Meet the Team

Dental Surgeons

Alison Cocks
BDS MJDF(RCS)

Principal Dentist

GDC No. 178583

I have been the Principal Dentist and Owner of Kirkham Dental Care since 2014. I obtained my Bachelor of Dental Surgery from The University of Birmingham in 2009. Since then I have enjoyed a busy career in mostly private General Dental Practice. In 2012 I obtained the rigorous Royal College of Surgeons Membership Diploma in the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF). I am also a qualified Invisalign practitioner.
My philosophy towards providing dentistry is simple; it should be done with care, compassion and attention to detail. It is this ethos that has driven me to running my own practice, and to ensure patients under my care are treated well from the moment they enter the practice.
Aside from dentistry when at home, the hard work really begins; looking after and spending time with my 3 children. There is never a dull moment to be had! I enjoy watching the children at their various sports, squeezing in time for exercise myself and getting out walking and exploring as a family. I’m also a music lover, and enjoy both playing various instruments and getting to live music concerts whenever possible.

Liz Glennon
BChD MFDS RCPS

Associate Dentist

GDC No. 76012

Liz qualified as a dentist in 1999 from The University of Leeds and did further study and training to become a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2001. She has worked in various dental practices and hospitals in Greater Manchester and Lancashire over the years. She strives to provide good quality, everyday dental care for her patients.
Liz has been a part of the team at KDC since 2020.
Outside of work she can be found walking her dogs or baking cakes.

David Rossington
BDS

Associate Dentist

GDC No. 69517

David graduated in 1993 with a Clinical Destinction, and over the course of his career he has been a principal dentist, a dental mentor and gained extensive experience in all aspects of routine and advanced dental care. David has an extensive skill set including complex restorative care, endodontics, prosthetics and fixed orthodontics, which allows him to take great pride in providing quality, comprehensive long-term care for his patients. Outside of work David enjoys spending time with his family and dogs. David is a lover of rock music and enjoys playing the electric guitar to help unwind.

Peter Doyle
BDS BSc(Hons) PG Dip IMPLANTOLOGY

Associate implant Dentist

GDC No. 244736

Peter graduated from Peninsula Dental School in 2013, after completing a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield. Since qualifying Peter has worked in both general and hospital practice.
To complement the experience acquired working at Torbay Hospital he successfully passed the examinations required to become a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow in 2015. Peter has continued to develop his skills attaining post graduate certificates in restorative dentistry, implantology and aesthetic dentistry. Completion of the Dawson Academy UK enables him to provide full mouth rehabilitations for patients and when some teeth are unfortunately beyond repair, replacement with fixed restorations that feel natural.
Outside of work he likes to keep active in and around the great countryside and coastline we have here in Lancashire. Being a member of a gym in Kirkham certainly helps him in trying to keep fit. However, he can still be all too easily persuaded to relax and put his feet up at home with his wife, children and Penny the pug.

Practice Manager and Reception Team

Michelle Barber

Practice Manager

I started my working career in Kirkham back in the last century! Monday 21st October 1991. I hold the National Certificate for Dental Nurses, a diploma in Oral Health Education and also a Certificate in the taking of Dental X-Rays. I am now Practice Manager and help the Principal Dentist Alison run the practice and also oversee the general daily running of the practice. My responsibilities cover Health and Safety, guiding our Clinical Governance programme and staff training. I love working here at No. 46, and enjoy the interaction with staff and patients that I have come to know over the years. I enjoy spending my spare time with my husband Peter and our daughters Charlotte and Natalie as well as our two miniature schnauzers Pepper and Pickles. We love going on long walks with them on the beach and I enjoy tandem bike rides with Peter. Most recently we explored exciting places abroad on a motorbike. If I have any spare time left, I enjoy making celebration cakes for family and friends.

Caroline Green

Reception Manager

I joined the practice as a dental receptionist in July 2002 and was promoted to Reception Manager in 2016. Working in reception I am the first point of contact for patients and feel it is important to be professional and have a calm and cheerful manner as a lot of people are apprehensive about their first visit to the dentist, Kirkham is known as a market town and has a very tight knit community. I have lived and worked in Kirkham all my life so I have got to know a lot of patients on a personal and professional level. This is one of the best parts of being a dental receptionist as I am definitely a “people person”.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending family time with my husband Steven and my son, Kyan.

Edwina Fitzmaurice

Reception

I am a receptionist with many years experience ,being employed part time at KDC for the last three years. I enjoy the position of receptionist and consider it important as we are the first point of contact for the patient. When not working, I enjoy walking, reading .cooking and spending time with my children and grandchildren.

Dental Therapists

Charlotte Bond
BSc Dip DHT

Dental Therapist

GDC No. 238193

Charlotte graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2016 as a dental hygiene therapist. Previous to this she worked as a dental nurse for 4 years in both specialist and general practice. Charlotte enjoys working with patients to help them maintain good oral health and hygiene and can also offer bespoke periodontal treatment for patients suffering with gum related issues. Charlotte has a particular interest in helping patients get the most out of their smile through various stain removal treatments and advising them on the best home care regimes to suit their needs. Here at the practice Charlotte also sees patients during and after dental implant treatments. This allows patients to care for their investment in the best possible way through regular appointments for hygiene and therapy

Kerry Wilson
Dip DHT

Dental Therapist

GDC No. 171334

I have been working in the field of dentistry for around 18 years. After working as a dental nurse for four years I decided to take my studies further graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2013. I have a real passion for dentistry in particular dental hygiene and I am very much focused on prevention and enjoy educating and motivating my patients to achieve the best clinical outcome. I have a very understanding approach to my work with a meticulous eye for detail, which is evident in results I have achieved throughout my career. I am always keen to enhance my skills and knowledge by attending regular courses ensuring I am working with the latest teachings. In my spare time I love spending time with my family.

Dental Nurses

Jaime-lee Allen

Registered Dental Nurse

GDC No. TBC

I am senior dental nurse and infection prevention control lead at Kirkham dental care, I have worked at the practice for 5 yrs now.

I qualified as a dental nurse / oral health educator at Leeds dental hospital in 2006 and have been in the role more or less ever since, I’m passionate about everything infection prevention and helping the patient feel comfortable and relaxed on their treatment journey while with us. Don’t tell anyone but I’m actually a really nervous patient myself! so completely empathise with our nervous patients.

When I’m not at work I love the family life running around after my two daughters and dogs Flossy and Teddy and I love to knit!!

You will have seen my around the practice but might not recognise me as I’m the one that changes their hair colour weekly

Shannon McGinty

Registered Dental Nurse

GDC No. TBC

I am one of the dental nurses here at Kirkham Dental Care, joining in September 2024. I started Dental nursing in 2018, I qualified as a dental nurse in 2020. Since qualifying as a dental nurse, I have then gone on to do further qualifications in dental radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT imaging). I Have a keen interest in the surgical and extensive restorative treatments available here at Kirkham Dental Care, and love the opportunity to talk to new people and get to learn about their lives.

Outside of work I am an avid sports enthusiast, having been an international synchronised swimmer in my youth. I like to keep active in my evenings and weekends, often trying new sports with friends and family.

If I am not spending my time on sport, I will be spending it doing DIY at home. My Fiancé and I bought our home three years ago and are in the latter stages of its extensive interior renovation. We have done the renovation ourselves and with help from our family. In September 2025 I will be getting married and spending my honeymoon traveling route 66.

Milly Coburn

Trainee Dental Nurse

GDC No. TBC

I joined the practice in September 2024 as a trainee dental nurse. I am coming to the end of my apprenticeship and will soon be a qualified dental nurse.

I have taken over the social media at KDC and like to follow everybody around with a camera! In my spare time I like to spend time with friends and family.