About Us

Ruth Willis (BDS N/cle, DGDP, Reg. 66589) and Nicola Hill (BDS N/cle, Reg. 70550) have been friends since 1995 when they worked as associate dentists together. Ruth became a partner at Shotley Bridge Dental Care in 1998 and Nicola joined her as partner in 2004.

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They have enjoyed building Shotley Bridge Dental Care into the busy dental practice it has become. This has involved over the years a relocation of the premises and bringing together a wonderful team of staff, including associate dentists Olivia Thorniley-Walker (BDS Bristol 2021, Reg. 296688) and Ryan Shotton (BDS Newcastle University 2021, Reg. 296197). Dental therapist Eleanor Rae 301734 (BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy University of Leeds 2022. Reg 301734), Dental hygienist Gail McArthur (CEB Dip Dent Hygiene 1995. Reg. 4994) all headed by our practice manager Lisa Guthrie.

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We believe in investing in the constant training and development of all our dental care professionals at Shotley Bridge Dental Care and are proud to be Gold Members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme. We are also registered with NHS Choices.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Shotley Bridge Dental Care.