Laura took over the practice from her father Nick in 2008 having worked here since 2004. She qualified from Newcastle University in 2000 being one of only a handful to be awarded Honours – the highest possible grade. Laura was then selected for higher postgraduate training at Newcastle Dental Hospital leading to her achieving membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003, thus joining a highly distinguished group of the profession

Following this Laura worked in a specialist clinic for anxious and phobic patients and, in recognition of her skills and knowledge was awarded the Diploma in Sedation along with valuable skills in helping nervous patients overcome their fears. After deciding to follow a career in general practice she attended the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute and achieved the Certificate in Restorative Dentistry in 2005 following an intensive study program. Having developed an interest in facial aesthetics she went on to become fully qualified in botulinum toxin injections from the Dr Bob Khanna International Training Institute.

Laura continues her commitment to professional development, she was a member of the Michael Wise study group in London until his retirement recently and regularly visits conferences and courses.

Out of work Laura’s three sons, Liam, Dominic and Rowan, keep her very busy. She is also a keen musician and plays the viola in the Harrogate Symphony Orchestra. Laura lives in Boston Spa with her husband Michael and their sons.