Meet the team

Paul qualified from Leeds University in 1996 and has since worked in Oxford, Harrogate and York, as well as Australia. He and his wife, Dr Louise Ashton, bought Manor Square Dental Practice in 2004 and have worked to build up the practice over the years. Paul’s interests lie in the area of Adhesive and Cosmetic Dentistry, but his time is also spent managing the practice, team building and ensuring all the staff are trained to his high standards. He has enjoyed the position of Foundation Trainer for several years, and offers training places to newly graduated dentists who are able to gain valuable experience in NHS dental care whilst under his guidance and supervision.

Louise qualified from Leeds University in 1998 and has worked in Brackley, Ripon and Harrogate dental practices. She also worked alongside her husband Paul in Australia. Louise began working at Manor Square in 2007 after her second child. She has clinical interests in Peridontology and Oral Surgery.

Angela qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1991. She worked in general practice in Stourport on Severn and Birmingham before moving to Yorkshire. She has worked at Manor Square Dental Practice since 1997 and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry.

Peter graduated as a dental surgeon at Leeds University in 1996. He went on to work as an associate dentist at several practices throughout Leeds before moving to Manor Square in Otley in 2006.

Rhydian qualified from Leeds University in 1997 and joined Manor Square in 2008. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is also working on postgraduate studies.

Rebecca graduated from the University of Sheffield  in 2020. She has since completed several courses concentrating on composite and endodontics.

Outside of work she enjoys baking and spending time outdoors running and hiking.

David graduated from University of Leeds in 2006 and joined the Practice in 2022.

James joined the Practice in 2021 and is our in-house denture technician.

Sandra joined Manor Square Dental Practice in 1999 as a dental nurse. She worked her way up to become Practice Manager and completed her NVQ3 in Management in 2010. As well as her management duties, she also maintains her role as Dental Nurse and provides cover for the nursing team when needed.

I was a dental nurse for 12 years before taking the decision to train as a Hygiene Therapist.
I studied at Manchester Dental school and gained my degree in 2012. Since then, I’ve worked in and around Leeds in both Private and NHS practice. For many years I worked alongside a paediatric specialist so have gained great experience working with anxious and complex patients. I pride myself on making nervous patients feel at ease and relaxed during treatments. I enjoy educating and improving patients oral hygiene and I find it very rewarding seeing the improvements patients can make at home with simple adjustments to their oral health routine.
In my spare time I enjoy to spend time with my family. I have a son that keeps me busy most of the time!.. I love to cook, enjoy long walks and sunny holidays.

Poppy Irvine (Dental Therapist)
Poppy is an award-winning Dental Therapist who qualified from Leeds Dental Institute in 2019 and has a special interest in treating nervous & anxious patients. Poppy is passionate about educating her patients regarding their oral health in a gentle yet effective approach. Since graduating, she has completed a MSc in Public Health and Level 3 Counselling Skills and Behavioural Therapy.
She frequently writes for Dental Journals and is heavily involved within The British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists. Poppy has won a variety of Dental Awards and is currently Hygienist of The Year 2023.
Outside of work, Poppy can be found walking her dog and tending to her many animals.