Dentists
Dr. Lesley.K.Cave BDS DGDP RCS –Principal
Lesley qualified from Newcastle in 1991 and gained a further post graduate qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1994. She has been the Principal at Kingswalk Dental Practice since 1995. For 13 years she was an experienced participant in Vocational Training and General Professional Training (GPT), both of which involve mentoring newly qualified dentists and integrating them into general dental practice. She has undertaken additional training in dental sedation and also in Implantology in Edinburgh. Lesley carries out all aspects of general practice in addition to cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, and implants.
She is kept busy with her four children and her hobbies include distance running and cycling.
Works Mon – Fri, early and evening appointments available and Saturdays by appointment only.
Dr Renu Chadha BDS – Associate
Renu qualified from Newcastle in 1985. She joined KDIP in 2002, having worked in Leeds for some years. She has undertaken further training in advanced Conservation, and is the Audit facilitator within the practice. She carries out all aspects of general dentistry and refers oral surgery in house.
She has two children and is a keen walker and is interested in photography and cooking.
Works Mon Wed Fri
Hygienists
Mrs Catherine Iley EDH – Hygienist
Qualified Newcastle 1981. Joined KDIP in 1995.
works Thurs 9-6pm
Miss Michelle Hope EDH- Hygienist and dental therapist
Works Tues,Fri 9.00-5.00
Practice manager and senior receptionist
Miss Catherine Joy
Qualified dental nurse Newcastle Dental Hospital in1994, with sedation and implantology. Initially trained at Kingswalk 1993-95 and returned in 2002 in present role. Responsible for all reception and practice management, including coordination of non clinical aspects of implant cases.
Dental Nurses
Mrs Zoe Norwood- Senior RDN
Qualified Newcastle College in 2002, with sedation certificate 2007. Joined Kingswalk in 2011. Competant in all aspects of implant work.
Mrs Sharon Blythe – RDN/ radiology /sedation
Qualified Newcastle dental hospital 1997. Joined KDIP 1995. Gained radiology certificate 2004 and sedation certificate 2005. Qualified to use our recently introduced specialised imaging techniques.
Miss Danielle Simpson – RDN/implant co coordinator
Qualified Newcastle College ’03. Joined KDP ’02. Works with Lesley. Responsible for co coordinating all clinical aspects of implant cases.
Miss Rebecca Tait – Trainee dental nurse.
Joined kingswalk 2010. Attending newcastle dental hospital's dental nurse training programme.
