Principle dentist Richard qualified in Newcastle in 1988. Originally from Bristol, he loves mountaineering and can't quite believe that he lives in the Lake District, even after 25 years. Married with 4 children, Richard's interests include mountaineering, mountain biking and anything in the outdoors. He's currently a member of Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team. Richard enjoys working with anxious and phobic patients and is a Dental Phobia Certified dentist.

Other main interests are Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a full member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. GDC - 63272

David joined the team at York Place Dental in 2018. Originally from Keswick, he moved to Carlisle and then on to Sheffield to study Dentistry. He qualified in 2010 and returned to Cumbria. Married with two children, David's interests include playing electric and acoustic guitar, woodwork and films, especially anything from the Marvel universe! He teaches martial arts and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. David's professional interests are in complex and cosmetic dentistry, with a particular interest in root canal treatments. He is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Endodontics. GDC - 193896

Joanna joined York Place Dental in October 2018. She grew up in southern Poland and graduated from Wroclaw Medical University in 1998. Joanna completed her VT training in Wroclaw and worked in Dental Practices in Poland for 5 years before moving to the UK. She moved to Cumbria in 2005 and then to Carlisle in 2012. Married with 2 children, Joanna’s interests include playing the violin, classical music, ballet, opera and theatre. She enjoys family life and is happy with a good book preferably on the beach in the sunshine! Joanna’s professional interests are in orthodontics, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and providing inhalation sedation for anxious patients. GDC - 84623