Our dedicated practice team are here to ensure that your care always comes first. Our clinical staff are trained to provide you with the highest quality dental care while the practice manager and reception team are always at hand to ensure you receive the best possible customer service.

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Clinical Staff

Jatin Patel

GDC No. 69401 - BDS University of Sheffield

Jat Patel BDS, MSc Rest.Dent.(Leeds), Dip.Rest.RCS(Eng), PgCert Dent. Law(Beds.), PgCert Dent.Ed.(Beds)

Jat is a highly skilled and innovative dental surgeon. He has over twenty years of experience and his continuing post-graduate training ensures that his techniques are always state of the art and best practice.

Jat qualified in Sheffield at the age of twenty two. He owned his own practice in London for five years before moving to Peterborough. He has always been committed to professional development and has a history of postgraduate study, which include Postgraduate Certificates in Dental Education and Dental Law and Ethics. He also most recently has attained the MSc in Restorative Dentistry given by the University of Leeds. Jat is a member of the British Dental Association and the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Jat has a particular interest in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.

Kanesh Mashru

GDC No. 69650 - BDS University of Sheffield

Kanesh Mashru

Dr Mashru qualified from Sheffield University in 1993. He has had many years of experience as a trainer and mentor for newly qualified dental graduates. Dr Mashru enjoys teaching and has postgraduate qualification, from Bedford University, in ‘Dental Education’ and in ‘Dental Law and Ethics’. Dr Mashru has recently completed a MSc in restorative dentistry from the University of Leeds and has a particular interest in complex crown and bridge work. Dr Mashru has additional training in facial aesthetics and is helping patients with their appearance offering treatments such as wrinkle removal, lip fillers and dermal fillers. He believes in producing the highest standard of dentistry in a friendly and professional environment. Outside dentistry, Dr Mashru enjoys golf and reading, as well spending time with his young family.

Paul Williams

GDC No. 59440 - BDS Birmingham University

Paul Williams

Paul Williams has worked in general dental practice as a general dental practitioner since qualifying from Birmingham University Dental School in 1984. He started working as an associate in a large dental practice in Warwickshire, then moved on to a dental practice in Stamford before joining DentalHouse in Castor in July 2019.

Paul is a very experienced dental practitioner, working to high standards and offering plenty of time for procedures as well as a personalised service. He is committed to continued professional development through ongoing training.

John Hawkins

GDC No. 47460 - BDS University of Liverpool

John Hawkins

John Hawkins is an experienced dental practitioner, who, after a short service commission in the Royal Navy, ran his own dental practice in Stamford for many years. He has now reduced his commitment and is working part time at the Dental House.

Mrs Koleh Rees

GDC No. 126701 - Dental Hygienist University of Leeds

Mrs Koleh Rees, Dental Hygienist, Grad Dip in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Leeds England 2007, BSc. Hons. (Open University) 2014

Koleh graduated from Leeds Dental Institute in 2007 as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist.

Her desire is to continually work along side other members of the dental team to ensure patients have a good experience during their appointment ,ensuring the best possible care in supporting the oral health needs of the patients.

Outside of her fulfilling professional life Koleh enjoys the beautiful countryside of South Lincolnshire, cycling and walking with her family. Other interests include; singing, listening to Christian music, practising to improve her guitar and piano skills, cooking and entertaining.

Jatin Patel

GDC No. 69401 - BDS University of Sheffield

Jat Patel BDS, MSc Rest.Dent.(Leeds), Dip.Rest.RCS(Eng), PgCert Dent. Law(Beds.), PgCert Dent.Ed.(Beds)

Jat is a highly skilled and innovative dental surgeon. He has over twenty years of experience and his continuing post-graduate training ensures that his techniques are always state of the art and best practice.

Jat qualified in Sheffield at the age of twenty two. He owned his own practice in London for five years before moving to Peterborough. He has always been committed to professional development and has a history of postgraduate study, which include Postgraduate Certificates in Dental Education and Dental Law and Ethics. He also most recently has attained the MSc in Restorative Dentistry given by the University of Leeds. Jat is a member of the British Dental Association and the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Jat has a particular interest in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.

Kanesh Mashru

GDC No. 69650 - BDS University of Sheffield

Kanesh Mashru

Dr Mashru qualified from Sheffield University in 1993. He has had many years of experience as a trainer and mentor for newly qualified dental graduates. Dr Mashru enjoys teaching and has postgraduate qualification, from Bedford University, in ‘Dental Education’ and in ‘Dental Law and Ethics’. Dr Mashru has recently completed a MSc in restorative dentistry from the University of Leeds and has a particular interest in complex crown and bridge work. Dr Mashru has additional training in facial aesthetics and is helping patients with their appearance offering treatments such as wrinkle removal, lip fillers and dermal fillers. He believes in producing the highest standard of dentistry in a friendly and professional environment. Outside dentistry, Dr Mashru enjoys golf and reading, as well spending time with his young family.

Paul Williams

GDC No. 59440 - BDS Birmingham University

Paul Williams

Paul Williams has worked in general dental practice as a general dental practitioner since qualifying from Birmingham University Dental School in 1984. He started working as an associate in a large dental practice in Warwickshire, then moved on to a dental practice in Stamford before joining DentalHouse in Castor in July 2019.

Paul is a very experienced dental practitioner, working to high standards and offering plenty of time for procedures as well as a personalised service. He is committed to continued professional development through ongoing training.

John Hawkins

GDC No. 47460 - BDS University of Liverpool

John Hawkins

John Hawkins is an experienced dental practitioner, who, after a short service commission in the Royal Navy, ran his own dental practice in Stamford for many years. He has now reduced his commitment and is working part time at the Dental House.

Mrs Koleh Rees

GDC No. 126701 - Dental Hygienist University of Leeds

Mrs Koleh Rees, Dental Hygienist, Grad Dip in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Leeds England 2007, BSc. Hons. (Open University) 2014

Koleh graduated from Leeds Dental Institute in 2007 as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist.

Her desire is to continually work along side other members of the dental team to ensure patients have a good experience during their appointment ,ensuring the best possible care in supporting the oral health needs of the patients.

Outside of her fulfilling professional life Koleh enjoys the beautiful countryside of South Lincolnshire, cycling and walking with her family. Other interests include; singing, listening to Christian music, practising to improve her guitar and piano skills, cooking and entertaining.

Dental Care Professionals

Lorna Kane

GDC No. 274244

Lorna Kane, Practice Manager

I began my career in dentistry in 2011 and have a lot of experience with reception, dental nursing, and management. I have worked at Castor since the practice opened in 2017. I have thoroughly enjoyed assisting with the setup and watching the refurbishments take place for it to become the wonderful practice it is today. I have a particular interest in compliance and training. I really enjoy seeing patient transformations and watching them leave with a newfound confidence. I’m loving life as a new mum and love spending time with my family.

Rebekah Bannister

GDC No. 245601

Rebekah Bannister

Becky has been in Dentistry since 2008 and joined Castor Dentalhouse in 2019 and since then has expanded her skills, she enjoys all aspects of her roll here at Castor but enjoys the cosmetic side including working alongside our Implant dentist. she has also enjoys doing over duties here at Castor such as making sure clinical logs are up to date and learning the policies for the practice more in dept and expanding her career here at Castor, Becky also enjoys working on reception as she loves caring for patients and building a friendly rapport with them, outside of the practice, Becky enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog Morris and traveling.

Laima Simkiene

GDC No. 123350

Laima Simkiene

Laima joined DentalHouse in 2019. She is competent in all aspects of nursing and particularly enjoys smile makeovers and cosmetic treatments. She feels the most rewarding aspect her role is when patients leave with a new confidence in their smile. Outside of work her time is spent with her husband and two young children. Laima enjoys long walks and fitness classes.

Linda Scotney

GDC No. 118657

Linda Scotney

Linda qualified as a dental nurse over 30 years ago. Her friendly outgoing personality and experience means she can calm and reassure anxious patients. She enjoys all aspects of Dentistry especially in the cosmetics field. When she is not at work Linda enjoys cooking, keeping fit and spending time with her young grandson and friends.

Louise Hopper

GDC No. 120884

Louise Hopper

Louise has been a dental nurse for over 30 years. Her career began in Stamford and she was with the Ailsworth practice before moving into Dentalhouse. She is very experienced. She has particular interest in Oral Surgery and Endodontic treatments. In her spare time Louise enjoys walking, reading, family time and most of lunches out with friends.

Amanda Huggins

GDC No. 135960

Amanda Huggins

Amanda is a nurse of thirty five years experience. The last seven years have been with John Hawkins in Stamford and now with him here at Dental House. She spends her spare time with her Gypsy cob Jaffa.

Amelia Wodjyla

Trainee Dental Nurse

Amelia Wodjyla

Amelia started her apprenticeship at dental house in June 2023 and has been given the opportunity to develop her practical skills here at dental house. She enjoys the clinical side to dentistry as well as the reception side which helps her communication with patients and her confidence in surgery. Out of work hours, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping busy in her free time. Amelia also likes to go on walks and visit new places. Her aim is to quality in dental nursing and become a dental nurse to stay in this career.

Oliwia Wodyla

Trainee Dental Nurse

Oliwia Wodyla

Oliwia started her apprenticeship here at Castor DentalHouse in October 2023, Oliwia is passionate about her work and enjoys setting goals for herself each day to strive to be better, she enjoys working on the clinical side of dentistry and her goal is to become and qualified dental nurse. In her free time Oliwia loves to spend quality time with her family and friends

Lorna Kane

GDC No. 274244

Lorna Kane, Practice Manager

I began my career in dentistry in 2011 and have a lot of experience with reception, dental nursing, and management. I have worked at Castor since the practice opened in 2017. I have thoroughly enjoyed assisting with the setup and watching the refurbishments take place for it to become the wonderful practice it is today. I have a particular interest in compliance and training. I really enjoy seeing patient transformations and watching them leave with a newfound confidence. I’m loving life as a new mum and love spending time with my family.

Rebekah Bannister

GDC No. 245601

Rebekah Bannister

Becky has been in Dentistry since 2008 and joined Castor Dentalhouse in 2019 and since then has expanded her skills, she enjoys all aspects of her roll here at Castor but enjoys the cosmetic side including working alongside our Implant dentist. she has also enjoys doing over duties here at Castor such as making sure clinical logs are up to date and learning the policies for the practice more in dept and expanding her career here at Castor, Becky also enjoys working on reception as she loves caring for patients and building a friendly rapport with them, outside of the practice, Becky enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog Morris and traveling.

Laima Simkiene

GDC No. 123350

Laima Simkiene

Laima joined DentalHouse in 2019. She is competent in all aspects of nursing and particularly enjoys smile makeovers and cosmetic treatments. She feels the most rewarding aspect her role is when patients leave with a new confidence in their smile. Outside of work her time is spent with her husband and two young children. Laima enjoys long walks and fitness classes.

Linda Scotney

GDC No. 118657

Linda Scotney

Linda qualified as a dental nurse over 30 years ago. Her friendly outgoing personality and experience means she can calm and reassure anxious patients. She enjoys all aspects of Dentistry especially in the cosmetics field. When she is not at work Linda enjoys cooking, keeping fit and spending time with her young grandson and friends.

Louise Hopper

GDC No. 120884

Louise Hopper

Louise has been a dental nurse for over 30 years. Her career began in Stamford and she was with the Ailsworth practice before moving into Dentalhouse. She is very experienced. She has particular interest in Oral Surgery and Endodontic treatments. In her spare time Louise enjoys walking, reading, family time and most of lunches out with friends.

Amanda Huggins

GDC No. 135960

Amanda Huggins

Amanda is a nurse of thirty five years experience. The last seven years have been with John Hawkins in Stamford and now with him here at Dental House. She spends her spare time with her Gypsy cob Jaffa.

Amelia Wodjyla

Trainee Dental Nurse

Amelia Wodjyla

Amelia started her apprenticeship at dental house in June 2023 and has been given the opportunity to develop her practical skills here at dental house. She enjoys the clinical side to dentistry as well as the reception side which helps her communication with patients and her confidence in surgery. Out of work hours, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and keeping busy in her free time. Amelia also likes to go on walks and visit new places. Her aim is to quality in dental nursing and become a dental nurse to stay in this career.

Oliwia Wodyla

Trainee Dental Nurse

Oliwia Wodyla

Oliwia started her apprenticeship here at Castor DentalHouse in October 2023, Oliwia is passionate about her work and enjoys setting goals for herself each day to strive to be better, she enjoys working on the clinical side of dentistry and her goal is to become and qualified dental nurse. In her free time Oliwia loves to spend quality time with her family and friends