Meet Our Dental Team
You will find our dedicated York dental team friendly, flexible and approachable. We will listen to your needs.
Dr Zareen Ashraff
GDC No: 72216
Dr Zareen Ashraff
GDC No: 72216
Dr Zareen Ashraff qualified in 1996 at Leeds and enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including Endodontics (root canal treatments). Earlier this year, she attended a Postgraduate course in periodontology (gum disease) and in 2013 completed a Postgraduate Training Course in advanced endodontic techniques and appropriate use of specialist equipment and materials.
Zareen makes the most of her leisure time, enjoying cycling, fitness training and tap dancing. She has taken part in several races to raise money for charities, such as The Great North Run for Asthma U.K., Castle Howard 10k for Cancer Research and Tapathons for Children in Need.
She loves listening to music, especially guitar based rock, plays piano and drums and enjoys the cinema. Her love of music has rubbed off on her two girls so she is now loving the opportunity to try out the clarinet, saxophone and cello!
Dr Mark Bentley
GDC No: 73551
Dr Mark Bentley
GDC No: 73551
Dr Mark Bentley qualified from Leeds University in 1997 and since then has worked at several family dental practices in North and East Yorkshire. Mark is an experienced general dental practitioner who enjoys all aspects of dentistry especially prevention and he has a special interest and diploma in Endodontics (root canal fillings). Mark is a member of the British Dental Association, British Endodontic Society and the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners.
He is married to Zareen and they have two daughters. Outside of work he loves spending time with the family and enjoys cooking, bread making, cycling and swimming and he recently discovered he likes running too. Mark’s other passion is Yoga, in which he holds a teaching diploma.
Dr Neil Martin
GDC No: 176477
Dr Neil Martin
GDC No: 176477
Neil qualified in 2009 from Dundee University and completed his vocational training in Kirkcaldy. He remained there for four years, enjoying his dentistry and building an excellent rapport with his patients. He continues to enjoy all aspects of dentistry but in particular advanced crown and bridge restorations.
Outside work, Neil is a keen sportsman playing both hockey and cricket to a high level.
Jonathan Hindley
GDC No: 227515
Jonathan Hindley
GDC No: 227515
Jonathan joined the team in February 2019 and has taken over the majority of Mr Fisher’s patient list. He qualified in Liverpool in 2012 and has previously worked at The Smile rooms dental practice in Malton.
He lives out in the countryside with his wife, who is a GP locally, with his two small children and their two cats. In his spare time Jonathan likes to travel to exotic countries and is a keen cyclist. He also enjoys gardening, reading and is a big fan of spicy food, in particular Indian followed by the odd beer or cheeky gin to wash it down with.
Victoria Poyner
GDC No: 79384
Victoria Poyner
GDC No: 79384
Dr Vicky Poyner qualified from Newcastle University in 2001.
She has worked in general dental practice in Yorkshire ever since and enjoys providing all aspects of dental care. She has completed further training in endodontics, aesthetic restorative treatments and aligners.
She has been involved in education of newly qualified dentists over the past 10 years
Outside of work Vicky loves exploring the great outdoors by trail running, wild swimming and getting away in her campervan.
She also enjoys learning about history and can often be found roaming around National Trust homes and gardens or at least the café.
Wendy Rayner
GDC No: 74459
Wendy Rayner
GDC No: 74459
Hello, my name is Wendy and I am really excited to have joined the team at PURE Dental. I qualified as a dentist in 1998 at Leeds and as an orthodontist in 2011 also at Leeds.
I have lived and worked in the York area for the past 25 years and when I am not a work I enjoy good food and drink, growing vegetables and, after decades of playing regularly, I am now just a fair weather hockey player!
Orthodontic treatment is about making the best of your smile and teeth and I enjoy seeing the happiness and confidence that having treatment can bring.
Age is no barrier to treatment, advances in orthodontic appliances mean that treatment today is comfortable and less noticeable for individuals of all ages.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Alison McMahon
GDC No: 126469
Alison McMahon
GDC No: 126469
Alison joined the practice in 2000 as a trainee dental nurse having previously worked in childcare. She has undertaken clinical nursing and reception duties over the years until in 2011 when she became the practice Manager at Dunnington. As Alison’s husband was a member of the Armed forces, she was fortunate to have lived in Germany for a number of years and various locations in the UK.
Alison has three grown up children and two black Labradors called Bella and Isla. In her spare time, when she’s not in Scotland visiting relatives, she likes to catch up with friends.
Charlotte Scott
GDC No: 133450
Charlotte Scott
GDC No: 133450
Charlotte is originally from Dunnington and had been a patient of the practice for many years. She is our longest serving member of staff having joined the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 1994. She qualified with a National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 1997.
In 2006 she became the Strensall Practice Manager, working closely with the Partners in meeting the requirements set by the Care Quality Commission and the criteria needed to meet Denplan Excel accreditation. Charlotte achieved a level 5 Diploma in management in 2011.
She loves spending her spare time with her young family, enjoying days out with her husband Chris, sons William and Cameron. They love holidays and short breaks within the UK with a great fondness of the Isle of Man.
Kate Blackmore
GDC No: 4342
Kate Blackmore
GDC No: 4342
Kate originally joined the practice in 1989 when she trained and worked as a dental nurse. She then left to study Dental hygiene at Sheffield dental school before returning some years later.
Kate is married to dentist Tim whom she met during her first stint with us in 1993, and they have two lovely girls, Lorna and Maisie. Kate’s interests include cake decorating, wood working and any arts and crafts. She also enjoys walking the family’s cocker spaniel ‘Dodge’.
Emma Slater
GDC No: 131212
Emma Slater
GDC No: 131212
Emma joined our hygienist team at the beginning of 2018 and has a diploma in dental hygiene and therapy gained at sheffield in 2009. She is originally from the local area and is another of our team that previously trained here as a dental nurse back in 2005.
Emma has worked at several practices in yorkshire over the years. She enjoys all aspects of dental hygiene and therapy and keeps up-to-date regularly going on courses.
Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter going on days out and holidays. She enjoys trying to keep fit, being a regular at clubbercise exercise sessions in york and also swimming and running, taking part in some 5k/10k runs for charity. She also likes attending music concerts and festivals and going to the cinema.
Lesley Mizen
GDC No: 4035
Lesley Mizen
GDC No: 4035
Lesley joined us earlier this year and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the practice. She has always kept her patients’ wellbeing at the heart of her professional life. In doing so, she continues to attend hygienist conferences and seminars so that she can combine the up to date knowledge with her experience.
She is married and has two grown up daughters. When not at work Lesley enjoys playing tennis, running, fitness and spending time with her dog. She also enjoys socialising with her friends and going out for meals.
Bryony Mann
GDC No: 129468
Bryony Mann
GDC No: 129468
We are happy to welcome back to the practice Bryony Mann, Dental Hygiene Therapist. Bryony has recently moved back to the area and we are delighted to have her re-join the team.
Ashleigh Dutton
GDC No: 266820
Ashleigh Dutton
GDC No: 266820
We are pleased to welcome Ashleigh back again after the summer holidays having completed her University Degree to become a Dental Hygienist Therapist.
Emma Wood
GDC No: 6583
Emma Wood
GDC No: 6583
Emma Wood is a familiar face at PURE Dental York and is qualified to provide Facial Aesthetics. This means she offers muscle relaxing injections, fillers and skin care. She carried out her initial training with Derma Medical, who are one of the largest aesthetic training companies in the country, but she also trained on the prestigious Harley Street and at Guy’s Hospital London.
Emma is qualified both Dental Hygiene and Therapy. She obtained her diploma from The University of Leeds in 2004. Emma has been with us since May 2011 as a Hygienist, although she actually trained with us over 15 years ago as a Dental Nurse. She has now hung up her dental instruments to concentrate on Facial Aesthetics.
Emma lives in the small market town of Beverley with her husband Andrew, grown up step children George and Henry and her mischievous cat Tabitha. In her spare time she enjoys figure skating, yoga and baking cakes for friends and family.
Jennifer Bone
GDC No: 183546
Jennifer Bone
GDC No: 183546
Jennifer joined us in 2005 having previously been qualified and worked in childcare. She had taken some time out to travel Australia before returning to train and qualify as a dental nurse with us.
Jennifer is from Dunnington originally and is another very longstanding patient of the practice who came to work with us. She is a valuable and experienced member of the team who can turn her hand to most tasks within the practice as required.
Jennifer likes to spend time with her children Jake, Theo and Poppy and loves to socialise and exercise.
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