Team Member Bio
Melanie Bell
Melanie is a warm and experienced dental nurse whose friendly nature helps patients feel instantly welcome. She is a vital part of the Maple Leaf team, supporting the clinical team while always keeping patients informed, comfortable and at ease.
Role overview
- Chairside dental nursing
- Patient support and care
- Clinical preparation and decontamination
- Cross-infection control

A reassuring presence from start to finish
Melanie Bell has worked alongside the dental team at Maple Leaf for many years, and her familiarity with patients and procedures is evident in everything she does. She brings a calm, reassuring presence to the surgery and works seamlessly alongside the clinical team to ensure every appointment runs smoothly.
Her care for patients extends well beyond the clinical setting — Melanie is often the first person patients speak to and the one who helps set the tone for their entire visit.
Keeping patients comfortable and well-informed
Melanie takes the time to check in with patients, answer their questions and make sure they understand what to expect. Her natural warmth and sense of humour go a long way toward helping nervous patients feel more relaxed.
She is attentive to the small details that make a big difference to the patient experience, always anticipating what is needed and making sure nothing is overlooked.
Experience and dedication behind every appointment
Melanie brings extensive clinical nursing knowledge to every appointment, supporting a wide range of procedures with skill and efficiency. Her experience means she can anticipate the needs of the clinician and patient alike, keeping everything running calmly and professionally.
She is a trusted and valued member of the Maple Leaf team, known for her reliability, warmth and dedication.
"I love that every day is different, and that I get to make a real difference to how patients feel about being here. That's what keeps me coming back."
Melanie Bell
Dental Nurse & Receptionist

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- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The great team. - I can't go a day without?
A decent cup of coffee. - I'd rather be...
Sailing or cycling. - Favourite place?
Currently the Baltic sea and the Alps. - Bucket list...
Sail off into the sunset, travel in South America, learn to play the saxophone!
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- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The Staff + it takes less than 30mins to get to work (which is a novelty) - I can't go a day without?
Polishing a composite - I'd rather be...
A watch designer and maker - Favourite place?
My kitchen - Bucket list...
Take a master knife skills course for sushi chefs in Japan.
BChD (Leeds)
GDC no 760011
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Stewart Simpkins
Dentist
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The team is a very close knit. - I can't go a day without?
Raiding the staff biscuit tin. - I'd rather be...
Travelling with my wife Naj. - Favourite place?
Singapore, Montreal (in summer). - Bucket list...
Safari, visit Japan.
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BSc (Hons) 2009
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Sandy Mullen
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- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
Lovely patients. - I can't go a day without?
Smiling. - I'd rather be...
Outside in the sunshine or on the beach. - Favourite place?
By the sea in a warm climate. - Bucket list...
To travel and see a lot more of the world.
Mel


Mel Reed
Dental Nurse
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The biscuits! - I can't go a day without?
Being with my family. - I'd rather be...
An interior designer. - Favourite place?
Home. - Bucket list...
To have a smallholding.
GDC No 131953
Lizzie


Lizzie Mackay
Dental Nurse
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
Working with my fab colleagues. - I can't go a day without?
A cup of tea. - I'd rather be...
Walking in the countryside with my gorgeous spaniels. - Favourite place?
Anywhere with my family. - Bucket list...
Travel more, horse riding holiday abroad.
GDC no 147966
Kirsty


Kirsty Maltby
Treatment Coordinator
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The patients reaction at the end of their invisalign journey. - I can't go a day without?
Chocolate. - I'd rather be...
An astronaught. - Favourite place?
The beach. - Bucket list...
Get into space, road trip in a convertible across America.
GDC no 155042
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Dental Nurse
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The friendly atmosphere. - I can't go a day without?
Tepes and crochet. - I'd rather be...
Crafting. - Favourite place?
Japan. - Bucket list...
Lots of trips to interesting places, next stop Bhutan.
GDC No 311823
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- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The gang. - I can't go a day without?
Brushing my teeth. - I'd rather be...
Lying on a beach. - Favourite place?
Portugal. - Bucket list...
Win the lottery, visit the Great Barrier Reef, learn to ride a motorbike.
GDC no 3213
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Hygienist
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
Friday lunch club. - I can't go a day without?
Singing. - I'd rather be...
Flossing. - Favourite place?
Whereever my family are. - Bucket list...
Take a big balloon ride over the Serengeti.
GDC no 5834
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- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
The team. - I can't go a day without?
Brushing my teeth. - I'd rather be...
Somewhere sunny. - Favourite place?
On holiday. - Bucket list...
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