Matthew Booth - Principal Dentist / Director

GDC 195060 - BDS, Sheffield University, 2010

Matthew qualified from The University of Sheffield in 2010. During extended professional training he worked in hospital and community posts to widen his knowledge and skill set. These involved hospital ward and theatre work, and also special care, paediatric and restorative dentistry. Since 2012 he has worked predominantly in private practice, and bought East Leigh Dental Care in 2018. 

First and foremost he is keen on providing a caring and bespoke service. He has worked with very nervous patients for his whole career and really enjoys helping patients have positive experiences. Prevention of dental disease is key and he will spend a lot of time with you on the preventive advice and actions needed to help secure your dental health and ensure a lifelong smile. Implants are one of the treatments he loves to provide because it takes you on a journey to restoring your confidence and your smile. Many of his patients find this life changing. He completed extensive 1-2-1 surgical training in implant placement and gained his postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the beginning of 2026. Study for a postgraduate Masters degree should be completed in 2027.

He has keen interests in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic tooth straightening and Cerec ceramic restorations (immediate crowns, inlays and bridges). Numerous courses have been completed to acquire and update these skills. In particular he enjoys providing crowns or inlays to provide durability and longevity to teeth. Cerec treatment is incredibly convenient and comfortable for you as he does not have to take a traditional impression (mould), but instead he will use a scanner and provide the restoration within an hour (or sometimes within a few hours if longer is needed) without the normal 1-2 week delay at the dental laboratory.

Between 2015 and 2018 Matthew was also a member of the General Dental Council’s Fitness to Practice panel where he sat as a member of Committees that heard and decided upon cases involving fellow dental registrants. He paused this work to focus on the practice.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his son, wider family and dachshund. Travelling and the theatre are also keen interests. 

James Chippendale - Practice Manager / Director

James bought East Leigh Dental Care with Matthew in 2018. In a previous life he worked for 18 years in fraud prevention for a large corporate telecommunications company, somewhat different to the profession of dentistry! He enjoys the new challenges that the practice brings. He is always happy to help and enjoys interacting with people.

He too loves spending time with his son and two sausage dogs. He is a good skier and regularly gets away to Spain and Austria to visit family.

Amina Javed - Dentist

GDC 299505- BChD, Leeds University, 2021

Amina graduated from the University of Leeds in 2010 with BChd in Dentistry.

Amina has invested heavily in herself in terms of her education, having completed a Bsc in Economics and Accounting, and a Bsc in Medical Sciences. She has completed courses in; Clear Correct Aligners, Invisalign Go, Composite bonding and Composite Injection moulding. Amina has an appetite for learning and is currently completing a Diploma in Implant Prosthodontics at Tipton Academy.

When Amina isn’t working or studying, she enjoys hiking, badminton, travelling and spending time with her daughter.

Rebecca Suggitt - Hygienist & Therapist

GDC 200207 - Dip, Dental Hygiene & Therapy, Leeds, 2010

Becky qualified at Leeds Dental Institute in 2010. She joined East Leigh Dental Care in 2011. Becky also works within the community dental service, where she treats both adults and children. She has experience in treating patients with special needs and complex medical problems.

Becky is particularly committed to preventative dental care and promoting education in dental care to patients.

Out of work Becky enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She enjoys dancing and socialising with friends.

Julie Fish - Hygienist & Therapist

GDC 4957 - Dip, Dental Hygiene (1995) & Dental Therapy (2013), Bristol

Julie qualified in 1995 as a Dental Hygienist at the University of Bristol, then further qualifying as a therapist in 2013.

Julie recently joined East Leigh Dental Care in 2026 and brings a wealth of experience, having worked as a dental clinician for over 30 years.

She is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain their brightest smiles. Known for her gentle approach and commitment to patient education, she works closely with individuals to promote optimal oral health through personalized care and advanced hygiene techniques.

Gill Clough - Head Nurse

GDC 250063

Gill has worked at East Leigh Dental Care since May 2012.

Gill is responsible for leading the nursing team and ensuring all the surgeries run smoothly. Gill also works on reception and tends to be our handyperson!

Prior to this she took a break from dental nursing and did clerical work for a while.

Gill is married with three children and a granddaughter. In her spare time she enjoys walking her border collie Shep and spending time with her friends and family, especially her granddaughter.

Emma Brogden - Dental Nurse

Emma joined East Leigh Dental Care in 2024. She has been a dental nurse for 27 years bringing a wealth of experience to the role. You will also see Emma helping out on reception.

Emma is married with two grown up children. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and long walks with her two dogs.

Bianca Barrett - Dental Nurse

Bianca is our newest member to join our nursing team, starting at East Leigh Dental Care in February 2026. She brings valuable knowledge and experience to the team having worked in the industry for 27 years.

In her spare time she enjoys riding her horse, walking the dogs and time with family.