The Dental Health Club offers a private service designed to meet the specific periodontal needs of both local and NHS practices. Our specialist focus centres on maintaining patients who have undergone complex restorative treatments, including dental implants.
In response to the unmet needs in our area, we're excited to offer specialist periodontal treatments and address peri-implant diseases. While routine dentistry and examinations will remain the domain of your general dental practitioner, we are committed to raising the bar in periodontal and peri-implant care.
At the Dental Health Club, your smile is our passion, your health is our priority and advancing periodontal knowledge is our mission.
Education is a cornerstone of our mission. We aim to provide practitioner and hygienist training to enhance skills in periodontal care. Furthermore, we are dedicated to contributing to research studies and innovative projects in our field.
Our vision is to establish the Dental Health Club as a centre of excellence. We strive to become the gold standard for maintaining healthy periodontal and peri-implant tissues and managing and treating related diseases.
Our expert team is committed to scholarly pursuits that deepen our understanding and improve our practices in the field of periodontal medicine.
Focusing on the prevalence and incidence of peri-implant diseases, we're determined to uncover novel insights and refine treatment protocols. Our goal is not just to provide care, but to contribute to the understanding of these diseases and improve patient outcomes across the board.
Furthermore, we will continually monitor and assess patient outcomes to provide clear evidence of the effectiveness of our protocols and the exceptional service patients can expect at the Dental Health Club.
Our goal is to establish the best practice protocols for the use at our Dental Health Club, setting a new benchmark in dental health and wellness. We're not just about providing excellent care – we're about pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and shaping the future of oral health.
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Professor Simon Wright MBE BDS MSc PGCTLCP FHEA FDTFEd (RCSEd) SMFGDP(UK)A
Prof Wright is a Founding Director of the Dental Health Club. He has a personal chair at the University of Salford, awarded for his practice and teaching in Dental Implantology. He lectures nationally and internationally on Dental Implantology and Human Factors.
At the Dental Health Club we are at the forefront of research, developing protocols in how to manage and treat diseases that affect the tissues supporting teeth and implants. We are specifically looking at how we can engage patients better, to encourage them to improve home care, and how as a population we can better utilise the specialist expertise of Periodontists. Professor Wright is the Academic lead for the Dental Health Club coordinating this research.
Professor Wright is also the Clinical Lead for the portfolio of Dental Postgraduate courses at Salford University and is the Co-Director of the ICE Hospital. He teaches dentists, therapist, hygienists and nurses in all aspects of dental implantology. He has co-authored the text book ‘Standards in Implant Dentistry’ – guidelines for the profession on placing and looking after dental implants.
He has co-written the algorithms that have been adopted as the standard protocols for the treatment of Peri-Implant disease. He has established a recognised referral centre for the treatment of both Mucocitis and Peri-Implantitis (gum disease around implants).Prof Wright has a keen interest in surgical performance and has been invited to the participate in the first ‘European Collaboartion About Human Factors and Medicine’ in Paris. He has developed Human Factors as a major research theme at the University of Salford and is the Chairman of The National Advisory Board in Human Factors. He has been awarded an MBE for his contribution to increasing patient safety in Dentistry.
Outside dentistry he is a keen sailor, skier and enjoys spending any free time with his children and gorgeous wife.
Mrs Charlotte Wright GDC 250553
Charlotte is one of the founder directors of the Dental Health Club. Charlotte qualified as a dental nurse in 2012 and has since gained further qualifications in impression taking, implant nursing, radiography and management.
Charlotte has helped develop nurse’s courses at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital and has been a moderator for the implant nursing courses.
She has extensive management experience, and was a manager of one of the largest practices on the Wirral Peninsula. She is the Director of Operations and Human Resources, being responsible for the day to day running of the DHC.
If you would like to speak to her regarding the practice or any aspect of your dental care then her door is always open.
Outside of dentistry Charlotte likes to keep fit, spends time with her husband and looks after her two young children and dogs.
Mr Paul Renton-Harper
Specialist in Periodontics
Paul qualified initially and undertook his specialist training at the University of Bristol and won the Federation Dentaire Internationale Prize for his work on the use of lasers in Periodontal Treatment. Holding the Braun research lectureship at Bristol, he contributed extensively to research and publications on mechanical aids to patient home care. He has provided consulting services for a variety of companies and taught periodontics to both undergraduates and postgraduate students and been an examiner at the University of Bristol. He has travelled extensively to keep abreast of the latest developments in his field and lectures to both national and international audiences on periodontal care and treatment. Paul runs a specialist referral practice in Bristol seeing patients from across the South of England and is delighted to be associated with the team at Dental Health Club and the exciting development of remote access to specialist advice.
Jenny Walker - Hygiene Therapist GDC 261809
Jenny Walker is a dental therapist who qualified from the University of Leeds in 2015, where she was awarded The Hygiene Prize for displaying excellent clinical and management skills within the periodontal element of the programme. Jenny thoroughly enjoys helping her patients achieve optimal oral health by tailoring her advice and treatment to the individual. She has developed a keen interest in the management of both periodontitis and peri-implant diseases which has given her the opportunity to speak Nationally on the subject to fellow dental professionals.
Alongside a colleague, Jenny has helped devise and deliver courses for Hygienists and Therapists on the management of implant patients, she also lectures to the MSc dental implantology students and the NEBDN dental implant nurses.
Jenny was the Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Early Career Group Representative for The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry for 2019/2020. During her time on the committee, she played an active role in the workshops that took place for the current UK Guidelines for Periodontitis.
Alongside her clinical and lecturing role, Jenny has co-written and published several journal articles relating to peri-implant disease and periodontitis.
Carrie-Anne Taylor - Hygienist GDC 6698
Carrie-Anne qualified from Newcastle University and has worked around the UK in other innovative dental practices, returning to the Wirral in 2019 having lived in Bristol for the previous decade.
While in Bristol Carrie-Anne worked alongside the south west’s leading periodontal specialists, taught at Bristol dental hospital and worked at an award winning dental practice providing pain free dentistry. This has given her the experience and skills necessary to enhance the whole patient journey and provide clinical excellence, Carrie-Anne has a gentle and caring approach, and she is competent to treat, control and manage the most complex periodontal cases alongside 5 star customer service and care.
Carrie-Anne has undertaken training and continued her professional development in the UK and America. She is committed to learning and keeping up to date with the latest techniques to offer patients advice aimed at treating the causes of dental disease not just the effects. Carrie-Anne ‘s passion is to educate patients helping them understand their choices and make informed decisions about their treatment needs, helping patients achieve the level of dental health they desire.
“My mission is to exceed patient’s expectations delivering excellent dental care alongside outstanding service.”
Becky Moore - Dental therapist GDC 143526
Becky graduated from King’s college London in 2011 and received the best hygienist award.
Since then, she has worked in NHS, private and specialist practices providing excellent dental hygiene and therapy care. She worked in London for seven years alongside award winning implantologist and periodontists.
Becky is well adept at treating advanced periodontal disease, implant maintenance, carrying out restorations in adults and children as well as cosmetic treatments.
She prides herself in providing meticulous treatment and is fully able to provide treatment to the most nervous of patients as well as being informative she will tailor the treatment to suit the patient. She develops her existing knowledge and skills by regularly attending courses and is an active member of the British society of dental hygiene and therapists.
Kirsty Kelly - Dental Therapist GDC 244721
Kirsty has over 18 years of experience in dentistry on the Wirral working as a dental nurse before qualifying as a dental hygiene therapist 10 years ago.
Kirsty has developed a really loyal patient base, which she hopes to carry on here at the Dental Health Club. During her career, Kirsty has worked alongside many implantologists and specialist dentists as well as attended further courses to increase her knowledge and skills in treating periodontal disease and maintaining implants.
Kirsty prides herself on her warm, friendly manner and puts patients comfort first.
Emma Speed - Dental Hygienist GDC 6699
Emma graduated from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in 2005, attaining a Diploma in Dental Hygiene.
In 2022 she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Periodontics at a specialist Periodontal Practice at Harley Street, London.
Recently, she has contributed to the Northwest Dental Therapists Foundation Training Scheme by providing sessions to support new graduates in their transition into practice.
Committed to delivering exemplary patient care, Emma guides individuals towards optimal oral health through personalized support and education.
With a gentle and compassionate approach, she instills confidence in her patients, recognizing the vital role of oral health in overall well-being.
Emma’s passion lies in the treatment of periodontal disease, offering non-surgical therapy and post-restorative care for patients who have undergone extensive dental procedures like implants, crown & bridge work.
Through our Direct Access Service, Emma warmly welcomes patients, ensuring accessibility to her care without the need for prior registration with a dentist at the practice.
Prof Dr Rabia Khan BDS, MSc Oral Path, PhD Medicine PgC Oral Surgery, PgC Med Ed, PgDip Aes Med FICD, FPFA, MAoME
Professor Dr Rabia S Khan is a distinguished professional in Higher Dental Education, boasting extensive experience of 14 years across diverse roles and institutions internationally. Prof Khan has held key dental leadership positions, including Head of Department, and currently serves as Professor, Education Director and Research Lead at ICE dental hospital, where she is involved in programme management of more than 10 postgraduate courses, teaching and fostering collaborations within the dental industry and with University of Salford.
She also runs a Facial Aesthetics clinic at ICE dental hospital. She is an eminent specialist in facial aesthetics, renowned for her expertise and exceptional patient care. With years of experience in facial aesthetic practices, she also serves as a Programme Lead and clinical lecturer/ mentor at ICE Postgraduate Dental Institute and Hospital, for the Level 7 Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics course delivered in partnership with University of Salford.
Prof Khan specializes in a wide range of facial aesthetic procedures, including cosmetic injectables, dermal fillers, and advanced facial rejuvenation techniques. She warmly welcomes patients seeking facial aesthetic treatments, where she combines artistry with precision to achieve stunning and natural-looking results.
Beyond her leadership roles, her expertise and interests extend into impactful research, evidenced by over 50 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapter. She has presented her findings at numerous national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of oral pathology/medicine, bioengineering, spectroscopy, machine learning, dental implantology, facial aesthetics and oral cancer.
Koren - Dental Nurse
Koren is a qualified Dental Nurse with 10 years of experience under her belt, bringing a wealth of knowledge from both private and NHS practices to our team. She wears many hats in our clinic, serving as our decontamination lead and First aider ensuring everything runs seamlessly and safely.
What truly sets Koren apart is her approachable nature and her ability to put patients at ease. She understands that a trip to the dentist can be daunting, and she is dedicated to making your patient experience as comfortable as possible.
Outside of Work, Koren has a passion for travelling and enjoys socialising with her friends, truly living life to the fullest. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her on our team, and we are confident you will appreciate her as much as we do.
Millie - Dental Nurse
Mille qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2025
Millie Completed her education in 2022 and has since been determined to pursue a career in the dental industry. With a background of retail and Hospitality, she has gained valuable knowledge and experience in customer service and excellent communication skills.
Millie’s massive passion for dentistry shines through in her commitment to providing exceptional patient care. she understands the importance of making patients feel comfortable and at ease during their dental visits. Her friendly and approachable nature helps create a warm welcoming environment for all our patients.
Millie’s experience in retail and hospitality has equipped her with the skills to effectively communicate with patients, ensuring their needs are met and their questions are answered. She takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships with patients.
Becky - Dental Nurse GDC 245647
Meet Becky our incredible Dental Nurse with a heart of gold!
With 10 years experience in dentistry, Becky has honed her skills and expertise while working in a busy NHS practice. She has gone above and beyond by acquiring additional qualifications in radiography, fluoride application and impression taking. She was also lead nurse in her previous practice while involved managing a team of nurses and overseeing patient care.
But Becky’s dedication to her community doesn’t stop there! She has also made a significant impact through her outreach projects around the Wirral. Through her efforts, she has secured a lottery and Tesco grant to support various initiatives, including helping homeless shelters and organising nursery visits. Additionally, she has provided dental supplies and valuable oral hygiene advice to those in need.
Known for her cheerful and positive demeanour, Becky is a happy – go – lucky member of our team. She understands that visiting the dentist can be nerve wrecking for some patients and she goes the extra mile to ensure their comfort and ease. Patients can always count on her for a friendly chat or a good joke to lighten the atmosphere.
Join us at the Dental Health Club and experience the exceptional care and warmth that Becky brings to our team. With her expertise, community involvement and infectious positivity, she is dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care to all our patients.
Michelle - Receptionist
Michelle is the first friendly smile you’ll see when you walk through our doors. As our front-of-house expert, she seamlessly manages everything at reception and is a vital part of the DHC team.
Her organisation, professionalism, and dedication ensure everything runs smoothly day to day. Outside of work, Michelle loves spending quality time with her family and two children, and enjoys travelling abroad whenever she can.
Lexi
We’re excited to welcome Lexi to the team! Lexi finished her high school education in 2025 and is starting her dental nurse apprenticeship with us and we’re thrilled to be part of her journey into the world of dentistry.
Lexi truly understands the importance of making every patient feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visit. With her friendly and approachable nature, Lexi helps foster a warm, welcoming environment that puts patients at ease and enhances their overall experience.
Susie
Graduating from Leeds Dental Institute in 2010, Susie has over a decade of experience delivering high quality patient care and promoting excellent oral health. Before qualifying in Dental Hygiene and Therapy, she completed a BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology, providing a strong foundation in the science behind oral and systemic health.
Committed to continual professional development, Susie has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry, allowing her to create high quality, natural restorations and smile enhancements. She takes pride in staying at the forefront of modern dentistry continually refining her skills through professional development.
As a proud member of both the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy (BSDHT) and British Society of Periodontology (BSP), Susie keeps up with the latest evidence based practices in preventative and periodontal care.
Susie prides herself on creating a calm and positive experience for every patient. With a warm and friendly manner, Susie strives to make every visit comfortable and reassuring. Each appointment is tailored specifically to the patient and their individual needs, turning dental visits into opportunities for confidence and education rather than worry.
Above all, Susie believes that a healthy smile begins with trust and compassion and is committed to helping every patient leave with both.