Different skills. One shared standard of care.

Dentist

Nick Leakey

BDS, MSc, MFDS

GDC 212652

We are delighted to announce that Nick joined the practice in May 2023. Nick qualified as a dentist in 2011, and in his early career, worked as a senior house officer in restorative dentistry in Cardiff Dental Hospital and then in oral and maxillofacial surgery in hospitals in East Grinstead and London. He moved into general dentistry in 2016 and is experienced in all areas of general and restorative dentistry.

Among his other qualifications, Nick has completed a post-graduate diploma in Dental Implantology at the Royal College of Surgeons. He is a welcome addition to our team!

Nick’s toddler twins keep him busy at home and he also enjoys rugby and cycling.

Dentist

Joe Flight

BSc, BDS King’s College London, Diploma in Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

GDC 289525

Joe completed a BSc in Biochemistry before graduating in Dentistry from King’s College London. He has experience treating patients with additional needs and severe dental anxiety, and now provides a broad range of general and cosmetic dentistry, including smile makeovers and Invisalign.

He has postgraduate certificates in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry and has a particular interest in minimally invasive treatment. Joe takes pride in helping nervous patients feel at ease and providing dentistry in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Outside of work, he enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cycling and rollerblading.

Dentist

Kate Siudem-Bromley

Dental qualification Lublin; Statutory Exam London 2000

GDC 78864

Oral Surgeon

Dr Jaume Escodar

Lic Odont Catalan 2004

GDC 256969

Dental Hygienist

Christie Bucknall

Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Cardiff

GDC 156572

Christie has been part of the Westgate team since 2008. She particularly enjoys supporting nervous patients and is known for a gentle, reassuring and thorough approach.

Dental Hygienist

Katie Radford

BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Portsmouth

GDC 278477

Katie has worked with the Westgate hygiene team for several years. Outside the practice she enjoys running, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Melissa Morgan

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, Portsmouth

GDC 264721

Melissa began her dental career in nursing before qualifying as a dental hygienist and therapist in 2022. She aims to make every appointment calm and stress-free.

Dental Hygienist

Ahmad Debas

Registered under Section 36C of the Dentists Act

GDC 297198

Dental Hygienist

Joanne Lewis

Dental Hygiene qualification, Cardiff

GDC 3582

Jo is an experienced hygienist with a particular interest in helping nervous patients rebuild confidence and supporting patients with advanced gum disease.

Dental Hygienist — Hygiene Hub

Clare Miles

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

GDC 5849

Clare trained at the Eastman Dental Hospital and qualified in 2001. She enjoys giving patients the knowledge and practical skills needed to maintain their oral health.

Dental Hygienist — Hygiene Hub

Donna Brien

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

GDC 3502

Donna has held national and regional professional posts, taught in college and dental-school settings and worked as a dental-nurse examiner.

Lead Dental Nurse

Adriana Borcau

National Diploma in Dental Nursing, NEBDN

GDC 288185

Adriana joined Westgate after the pandemic lockdowns and now leads the nursing team, helping maintain the practice’s clinical standards.

Dental Nurse

Shambhavee Thapa

National Diploma in Dental Nursing, NEBDN

GDC 312978

Shambhavee joined the team in 2025 as a qualified dental nurse.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Sunita Thapa

Sunita joined the team after deciding to move into the dental profession and is developing her skills as a trainee nurse.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Timea Balazs

Timea is one of the practice’s newest team members and is keen to continue developing her clinical skills.

Practice Manager

Nicolette Meyer

BDPM Certificate in Dental Practice Management

Nicolette has managed the practice since 1995 and supports the team in delivering a smooth, welcoming patient experience.

Receptionist

Jenny Lown

Jenny joined Westgate in 2023 and helps patients with appointments, queries and their first contact with the practice.

Senior Clinical Lead

Dr Nicholas Forster

BDS Lond 1983, LDS RCS Eng 1984

GDC 58798

Senior Clinical Lead

Simon Chaplin-Rogers

LDS RCS Eng, BDS (Hons) Lond 1984, Cert Dent Ed, FRSPH

GDC 52613GMC 3087824