Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals will ensure that you are in the best possible hands, now and in the future.
Management
Maria Pownall
Practice ManagerI have a number of years’ experience in customer-focused roles including being a police officer. I have recently taken up a role as Patient Co-ordinator for The Temple Dental Practices and am really enjoying the challenges that this brings. As well as looking after HR-related matters, I co-ordinate referrals from our other referring dental practices so that our experienced Surgeons look after referred patients. I love my job. The staff at our practices are all professional and passionate about what they do and I find it a pleasure to work alongside them.
Claire Boldy
Senior Clinical ManagerGDC Registration Number: 129194
I have been a dental nurse for 15 years and I’m now senior clinical manager. I love my job just as much now as I did when I first started. I am all about patient care and I try my best to put nervous patients at ease. I spend my spare time bringing up my baby boy Max, who is my whole world.
Laura Staegemann
Practice ManagerGDC Registration Number: 125550
I really enjoy working as a dental nurse and as practice manager. I have worked in both NHS and Private dental practices for the last 22 years.
Wendy Jones
Practice ManagerGDC Registration Number: 118475
I have worked in Dentistry for nearly 25 years and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to Temple Practice. I qualified as a Dental nurse in 2002 and went on to complete Dental Radiography, Oral Health Education and Dental Practice Management. I believe a good team starts with good training and I’m invested into bringing the best out of the team to be able to provide a five-star service for our patients. I have helped over 20 nurses complete the Dental Nurse qualification. In my spare time I enjoy spending quality time with my family and playing netball.
Dentists
Rob Finch
Dentist – BChD, Dip Rest Dent (RCS UK), MSc Clin Dent (Rest)GDC Registration Number: 79289
Richard Anderson
Principal Dentist and TrainerGDC Registration Number: 192323
I qualified from Newcastle Dental School in 2010 & have worked in the NHS since then. I enjoy restorative dentistry and hope to specialise in this at some point in the future.
Abdurahman El-Awa
Consultant Oral Surgeon – BDS (Hons). MFDS RCS Edinburgh MSurgDent RCS England. CCST OS. FDS OS RCS EdinburghGDC Registration Number: 170060
Graham Temple
Principal Dental Surgeon BDS, D.Clin.Hyp., LNCGDC Registration Number: 49147
Over 30 years family dentistry experience
Trained in clinical hypnosis and EFT
Recognised authority on phobia treatments
Ebi A Bamgboye
Dentist – BSc, BDS, MSc Oral Surgery (Specialist in Oral Surgery)GDC Registration Number: 72898
Paul Daniel Morris
Dentist – BChD (Leeds) M CLIN DENT (PROSTHO) PG CERT (ENDO)GDC Registration Number: 104094
Jeevan Matharoo
DentistGDC Registration Number: 271907
I started life in leeds and studied locally then went on to graduate from Cardiff University in 2017 with a BDS(Hons) in Dental Surgery. Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit by going to the gym and playing football. I also supplement this with an annual ski trip. In the near future I hope to expand my skill set with post graduate course on restorative work, implanvology, facial aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry.
Olivia Compton
DentistGDC Registration Number: 290794
I qualified from Newcastle University in 2020. I am a strong believer in patient education and the prevention of dental diseases. I love getting to know my patients and working with anxios patients in order to make them feel at ease. Paediatrics is the field of dentistry I am most passionate about; enforcing good dental habits from a young age. Outside of work, I enjoy Yorkshire walks with my beagle “Atlas”, cooking and a spot of sky-diving.
Haleema Gul
DentistGDC Registration Number: 281049
I thoroughly enjoy the challenges of modern dentistry, and I have a special interest in orthodontics. When I’m not looking after my patients teeth, I’m looking after my cheeky toddler son. I also enjoy socialising, walking in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, and relaxing with a good book.
Dental Nurses
Beth Wood
Senior Dental NurseGDC Registration Number: 257502
I have worked as a Dental Nurse for 8 years now; working in both NHS and Private practices. I am very passionate about my job and I am really enjoying working with our lovely patients and being a part of the wonderful team at The Temple Practice.
Ella Campbell
Trainee Dental NurseI have just started an apprenticeship with West Park Dental Practice in Brighouse. The team have been extremely supportive and I feel that I have been welcomed with open arms and that I have joined a family. I am really enjoying building good relationships with both staff and patients alike. My hobbies when not working are dancing as I teach children dance at the weekends.
Teegan Elson
Trainee Dental NurseI enjoy learning new skills and interacting with the patients, putting them at ease where I can. Along with nursing, I often cover and help out on reception. This is a great way to meet the patients before they go through to the Dentist for treatment.
Riham Hussain
Trainee Dental nurseI am currently training to be a Dental Nurse at The Temple Dental Practice in Leeds. I enjoy my work because it combines the practicality of working within a dental practice, together with exercising interpersonal skills. I love working cooperatively with the dental team and providing the best possible service to patients of all backgrounds. I am passionate about giving care because it is very rewarding to see patients satisfied with both the proficient dental work and the consideration and kindness of staff. I am passionate about patient journey and care.
Faye Hanson
Trainee Dental NurseI am currently working as a Trainee Dental Nurse. I have always been interested in dentistry and I am looking forward to furthering my career. I am really happy working as part of a wonderful team. I am also interested in beauty and aesthetics. In my spare time I look after my nieces who are 1 and 2 years old.
Dental Therapists
Samantha Bembridge
Dental TherapistGDC Registration Number: 163181
I qualified in 2010 at the Leeds Dental Institute. I specialise in periodontal and paediatric restorative dentistry. I enjoy treating all age groups, particularly nervous and anxious patients.
Admin & Receptionists
Lisa Van Gestel
Patient Co-ordinatorAs a Patient Coordinator, I help manage patients’ care, coordinate treatment plans and liaise with the dentists. I am thoroughly enjoying the role as I feel very passionate about customer care and service.
Joanne Lonsdale
Administration ManagerI love working on reception at the Temple Practice. I enjoy meeting the patients and chatting to them before/after their appointments, putting them at ease if they are nervous and answering any questions they have. Every day is different, no two days are the same. We have a great team here who are very friendly and supportive to everyone.
Estelle Brook
Reception ManagerI have worked as a Dental Receptionist for 20 years, I enjoy welcoming our patients to the practice. I am passionate about a good customer service, and I am always willing to help in any way I can.
Libby Bow
Dental ReceptionI really enjoy working on reception at the temple practice. I deal with all types of people that come through the door, helping them with any questions they may have.
Shelley Zadok
ReceptionistI enjoy working at Temple Practice as I enjoy interacting with people and giving them the best service possible. I like making patients feel welcome and comfortable with our excellent dental team.
