BDS MFGDP (UK) DIP IMP DENT RCS (ENG) FFGDP (UK)g
GDC- 6735
Mark qualified from Guys Hospital Dental School, University of London in 1991. After graduating, Mark worked in London for several years before returning home to his native Yorkshire in 1994. Mark passed his membership exams of the Faculty of General Dental Practice in February 1998. In July 2004 he was awarded the Advanced Level Certificate of the Diploma in Implantology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mark’s practice is limited to Implant dentistry. He has 30 year experience in this specialised field of dentistry. He has acted as a Key Opinion leader for one of the main implant manufacturers and has taught on formal postgraduate courses at Manchester University, Leeds University and The Royal College of Surgeons. He also lectures Nationally on the use of dental implants for the dental rehabilitation of patients.
Mark has mentored many dentists and is still involved in teaching advanced techniques in the field of Implantology. Mark is a member of the British Dental Association, The Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and The Association of Dental Implantology.
Mark is from a family of dentists and indeed he is himself the fourth generation in his family; his great grandfather practiced in Leeds and his grandfather, grandmother and father all practiced in Horbury, Wakefield. Mark is married to Kate and they have two children, Harriet and Alexandra. Harriet and her husband Jordan are both dentists and now work alongside Mark at Horbury Dentalcare.
Mark and Kate are very proud grandparents to Edward, Oscar and Toby.
Outside of dentistry, Mark enjoys cycling and has completed a number of challenges over the last few years including Raid Pyrenees and the N2 Challenge in Portugal.His other hobbies include shooting and travel. Mark is a school governor at Silcoates School where he and both his own daughters we’re educated.
BDS MJDF RCS(Eng) Dip Rest Dent CGDent AssocFCGDent
GDC- 271490
Harriet is the fourth generation of the Willings family to practice dentistry in Horbury. Harriet is extremely proud to be a part of the family practice and looks forward to continuing the provision of care to the families of Wakefield over the course of her career. Harriet joined us in 2020 having qualified and worked in Newcastle since 2017.
She is now studying with the Royal College Surgeons for a diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry, expanding her knowledge. This will enable her to take on more complicated cases and provide a higher level of routine and cosmetic services. Harriet is also a provider of Invisalign and other clear aligner systems. Outside of work Harriet enjoys her Crossfit gym and spending time with her family and little cat Salem.
BDS MFDS RCS (Eng)
GDC -283566
Jordan joined the team at Horbury Dental Care in 2021. Originally from Drighlington, he studied at Newcastle Dental School and qualified in 2019. After this he worked as part of the head and neck surgical team at Pinderfields Hospital, where the team treats problems such as broken facial bones, lacerations and surgical extractions. Jordan has gained many more skills to add to his portfolio of experience, and has continued developing these by undertaking diplomas in Oral Surgery, and Restorative Aesthetic Dentistry.
Jordan is married to Harriet so is very much a part of the Willings family, and they have two young boys (who they hope will be the 6th generation of dentists in the family!) Whilst not working Jordan enjoys a spot of gardening, going to the gym and watching sport – supporting both Leeds Rhinos and Leeds United. He also likes a real ale, preferably a Yorkshire brewed one!
New Business & Marketing Manager
GDC -205226
Practice Manager
GDC -256100
Assistant Practice Manager
Finance Manager
BDS Dip Rest Aesthet Dent (BAARID) MFDS RCS (Eng) MCGDent
GDC- 258210
Francois has been treating patients at Horbury Dental Care since 2015 when he graduated from Newcastle Dental School. Since then, he has completed a further two-year Diploma in Advanced Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. Francois is a passionate dentist who has a particular interest in Cosmetic dentistry. He is an experienced provider of Invisalign and SureSmile and has also been involved in teaching SureSmile (invisible brace system) to new users including recording podcasts on the subject. Francois enjoys building rapport with his patients and making them feel at ease, he loves making a difference to their lives by giving them the confidence to smile again. For examples of his work and before and after’s please see his Instagram @francois.dentist
BDSMFDS RCS(Ed)
GDC-193924
Helen completed her dental degree at Sheffield University in 2010. Since graduating, she developed further surgical skills whilst working within a hospital maxillofacial department and then completed a diploma with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Helen has pursued further training within dentistry; completing her Invisalign® training and facial aesthetics. She is the face and mind behind facesthetics at Horbury Dental Care which offers advanced non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments. This may compliment or enhance other treatments you undertake at the practice. Helen consistently strives for perfection and with her keen eye for detail and artistic flare she aims to enhance and balance your facial features so that you look and feel your best. In her spare time Helen enjoys photography, spending time with her young family of boys and taking her dog Minnie on country walks.
BChD, MJDF
GDC – 13204
Kirsty has been treating patients at Horbury Dental Care now for over 17 years, having completed her degree at Leeds Dental School in 2007. Kirsty has since developed her skills further to become a sedation trained dentist.
Kirsty is empathetic to patients fears towards the dentist. Her calm, gentle and reassuring nature has helped many patients who have suffered with dental anxiety and phobias. She finds it extremely rewarding to see patients, who have often had bad experiences at the dentist, overcome their anxieties with the use of sedation.
Kirsty enjoys all respects of dentistry, she is advancing her skills further by undertaking post graduate training in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and is working towards her diploma.
In her spare time Kirsty enjoys family holidays with her husband and 2 children, catching up with friends & walking her dog Penny.
BChD MJDF Dip Rest Dent RCS(Eng.)
GDC – 192544
Tom has been treating patients at Horbury Dental Care for over 14 years, having qualified from Leeds Dental Institute in 2010. He completed the Restorative Diploma at the Royal College of Surgeons in 2016. He has completed a research project for an MSc certification, and enjoys providing more complex restorative dentistry, including restoring worn dentition, and improving aesthetics. Tom is also one of HDCs Foundation Dentist Trainers, offering guidance and support to newly qualified dentists. In his spare time Tom enjoys spending time with his family, fine dining and travelling the world.
BDS
GDC- 61283
Richard brings a wealth of experience to Horbury Dental Care through his special interest in dentures and restoring dental implants. Qualifying from the University of Wales in 1986, Richard started his career working as an associate dentist and then went on to own 2 practices with his wife Jennifer. Richard works at Horbury Dental Care on Fridays, and takes referrals in order to look after our older patients’ denture needs.
Richard is best known for his great sense of humour, his charming character and his love for awful daytime TV. Away from dentistry you will find him on the hockey pitch playing for Wakefield Hockey Club and when time allows he enjoys sailing and holidays to Majorca.
BDS (Manchester) MSc (University of Kent) MJDF RCS (Eng)
GDC- 209785
Matt graduated from the Turner Dental School in Manchester in 2011, where he was awarded the Tom Pitt-Ford prize for his work. Matt continued his education by completing an MSc in Primary Care Dentistry from the University of Kent in 2014 and becoming a member of the Joint Dental Faculties.
Matt has previously worked in a specialist restorative unit at the William Harvey Hospital as well as a number of practices across the South East. Matt relocated to be close to family in Yorkshire and joined Horbury Dental Care and Implant Clinic in 2021. He is committed to preventive dentistry and communicating all patient’s treatment options to them.
Matt has a young daughter who he spends most of his spare time with, discovering new places and walks around West Yorkshire. Any new recommendations are welcome!
BChD (Leeds)
GDC- 290169
James started working at Horbury Dental Care in September 2020 following his graduation from the Leeds Dental School the same year. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time on the golf course or spending time with his family in Derbyshire.
BChD (Leeds)
GDC 309300
Tom started working at Horbury Dental Care in summer 2023 after graduating at Leeds Dental School. Out side of work Tom enjoys spending time with his fiancee and renovating his new home.
BchD, MFGDP, DipRestDent RCS (Eng), Msc RestDent (leeds), FFGDP RCS (Eng), DipImpDent RCS(Eng).
GDC- 82181
Nick qualified from Leeds University in 2003 and worked a mixed private and NHS practice for 10 years before joining the implant team in Horbury in 2012. He has a strong interest in Implant and Restorative dentistry, completing Diplomas in both these subject areas with the Faculty of General Dental Practice. He has gone on to become a Fellow of the Faculty of General Dental Practice at the Royal College of Surgeons London and completed his Masters in Restorative dentistry at Leeds.
Nick takes referrals for Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry and has a particular interest in the failing dentition. He is experienced in treating nervous patients with IV sedation and provides this service for Implant patients when appropriate.
Nick had recently become a mentor at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital helping teach dental implants.
Nick is married with two children Abigail and Fiona. If time allows he is a keen golfer and enjoys regular trips to the isle of Arran in Scotland.
BDS, MSc (Clin Perio), Dip Imp Dent RCS (Eng), Assoc FGCDent
GDC- 70818
Graduating from the Turner Dental Hospital, Manchester in 1995 James has worked predominantly in general private practice. He was principal dentist of his own practice in Sheffield where he also held roles as a Foundation Dentist Trainer and clinical demonstrator in Restorative Dentistry at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield.
James has been involved in training qualified dentists locally in Dental Implantology and Clinical Periodontology techniques for over a decade and has clinical interests in all aspects of restorative care and aesthetic treatments especially where periodontal complications have arisen. James gained his MSc in Clinical Periodontology at UCLan in 2013 and Diploma in Dental Implantology (UK) at Royal College of Surgeons in 2016.
James joined Horbury dental care in 2009 and became part of the team that accepts referrals from dentists all across the region for periodontal and implant treatments.
He is registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) (70818) and he is a full member of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) and Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).
In his spare time James enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, walking in the lake district, cycling and when the opportunity allows, scuba diving (He has his PADI open water and dry suit specialty training – essential in the cold waters of the UK!)
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy University of Sheffield 2019
GDC no. 284060
