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Emma Harries

Dentist, GDC number 244784

Dr Emma qualified as a dentist from the University of Bristol in 2013. After graduating she returned to her home town of Bridgend to practice for over a decade and is now based in the historic market town of Cowbridge. Dr Emma began developing her clinical skills with work in general practice and quickly realised she had a passion to give the best care and comfort to her patients. She believes in only recommending treatment which is absolutely necessary and, in the patients’, best interests and prides herself in offering the level of service she would like to receive. As she developed she found her passion for cosmetic dentistry. She excels in helping patients who want to improve their smiles.

Over the years, Dr Emma has attended many restorative and cosmetic dental courses to widen her skill set and she enjoys providing Invisalign and composite bonding treatments. She is also professionally trained in advanced wrinkle correction and dermal filler procedures and has trained under the world-renowned Prof Bob Khanna. Dr Emma is committed to continuing her dental education and regularly undertakes dental and facial aesthetic courses.

Outside of work Dr Emma enjoys long walks with her husband Rhys and their son Ralph with their dog Spennie along the local beach in Ogmore where they plan their next travelling adventures.

Katie Hill

Trainee Dental Nurse

Katie recently started as a trainee dental nurse at Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, she loves how the job gives such a variety of responsibility that teaches her something new everyday. She feels the practice has a natural family feel to it, with an amazing team of people.

Outside of work she enjoys spending socialising with friends.

Amy Cureton

Trainee Dental Nurse

Amy started as a trainee dental nurse in January 2024 here at Y Bont Faen Dental Centre. She is enjoying working in such a friendly team and being able to support patients.

Outside of work Amy enjoys socialising with friends and going to the cinema.

Diane Powell

Receptionist

Diane joined the Y Bont Faen Dental team in January 2022 as a receptionist, a role she very much enjoys. She relocated to the Vale of Glamorgan from Hereford in Dec 2019. Her previous employment includes working as a Personal Assistant/Admin Manager within the NHS.

In her spare time she enjoys baking and going on long walks with her Cocker spaniel, Louis.

Sarah Cureton

Receptionist

Sarah joined the Y Bont Faen Dental team in January 2022 as a receptionist. Previously Sarah worked in an opticians.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, loves weekends away and when the weather is nice she enjoys going camping.

Bethan Davies

Practice Manager

Practice manager, GDC number 30099

Bethan is our practice manager. She started with Y Bont Faen Dental a few years ago when she trained with us to be a dental nurse. Bethan enjoys socialising with her friends and spending time with family.

Katie Lloyd

Treatment Co-ordinator

Katie is the Treatment Co-ordinator at Y Bont Faen Dental Centre. For any complex treatment plans she will be your go to for information and advice throughout your treatment. She loves being able to help patients in their journey to a smile they are proud of.
Seeing the difference in a patients confidence at their initial consultation compared with at the end of treatment, how what we can do can be truly live changing. She has been with the practice for 2 years and finds it a great place to work.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her partner and her two dogs going for long walks and ending with cosy evenings at home!

Laura Gill

Trainee Dental Nurse

Laura is our trainee dental nurse. She recently changed to dental nursing after a career in education. She enjoys the fast paced nature of the role and seeing confidence in people grow when they fix their smile. She particularly enjoys the hygiene and orthodontic elements of the job.

Outside of work she is busy with her young daughter and enjoys going on long walks as a family with her dog Bonnie.

Demi Pass

Trainee Dental Nurse

Demi is training to be a dental nurse, having started in Y Bont Faen Dental in January 2022. Outside of work she enjoys family days out with her fiancé and her young daughter.

Danielle Munslow

Dental nurse, GDC number 141705

Danni is our Dental nurse, she is due to graduate this month with a First Class honours degree in social policy and criminology. In her spare time Danni enjoys watching her son play football.

Kirsty Thomas

Dental nurse, GDC number 283069

Kirsty is a qualified dental nurse and currently enjoying learning dental radiography. In her free time she enjoys shopping or going out for food with friends. She has a new baby so is enjoying the next chapter of her life.

Lorna Lincoln

Lorna has been working in dentistry since 2015 where she began her career as a dental nurse. It ignited a passion which led to her current role as a dental hygienist. 

She loves treating her patients and helping them manage their oral hygiene and seeing results. 

In her spare time she loves spending time with her partner, friends and family. She also enjoys reading and traveling. 

She has recently bought her first home together with her partner where they are both learning new skills whilst doing up it up!

Francesca Alcock

Dentist, GDC number 271192

Francesca graduated from Birmingham in 2017 and has recently moved back to Cardiff after working for a few years in Derby. She’ll be providing general dentistry and is an Invisalign Go provider. Fran always aims to provide empathetic care and make a dental appointment as comfortable and relaxed as possible, especially for those with dental anxiety.

Outside of work Francesca enjoys cooking and baking. She loves trying out new recipes from all over the world.

Patrick Emanuel

Dentist, GDC number 251440

Patrick graduated with honours from Cardiff in 2014 and has since worked in mixed private and NHS practices. Pat has been at Y Bont Faen Dental Centre for 4 years.

Pat enjoys all aspects of dentistry but his real interest lies in dental implants. He graduated from the Cambridge academy of dental implantology with a distinction and currently offers a wide array of implant and related cosmetic work as well as continuing his learning in the subject by attending advanced courses.

Outside of dentistry, he likes to keep fit and has always played a number of sports including rugby and skiing. He enjoys spending time with friends and being with his dog as much as possible.

Jessica Oliver

Dentist, GDC number 271944

Jessica graduated from Cardiff University in 2017. She enjoys all aspects of Dentistry but in particular has been enjoying improving patients confidence through smile makeovers and Invisalign. Outside of work Jess loves holidays and socialising with friends.  

Nathan Welch

Principle Dentist, GDC 194517

Originally from Cornwall, Nathan has lived and worked in Wales since 2005, Qualifying from Cardiff University in 2010. He has worked at Y Bont Faen Dental Centre for 4 years. He took over the practice with his wife Lara in March 2021.

Professionally Nathan enjoys several areas of dentistry, including Oral Surgery, Endodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a certified Invisalign provider. He particularly enjoys family dental care and making sure children have positive experiences to build on at the Dentist. Nathan also is involved in the mentoring of newly Qualified Dentists.

Outside of work Nathan can often be found out walking with his wife, son, dog and new baby daughter around the Vale and the Rhondda. He is also a proficient snowboarder and has ticked off all bar a few of the steepest slopes in the Alps.

Lara Welch

Principle Dentist, GDC 229209

Lara qualified from Cardiff University in 2012. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but is particularly interested in oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry. She has been supervising newly qualified dentists for a few years which she gets great satisfaction from, enjoying passing on her knowledge and experience.

Lara took over Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in 2021 with her husband Nathan and is appreciating having a new challenge in learning the business side to dentistry. Outside of dentistry Lara enjoys painting and other types of crafts, cake decorating and going for nice walks with her family and her dog.