Meet the team at mydentist, Standishgate, Wigan
Your practice team
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Sandra Froggatt
Practice Manager
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Yasmin Goodwin
Treatment Co-ordinator
Your clinicians
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Emily Ann AnnMcConnell (VT) GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2018
GDC No: 278198
Emily graduated from Manchester Dental school in 2018. She completed her 12 month Foundation training here at Red Rose Dental Practice. She offers a wide range of general dental treatment and has a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry. Emily is completing a Restorative and Aesthetic diploma and she has also completed anterior composite courses to improve the appearance of people’s teeth. Emily has a keen interest in Orthodontic treatments and provides clear correct for teeth straightening at the practice. In the future she wishes to continue attending courses to remain up to date and enhance her skills further. Being from Wigan herself, Emily enjoys treating patients from her local community. In her spare time Emily enjoys attending the gym, spending time with friends and travelling.
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Patryk Cesarz GDP Private
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 2017
GDC No: 270847
Dr. Cesarz is one of the UK's foremost experts in full-arch implant rehabilitation, specialising exclusively in dental implants. The University of Manchester graduate, Dr. Cesarz is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and holds an MSc in Advanced Oral Implantology from the University of Barcelona.
For several years, Dr. Cesarz focused entirely on full-arch implant surgery, becoming one of the few dentists in the UK trusted for these cases. His extensive experience in both freehand and guided full-arch implant surgeries has made him the go-to professional for other dentists seeking expert care for these treatments for their patients.
Dr Cesarz is deeply committed to ongoing professional development, regularly attending seminars, lectures, and conferences across the UK and Europe. This dedication ensures that his patients benefit from the latest scientific research, technological advancements, and treatment protocols in implant dentistry.
Dr Cesarz is committed to helping his patients achieve confidence, comfort, and a renewed quality of life offering tailored solutions for even the most challenging dental rehabilitations.
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Adamantia Skarpa GDP
Qualified from: DMD Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy 2022
GDC No: 305127
Adamantia qualified as a dentist in 2022 at the Medical University of Iasi, Romania. Following graduation, she worked as a general dentist in her hometown in Greece, working both in a private clinic and at the General Hospital. Recognising the crucial role of oral health in people's lives, Adamantia is convinced that a beautiful and healthy smile can significantly boost self-confidence. She advocates for cultivating good oral habits from a young age to ensure a healthy future and her goal is to alleviate people's fear of dentists.Beyond Adamantia's professional life, she adores animals and loves spending time with her cats. Additionally, she has a passion for acting and has been involved in multiple theater groups.
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Alix Young GDP
Qualified from: Mestrado em Medicina Dentaria (Dental Medicine) Egas Moniz Higher School of Health Sciences 2016
GDC No: 271999
Alix graduated in 2016 from Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal.In 2018 she moved to United Kingdom, Nottingham, and worked as general dentist for just over 3 years. After this she decided to move and work in Weymouth, Dorset before joining our team and moving up North to be closer to her partner and his family in October 2023. Alix has a relaxed and empathetic personality, helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears and hopefully becoming more confident with their smiles. Outside work, Alix loves to cook and travel to Portugal to visit her family and friends.
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Amina Malek GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2016 BDS Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences 2012
GDC No: 267811
Amina is our general NHS Dentist who completed her Bachelor’s of Dental Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (India) in 2012. She practiced general dentistry in India for a few years before moving to England. She successfully passed the Overseas Registration Exam and registered with the General Dental Council. She joined {my}dentist in 2018 and started working at the Florence House practice in 2019. She offers NHS treatment and also provides private treatments such as cosmetic fillings, dentures, teeth whitening and Clear Correct (teeth straightening/clear braces)). Amina can help you with achieving your perfect smile. Amina continues her professional development by attending various courses in different fields of general dentistry. Amina is calm, friendly, and gentle natured and this makes her a popular dentist, as she always gives her patients a comfortable experience and keeps them as relaxed as possible.Outside dentistry, Amina loves cooking, arts and crafts, travelling and spending time with her family.
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Jonathan Skidmore GDP
Qualified from: BChD University of Leeds 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 in 2015. He passed his Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow exams and is a member there. In 2019 Jonathans passion and love for root canal treatments led him to achieve an MSc in Endodontics from the University of Chester. This has enabled him to take referrals for all types of root canal treatment and retreatment, including endodontic microsurgery across the North West working in specialist practices in Wigan and Manchester. Jonathan works with an operating microscope employing the most modern techniques and equipment to provide the highest quality of care. More recently Jonathan carried out advanced training in restorative dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has trained closely with endodontic specialists from Bristol. He is a member of the 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 lake district or watching Manchester United.
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Katy Holmes GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Manchester 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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Osama Hussein Fathy Abdelaal GDP
Qualified from: Statutory Exam 2022 BDS 2017
GDC No: 309270
Dr. Osama Hussein is a highly skilled dental surgeon with a passion for transforming smiles and improving lives. He earned his BDS in 2017 from Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt, and went on to receive his Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry (MFD) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland—marking the start of a dynamic career in orthodontics.
Dr. Osama completed an intensive three-year residency training program in orthodontics and is currently preparing for his fellowship examinations with the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. His expertise spans both NHS and private practice, where he delivers high-quality, patient-focused care. He has a particular interest in ClearCorrect aligners, traditional braces, and teeth whitening, offering customised solutions that blend functionality with aesthetic enhancement.
Driven by a belief that every smile tells a story, Dr. Osama approaches his work with empathy, precision, and a genuine commitment to patient well-being. Outside the clinic, he enjoys a well-rounded lifestyle that includes traveling to explore different cultures, staying active through sports and fitness, and indulging in photography to capture moments that inspire creativity. He's also an avid reader and finds joy in keeping up with advancements in dental science and technology.
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Zoe Moore GDP
Qualified from: BDS University of Liverpool 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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Alexandra McClymont Therapist
Qualified from: Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Liverpool 2019 NVQ L3 Dental Nursing & VRQ L3 Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2010
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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Haider Rasool GDP
GDC No: 319183
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Henry Swales GDP
GDC No: 317539
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Kate McNair GDP
GDC No: 83345
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Tayba Akhter GDP
GDC No: 299698
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Maha Azhar Hygienist
GDC No: 328631
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