Team Member Bio
Sally Woodley
Sally is a highly experienced hygienist whose warm, reassuring presence makes her a firm favourite with patients of all ages. She is passionate about preventive care and loves seeing the confidence that comes with a clean, healthy smile.
Areas of focus
- Periodontal therapy
- Professional cleaning
- Oral hygiene coaching
- Gum disease management
- Preventive care

Experienced hygiene care you can rely on
Sally Woodley has been helping patients look after their oral health for many years, and her experience shows in everything she does. She brings a thorough, considered approach to every appointment, taking the time to understand each patient's needs and tailor her care accordingly.
Her sessions combine professional cleaning with genuine guidance, helping patients build better habits and take ownership of their oral health between visits.
Gentle, reassuring care for nervous patients
Sally has a natural ability to put nervous patients at ease. Her gentle, unhurried manner helps even the most anxious patients feel comfortable, and she always explains what she is doing and why throughout the appointment.
Many of her patients have been visiting her for years, and that trust and continuity is something she values deeply.
Prevention at the heart of everything she does
Sally is committed to preventive dentistry and believes that regular hygiene visits are one of the most important investments a patient can make in their long-term oral health. She works closely with the dental team at Maple Leaf to ensure a joined-up approach to each patient's care.
Whether managing active gum disease or simply maintaining good oral health, Sally brings the same level of skill and care to every appointment.
"There's nothing better than seeing a patient walk out smiling, knowing they feel great about their teeth. That's why I love what I do."
Sally Woodley
Hygienist

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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.
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- 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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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.
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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
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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.
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Kirsty Maltby
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- 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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Melanie Bell
Dental Nurse & Receptionist
- Best thing about Maple Leaf?
Staff and patients. - I can't go a day without?
Laughing. - I'd rather be
On a beach. - Favourite place?
Home and Majorca. - Bucket list...
Travel and see the world, have a house full of dachunds.
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The friendly atmosphere. - I can't go a day without?
Tepes and crochet. - I'd rather be...
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Japan. - Bucket list...
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- 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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