About Us

Dr Gareth McAleer

Dentist

BDS Lond 1998; BSc South Bank 1995, GDC Reg No. 74952

Gareth qualified in 1998 from London University. He is the principal dentist at Claydon Dental. Gareth’s special interests are in cosmetic dentistry and smile makeovers, involving veneers, crowns, white fillings and teeth whitening.

He enjoys keeping up to date with the latest techniques and technology in dentistry in order to provide his patients with high-end dental care.

He has served as Chair of the Oxfordshire British Dental Association (BDA) and has lectured widely across the UK on dental practice issues.

Neil Eguia

Dentist

D.D.S GDC Reg No. 218517

Neil is one of our Director Dentists and has completed an extensive level of dental training.

He studied a two-year postgraduate course at the renowned Tipton Academy where his skill was recognised by winning one of only two awards available in his class.

Throughout his career, he has developed a real passion for cosmetic dentistry and prides himself in his minimally invasive approach.

Neil is an Invisalign-trained dentist and one of the lead providers of the treatment in our Milton Keynes practice.

Lucy Edworthy

Practice Manager/Treatment Plan Coordinator

Lucy joined the practice as receptionist/admin assistant before becoming Practice Manager. Previously Lucy had been in banking for 16 years.

Lucy also gives advice to patients with their treatment planning, whether it be to discuss the treatments in more detail, schedule in dates or to discuss financial options.

Talia Feld

Practice Manager

Talia is our Milton Keynes practice manageress and has spent her entire career in private dentistry. She has experience as both a dental nurse as well as a manager, enabling her to discuss detailed treatment plans with patients and work out appointments around patients busy schedules.
Talia prides herself in making sure each patient is greeted with a smile as soon as they walk through the door and are made to feel welcomed into our practice.

Alison Haeney

Therapist/Hygienist

EDH, GDC Reg No. 6198

Alison is our highly experienced Dental Therapist/Hygienist.

After many years as a Registered Dental Nurse, Alison expanded her experience qualified in Dental Radiography, Oral Health Education & spent some time doing voluntary work in South Africa with Mercy Ships. Alison gained her Dental Therapy/Hygiene qualification from Sheffield Dental School.

Alison is passionate about her career her patients. She prides herself on listening to the concerns needs of all individuals, catering for children adults with a variety of treatments. Alison applies her knowledge advice in a holistic manner, as she believes in treating the “whole” patient their needs. Achieving, together, maintenance through satisfaction long-lasting results.

Outside the practice, Alison enjoys time with her family caring for her pet chickens, ducks, bearded dragons.  Alison loves the outdoor life, exploring trails with her youngest son, but equally enjoys a good read or a trip to the cinema. Alison is passionate about good food, hence forces herself to keep fit with a variety of challenges.

Kimberley Mclean

Therapist/Hygienist

EDH, GDC Reg No. 174543

Kimberley has worked in dentistry since 2007, beginning her career as a dental nurse. She qualified from King’s College Dental Institute in June 2012 and has been a part of the Claydon Dental team since September 2014.

Kimberley prides herself on her reputation with her patients, ensuring they understand the treatment they need and why and aiming to keep them calm and comfortable throughout.

Day to day Kimberley focuses on the individual needs and tailoring advice and treatment to suit each individual patient to achieve the best results both in surgery and when patients take on their oral health regime at home.

Her special interests are children’s therapy and advanced periodontal treatment.

Outside of the practice Kimberley keeps busy spending time with her nieces and nephews or working out at crossfit. She also has an interest in piano and aims to complete her grades in the near future.

Nicola Pascoe

Dental Nurse

GDC Reg No. 247308
Nicola joined the team as a Dental Nurse. Nicola is very friendly and always happy to help patients who feel a little anxious or nervous. Nicola is also heavily involved in promoting oral health both at Claydon Dental and through presentations at schools and within the community in Steeple Claydon and in Milton Keynes.

Nicola Preston

Senior Dental Nurse

GDC Reg No. 221998

Nicola has been working within the Dental industry as a qualified Dental Nurse for over 8 years.

She has previously worked and gained skills in the oral surgery and orthodontic department.

Nicola enjoys working in the private sector as she is able to spend more time with patients.

Outside work Nicola enjoys a tipple and going to yoga to sweat it all out.

Leonie Hirst

Trainee Dental Nurse

Leonie has recently joined our team here at Claydon Dental and will be training on a daily basis whilst studying in order to achieve her Dental Nurse Qualification.

Leonie’s background was working as a team leader in a residential care home, some of the skills that she has gained from this position has made a great first impression with our patients and we aim to develop her skills even further.

“I have always had an interest in Dentistry and when I saw Claydon Dental advertise for a position I instantly knew that was the place for me. The staff have made me feel incredibly welcomed and the patients have all been a delight to work with. I’m excited to see what the future brings me here at Claydon Dental”

Jade Pollard

Dental Nurse

GDC Reg No. 272111
Jade has recently joined us after nursing for 5 years. She loves interacting with patients and providing 5-star care. In her free time, she is proud to be a bit of a “crazy cat lady” and enjoys spending time with her younger sisters.

Maria Hardman

Dentist – Dental Implants

BDS(Birm) DUI(Lille) MJDF RCS(Eng) MFDS RCS(Edin) GDC Reg No. 60600

Maria has a special interest in Implantology and is very forward-thinking in terms of her dentistry.