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 several 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 with James in 2018. 

First and foremost he is keen to prevent dental disease, and if needed will spend a lot of time with you on the preventive advice and actions needed to help secure your dental health. 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 patients as he does not have to take a traditional impression (moulds), but instead he will use a scanner and provide the restoration within an hour (or sometimes within a day if longer needed) without the normal 1-2 week delay at the dental laboratory. Considerable investment has been completed to allow him to provide this cutting edge service.

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, family and three dachshunds. 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.

Ben Readhead - Dentist

GDC 283615

Ben graduated from Manchester Dental School in 2019. He has a keen interest in restorative dentistry, and completed a postgraduate diploma in aesthetic dentistry with the Tipton Training Academy. Ben also likes providing removable orthodontics such as Invisalign.

Ben enjoys treating nervous patients by creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere in surgery. Ben always goes the extra mile to provide the best treatment possible for his patients. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and going for long hikes with his golden retriever, Remi.

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.

Hazel - Hygienist

GDC 149367 - Dip, Dental Hygiene, Leeds, 2011

Hazel qualified in 2011 from the Leeds Dental Institute and has been with us at East Leigh Dental Care since September 2011.

She has a 15 year background in dentistry. Hazel was a qualified florist before her dental career, working in Ireland, New Zealand and Yorkshire and has arranged flowers for the Queen!

Hazel is married with 2 children and a dog called Wilson. She likes socialising, going to the cinema and retail therapy.

Gill – 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 - 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.

Kelly-Jo - Dental Nurse

Kelly-Jo is our newest team member, joining East Leigh Dental Care in February 2024. She brings valuable knowledge and experience to the team having worked in the industry for many years.

In her spare time she enjoys time with the family and sons.