The mydentist Clinical Advisory Board has welcomed five new members, adding further strength to the level of support that it can offer to its clinicians, dental hygienists, therapists, nurses and wider clinical teams.
Mydentist first launched its independent Clinical Advisory Board in 2023, which is made up of practising clinicians, dental hygienists, therapists and nurses from practices across the UK. The Board guide mydentist on decisions that will impact clinicians, dental nurses and wider clinical teams – from supporting them with their development to ensuring the best possible dental care for patients.
The appointment of five new members means that there are now eleven independent clinicians, dental hygienists, therapists and nurses sitting on the Board, representing a range of backgrounds, career stages and locations across the UK. They will work together to continue to provide advice and guidance to mydentist on the key issues that affect the organisation’s clinical teams.
The Clinical Advisory Board will continue to meet twice a year to discuss key areas of clinical support, including the upcoming response to mydentist’s annual Great Place to Practise survey. The survey asks all clinicians and clinical teams to rate how they feel about topics such as the support they receive from their team and opportunities for career progression.
Nyree Whitley, Chief Clinical Officer at mydentist, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome our new Clinical Advisory Board members – their wealth of experience and expertise will be a welcome addition, particularly as we continue to listen to our self-employed clinicians and employed dental nurses and incorporate their views into our long-term strategy to ensure that all clinical teams working or practising at mydentist feel supported and valued. We believe that our new members will make a huge difference to our ability to continue to listen to clinicians and dental nurses, and act on their feedback. Our first meeting with our new members was fantastic and we’re already looking forward to acting on some of their initial suggestions.”
Tom Riall, Executive Chairman of the mydentist Board, added: “At mydentist, we strive to be the best place to practise dentistry in the UK, and the Clinical Advisory Board is integral to us realising this ambition. I’m delighted to welcome our five newest members and look forward to working alongside them over the coming months so that we can continue to listen, learn and ultimately provide the best environment for clinicians to thrive.”
Stephen Roseby, newly appointed Chief of Staff & General Counsel, concluded: “Our core values at mydentist are we grow together, we respect each other, and we achieve as one. These values are ubiquitous across the entire business, and our Clinical Advisory Board are an essential part of ensuring that clinicians, dental nurses and wider clinical teams feel supported and that they have room to thrive at mydentist. After a successful launch of the Clinical Advisory Board in 2023, it’s exciting to see it evolve and grow, and I’m looking forward to hearing from our new members so that we can realise our goal of being the best place to practise dentistry in the UK.”
The full list of Clinical Advisory Board members is as follows:
- Megan Fairhall, dental hygienist/therapist, mydentist Poole
Megan has had a diverse career within dentistry, including representing Philips Teeth Whitening. She is also carrying out further training with a post graduate diploma in aesthetic dental therapy. - Carolyn Cole, Educational Supervisor for HEE North East and North Cumbria and General Dental Practitioner, mydentist Carlisle
Carolyn qualified in 1999, spending her career to date working in general dentistry, mainly within the NHS. For the past three years, Carolyn has also been an educational supervisor and from November, she will also be a clinical supervisor for overseas dentists. - Dr Roopal Parmer, General Dental Practitioner, mydentist Albion House, Sheffield
Roopal qualified in 2005 and currently works across two practices in Sheffield – one is an orthodontic practice where she provides general dentistry, and the other is mydentist Albion House. Roopal is passionate about embracing technology and digital workflows, and as mydentist accelerates its digital transformation strategy, Roopal hopes to provide some vital insights into how technology can be productive on a practical level, in practice. - Dr Alexanne Hood, dentist, mydentist Haslingden
Alexanne originally joined mydentist in South Wales following her foundation training before taking a year out to travel. She now works at mydentist in Haslingden and has been twice shortlisted as Young Dentist of the Year. - Dr Prabitha Gandhi, General Dental Practitioner, Associate and Mentor
Prabitha qualified in South Africa in 1995 before pursuing general dentistry, with a mix of orthodontics and facial aesthetics. She then moved into mentoring, spending over a decade supporting dentists and most recently providing training to a foundation dentist. Prabitha is a big believer in helping patients embrace and enhance their natural smiles. - Dr David Tinsley, Orthodontist, mydentist Kelham Island, Sheffield
Qualifying in 1990, David spent over four years working in general practice before completing an MDSc in Restorative Dentistry. He went on to lecture in restorative dentistry at Leeds University and Dental School and later completed his specialist orthodontic training in Sheffield in 2002. He now works across three specialist orthodontic practices – two of which he co-owns and one as an orthodontic associate at mydentist, Kelham Island. - Dr Steve Gaiger, General Dental Practitioner, mydentist Hessle
Steve qualified in 2007 and holds a diploma in endodontics, a teaching qualification, and a certificate in mentoring in dentistry. He has been an associate with mydentist in Hessle for around 17 years, where he currently works as a GDP. Alongside this, Steve is also an educational supervisor for both one-year and longitudinal schemes, which allows him to support and guide newer colleagues as they develop their careers. - Dr Phil Dawson, Associate Dental Dean for Conduct & Performance at NHSE NW and Clinical Lead at the NW Dental Training Hub in Manchester
Phil has been qualified for over 30 years but retired from clinical activity in December 2025. He still remains active as Associate Dental dean for Conduct & Performance at NHSE NW as well as the Clinical Lead at the bespoke NW Dental Training Hub in Manchester. He is also Deputy Lead in the ORE in London as both education and assessment are passions of his. - Natasha Craythorne, Qualified Dental Nurse, mydentist Redditch
Natasha qualified in 2022 as a Qualified Dental Nurse through mydentist academy working in the Redditch practice. She has since gone on to gain her Oral Health education qualification, to be Head Dental Nurse and then progressed to Treatment Co-ordinator alongside her dental nurse duties that she continues to do once a week. Last year, Natasha won Dental nurse of the year 2023. She has also written articles for mydentist and has been a part of filming her journey and the importance of a nurse in the dental profession. - Michaela Hillaby, Qualified Dental Nurse, mydentist Skegness
Michaela joined mydentist Ida Road Skegness in 2015 as a student dental nurse and straight away she knew that dentistry was the job for her. Since qualifying as a dental nurse Michaela has taken a keen interest in dental implants, she has attended Straumann and Neodent training courses to expand her knowledge. Michaela has had the pleasure of being a mentor to student dental nurses, helping them qualify and join the practice team. Michaela is a member of the area nurse colleague forum for mydentist, representing her area and helping to support nurses in the best way she can.
Dr Gaurav Jamnadass, dentist, mydentist Killingworth
Gaurav qualified in 2005 and since has attained diplomas in Restorative Dentistry and Implant Dentistry, which led him to a Master of Science in Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons and an Associate Fellow of the College of General Dentistry.
