We recruit on personality, talent and experience - we only hire the best.

Typically, you will always see one of our dentists, one of our hygenists, and one of our team of care nurses.

You can be assured that you will be treated in exactly the same way as one of our family members and that we will always go that extra mile for you.


Richard Hellen BDS

Principal dentist, qualified in Newcastle in 1988. Describes himself as as people person. Originally from Bristol, loves mountaineering and can't quite believe that he lives in the Lake District, even after 18 years. Married with 4 children, interests include mountain rescue with Cockermouth MRT. cycling, mountain biking and anything in the outdoors. Thrives in bad weather and loves dentistry.
Michael King BDS

Qualified 14 years ago in Bristol and joined York Place Dental in April 2010. Interests include walking and outdoor activities, walking his dogs and skiing. Married to Nicola with one son, Michael has wide experience in practices around the country and a passion for the quality of his dentistry. Michael is Richard's dentist, and he comes well recommended.

Kim Young 

Dental Hygienist


Ruby Seminara 

Front of House


Rachael Somerville 

Business Development Manager


Julie King 

Clinical Manager


Ruth Hellen 

Marketing Manager/Director


Pauline Hayes 

Registered Dental Nurse


Agnieszka Trawińska 

Registered Dental Nurse


Stacey Crook 

Registered Dental Nurse


Lucy Molloy 

Trainee Dental Nurse


Ruth Hodgson 

Front of House


Liz Williams 

Dental Hygienist


Glennis Skinner 

Bookkeeper


Diane Harrison 

Patient Co-ordinator