Our Practice Team

Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in dental healthcare. Our dental team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification. We are able through this to offer patients the full range of modern dentistry from routine care through to complex restorative treatment including dental implants to replace missing teeth and the Inman Aligner to straighten teeth.

Professional Registration

The General Dental Council is the regulatory body of the dental profession in the United Kingdom. Their address is 37 Wimpole Street London W1 8DQ and telephone number is 020 7887 3800. Its web site is www.gdc-uk.org. Both Mrs Sharon Till and Mr Damian O'Shea and all staff adhere to the rules governing the profession as laid down in the GDC guidance Standards for the Dental Team.

        

Mrs Sharon Till

Principal Dental Surgeon

BDS, FDS RCPS

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 66002

I graduated from the University of Manchester Dental School in 1990.

After qualification I worked in the hospital service for a number of years obtaining experience in a range of specialties including oral and maxillofacial surgery and intravenous sedation.

I obtained the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow in 1994.

Since 1994 I have worked in general dental practice and have had experience in both NHS and private practices. Once settled at Dash Dental Care (formerly Church Road Dental Practice) I was able to introduce my knowledge and experience of intravenous sedation to the practice and have, along with Damian O'Shea, developed the practice into a referral centre for anxious patients.

I also developed an interest in cosmetic dentistry and have watched and learned as this discipline has evolved over recent years. I am proud to offer sound ethical advice to anyone considering cosmetic dental treatment and I support minimally invasive techniques to improve the appearance of the teeth whilst maintaining their health.
I am committed to ongoing postgraduate education as a means of delivering the highest standard of care and the latest techniques to my patients.

I am a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry (SAAD), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and The Association of Dental Anaesthetists (ADA).

Away from dentistry I am a Mum to twin daughters (grown up but still keeping me busy!). I enjoy yoga, pilates, dance classes, walking my dog Stanley, skiing and trips to the theatre.

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Mr Damian O'Shea

Principal Dental Surgeon

BDS, FDS RCPS, M.Med.Sci (Dental Implantology) Specialist in Oral Surgery

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 65988

I qualified in dentistry at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom in 1990.

After qualifying I worked in both the dental and general hospital service obtaining a wide range of experience.

In 1994 I achieved the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow. I am on the Oral Surgery specialist list of the General Dental Council. I completed a Masters degree in dental implantology in 2006. I provide a full implant service with both the placement and restoration of implants.

I have worked in general dental practice since 1994 and have been partner with Sharon Till in Dash Dental Care (formerly Church Road Dental Practice) since 2001.

I have sought to provide a broad range of treatments at the practice but do have an interest in oral surgery and dental implants. Another area of interest is the use of dental sedation as a way of helping anxious patients to undergo treatment.

I am committed to ongoing postgraduate education to maintain and improve knowledge and improve the service to patients. I have undergone extensive postgraduate training and education in restorative and implant dentistry.

I am a member of the British Dental Association, the British Association of Oral Surgeons, the Association of Dental Implantology, the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and the Association of Dental Anaesthetists.

Outside of work I enjoy cycling, the gym, football and going to the cinema.

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Miss Heather Thorman

Dental Therapist and Hygienist

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy RCS Eng

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number:256541

Heather graduated from the Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals in March 2015. She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists and the British Association of Dental Therapists.

Heather has a keen interest in treating gum disease and providing oral health education. She also enjoys treating and supporting patients with comples restorative work such as implants and bridges.

In her spare time Heather enjoys horse riding and competes in competitions with her horse Jacob.

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Miss Emily Beer

Dental Therapist and Hygienist

Diploma

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 265681

I first discovered dentistry when I was 18, just out of college and trying to find what I wanted to do. Whilst training to become a dental nurse I worked with a variety of team members including dentists and hygienists and I knew I wanted to progress further. Once I had completed my training I looked into possible course and decided upon the dual Hygiene and Therapy course at the Greater Manchester School of Dental Care Professionals (now part of Manchester University). It was here where I trained to do the job I now love, giving the best care for patients, providing education on oral health, high quality hygiene and restorative treatments. I love spending my days talking with patients, understanding their needs, helping them and also getting to know them so I can provide tailored treatments.

Outside of work I spend my time relaxing at home with my two cats Willow and Ivy, who keep me on my toes and very entertained with their antics, as well as spending time with my fiancé.

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Mrs Lisa Davies

Dental Nurse and Senior Receptionist

National Certificate NEBDN UK

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 121554

I am a qualified and registered dental nurse who has worked at Dash Dental Care since 2001.

My role as Reception Manager includes ensuring the smooth running of the administrative side of the practice.

When not working my time is taken up looking after my two children.

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Miss Tayler Pope

Senior Dental Nurse

Diploma In Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City and Guilds 2014

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 254032

I qualified as a dental nurse in 2014. After relocating to Manchester in 2017 I joined the team at Dash Dental Care.

In my spare time I enjoy socialising, attending festivals and travelling.

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Miss Amber Elliott

Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 274370

I joined Dash Dental Care as a trainee dental nurse in January 2016. I obtained my level 3 NVQ at Bury College.

I have always had an interest in dentistry and decided to take a career change after working as a hairdresser for four years.

Outside of work I enjoy family time, listening to music and trips away.

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Miss Daniella Grainger-Leigh

Dental Nurse

Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds

Country of issue: United Kingdom

GDC registration number: 259455

I qualified as a dental nurse in 2015 after working with children for four years and also in retail. I decided on a career change in 2014 and enjoy working as a dental nurse and with the public.

Outside of work I like spending time with family, listening to music, going out and taking holidays to new places.

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Miss Sofiya Hamid

Trainee Dental Nurse

I am currently a trainee dental nurse and have been working at Dash Dental Care since January 2020. A career in dentistry has always been my dream and I plan to go to university after I am qualified.

In my spare time I like to go running and be active as well as cooking and baking new thing

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