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DR .Jonathan Richard Skidmore
Qualified from: BChD Leeds 2014 uk, 2014
GDC No: 251907
Dr Jonathan Skidmore graduated from the University of Leeds in 2014 with merit. Along the way he won several awards including the Jackson Prize awarded for his Paediatric Dentistry. Since graduation Jonathan has enhanced his skills significantly. He passed his Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow Diploma exams and is now a member there. In 2015 Jonathan began his MSc in Endodontics at the University of Chester which has now been completed. This has enabled him to take referrals for all types of root canal treatment across the North West, working in specialist practices in Wigan, Manchester and Chorley. Jonathan has carried out the full Invisalign training pathway and he provides Invisalign and Clear correct braces. Most recently Jonathan has started a 3-year MSc in restorative dentistry which he is due to complete in 2022. He is a member of the British Dental Association, British Endodontic Society and the European Endodontic Society. Jonathan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and will always put the patients comfort and best interests first. If you don’t find Jonathan at work, he can be found in the gym or watching his beloved Manchester United.
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Dr.Julia Williamson
Qualified from: Manc United Kingdom, 2014
GDC No: 252631
Julia grew up in Manchester and graduated from Manchester Dental School in 2014, she then completed her vocational training year in Newcastle and has been working at Florence House in Wigan since 2015. Julia has enjoyed all aspects of general dentistry and recently finished an 18 month advanced aesthetic restorative dentistry course which included further training in the provision of aesthetic crowns, veneers, bridges and dentures. Julia has also undertaken training with Invisalign and enjoy taking on cases to straighten and improve the appearance of people’s teeth through placement of clear, discreet braces. Julia believes dentistry can be painless and she always tries to ensure her patients feel as comfortable as possible. Julia has completed advanced training in facial aesthetics. She can offer a range of treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections to both prevent and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, treatments to reduce the appearance of a "gummy smile" as well as injections to relax facial muscles involved in clenching. If you are interested in any of these treatments please let us know or ask Julia for more information during your appointment.
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Dr.Sarah Jane Dawson
Qualified from: BDS United Kingdom, 1987
GDC No: 62245
Sarah qualified from Liverpool University in 1987 , She keeps up to date with new developments by regularly attending both local and national postgraduate training events. During her time in practice this has given Sarah a huge amount of experience in providing restorative dentistry on the NHS and providing NHS full and partial dentures. Sarah takes pride in treating children and those of a nervous disposition.
Wigan is Sarah’s hometown. Having attended the Deanery High School, she has worked in Wigan for over 25 years and takes great pride in providing an excellent service. Sarah has built a strong connection with her patients and made many friends along the way.
Sarah has 4 children and her interests include keeping fit, regularly competes in 10 km runs as well as attending her local gym which is a great stress-reliever – from the kids, not work!!!
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Dr.Zoe Moore
Qualified from: BDS Lpool, United Kingdom, 2012
GDC No: 227439
Zoe graduated in 2012, obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Liverpool. Prior to this she earned a Biology degree at the University of St Andrews and worked at an investment bank for a short period.
After completing her dental Foundation training in Liverpool, she accepted an associate dentist position at a general dental practice in Lancashire, where she worked for four years and enjoyed building relationships up with patients over that period. She left the practice to have her daughter in 2017 and then her son in 2019.
Zoe was delighted to accept the position at Florence House in early 2020 after her return from maternity leave, as she is Wigan born and bred. She enjoys and is experienced in all aspects of general dentistry. She especially enjoys getting to know her patients and putting them at ease. In the future she wishes to continue attending courses to remain up to date and enhance her skills further.
When not in work, Zoe enjoys spending time with her husband and young children, cooking and travelling.
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Miss.Alexandra McClymont
(Hygienist)
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Liverpool 2019 England, 2019
GDC No: 194648
Alex qualified in Dental Hygiene and Therapy with a distinction in 2019. Whilst studying at the University of Liverpool she also won an award for presenting the best restorative case of the year and for achieving top marks in her elective project. Prior to this she had worked as a qualified dental nurse since 2008.
Alex especially enjoys treating children and helping to educate them on how to keep their teeth nice and healthy. Alex joined Florence House in 2022 and really enjoys treating patients who live in the same community as she does.
Outside of dentistry Alex likes to spend time with her family, she had a baby daughter in July 2021.
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Miss.Katy Louise Taylor
Qualified from: BDS Manc UK, 2016
GDC No: 264580
Katy graduated in 2016, obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Manchester. After completing her Foundation training in Merseyside in 2017, Katy then decided to pursue a career in General Dentistry. Katy was delighted to accept an associate position at Florence House having grown up in the local area. She enjoys getting to know the families within the local community.
Katy likes the variety that general dentistry has to offer and enjoys most aspects of dentistry. She particularly enjoys treating children, having some spent time providing dental care at community health centres whilst at university.
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Miss.Rebecca Weate
(Therapist)
Qualified from: Combined Diploma in Dental Therapy & Hygiene UK, 2017
GDC No: 230232
Rebecca qualified in Dental Therapy & Hygiene from Liverpool University in 2017, prior to this she had been a dental nurse since 2012 and ran a nurse lead clinic. Rebecca strives to deliver high quality service to all of her patients and is passionate about promoting oral hygiene techniques, to help her patients achieve and maintain their oral health. Rebecca has been at Florence House since 2017 and has enjoyed meeting the local community of which she grew up in. She enjoys all areas of her work and aspires to gain further qualifications in tooth whitening, composite bonding and facial aesthetics.
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Miss.Cinthya Berdasco Fernandez
Qualified from: LCDA Spain, 2009
GDC No: 194862
Cinthya graduated in dentistry in 2009 in Oviedo, her hometown in Northern Spain. Soon after, she travelled to the UK to gain experience and improve her English skills for a short period of time which has turn into over a decade of practice, making Lancashire her second home. She has vast experience providing care in different roles including associate positions, locum performance and urgent dental care services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. One of the experiences she enjoyed the most was working at Full Sutton high security prison in York. She enjoys the variety of procedures general dentistry has to offer and since 2017 she has added facial aesthetics and clear braces to her skills. Being able to help patients of all ages and backgrounds to regain their smiles is Cinthya’s biggest motivation. When not in work, Cinthya enjoys spending time with her family and pets, nature walks, travelling and is a big fan of tattoos and piercings of which she has a great collection of.
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Mr.Thomas Owen
(Dental Implant Surgeon)
Qualified from: BDS Sheffield, United Kingdom, 2016
GDC No: 265375
Tom graduated in 2016 from The University of Sheffield with honours. Tom worked at Aintree and Arrowe park hospitals where he developed his surgical skills and subsequently passed exams for Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow. Tom is currently in the second year of his Masters in Implant Dentistry, this is due to finish in 2023.
Tom spends the majority of his week as a GDP based in Altrincham but tries to focus as much time as possible on referral oral surgery. Currently, he spends a few days each month at practices in Middlewich, Hulme and Wigan where he performs oral surgery.
Tom is happy to accept oral surgery work which can be performed under local anesthetic and welcomes any referrals. Most patients will be triaged and contacted for appointment on the day it is received. When appropriate, patients can be assessed and treated in one single visit.
When Tom is not busy doing Dentistry he enjoys going to the gym, cycling and going to different restaurants.
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