At Kirkgate Dental Care our highly skilled, friendly team shares the same single vision: we put you first. Together, we are dedicated to providing you with a first class experience, from the comfort of our reception to the very latest innovations in dental technology. We make sure you have the best possible care from the second you walk through the door.
Find out more about each of our practice team members below.
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BDS (Cardiff) 2018
GDC No. 278511
Dr Gemma Hanks believes that the key to a beautiful smile starts with a healthy mouth. After completing her Postgraduate Diploma in Periodontology at the renowned RW Perio School in Harley Street, Gemma is passionate about educating and helping patients to achieve strong, healthy gums — the foundation for a long-lasting, confident smile.
She is also completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with the Kana Academy, enabling her to both enhance and restore smiles using up-to-date, advanced techniques including clear aligners, composite bonding, veneers, and crowns to achieve naturally beautiful results.
Gemma is dedicated to creating a comfortable, friendly environment for all patients and believes this should start from a young age. She was awarded the prestigious Bruce Hunter Prize in Paediatric Dentistry at Cardiff University and continues to support children’s dental education through her charity work with Bright Bites and local school programmes.
In her free time, Gemma enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her puppy, Nacho.

General Dentist & Invisalign Go Provider
BDS (Sheff) 2018BSc (Newc) 2013
GDC No. 278305
Dr. Dominique Jones believes that a healthy smile can truly change a person’s confidence and quality of life. As a caring and gentle general dentist, she focuses on minimally invasive treatments that protect natural teeth while enhancing their beauty.
An Invisalign Go provider, Dr. Jones helps patients achieve straighter, healthier smiles in a discreet and comfortable way. She has also completed advanced training in smile makeovers using minimal-preparation veneers and composite bonding, allowing patients to achieve stunning results while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Dr. Jones takes time to listen to each patient’s goals and concerns, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored to their needs. Her approachable, friendly nature helps patients—especially those who may feel anxious—feel at ease from the very first visit.
Outside the dental chair, you’ll often find Dominique in the gym or enjoying long walks with her gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bertie. She values building long-term relationships with her patients and being a part of their journey to a healthy, confident smile.

Dentist
BDS(Valencia)2017
PGCert OpDent 2020
PGCert Dimp 2022
GDC: 273949
With nearly a decade of experience in dentistry and a warm, empathetic approach to patient care, Dr Hamza Kar is passionate about helping people regain their oral health and confidence. As a general dentist with further training in dental implants he is dedicated to offering high-quality, long-lasting dental solutions.
Dr Kar combines his clinical skill with the latest technology; including cutting-edge planning software and Nobel BioCare implants to ensure every treatment is tailored to the individual and delivers the best chance for success.
Whether you are missing a single tooth or several, this open day is designed to help you understand your options in a relaxed, informative setting. Dr Kar will be available to answer any questions you may have and explain the implant process step by step — from initial planning to the final smile.
At the heart of Dr Kar’s care is a commitment to building trust through honesty, communication, and professionalism. His goal is to make sure you feel fully informed, comfortable, and supported throughout your journey.

Dentist
MchD, BchD, Bsc (Leeds) 2024
GDC no. 318135
Dominic graduated from the University of Leeds with a Distinction in Dental Surgery and following this he has worked in general dental practice in Warwick.
Dominic strives to provide excellent dental care using modern techniques in a friendly and relaxed environment. Patients appreciate his calm and reassuring approach, especially those with dental anxieties. He has a keen interest in minimally invasive restorative dentistry, and was awarded the Stephen D Hey prize in Conservative Dentistry from the University of Leeds.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys keeping fit and playing golf, you will also likely find him watching either the cricket or F1.

Dentist
DMD University of Oradea 2013
GDC no. 295696
Alexandros is a versatile and dedicated dentist with experience across both NHS and private practice in the UK and abroad. He has a special interest in restorative, prosthodontic, and cosmetic dentistry, and is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. With expertise in treatments such as crowns, bridges, veneers, tooth whitening,and dentures, Alexandros combines technical skill with a gentle, patient-centered approach. He also embraces the latest in digital dentistry, using 3Shape scanning and advanced digital workflows to improve accuracy and make treatment journeys more comfortable and efficient.
Committed to ongoing development, Alexandros is preparing to expand his skills into implant dentistry, broadening the treatment options he can offer his patients. Fluent in Greek, Romanian, and English, Alexandros enjoys building strong relationships with people from all backgrounds and is known for his approachable, empathetic care.
Outside of dentistry, he enjoys travel and spending time with family.

Hygienist
MSc (UCL, 2021), BSc (Hons) (UCLan, 2016), DipDH (RCS Edin., 2008)
GDC No. 150905
Johnson qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2008 (DipDH, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) while serving in the British Army (Royal Army Dental Corps), where he attained the rank of substantive Sergeant following a decade of distinguished service. Since his departure from military service, he has completed a BSc (Hons) in Dental Studies for Dental Care Professionals from the University of Central Lancashire in 2016 and has acquired extensive experience within hospital settings, specifically at Nottingham University Hospitals’ Maxillofacial Department, with a focus on implant and oral health care for patients with head and neck cancer.
Johnson obtained an MSc in Dental Hygiene from University College London (Eastman Dental Institute, 2021), enhancing his clinical expertise in advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy. He has been a member of Kirkgate Dental Surgery since 2019 and is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Hygienist
DIP DENT HYGIENE RCS (CARDIFF 2022)
GDC No. 303037
Annabel relocated to Lincolnshire from Cornwall and joined the practice in 2022 after studying Dental Hygiene at Cardiff university.
Annabel enjoys a gentle approach to Hygiene treatments and working alongside the rest of the dental team at Kirkgate.
Dental Nurse
Qual- National Certificate NEBDSA 1989
GDC no. 127802
Dental Nurse
Qual- National Certificate NEBDN 2005
GDC no. 157141
Dental Nurse
Qual- Certificate in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2007
GDC no. 138835
Dental Nurse
Qual- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing City & Guilds 2025
GDC no. 328019
Trainee Dental Nurse
Practice Manager
Qualified as a dental nurse in 2002 National cert NEBDN
GDC NO. 154422
Adminstrator & Receptionist
Receptionist
Receptionist
Portman Dental Care Awards





