Meet the Team

Robert Balneaves

BA-BStud Hons - Director

The man behind the scenes!! Starting with renovating Newby Dental Practice from scratch, to ensuring we have the best equipment to work with, as well as all the technology and gadgets you see. Oh, and of course, he’s the general foot soldier for the Team. Happy Team Happy Patients! In his spare time, Rob enjoys mountain biking, dog walking, along with playing squash- feel free to challenge him to a game.

Emma Skipper

Dentist - GDC 229380

Emma Skipper BcHD, PGDip Con Sed, MFDS RCS, MSc, BS. Qualified in Leeds

Emma moved to Scarborough after completing her training at York Hospital in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department. Emma provides routine dental care to adults and children on both the NHS and Privately, but mainly treats Denplan Patients. Emma is a big supporter of the Denplan schemes, as they provide the right balance of prevention, advice and treatment for her patients, to ensure optimum oral health. Emma has completed further training in the fields of Oral Surgery, Sedation Dentistry, Endodontics and Orthodontics (as an Invisalign provider).When Emma is not at Newby Dental Practice she works at Scarborough General Hospital completing complex surgical extractions and wisdom teeth extractions, alongside managing head and neck cancer patients. She also runs a sedation lead oral surgery clinic, for anxious patients. Emma takes referrals from local dentists for Oral Surgery, Sedation and Invisalign treatments, as well as self referrals from patients enquiring about dental treatment. Emma is currently completing her training to provide Implants, to supplement her current surgical skills. Emma also volunteers for a dental charity Bridge to Aid Charity where she travels out to Tanzania to provide dental treatment and training to the poorest and most rural communities within the region. Look out for information and donation boxes at the practice, as every little helps.

Katherine McCarthy

Dentist - GDC 212836

Katherine McCarthy (Katie) BDS, PGDip Con Sed, MFDS RCS, Qualified in the UK

Katie graduated from University College Cork, Ireland, in 2011 and has lived in the UK since. She moved to the York area to work as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at York Hospital and soon fell in love with Yorkshire! She has completed the Diploma of Membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery, at the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as further postgraduate qualification in Conscious Sedation at the University of Newcastle. Katie is excellent at treating anxious patients and always makes them feel at ease. Outside of work, Katie has a young family which keep her very buy. She also enjoys outside activities, and is a keen walker. Katie also loves to travel and it often flying home to Ireland for the weekends.

Helen Evans

Dentist - GDC 113093

Helen Evans, BDS, Qualified in the UK

Helen graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2007. She completed her postgraduate Vocational Training in Scarborough, and as she enjoyed working in a practice by the seaside so much, she never wanted to leave! As such Helen has work in general dental practices within Scarborough ever since qualifying. Helen’s main focus is on Family Dentistry. Having a calming and empathetic character, Helen makes a trip to the dentist relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. Helen is a Denplan dentist, but does also offer treatment on a private basis. She works alongside the hygienists to ensure your oral health is maintained to the highest standards. When Helen is not working hard as a dentist, she enjoys playing hockey, partaking in other sporting and outdoor activities, and looking after her young family.

Phil Allamby

Dentist - GDC 61006

Philip Allamby, BDS, Qualified in the UK

Phil lived for nineteen years in South Yorkshire before moving to Shrewsbury in 2005. He returned to his beloved Yorkshire in 2020 to join the team at Newby Dental Practice. Phil treats patients either privately or on Denplan. Phil has completed extensive postgraduate training in a wide range of dental specialties. His special areas of interest are in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He takes referrals from local dentists for cosmetic and restorative work. When not working, Phil enjoys listening to music on his hi fi system, walking his dogs on the beach and enjoying a well kept pint of real ale.

Peter Dendis

Dentist - GDC 283299

Peter Dendis

Peter trained in Prague and moved to the UK after qualifying. After working in Practices in both Scarborough and Whitby, Peter took a post working in the South, to further enhance his dental experiences. Peter soon realised that moving away from the Yorkshire coast was a mistake, missing living near the sea, he soon returned in order to enjoy the great outdoors, walks along our fabulous beaches and camping along the beautiful coastline. Peter’s main areas of interest are Invisalign, Facial Aesthetics and Family Dentistry. In his spare time, when Peter is not enjoying Yorkshire’s hidden gems, he enjoys boxing, appreciating art and music, and exploring with new culinary techniques at home.

Annie O’Sullivan

Dentist - GDC 265296

BDS, MFDS RCS, PGcert Med Ed Qualified in Sheffield

Annie qualified from the University of Sheffield in 2016; following this, Annie completed further training in general practice in York, and since worked in a variety of areas in Dentistry. Annie has completed posts in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and as such has a passion for the surgical side of dentistry. Also being a big believing in further education, Annie is qualified in Medical Education and has taught undergraduate dental students as a Restorative Clinical Teaching Fellow in Leeds Annie’s heart always belonged to Scarborough, but wanting to fulfil a lifelong dream of going to work for the Royal Flying Doctors before settling down, she travelled to work in one of the most remote locations in Australia providing dental care for patients living in the deep Outback! There is nothing quite like flying across the desert to work on a Monday morning, but there's also nothing quite like our wonderful Scarborough, and as keen surfers, runners and general outdoors activity lovers, Annie and her partner are so happy to be home living by the sea. As such, Annie is so excited to be working at Newby Dental Practice, continuing the NHS Emergency service and seeing both Private and Denplan patients, and also planning to undertake further training in endodontics, removable prosthodontics (dentures) and restorative dentistry in the future. She is most looking forward to enabling patients to feel confident and cared for when having dental treatment in a pain-free, relaxed environment.

Delia Dragomirescu

Dentist - GDC 249720

Delia graduated from “Carol Davila” University of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry (Bucharest) in 2002 and completed her postgraduate training in various school and hospital settings in the following 4 years working mainly with children. At the same time, Delia began working in private practice with a focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. In 2014 Delia decided that the lovely warm weather in Bucharest was no longer for her so, she upped sticks and moved to the UK where she continues her general practice for both the NHS and on a private basis. Delia lives in York with her partner and two fabulous daughters, Nadia and Georgia. When the girls are not taking up all of Delia’s free time, she loves dancing, travelling and Paulo Nutini (concerts). Delia is passionate about preventative and restorative dentistry and loves treating children. She is honest and professional but also funny and always smiling.

Alexandra Woods

Therapist - GDC 307176

THERAPIST - GDC: 201190

Alex is originally from North Berwick, on the east coast of Scotland, but moved to Yorkshire in 2017 and to Whitby in September 2023. Since moving to Yorkshire she has never looked back! Having worked in a mixture of NHS and private practices in Scotland and England covering full scope of practice, Alex is great at managing patients needs. She has a wealth of experience with patients with special needs, complex medical histories and complex treatment requirements, as such she is confident at providence care in a multidisciplinary environment. Alex particularly enjoys restorative work and providing care to children. She really aims to make sure every patient's experience is a positive one, especially those with dental anxiety, her calming approach to dental care puts everyone at ease. Alex also provides care to children under Inhalation Sedation. Outside of work, Alex is a very active person and loves nothing more than riding her horse and walking the dogs on the beach. If time permits she also loves to book trips away skiing.

Donna Schembri

Dental Hygiene - GDC 4772

Donna Schembri BSc in Dental Hygiene Qualified in the UK September 1994

Donna works alongside our Dentists to provide patients with excellent all round dental care. My patients describe me as friendly, gentle, and knowledgeable. I strive to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone who comes into my care. I am committed to building strong relationships with my patients and empowering them to take control of their oral health.

Amanda Watson

Dental Hygienist - GDC 5550

Amanda Watson, Diploma in hygiene therapy, June 1999, Qualified in the UK

Mandy works hard alongside the dentists to provide full mouth gum treatment, to both prevent, treat and manage all forms of gum disease. She is excellent at achieving a cosmetic result after treatment, and at teaching you how to maintain your oral hygiene regime to keep teeth and gums in optimum health. Mandy is experienced at managing anxious patients, her relaxed and empathetic approach has lead to her to also having a strong patient fan base! When not at Newby Dental Practice, Mandy loves travelling with her family and keeping active. She has recently bought a camper van to explore in!

Helen Gill

Dental Hygienist - GDC 3957

Helen Gill, Diploma in hygiene therapy, March 1990, Qualified in the UK

Helen is a highly skilled hygienist who takes a multi-disciplinary approach to providing hygiene maintenance and support. Her main aim to not only help treat or control any dental disease, but also ensure patients are aware of what dental hygiene regimes work for them . Helen is excellent at managing anxious patients, her calming manner and gentle approach has lead to her having a strong patient fan base. In her spare time, Helen is a keen cyclist and baker (sugar free treats of course!)

Claire Allanson

Practice Manager - GDC 123175

Claire Allanson, Practice Manager, GDC123175

Claire works alongside our dentist’s to provide chairside support for all clinical procedures as well as ensuring our patients are relaxed and comfortable. Claire's background is within the secondary care sector, having worked in the community dental services, her strengths lie in putting patients at ease. Her qualification in Dental Sedation means she is responsible for ensuring patients safety during these procedures. Claire has also had many years of experience working at Scarborough General Hospital in both the Restorative and Orthodontic departments, as well as running the clinical sessions on the Maxillofacial head and Neck cancer departments. All of Claire’s clinical experiences and qualifications combined make her perfect for the role as Practice Manager here at Newby, as she ensures we are all providing safe and quality care to all of our patients. In her spare time Claire enjoys any outdoor activity including walking and camping with her young boys, and is especially dedicated to her bootcamps!

Claire Chambers

Head Dental Nurse - GDC 294463

Claire currently works alongside dentists and our hygienists Helen and Mandy, providing chairside support for our patients for our dental practice in Scarborough. Claire is also one of our Receptionists, so you’ll see her working in both roles! Claire is Sedation trained, and assists in intravenous and inhalation sedation procedures. Making our patients feel relaxed and at ease, whilst also ensuring their safety throughout the procedure. Claire wishes to further enhance her skills and learning into other fields of dentistry, including completing her advanced training in Dental Implants and Radiology. Claire mostly enjoys assisting our Dentist’s with transforming people’s smiles and making patients feel more confident. When Claire is not helping improve patients' smiles and oral health, she likes to spend her time with family, friends and her fur baby Honey.

Diane Squire

Dental Nurse - GDC 121549

Diane Squire, Orthodontic dental nurse, NEBDN, Qualified in the UK November 2002

Diane is an experienced Dental Nurse, keen on patient education and disease prevention. Di is very knowledgeable in the field of Orthodontics (Braces), and works alongside Emma, providing Invisalign treatments to patients wanting that straighter smile! When Di is not helping improve patients smile and confidence, she enjoys foreign travel and is a self confessed foodie!

Beth Jordan

Dental Nurse - GDC 282086

Beth Jordan, Dental Nurse, Oral health Educator, Sterilisation Lead, NEBDN, Qualified in the UK January 2019

Beth works alongside Katie, providing support for all dental treatments and helping ensure our patients are cared for. As well as this, Beth has a keen interest in helping patients improve their oral health, and their understanding of what causes tooth decay and gum disease. Having qualified as an Oral Health Educator, Beth works closely with many patients, but especially with children who are finding tooth brushing skills difficult to master. Beth in her spare time is a bit of a fitness fanatic, and enjoys outdoor activities with her family and four legged friend.

Lauren Argyle

Dental Nurse and Reception - GDC 307699

Lauren Argyle, Dental Nurse, Receptionist

Lauren currently works alongside our dentist and our hygienists Helen and Mandy, providing chairside support for all our patients. Lauren is also one of our Receptionists, so you’ll see her working in both roles too! When Lauren is not working, or studying, she enjoys spending time with her young family, and socialising with friends. She has recently taken up camping!

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Emma Critchett

Dental Nurse - GDC 307838

Emma currently works alongside our Dentists and our Hygienists Helen and Mandy, providing chairside support for all our patients. Emma is also training to support our Therapist Holly, providing assistance for Periodontal and Restorative Treatments. When Emma is not working, or studying, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Emma is a keen traveller and loves to explore new cities whilst on city breaks with friends.

Lesley Lester

Dental Nurse - GDC 141106

Dental Nurse, NEBDN, Qualified in the UK

I have gained experience working for secondary care as part of the Community Dental Services team. During this time I gained my Dental Nurse qualification and also extended my qualifications to include Dental Radiography and Oral Care Education I love my role as a dental nurse providing chairside support clinically to all the dentists and hygienists and also to provide a relaxing experience for patients. Outside of work my hobbies include running, gardening, spending time with family, friends and especially my cat!

Kayleigh Jarvis

Trainee Dental Nurse

Kayleigh currently works alongside our Dentists and our Hygienists, providing chairside support for all our patients. Kayleigh can also be found behind the desk, ensuring our patients appointments are arranged and organised efficiently. Kayleigh is currently completing practical and theoretical training towards her NEBDN in Dental Nursing, where she most enjoys the restorative aspects. When Kayleigh is not working, or studying, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is a keen traveller and loves to explore new countries and cities whilst travelling with friends.

Olivia Srawley

Trainee Dental Nurse

Olivia is a trainee dental nurse currently working towards her NEBDN qualification. She is also part of the reception team. So far her favourite part of the job is getting to meet lots of new people! In Olivia’s spare time she enjoys reading and baking. She also loves to travel, especially anywhere hot and sunny!

Abbey Brook

Trainee Dental Nurse

Abbey Brook, Trainee Dental Nurse

Hello! I'm Abbey, a passionate and dedicated individual on a journey to become a skilled dental nurse. With a keen interest in oral health and a strong desire to make a positive impact on patients' lives, I am currently pursuing my training in dental nursing.

Laurie Britton

Trainee Dental Nurse

Laurie, trainee Dental Nurse

Laurie is a trainee dental nurse at the practice currently working towards her NEBDN qualification. Laurie mostly enjoys the variety of the job and that no day is the same, working alongside our hygienists and dentists. She loves making a positive impact on someone's day. When Laurie is not studying she enjoys walking her family cocker spaniels, Ruby and Pearl on Scarborough beach.

Holly Anderson

Receptionist

Holly works full time at the heart of the practice, on the reception desk. So she is always here to greet you with a smiling face, and answer any questions you might have. When not at work, Holly loves catching up with friends and family, but her love is music. Listening to new music, attending festivals, bands or concerts, anything music related.

Ellie Barkhordarian

Receptionist

Ellie is one of our fabulous receptionists here at Newby Dental Practice. You will find her at the heart of the Practice, the Front Desk most days, but she will also be working behind the scenes too, answering calls and helping with everyone's enquiries. Ellie's strengths lie in ensuring all of our patients receive the best service and care possible. Coming from a long career in hospitality, Ellie decided to switch direction and dive into the world of dentistry. When not in the practice, Ellie can be found on adventures with her little family or hunting for the best place to enjoy her favourite treat, Afternoon Tea with friends.

Emily Bare

Receptionist

Emily works full time at the heart of the practice, on the reception desk. So she is always here to greet you with a smiling face, and answer any questions you might have. Like Ellie, with a background in hospitality, she’s highly experienced in providing excellent service, making sure everyone leaves happy. When not at work, Emily loves catching up with friends and family, but her love is music. Listening to new music, attending festivals, bands or concerts, anything music related, Emily is there! Fun fact- Emily loves to skydive to raise money for her favourite charities! Not for the faint hearted!