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Our Staff

Laura

Dr Laura Beardsmore B.Ch.D, MSc AGDP 

Qualified (Eng) Leeds 2010 RCSE MFDS 2014 Masters in Advanced Dental Dentistry Birmingham 2021 GDC number 192541

Laura joined the practice as an Associate Dentist in 2016 and has been the Practice Owner & Principal Dentist since 2020. After completing a masters in advanced general dentistry at Birmingham University, and the Spark/Invisalign aligner training, Laura also does the teeth straightening aligner cases at the practice. Away from work Laura enjoys playing hockey for Harrogate and spending time walking in the Lakes with Winston, a cute but sassy terrier.

Rachel

Dr Rachel Simpson
BDS

Qualified (Eng) Manchester 2014
GDC number: 252116 


Originally from the North East, Rachel studied at Manchester Dental School before spending a year training in the Midlands and then eventually settling in Leeds. Rachel particularly enjoys working with anxious patients to help them feel at ease in the dental chair. She also has a keen interest in facial aesthetics and will be starting to offer new treatments at the practice this year. Outside of work she enjoys skiing and being active, however, recently going to the gym has been swapped with running around after daughter Emilia.

Emma Croft

Dr Emma Crofts
BChD

Qualified (Eng) Leeds 2020
GDC number: 289943


After coming across the Pennines from Bolton to Leeds Dental School, Emma joined the us as an associate dentist in 2025. With experience managing patient referrals in hospital including those for extractions, oral medicine, cancer care and jaw problems, Emma is now embarking on an aesthetic and restorative course and has an interest in more aesthetic cases. Outside of dentistry, Emma is gearing up to compete in her first Hyrox competition and is partial to a tasting menu!

Claire

Claire Sykes
Practice Manager

Registered Dental Nurse
Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 1999 Level 3 First Line Management 2007
GDC number 129410

Claire has been Practice Manager since 2007. In her spare time Claire enjoys spending time with her family, watching her boys play rugby and walking.

Vicki

Vicki Simms
RDH

CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 2001
GDC number 5921



Vicki is our Practice Hygienist, she joined the practice in 2006 and works here two days a week. Vicki has been a hygienist since 2001 and enjoys helping patients to improve and maintain their oral health. Outside of work Vicki enjoys spending time with her family, eating out and exercising.

Roxy

Holly Jones
(known as Roxy)
Hygiene and Therapist

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy GDC Number 169674


Roxy is a Therapist/ Hygienist so as well as carrying out Hygiene treatment she can also carry out routine restorations on adults and children as well as nerve treatments and extractions on baby teeth. Roxy joined the practice in 2026 and works here on Fridays and is also helping us out on Wednesdays whilst Rachel in on maternity leave.

Amy

Amy Kaur

Hygiene and Therapist
Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Kings College London 2023
GDC Number 285874

Amy works at the Poplars on a Monday and provides both hygiene and restorative treatments at the practice. Outside of work she loves spending weekends with family and staying active playing sports.

Debbie

Debbie Booth

Head receptionist




Debbie joined the practice in 2007 as a dental nurse, she gave up dental nursing in 2012 to concentrate on her reception career. Debbie enjoys going on holiday, relaxing and zumba.

Bianca

Bianca Kent

Dental Nurse
NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2024, GDC Number 320978


Bianca is our most enthusiastic team member and is often seen with a list of questions to ask Laura after seeing something interesting. Our resident interior designer, in between keeping the kids entertained on weekends Bianca is a keen home improver and has now lent these skills to fixing things around the practice too!

Kirsty

Kirsty Brooks

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing 2017 - GDC Number 273594


Kirsty is a valued member of the team who loves all things music, whether that’s listening to her favourite bands or heading out to gigs. When she’s not enjoying live music, Kirsty loves camping and making the most of the great outdoors with her son.

Ruby

Ruby Collins-Walker

Dental Nurse
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2026 - GDC 337439

Ruby joined us part way through her apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified fantastic addition to the team. At weekends Ruby is often travelling to see friends and enjoys weekends away and the occasional sunrise hike or sunset dip in the sea!

Tegan

Tegan Durkin

Apprentice Dental Nurse,
Bradford College.

Tegan works with us part time whilst also studying for her dental nurse diploma at Bradford college. Tegan has been dancing since a young age and after competing for a number of years now teaches dance at PCDC..... although we are yet to see her moves at the practice.

Sienna

Sienna Proctor

Apprentice Dental Nurse,
Bradford College.

Sienna is the newest member of the team and works with us part time whilst also studying for her dental nurse qualification at Bradford College. Sienna is our chattiest team member who always brings plenty of personality to the practice! When she’s not busy at work or studying, Sienna loves shopping, catching the latest films at the cinema and going away with her friends.

Opening Hours

Monday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Tuesday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday
8.30am - 1.00pm
Thursday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Friday
8.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Closed Daily 1pm - 2pm

Closed Bank Holidays

Out of hours NHS emergencies, please call 111
  

Spark Clear Aligners

Spark Clear Aligners

The Spark clear aligner features TruGEN material, the latest innovation in clear aligner material, designed to provide advanced force retention, to be nearly clear and to enhance patient comfort with its polished edges.

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Whitening

At The Poplars Dental Practice we use a premium quality whitening gel that can deliver superior results, with a noticeable improvement in just a few days.

Valplast flexible dentures

Valplast offers a uniquely beautiful aesthetic quality that is unrivalled. A Valplast Flexible Partial moves with you naturally, giving you confidence while talking, eating and most importantly, smiling!