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.
Oliver Hinton
GDC no. 244904Dr. Oli Hinton graduated from Newcastle University Dental School and subsequently joined the Royal Air Force. He achieved an MSc with distinction in Restorative Dentistry at Birmingham University in 2019, winning the Most Outstanding Masters Student Award and is now a tutor and examiner on the course.
His areas of special interest include the management of worn teeth, root canal treatment and the management of gum disease. Dr. Hinton also offers aesthetic treatments such as whitening, Invisalign and composite treatments as well as sleeping appliances for snoring and splint therapy for grinding.
Gary Zolty
GDC No 78957Gary Zolty graduated in 1991 from the University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) and has limited his clinical dental practice to Endodontics (root canal treatment) setting up and running a private referral endodontic practice since 1998, he joined Abbey in 2019.
Gary has completed a Masters of Science (MSc) degree (Endodontics) and also an advanced postgraduate technique course in Endodontics in the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, as well as a Higher Diploma in Endodontics at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa and achieved cum laude.
Our Dental Nurses
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.
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.
Marie Williams
GDC No 123635Marie has been a dental nurse for over 29 years and joined our practice in 2013. In her spare time she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children.
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.
Georgia Wiseman
GDC no 291658Georgia is our newest member of the team, she is a newly qualified Dental nurse with over 2 years experience. She has settled into the practice and become an asset to the team, In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her new little puppy.
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.
Our Hygienist/Therapist Team
Our Reception 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.
Natalie Anderson
N/ANat is receptionist at the practice, she has been working with us for over two years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She is the welcoming face of the practice and is happy to help in any way she can.
Our Hygienist/Therapist Team
Paula Fielding
GDC No 2975Paula focuses on techniques in oral hygiene. She has many years experience as a hygienist and helps our patients achieve a high standard of dental health. Regular treatment with a hygienist can help stop disease and maintain healthy tissues in the mouth.
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.
Our Reception Team
Natalie Anderson
Kieran 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.
Julia Cogden
Julia has been receptionist at Abbey Dental Practice for past 12 years, In her spare time she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
