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Practice Principal, Mr. Venkat Ankam

Practice Principal, Mr. Venkat Ankam

GDC 176418

Venkat is a highly experienced dentist committed to ethical, patient-centred care. He qualified in 2004 and in the UK in 2009, and holds further qualifications in endodontics and restorative dentistry.

Associate Dentist: Dr. Evan Hurst

Associate Dentist: Dr. Evan Hurst

GDC 257730

Evan graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2015 and joined the practice in 2019. He has a caring, gentle and professional approach, particularly with anxious children and adults.

Janine Stoeman

Janine Stoeman

GDC 119927

Janine joined the practice in 2020 and has experience as a senior dental nurse and practice manager. Her responsibilities include staffing, infection control, stock control and practice safety.

Alexis Hartley

Alexis Hartley

GDC 329154

Alexis joined as a trainee dental nurse in 2023 and qualified in 2025. She also supports infection control, decontamination, reception and stock ordering.

Frankie Hartley

Frankie Hartley

Trainee Dental Nurse

Frankie joined the team in 2025 and enjoys building positive relationships with patients and colleagues while working towards qualification.

Mia Litherland

Mia Litherland

Trainee Dental Nurse

Mia joined the practice in 2024 and takes pride in supporting the dental team and helping appointments run smoothly.

Lisa Watson

Lisa Watson

GDC 241897

Lisa began her career at Church Street Dental in 2010 as a trainee dental nurse and has continued to develop her skills within the practice.

Naira Gasparetto

Naira Gasparetto

Dental Therapist and Orthodontic Therapist

Naira focuses on preventive care, periodontal therapy and supporting orthodontic treatments with a gentle, evidence-based approach.

Lili May-Havard

Lili May-Havard

Trainee Dental Nurse

Lili joined in December 2025 and is working towards qualifying as a dental nurse in 2027.

Hannah Taylor

Hannah Taylor

GDC 228796

Hannah qualified as a dental hygienist in 2012 and provides professional cleaning, stain removal, teeth whitening and other private treatments.

Anil Palouse Padayatti

Anil Palouse Padayatti

GDC 302648

Anil is a dental therapist with more than ten years of clinical experience and is committed to compassionate, patient-centred care.