Our History
At Lancaster Smile Clinic, we take pride in providing exceptional dental care to all of our patients. Our team of experienced dentists is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the highest quality treatment and care possible. We understand that going to the dentist can be stressful, so we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that will put you at ease. In this “About Us” section, we invite you to get to know our team of dental professionals and learn more about what sets us apart.
Anna
Our Principal Dentist, Dr Anna R Allen (ARA) qualified from The University of Liverpool in 2007 and now specialises in orthodontics with Invisalign as one of their Platinum Providers. Anna’s passion lays with cosmetic and restorative treatments, such as composite bonding, to transform peoples smiles.
“I love how happy my patients are when they first see their new smiles. It’s a great feeling when a patient says you have changed their lives and given them so much confidence, it really makes it worthwhile.”
Nikki
Associate dentist, Dr Nichola Wright, qualified from The University of Newcastle in 2009. Over her career she has worked as a civilian dentist for the Armed Forces, NHS and Private Sector.
Nichola has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics allowing her to treat the face as a whole to achieve naturally balanced results.
“There is great satisfaction in creating natural-looking outcomes for my clients allowing them to look and feel their best”
James
Associate dentist, Dr James Branston, first qualified as a dental technician from the University of Wales in 2004, working mainly in removable prosthetics before retraining as a dentist, graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2012. Over the course of his career, he was worked in both the NHS and private sectors.
James has special interests in implant restorations, removable dentures and cosmetic dentistry.
“I really enjoy being able to use different disciplines of dentistry to help patients to achieve a bespoke aesthetic and functional result to improve their confidence and also their quality of life”.
Peter
Associate dentist, Dr Peter Wright, qualified from The University of Newcastle in 2008 and spent 7 years carrying out dentistry for the Armed Forces before moving into the NHS and then private dentistry.
In 2013 Peter went on to complete his membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MJDF RCS Eng) and joined the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow (MRCPS) in 2019.
“I believe that every patient is unique and deserves personalised treatment. By providing compassionate and patient-centred dentistry, I aim to foster a welcoming environment where every individual’s oral health needs are met with precision and care”.
Jack
Dr Jack Moore qualified from the University of Liverpool; initially with a BSc in Anatomy & Human Biology before pursing further academic and clinical study in the field of Dentistry. From here, he has worked in general practice across Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales.
Jack has completed additional clinical study in the field of Endodontics and is now in the final stages of writing up a piece of academic literature to complete a Master’s Degree in Endodontology from the University of Chester SimplyEndo Institute. He therefore takes a special interest in endodontic referrals at the practice and limits his practice to root canal dentistry at Lancaster Smile Clinic.
“I enjoy a chatty, relaxed and informal environment within the surgery and aim to make every patient feel as comfortable as can be.
I am happy to discuss cases with any referring clinician if advice is required; or if a patient is unsure whether root canal treatment is the best next step for them!”
You can find Jack at Lancaster Smile Clinic on a Friday.
Will
Will qualified from the University of Birmingham and has since pursued advanced postgraduate training in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, as well as endodontics. His passion for precision, design, and function made him a natural fit for Lancaster Smile Clinic.
We first met Will during a postgraduate diploma in cosmetic dentistry, where his clinical attention to detail and artistic eye stood out. When the opportunity arose to bring him onto our team, we didn’t hesitate.
Will offers a wide range of private treatments including:
Dental implants – for fixed, long-term solutions to missing teeth
Invisalign – discreet orthodontic care with cosmetic insight
Smile makeovers – blending aesthetic harmony with natural results
He also welcomes new patients for routine private dental care under our monthly plan.
“I love combining technical precision with creativity. My goal is to give every patient a smile that looks great, feels natural, and lasts.”
Outside the clinic, Will continues to build on his academic background and enjoys keeping up with the latest in digital and minimally invasive dentistry.
“Can’t thank Anna enough for results of dental work done! I’m able to smile again! I Would definitely recommend Anna”
Andrea