The Honeycomb Dental Team

Lorna is our most local team member. She has been welcoming patients at the front-desk for 15 years and particularly likes to be part of a friendly and professional group.

‘’I enjoy greeting patients and making them feel welcome as they arrive!  Over the years we get to know them better, reinforce the empathy with some and create bonds with others. And over time we notice their confidence growing…’’

When Lorna is not on duty, she likes walking in the countryside with her dog Bruce, gardening, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Julie has worked within the dental industry for over 30 years, initially as a dental nurse, progressing to practice manager. She has gained a wealth of knowledge over the years in many areas of dentistry.

During a two year break in her dental career, Julie worked at a GP practice as a team leader and business support officer, dealing mainly with safeguarding and childhood immunisations.

Julie’s has a dual role at the Clinic as head receptionist / administrator.

“I am proud to be working for Honeycomb Dental Clinic as it has a great environmental ethos and a friendly and professional team, all of whom help to make the patients journey a calm and relaxing experience with quality treatment and care”.

Julie has two grown up children and a grandchild. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, walking and spending time with her family. She has organised several charity events which have raised funds for charities including Children`s Hospices South West, Make A Wish Foundation and Bristol Children`s Hospital.

After spending over 30 years mainly in the banking sector, 10 years of which were with The Bank of Ireland, Maxine decided in 2007 to change careers and joined the NHS Primary Care where she worked for 15 years.

Having opted for another change, Maxine is now one our lovely Front-Desk ladies.

‘’Outside of work I like to spend time relaxing with my family and grandchildren, I also like to read and do crosswords.’’

Bio coming soon…

Charlotte trained as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist at Cardiff University Dental School and qualified in 2009.

Our valued Hygienist/Therapist moved to Bristol from Exeter in 2015. Having joined Honeycomb Dental Clinic in the same year, Charlotte’s dedication has already built a great reputation with her patients.

Being a Therapist, Charlotte can provide fillings for patients as well as treating gum disease. “I particularly enjoy working with children and helping people feel at ease during dental treatment”.

During her spare time, Charlotte enjoys spending time with family and friends, and keeps active by running and doing yoga. She also likes to surf in the summer when the weather is warm enough!

Jess first joined Honeycomb Dental Clinic as a Dental Nurse in 2017. After being a Dental Nurse for a number of years and gaining a handful of post qualifications… hmmm… she wanted another challenge… and decided to train as a Dental Therapist. 

Upon graduation from Plymouth University, Jess was awarded the A-Dec Simulated Dental Learning Environment Prize and was also a finalist at the ‘Future of Dentistry Awards’ for Student Dental Therapist of the Year 2020. 

As her studying years went by, she would occasionally help us with nursing or reception during her holiday periods while we (at HDC) ‘secretly’ waited for her to graduate… 

It was meant to be… Jess re-joined us in July 2021 now has a Dental Therapist. She not only provides the best care to our patients but also plays an important role in Team building and Team education. 

‘I really enjoy working at Honeycomb Dental Clinic and truly feel like part of a Team here. It's refreshing to work somewhere that genuinely cares about the quality of treatment that is provided to patients.'

Outside of work, Jess enjoys making decorated cakes for family and friends (and sometimes for us). She also enjoys reading and plays the flute and saxophone: ‘When I was little they didn’t let me play the Sax, because my fingers were too small…’ 

Graduating in London in 2012, Daan completed his training in the South West and subsequently moved to Bristol to begin his career as an Associate Dentist.

He worked in the heart of Bristol in a flagship mixed NHS/Private practice and joined us at Honeycomb Dental Clinic in the summer of 2016. Daan was looking to find a change of scenery and a better environment to progress his career.

Daan has completed a Master’s degree in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Manchester.

“My passion does lie with cosmetic dentistry and directly improving ones visible smile."

Daan has also completed a course in short term orthodontics (braces), which allows him to straighten the alignment of our patients' front teeth.

"I like to consider myself a patient, hardworking and approachable dentist who will always give the time needed to my patients and make sure they are relaxed, well understood and, most of all, leave my surgery feeling cared for and respected". 

"My philosophy is to treat my patients as family and instill a jovial, yet calm atmosphere into the surgery, as it inevitably leads to a more comfortable journey for everyone."

In his spare time, Daan enjoys keeping fit in the gym, goes out on hikes/treks and likes to play basketball.  He also enjoys traveling with the view to explore new cultures and experiences abroad.

"I am having a successful journey here at Honeycomb Dental Clinic, and with our fantastic team, it will undoubtedly be a great platform to work, socialise and build a healthy patient base in.”

Tara graduated from the University of Bristol in 2010 and has worked in the South West since.

Having enjoyed working as an associate in Bradford on Avon for the last 6 years, Tara decided to return to the Bristol area and joined Honeycomb Dental Clinic.

Tara’s dental interests lie in cosmetic dentistry, with a particular focus on conservative techniques and minimally invasive dentistry. 

''I like every day challenges our profession bring but I am particularly proud of putting anxious patients at ease in the dental chair. I truly believe in the provision of pain-free dentistry in a relaxed, friendly environment.''

Tara holds postgraduate qualifications from the Faculty of Dental Surgery and has completed a PG Cert in Contemporary Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry.

Tara is also a keen traveller and has had the opportunity to explore and experience many different cultures. As a student she travelled to Kenya to provide voluntary work in a remote part of the country where access to dental care was very limited. ''It was the most enjoyable and eye opening experience.''

Outside of dentistry Tara enjoys painting and drawing; and has more recently turned her hand to calligraphy. She also likes  spending time with friends and family. 

Kasia graduated in 2016 from the Jagiellonian University, School of Medicine in Krakow and soon after moved to Denmark, where she worked for several years. During that period, whilst working in general practice, Kasia was also actively involved in postgraduate education both in Denmark and the UK, as well as professional societies throughout Europe.

Upon returning to the UK, she has now settled in the lovely area of Bath.

Settled but ‘unsettled’… Kasia keeps pursuing further education: she has successfully completed the MFDS with the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. She is working towards the completion of a PGDip in Restorative Dentistry with the FGDP, Royal College of Surgeons England and is now planning on pursuing further training in Implantology and Special Care Dentistry.  

‘I like to adopt a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and I try to provide patients with a calm, patient and methodical approach to treatment’.

Kasia particularly enjoys working with patients who have had difficult experiences with dentistry in the past: ‘I like seeing them build their confidence back and generally developing honest and down to earth relationships with the people I treat’. 

As a result, we often see patients dropping her from flowers to chocolates… from honey pots to antiques…

When not at work Kasia spends her time making things… and more things… working on wood carving and sculptures (don’t you ever under estimate her skills here), hiking, cooking, ‘I like to pretend I know something about wine’, and attempting to finish at least one of the unknown number of books piling up on her nightstand. 

After gaining working experience in other areas both Poppy and her twin sister decided to become dental nurses. Poppy gained nursing experience working in previous practices before joining us in 2022.  

“I am a very self-motivated and ambitious character who likes to work with a variety of patients. My main focus is contributing to a comfortable experience here at Honeycomb Dental Clinic, whether I am nursing or helping on reception.  I ensure the dental surgery is a clean and is safe environment for everyone whilst helping getting patients as ease.’’

Poppy recently enrolled onto a radiography course with the British Dental Association.

Outside surgery she is a proud mother and a team member of the North Somerset hockey club.

Helen has had a long and very varied working life and is likely our most versatile Team member. One can say, she has done it all…

She possesses a diverse range of life experiences from holding a class C Heavy Goods vehicle licence to being a qualified Hairdresser and beauty therapist and running her own business.

Somewhere in the middle, Helen completed two Open University courses (one in health Science and the other in Mathematics) as well as an Access to Higher Education course gaining her a place at The Bristol University to study Biological Sciences BSc.

Helen went on to work four years as a Decontamination Technician at both the BRI and the Bristol Dental Hospital.

‘’This experience led me on embarking on a career that would enable me to combine my passion for biology and caring for people to the next level, so I decided that dental nursing would just be the perfect permanent job.’’

Helen joined us in 2019 and immensely enjoys her work with her all colleagues and patients.

‘’What I like about working here is the camaraderie. It’s a good laugh in a well organised structure!’’

When not at work Helen likes to relax with her partner, family and grandchildren partaking as much as possible in the outdoor life, fishing, and open water swimming and walking; while still finding time for her much loved motorcycles!

Having worked as a trainee for two and a half years, Chloe joined the crew at HoneycombDC in February 2021 as a trainee dental nurse.

Prior to this she went to college to study hair and media makeup.

‘After trying different jobs, I though dental nursing was the right role for me’

Chloe has assisted with implants, orthodontic treatment and various cosmetic treatments, including dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle treatment, teeth whitening and composite bonding.

Multi-tasking is a thing and Chloe has also casted models, can make the whitening trays and has helped with marketing.

‘My favourite aspect of Honeycomb Dental Clinic  is the recycling scheme and values of the practice. Equally, I love the Team, they are all very welcoming, I love the banter. And we are lucky to have such lovely patients.’ 

In her spare time she likes doing gym classes, pole fitness, meal prepping, a bit of ‘boogie dancing’ and spending time with friends and family.

Spent most of my working career in the care industry where I gained my level 3  as a support worker ranging from nursing, young adults, care at home. But mainly dementia care and went on to gain  more qualifications as a activity therapist. 

" I loved being able to connect with different  people, especially through the power of music and song.

I'm really looking forward to my journey at honeycomb and using skills and caring nature to support patients through their treatments. 

When not working im busy making new routines for a dance group im part of and also singing. 

And spending quality time with my gorgeous fluffy old english sheepdog Poppy. 

Having qualified as a Dental Nurse in July 2017, Jenni was over the moon as it was always a dream of mine since before I had my children.
I VERY much enjoy work at Honeycomb Dental Clinic as everyone there are all so lovely and genuinely so nice, also the patients are all really very lovely.

I enjoy keeping healthy and fit so love to take long walks either with my children or alone with my headphones, I also love to socialise with my family and friends.

Alma has been in the dental sector for a short while now as a Trainee Nurse and is currently our Decontamination Nurse, a crucial role at keeping our instruments ‘squeaky clean’ and without which we could not function.

She is our behind the scenes working bee!

“This is a career path I have always wanted to undertake as my family has been part of dental industry and my dream was to follow their steps.”

Alma likes to be part of the process of helping people having a wonderful smile. She likes to see patients be made confident and reassured.

“It is a pleasure to work at Honeycomb Dental Clinic as we aim to give a professional but personal touch with a sense of family environment; always eager to help in a kind and friendly manner.”

Alma is very home orientated. Her favourite hobby is gardening and she helps too with the Clinic’s garden. Besides that, cooking and caring for people and animals is very important for her.  Very regularly she enjoys going out for walks in the surrounds of the beautiful village where she lives: Winscombe. 

Tina has worked within the Dental Industry for nearly 30 years.

Starting as a dental nurse and receptionist, over the years Tina naturally progressed into Practice Management and Cluster Management. She worked for a corporate Dental Group in Bristol where she was looking after a small group of 3 practices over a period of 6 years.

She then took up a senior role as an Area Manager for a large corporate dental company covering South and West Wales. Subsequently, Tina’s career went even further by securing an ‘Operations Manager’ role running a group of 10 Dental Practices covering all aspects of the day to day running of a company.

“I have seen and been part of many positive changes and challenges within the Dental Sector over the past 30 years and I feel the skills, experience and knowledge I have acquired throughout this period can only strengthen and assist our team and patients alike at Honeycomb Dental Clinic…”

"I'm very proud and happy to be working alongside such a professional team as we all strive to deliver high standard care and a great patient’s journey."

On a personal note Tina enjoys gardening and Ceroc dancing where she trains twice weekly and enters local and regional Ceroc dancing competitions with her partner: a great way of keeping fit!