Meet the Team
We are a team of friendly, caring and highly experienced dentists and dental therapists, aiming to help our patients achieve a healthy mouth and smile with confidence. With a dedication to dentistry of the highest standard, we look forward to welcoming you to our practice.
Dentists
Dr Dale Swallow – Principal Dental Surgeon
Dale Swallow qualified from King’s College, London with a BDS degree with double honours . After a period in the hospital service and private practice he gained his Masters degree in Conservative Dentistry in 1995 from the Eastman Dental School, London.
Dale has over 25 years of experience working in dental hospitals, world famous FTSE companies and private practices in London, the home counties and abroad.
Dale has a special interest in tooth wear which is an ever increasing problem and now affecting the majority of adults. He is renowned for being very gentle with patients saying” he tip-toes around your mouth”. GDC Number 173254
Hygienists
Denise McAleer – Dental Hygienist
Denise graduated with distinction from Eastmans Dental Hospital in London in 1988. Denise was also awarded the Oral B Cup for dental health education. Denise is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy and regularly attends continuing education courses. GDC number 3630
Nick Coller – Dental Hygiene Therapist
Nick is a published author in the dental field for Dental Health magazine. Teaching roles whilst studying have led on to Nick being asked back as a guest speaker for King’s College Hospital, Department of Hygiene and Therapy.
He has been warmly welcomed at Swallow Dental Clinic where patients have been giving great feedback about the service he offers.
Nick’s special interests include caring for nervous and phobic patients and smoking cessation. GDC Number 245462
Therapists and Nurses
Diane Walton – Dental Nurse
Diane has worked in private and NHS dentistry since 2008 after successfully completing the National certificate for dental nursing. She has a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery and is keen to further her qualification in dentistry.
She is a friendly person who likes travelling and swimming in her spare time.