringing with her eight years of experience of dental nursing, completing her National Examination Board for her dental nursing (NEBDN) Diploma in 2015. Since 2013, Cloe has nursed at Archway Dental Care in Dursley, where she gained experience as an implant nurse.

Hannah re-joined Arnica in February 2023 as our treatment coordinator.

Jennifer Major, known to her patients as Jennie, joined Arnica in November 2022, then left the practice in December 2023 to go travelling before rejoining the team in July 2024.

Louise joined Arnica in 2013 and has been instrumental in shaping the non-clinical aspect of how we look after our patients, referral patients and referral dentists.

Rachel Joined Arnica in 2018, bringing with her a wealth of dental knowledge from another private practice in Cheltenham.