Our Team
Meet Our Team
Our Dentists
Robert Handley
GDC No 66089After 10 years working in various practices in the North West, Robert wanted the challenge of setting up a practice utilising the best ideas and techniques that he had acquired. In 2001 he set up Abbey Dental Practice.Robert has always been thoroughly committed to postgraduate education and has studied with many senior dental practitioners. He particularly enjoys providing dental care for the whole family but has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and the use of dental implants to replace missing teethRob is a highly qualified practitioner, who is keen on creating a welcoming, safe family environment for all his patients. Rob lives locally and has 2 children Rebecca and Matthew.
Kieran McAuliffe
GDC No 100210Kieran graduated in 2005 with honours from Trinity College, Dublin and has worked both in the NHS and private dentistry since graduation. Kieran is particularly interested in conservative, non-invasive dentistry. He continues to keep his knowledge up to date by attending regular training.
Rachel Henderson
GDC no. 270898Hi, I'm Rachael. I was born and raised in Belfast and moved to Liverpool in 2012 to study dentistry.
I completed my foundation training in Manchester and have since enjoyed practicing dentistry in a wide variety of settings. Day to day I love having a range of essential treatments as well as providing cosmetic treatments with a minimally invasive approach such as Invisalign and composite bonding. Outside of work my main interests are food and fitness. I recently completed the London Marathon which was an amazing experience. Like all great athletes I take my fueling very seriously! Whether its trying out new restaurants, cooking for friends at home or endlessly scrolling through foodie accounts on Instagram.
Isabella Parkes
GDC no. 264509I graduated Manchester Dental School in 2016 and joined Abbey dental practice in 2023. I enjoy practicing general dentistry and easing concerns of children and anxious adults alike. I am a qualified Invisalign and tooth whitening provider.
I also practice facial aesthetics and have great results with Botulinum toxin and Profhilo offering natural enhancements.
In my spare time I enjoy playing golf and travelling.
Kristof Dos Remedios
GDC noKristof graduated as a dentist from Newcastle University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery
(BDS). He also holds a degree in Biomedical Sciences (BSc Hons), also from Newcastle University. After graduating, Kristof completed his foundation training in Manchester, which kick-started his interest in preventative dentistry. Kristof loves building a strong connection with his patients, making them feel comfortable. His calming, caring approach puts patients first and makes them feel at ease from the very start.
Practice Team
Carla Birch
GDC No 139073Practice Manager
Carla joined Abbey Dental in July 2025 after making the move out of city centre Manchester and brings with her over 20 years of experience in dentistry. She began her career as a trainee dental nurse and has worked across a variety of practices, gaining a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of all aspects of dental care and practice management. As clinic manager, Carla is passionate about leading and supporting the team to deliver the highest quality dental care to every patient.
You might meet her while she is nursing in surgery as she quite often gets her scrubs on! She feels very lucky to have joined such a long-standing and dedicated team who have been caring for generations of the local community for over 25 years, and she is committed to continuing this tradition.
Susan Lea
GDC No 133361Susan started dental nursing in 1993 and has been at Abbey Dental Practice since 2006, has two children, loves spending time with them and family.
Marie Williams
GDC No 123635Marie has been a dental nurse for over 34 years and joined our practice in 2013. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children.
Patricia Rowe
GDC No 125154Patricia is from South Manchester and has been a qualified dental nurse for over 30 years. Trish has been nursing for us for over 17 years. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Jacqui Vero
GDC No 121116Jacqui has been dental nursing for over 20 years and has been at Abbey since 2019. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading and spending time with her husband and family.
Katie Birkenhead
GDC no 174632Welcome back, Katie! Katie originally joined our team after leaving school in 2005. She took a few years off to dedicate her time to her young family. We are now delighted to welcome Katie back to the practice.
Seren Lea
GDC noSeren is training to be a Dental Nurse and when not studying she likes to spend her free time being creative. She enjoys drawing and has written and illustrated a children's book.
Chloe Smith
GDC no 313630Qualified Dental Nurse who joined Abbey in 2025.
Chloe has experience in complex dental work and has quickly become a valued member of our team. When not in work Chloe can be found keeping active in the gym, shopping or on one of her adventures travelling. Discovering new places is her passion, she recently travelled around east Asia for 4 months.
Our Hygienist/Therapist Team
Jess Walklate
GDC No 175126Jessica qualified from Manchester School for dental care professionals with a diploma in dental hygiene & therapy. A therapy qualification means that Jessica is trained to carry out routine care such as fillings as well as take impressions and x-rays. Interested in the prevention of dental disease she believes that good dental care is essential to overall health.
Arshiya Ashfak
GDC No 301629Arshiya is a highly skilled dental therapist and dental hygienist with over 12 years of experience in the dental field.Registered with the General Dental Council (UK),she is committed to providing exceptional preventive,restorative and oral health care to patients of all ages.
She combines her expertise with a caring, patient-focused approach, ensuring every visit is comfortable, informative and effective.
Arshiya is passionate about continuous learning and currently focused on advancing her skills in bonding techniques and cosmetic dental design courses to offer the best aesthetic outcomes for her patients.
Outside of work, Arshiya enjoys staying active and keeping up with the latest innovations in dental care.
