Our Staff

Rebecca A. Bayne

Dentist/Practice Owner

BDS
GDC Reg No.79380

Rebecca qualified at Newcastle in 2001 and joined Poppleton Dental Practice as an associate in 2003. She has since married and has had two children. She became a partner in the business with her father in 2007 and in 2014 bought her father out as he retired and is now running the practice. As well as her general dentistry Rebecca is also trained in Advance Electrolysis treatment for removal of skin tags, facial thread veins, milia, and cherry angiomas.  She enjoys treating patients of all ages from babies to grandparents and particularly helps patients who have been very nervous about treatment. In her spare time she enjoys playing the saxophone and photography. 

Alison Byrne

Dentist

BDS
GDC Reg No.63598

Alison qualified in Cardiff in 1988. After qualifying she moved to York where, with the exception of one year working as a dentist in Australia, she has worked ever since. Alison is married with two grown up children and lives in Askham Bryan. Outside work Alison enjoys gardening, keeping fit and looking after her hens.

Sarah Miller

Dentist

BDS

GDC 74568

Sarah Miller qualified from Manchester University in 1998 and has been providing the people of Yorkshire with quality private dental care for over 20 years. Married to a Welshman and with two lovely kids and her dog Bertie she is often found walking the beaches of the East Coast or South Wales. When she does get any time for herself she loves spending time with friends (especially if it involves food)

Lana Taylor

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy Sheff 2010
GDC Reg No.194190

Lana qualified at Sheffield university in 2010 after a previous career as a clinical nurse to premature babies.  She moved to the Yorkshire region in 2020 and has been working at Poppleton since Jan 2024.  She's always keeping busy and works at two other dental practices as well, but always has a smile and a such a lovely manner that she has fitted right in at Poppleton Dental Practice. 

Beth Pooley

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Grad Dip Dental Hygiene and Therapy Leeds Dental School 2016

GDC Reg No. 186887

Poppy Dunton

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Diploma Dental Hygiene and Therapy Cardiff University 2011

GDC Reg No. 179942

Katie Tooley

Dental Hygienist

GDC No 103786

Diploma Dental Hygiene University of Bristol 2006

Clare Payne

Dental Hygienist

GDC No 6571

Diploma Dental Hygiene Newcastle University 2004

Michelle Slater

Dental Hygienist

GDC No 220463

Grad Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Leeds 2011

Abi Drinkwater

Dental Nurse

GDC No 253240

Abi is a fully qualified Dental Nurse who took her Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2014. After a break to have her son Charlie she was previously covering maternity leave at another practice and joined our team in September 2018 as a part time member. When not working she is busy renovating her house and enjoying time with her family. 

Michele Bowman

Dental Nurse

GDC No 125221

Michele has over 17 years of experience in dental practices and has been a qualified Dental Nurse for many years. She joined our practice in the summer of 2021. Her bubbly personality and great patient lead care is a real asset to our team. She is also our decontamination lead in the practice.  When not at work she enjoys cooking at home and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandson. If she has any free time she loves a good horror movie!

Bailey Webb

Trainee Dental Nurse

Bailey joined the practice in January 2023 to help with our ever increasing demand. She's worked previously at a dental practice and is part way through her dental nurse qualification already. She's a chatty londoner who loves her yoga and eating out with friends. 

Tasha Wales

Dental Nurse

GDC No 313712

Tasha joined the Poppleton Dental Practice team in August 2024. She  trained and worked as a dental nurse in Leeds before relocating to the York area. As a bubbly individual she has blended in well with the rest of our staff and we are all helping her work towards her goal of training to be a dental hygienist. 

Zoe Sampson

Dental Nurse

GDC No 125843

Zoe joined the practice in October 2024 but with over 20 years experience of working in dental practices she isn't new to dentistry and brings the wealth of her knowledge to help our ever expanding team. With extra qualifications in implants and oral health education she is just what we need in our growing practice.  She can often be spotted out on her bike when not spending time with her husband and daughter. 

Kelly Taylor

Practice Manager

Practice Manager

Kelly joined the practice in early 2017 from a long background in retail and management of luxury goods. When Kelly is not at work she enjoys spending time with her family including her daughters and new granddaughter.  Kelly likes nothing more than going on long dog walks and then sitting down to a home cooked meal as a family.  

Ellie Blenkinsopp

Dental Receptionist

Ellie joined Poppleton Dental Practice in 2021 as a trainee dental nurse when we were struggling with covid issues and her quick learning and enthusiasm has really benefited the whole team. She then took some time away from the practice to have her beautiful daughter Alara but is enjoying being back on the team as a part time Dental Receptionist. 

Linda Wilson

Cleansing Manager

Cleansing Manager

Linda has worked for Poppleton Dental Practice since May 2002. Linda started part time with us as a cleansing manager and since 2011 Linda has expanded her role with us to be involved with the sterilization and disinfection of the instruments within surgery and other general duties around the practice. Out of hours Linda enjoys spending time with her husband and family, especially her five grandchildren.