The Square Advanced Dental Care

Ailbhe is a Specialist Orthodontist and Consultant Orthodontist in the Cleft Unit of Royal Manchester Childrens' Hospital. She graduated with Honours from Trinity College Dublin Dental School in 2004. Following various posts in Dublin, Guys & Kings and Kent & Canterbury Hospitals and general dental practice. She undertook orthodontic specialist training in the Manchester region. She was awarded a Masters in Science Degree in Orthodontics with Distinction from University of Manchester along with Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She then completed Senior Registrar training and gained the Intercollegiate Speciality Fellowship in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons England in 2013. In her spare time, Ailbhe regularly sculls with Trafford Rowing Club and enjoys baking. We are looking forward to supporting her when she rows for England in the World Coastal Rowing Championships.

Since qualifying from the University of Manchester in 2007 Lisa has worked in private dentistry around Cheshire. Lisa prides herself on her ability to help the most anxious patients feel calm, providing a welcoming and relaxed environment with an honest and strategic approach to her work. Lisa has worked alongside top specialists within the fields of Restorative, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics. This has given her both experience and a deeper understanding of the facial anatomy, which is key when carrying out treatments effectively. Lisa has a special interest in facial aesthetics and is fully qualified and experienced in providing a wide range of treatments including anti-wrinkle injections, brow lifting, treatment for hyperhidrosis, dermal fillers for fine and deeper lines, cheek enhancement and lip definition, jawline and chin definition and nose augmentation. Lisa has undergone an array of advanced training in dentistry, facial aesthetics, tooth whitening and periodontal disease and ensures her skills and knowledge are updated and refreshed so she can provide safe and ethical treatments to her patients. In Lisa’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and children and has an interest in health and nutrition.

Rob started his dental career in a private dental labratory in Manchester in 1997. He studied at The Metropolitan University in Manchester where he qualified from his Dental Technology course in 2002. Rob spent 10 years working for the NHS where he was heavily involved in all the restorative side of dentistry in a team alongside recognised clinicians specialising in oral cancer and full mouth rehabilitation cases. He has since built up his private portfolio whilst working in a practice in Manchester city centre focusing on more cosmetic assignments. In his own time Rob enjoys travelling and spending time with his daughter Isabella.

Selma came to Dental nursing in her early 30s and found this was the perfect roll for her. She qualified as a dental nurse in 2011 and quickly did her post qualification in sedation. She finds her role very fulfilling and enjoy interacting with patients and working as part of a specialist team. Outside of the practice she enjoys walking, cooking for her family and reading.

Born and brought up in Lincoln, Jeannette qualified as a Dental Nurse in May 2002 with a National Certificate qualification in Sheffield. A subscription member of the British Dental Nursing Association keeps her in touch with the latest practices via a quarterly magazine. In August 2003 Jeannette took a huge step and moved to Manchester, where she worked previously for Dr Riaz Yar as a Senior Nurse in a practice in Levenshulme. Jeannette enjoys assisting the dentist in all aspects of dentistry especially oral surgery; she always has a willingness to learn more. Jeannette says that she loves the fact that every day is different; she is a very caring Senior Dental Nurse with a speciality in nervous patients always, willing to hold their hand! She loves to see the end results of work especially when the smile on patient’s faces. Hobbies include walking, growing her own vegetables, and needlework, she dislikes shopping and would sooner go on a 10 mile hike!

Dental Nurse Tracy qualified in 2001 with the NEBDN National Certificate, however, has been nursing for over 25 years. In 2005 she gained a post qualification in Dental Radiography at Salford University. Tracy is our first aider and is responsible for checking the emergency drugs at the practice. Her favourite part of the job is putting patients at ease. Tracy has confessed that her spare time revolves around her children and grandchildren which doesn’t leave a lot of time for much else but she enjoys making memories and have lots of fun together.

Dr. Riaz Yar graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1999. After spending some time in general practice, Riaz set up his own practice in 2003 before gaining MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2005. Following this in 2008, Riaz completed an MPhil in the complex field of restorative dentistry and in 2011 completed a 4 year long Specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Manchester where he is also an Honorary Clinical Teaching fellow in Prosthodontics. In addition to being greatly involved in prosthodontic teaching and the supervision of restorative dentistry research projects in Manchester, Riaz is also an internal examiner for the Membership of Joint Dental Faculties of the Royal College of Surgeons England and an internal examiner for the Overseas Registration Exam and License in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons. As well as completing the specialty prosthodontic training, Riaz has undertaken a Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies (DPDS) with the University of Bristol and a Diploma in Implant Dentistry with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Riaz lectures nationally and internationally and is a keen advocate of postgraduate teaching. This is evident with the setting up of RED (Restorative Education of the Dental Team) Square – providing a MSc in Restorative Dentistry in partnership with University of Chester for which he is the program director. Riaz sees patients for routine treatments as well as providing Implants, Aesthetics, Crowns, Bridge and complex Denture work. Riaz is married with four children and is a keen fitness fan (at the moment!).

Stephen is one of only a few dentists in the UK to be a Registered Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Oral Surgery. Stephen qualified in Liverpool in 1995. Following 10 years’ experience in Hospital and General Dental Services Stephen began his Specialist Training in Manchester in 2005. Stephen works as a Part-time Consultant in Restorative Dentistry in the Royal Stoke University Hospital. He is the Clinical Lead for Restorative Dentistry services in North Staffordshire. Stephen provides the oral Rehabilitation of patients with Head and Neck Cancer, Hypodontia and severe facial trauma. His special interest is the management of patients requiring complex care involving specialist level treatment in multiple specialities to improve their dental health and aesthetics. Stephen has presented throughout Europe on many aspects of Restorative Dentistry. He is currently a Royal College Examiner in the Masters in Restorative Dentistry examination and the Diploma in Implantology. Stephen is married with 3 children.

Anna graduated from Guy’s Kings and St Thomas in 2004. During her career in dentistry she has had the privilege of working in a number of specialist dental fields including Special Care Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxilliofacial Surgery and most recently working with the Specialist team at The Christie. In her spare time Anna is a mum to 3 lovely children and enjoys practical hobbies like, gardening, sewing and DIY.

Julian Yates is a Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery an Implantology at the University of Manchester. Clinically his areas of specialist interest are facial deformity, facial trauma, oral and maxillofacial Implantology and trigeminal nerve repair. Along with his clinical duties he has continued to undertake research in regenerative medicine, more specifically investigating stem cell therapy to enhance nerve and corneal regeneration. He is also involved in developing methods of CAD/CAM manufacture of customised hard/soft tissue prostheses. Professor Yates is also heavily involved in UG and PG clinical and theoretical teaching in oral surgery – including pain management and anxiety issues. The latter involves managing patients with IV sedation – safely and effectively. His interests include skiing/ snowboarding & travelling.