The Team
Dr Mark Haseltine - Principal Dentist
Mark is committed to providing the most effective solutions to every aspect of dental health. Mark encourages patients to participate fully in all aspects of their treatment planning and is happy to help with any queries or concerns you may have. Mark is a member of the British Dental Association.
BDS University of Bristol 1989
GDC No. 64668
Dr Laura Birch - Dentist
Laura enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but has a particular interest in root canal treatment, oral surgery and cosmetic treatments. She has experience providing Invisalign and whitening to many of her patients. Laura is a member of the British Dental Association, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Endodontic Society.
BDS University of Bristol 2011, MFDS RCSEd
GDC No. 209489
Dr Victoria Ward - Dentist
Victoria has worked as an Associate within NHS & private practices. Victoria enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly root canal treatment. She enjoys adopting a preventative approach to dentistry and works well putting anxious patients at ease. Victoria is a member of the British Dental Association.
BDS University of Cardiff 2009
GDC No. 176726
Dr Ester Lucas - Dentist
Ester qualified as dentist in Madrid, Spain in 2005. She particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry alongside general dentistry with the variation and challenges it brings. Ester enjoys building relationships with her patients and enabling them to improve their overall dental health.
Lic Odont Madrid 2005
GDC No. 101255
Adam Taylor - Dental Hygienist
Adam has experience in a number of different dental settings and has a strong emphasis on prevention during appointments. He is a member of both his professional association and the British Society of Periodontology.
BSc Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Birmingham 2012
GDC No. 238274
Vel Angelova - Dental Hygienist
Vel graduated from the University of Bristol in 2009 as a dental hygienist/therapist. Since then she has been working in private practices. Vel always strives to emphasise the importance of preventative care and treats her patients with a holistic approach, always taking into consideration their lifestyle, diet, general health, stress levels, etc. which can all be related to oral disease and health.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Bristol 2009
GDC No. 174142
Nikki Evans - Dental Hygienist
Nikki graduated from University of Bristol in 2017 with distinction as a dental hygienist and was awarded the Tepe prize for ‘Clinical Excellence’. Nikki has a gentle, empathetic approach and enjoys caring for all her patients with particular emphasis on preventative care.
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Distinction) University of Bristol 2017
GDC No. 271545
Helen - Practice Manager
Having moved to Bristol to work for the Pirbic Organisation, Helen then travelled to Bermuda working for the Senior Vice President and General Manager of The Bank of Bermuda, Private Banking. On her return to Bristol she purchased Henleaze Dental Practice in 2001 with husband Mark, where she manages the day to day running and all business aspects of the Practice.
Kay - Dental Nurse
Kay has many years experience at Henleaze Dental Practice and in that time has developed an extremely good relationship with our patients. Kay joined the team in April 2001 when Mark and Helen purchased the Practice, having worked for the previous owner.
GDC No. 114314
Sarah - Dental Nurse
Sarah qualified as a dental nurse in 2007 and since then has worked in both NHS and Private practices. In recent years Sarah has assisted specialists in areas of implantology and endodontics along with restorative treatments before joining our team in October 2017.
GDC No. 158093
Sharon - Dental Nurse
Sharon qualified in May 2000 as a dental nurse and worked closely with the Principal at an Independent Practice in Clifton. Since the Practice was purchased by a Dental Corporate Sharon preferred working in an Independent family practice environment and joined Henleaze Dental Practice in June 2021.
GDC No. 156795
Paula - Dental Nurse
Paula qualified in January 2009 as a dental nurse and has also passed her qualification in ‘dental sedation nursing’ in 2010. Paula has worked in both the NHS and private sectors before joining our team in November 2021.
GDC No. 173753
Leanne - Dental Nurse
Leanne qualified as a dental nurse in 2015 and has worked within the NHS and Private settings and particularly enjoys cosmetic dentistry. Leanne joined the team in December 2023.
GDC No. 256330