About us

At Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice, we are committed to creating a family friendly environment that promotes oral health and contributes to the flourishing of our local community.

Experienced

Meet our team

Get to know our experienced and friendly dental team.

Dr. Arnold Gangaidzo
Dr. Arnold Gangaidzo
Principal Dentist
GDC no. 271446

Meet Dr. Arnold, our Principal Dentist! He’s passionate about helping his patients transform their smiles, whether it’s through achieving great oral health or creating stunning smile makeovers.

Fun Fact: He once met and spoke with Prince Philip at St. James Palace after completing the gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Dr. Joseph Buckley
Associate Dentist
GDC no. 296181

Joe graduated from the University of Manchester in 2021 and began his career in Cornwall before returning to the Fylde Coast where he grew up. He takes a holistic approach to patient care and is dedicated to creating a calm, positive experience for every visitor.

Fun Fact: Outside the clinic, Joe is an avid surfer, enjoys playing tennis, and is currently training for a marathon.

Jessica Adamson
Therapist Hygienist
GDC no. 263621

Jessica has been working in dentistry for over 10 years, starting out as a dental nurse before qualifying with a BSc (Hons) in Dental Therapy from the University of Central Lancashire in 2023.
She always aims to make patients feel comfortable and cared for, delivering treatment with a gentle and friendly approach, and loves helping patients feel confident about their smiles. Jessica has a special interest in dental aesthetics and facial aesthetics.

Fun Fact: Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and playing netball - her position is goal attack. She also completed her first 10k in under an hour.

Yvonne Wainwright-Stringer
Therapist Hygienist
GDC no. 3516

Meet Yvonne, our therapist and hygienist from Manchester! Trained in London, she has experience working with nervous patients and children with special needs. Yvonne and her husband have fostered for 14 years and have cared for 27 children so far. She was also the first female president of the Tameside Rotary Club in 2018.

Fun Fact: Yvonne danced professionally as a child and recently had a supporting role in the award-winning BBC film "Stranger in My Family.

Jessica Andrew
Jessica Andrew
Front Of House

She loves welcoming patients and ensuring they feel comfortable and relaxed within the practice.

Fun Fact: A big animal lover, she just returned from Cyprus where she lived for two years, and brought a rescued dog who’s now part of her family.

Clare Weston
Practice Manager

She loves ensuring that our patients leave the practice feeling positive about their dental experience.

Fun Fact: She has a Pug named Penelope and enjoys running. She’s even planning to complete a half marathon next year.

Emma Lancaster
Head Dental Nurse

She loves creating a welcoming and professional environment for all patients whilst helping them to over come their fears and achieve their dental goals.

Fun Fact: She likes to spend her free time doing Pilates, spending time with family and her dog Rocco!

Megan Lees
Megan Lees
Trainee Nurse

She loves helping patients feel more confident in their smiles and ensuring that children don’t grow up afraid of the dentist.

Fun Fact: she also spent 12 years doing competitive cheerleading and gymnastics.

Grace Brindle
Grace Brindle
Trainee Nurse

She loves meeting new people and helping them achieve their dental goals while creating a friendly environment at the practice.

Fun Fact: Grace has bungee jumped from a 300-foot crane, the highest in the UK.

Dr. Stewart McLean
Cosmetic Dentist
GDC no. 271530

Awarded Best Young Dentist North West and UK 2025, Stewart brings extensive experience from Liverpool Dental Hospital and Aintree Regional Hospital, developing strong surgical and restorative skills.

He has also completed a year-long advanced cosmetic dentistry course with Dr. Chris Orr.

Fun Fact: Enjoys Football, rugby, golf, good food and drinks.

Dr. Muataz Osman
Implant Dentist
GDC no. 300412

Dr. Muataz is a skilled dentist with a special interest in periodontics, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. He earned his BDS from the University of Benghazi in 2008 and worked as a General Dental Practitioner for six years before receiving a scholarship to pursue advanced training abroad. He completed a Clinical Master’s in Periodontology with distinction at the University of Manchester, followed by a Clinical PhD in Implant Dentistry. He also holds PG Certificates in Implant Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry from Tipton Training, and an advanced PG Certificate in Full Mouth Oral Implant Rehabilitation through ICE Hospital and the University of Salford.

His practice focuses exclusively on gum disease treatment, soft-tissue management, dental implants, including single-tooth to full-mouth solutions and complex surgical extractions.

Fun Fact: Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, watching football, and is a lifelong Manchester United fan.

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Our history

2013

Dr. Arnold graduated from the University of Leicester with a BSc (Hon) in Medical Physiology.

2017

Dr. Arnold graduated from the University of Central Lancashire dental school with a BDS.

2020

2020 Dr. Arnold was voted the best young dentist in the North-West

2021 Recognised as the top 1% of Invisalign providers in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.

2023 Achieved a Diploma in clear aligner therapy and also mentors dentists.

2024

Lancashire Smiles Dental Practice is birthed in Kirkham.