Dental Nurse

Samantha Hind

GDC No 311823

Sam is a meticulous and caring dental nurse whose attention to detail and gentle manner make her a reassuring presence for patients and an invaluable support to the clinical team. She takes pride in delivering a calm, well-organised appointment every time.

Role overview

  • Chairside dental nursing
  • Patient care and support
  • Clinical preparation
  • Decontamination and infection control

Meticulous care behind every smile

Samantha Hind brings a quiet precision to her work as a dental nurse, ensuring every appointment is prepared to the highest standard and that patients always feel looked after. Her thorough approach means clinicians can focus entirely on patient care, knowing everything behind the scenes is in safe hands.

Sam is a familiar and reassuring face for many Maple Leaf patients, and her consistent, thoughtful care has earned her a loyal following.

Calm, considerate support throughout every visit

Sam's gentle, considered manner puts patients at ease from the moment they take a seat. She takes care to explain what is happening during appointments and checks in regularly to make sure patients are comfortable and understand what is being done.

Her calm, professional approach is particularly valued by patients who may feel anxious about dental visits, helping them feel more confident and in control of their care.

A committed and skilled clinical team member

Sam works across a range of procedures at Maple Leaf, supporting the clinical team with skill and quiet efficiency. Her dedication to high standards and continuous professional development ensures she always brings current best practice to her role.

She is a collaborative team player who contributes to the smooth running of the practice every day.

"I genuinely care about every patient who comes through the door. Being someone they trust and feel comfortable with means the world to me."

Samantha Hind
Dental Nurse

More of the team.

Ed

Dr. Edward Storey

Dentist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The great team.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    A decent cup of coffee.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Sailing or cycling.
  4. Favourite place?
    Currently the Baltic sea and the Alps.
  5. Bucket list...
    Sail off into the sunset, travel in South America, learn to play the saxophone!

BChD (Leeds)
GDC no 64384

Stephen

Dr. Stephen Gibson

Dentist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The Staff + it takes less than 30mins to get to work (which is a novelty)
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Polishing a composite
  3. I'd rather be...
    A watch designer and maker
  4. Favourite place?
    My kitchen
  5. Bucket list...
    Take a master knife skills course for sushi chefs in Japan.

BChD (Leeds)
GDC no 760011

Stewart

Dr. Stewart Simpkins

Dentist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The team is a very close knit.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Raiding the staff biscuit tin.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Travelling with my wife Naj.
  4. Favourite place?
    Singapore, Montreal (in summer).
  5. Bucket list...
    Safari, visit Japan.

BDS (Plymouth) 2013
BSc (Hons) 2009
GDC no. 244796

Sandy

Sandy Mullen

Practice Manager

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    Lovely patients.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Smiling.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Outside in the sunshine or on the beach.
  4. Favourite place?
    By the sea in a warm climate.
  5. Bucket list...
    To travel and see a lot more of the world.

Mel

Mel Reed

Dental Nurse

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The biscuits!
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Being with my family.
  3. I'd rather be...
    An interior designer.
  4. Favourite place?
    Home.
  5. Bucket list...
    To have a smallholding.

GDC No 131953

Lizzie

Lizzie Mackay

Dental Nurse

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    Working with my fab colleagues.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    A cup of tea.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Walking in the countryside with my gorgeous spaniels.
  4. Favourite place?
    Anywhere with my family.
  5. Bucket list...
    Travel more, horse riding holiday abroad.

GDC no 147966

Kirsty

Kirsty Maltby

Treatment Coordinator

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The patients reaction at the end of their invisalign journey.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Chocolate.
  3. I'd rather be...
    An astronaught.
  4. Favourite place?
    The beach.
  5. Bucket list...
    Get into space, road trip in a convertible across America.

GDC no 155042

Melanie

Melanie Bell

Dental Nurse & Receptionist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    Staff and patients.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Laughing.
  3. I'd rather be
    On a beach.
  4. Favourite place?
    Home and Majorca.
  5. Bucket list...
    Travel and see the world, have a house full of dachunds.

GDC No 132619

Sally

Sally Woodley

Hygienist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The gang.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Brushing my teeth.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Lying on a beach.
  4. Favourite place?
    Portugal.
  5. Bucket list...
    Win the lottery, visit the Great Barrier Reef, learn to ride a motorbike.

GDC no 3213

Faye

Faye Donald

Hygienist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    Friday lunch club.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Singing.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Flossing.
  4. Favourite place?
    Whereever my family are.
  5. Bucket list...
    Take a big balloon ride over the Serengeti.

GDC no 5834

Tanya

Tanya Tezer

Hygienist

  1. Best thing about Maple Leaf?
    The team.
  2. I can't go a day without?
    Brushing my teeth.
  3. I'd rather be...
    Somewhere sunny.
  4. Favourite place?
    On holiday.
  5. Bucket list...
    Too many to mention.

GDC 145322

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