Who We Are

At Garden City Dental we approach the care of our patients in a way that we believe sets us apart from other dental practices.

We are dedicated to helping apprehensive patients receive the care they need.

All our current staff are very understanding of the needs of apprehensive patients. Between us, we can offer all sorts of strategies to help you cope with treatment. Click here to learn more about how we help nervous patients.

We believe in minimal intervention.

The less teeth are drilled and filled, the better for their long term health. There is no hard sell at our practice. Our aim is to ensure you can enjoy the same food at 80 that you did at age 8. That is not to say that we cannot provide high quality cosmetic dentistry, we are more than happy to do this if you request it and we are confident it will not harm your teeth.

We will never judge you or “tell you off”.

Our only interest is to work with you to sort out your dental issues at your own pace. We understand that cost can be an issue and will explore all options to help overcome this.

Our Team

Our whole team have a similar approach to treating our patients with a calm, caring and friendly manner.

Lincoln HirstDentist

Lincoln Hirst

GDC No. 63093
BDS LDSRCS

Lincoln qualified from Kings College Medical School in 1988. He has been at the practice since 1989 and became a partner in 1994. Lincoln has a special interest in treating very nervous patients. He has developed a reputation for helping people that were so apprehensive about visiting the dentist that they had previously given up hope of being able to accept dental treatment.

He trained in conscious sedation in 2003 and has many years of experience offering the full range of techniques to help very apprehensive patients. He is on the panel of dentists answering questions from the public on the website Dental Fear Central and many of his patients travel great distances to see him. Lincoln has had extensive training in dental implants at the prestigious Tatum Institute, and is able to employ this advanced treatment to replace missing teeth.

Having been at the practice for so long, Lincoln feels privileged to have seen many of the children he has treated grow up and attend the practice with their own children.

Away from work, Lincoln is married to Gill and has two grown up children. He is currently refining his skills as a glider pilot which helps remind him what being nervous really feels like!

Kalpesh ChauhanDentist

Kalpesh Chauhan

GDC No. 85237
BDS MFDS RCSEng MSc BSc (Hons)

Kalpesh qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 2005. He became a partner at the practice in 2016. Kalpesh has a special interest in treating very nervous patients, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry.

He was trained in dental sedation techniques for anxious patients at Guys Hospital London and is able to offer the full range of techniques to help very apprehensive patients.

He has a Masters degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Warwick. He has spent time at the prestigious Spear Dental Institute in Arizona, learning from world-renowned dentist Frank Spear. He is in the process of training in short-term orthodontics for cosmetically straightening teeth and facial aesthetics (such as botox). His experience and training allow him to offer both general dentistry and dealing with more complex dental problems. Kalpesh has been a member of The Royal College of Surgeons (London) since 2007.

Kalpesh is a keen music fan and in his spare time he regularly attends gigs and festivals (you may see him wading through the mud at Glastonbury!). He has even tried his hand at (very) amateur DJ’ing! Kalpesh enjoys spending quality time with his wife Yogita and his daughter Sia.

Jodie ThomasPractice Manager

Jodie Thomas

Jodie joined the practice in 2003 and became the practice manager in 2008. Also a qualified dental nurse, Jodie has trained in implant nursing and has gained her dental sedation nurse qualification. She spends most of her time up in her office but is often found downstairs having a chin wag with the patients and staff!

In her spare time Jodie enjoys working out, cooking & reading. She loves spending time with her husband and two children Charlie and Evie.

Stacey HuntReceptionist

Stacey Hunt

GDC No. 138485

Stacey joined the practice in 1999. She left for a couple of years after her daughter Amber was born but couldn’t stay away and lucky for us she re-joined the team! Stacey is usually found on reception but she is also a qualified dental nurse.

Stacey enjoys following her football team Fulham, music and spending time with her family.

Sara EdwardsDental Nurse

Sara Edwards

Sara joined the team in April 2018 as our trainee dental nurse. She has taken to the role like a duck to water and is looking forward to gaining her dental nurse qualification.

On Sara’s days off she is mum to her two daughters, Molly and Darcey. She enjoys following her football team Liverpool and days out with her family.

Mandie EvansDental Nurse

Mandie Evans

GDC No. 208267

Mandie joined the practice originally in 2006 but left and then returned in 2010. She is a qualified dental nurse and has also gained her radiography qualification.

Mandie enjoys working out and long walks with her dog Milo. She also spends a lot of her time fundraising for an animal shelter.

Emma TylerDental Nurse

Emma Tyler

GDC No. 110995

Emma joined the practice in 2008. She is a qualified dental nurse and is keen on gaining the implant nursing qualification.

Emma is well travelled and when she isn’t looking after her son Preston (and husband Rick!), she enjoys planning family holidays and exploring different countries.

Jean HoldsworthDental Nurse

Jean Holdsworth

GDC No. 137487

Jean has been a dental nurse for 39 years and joined the practice in 2007. She is trained in implant and sedation nursing and enjoys assisting with anxious patients.

In her spare time Jean enjoys socialising & spending time with her two children and granddaughter. She spends a lot of time at the stables with her horse Pippa, and sometimes competes in show jumping events.