Originally from Mansfield, Richard qualified in 2007 from Newcastle University, winning the medico-legal society prize for ethics in dentistry. He worked in general practice in Nottingham for 8 years before joining Thackeray Dental Care in 2015. 

Richard has a special interest in providing dental implants to restore missing teeth and secure loose dentures. He began his implant training in 2011 and has undertaken extensive postgraduate  education enabling him to provide more challenging aspects of implant treatment including bone grafting, sinus augmentation and full mouth implant solutions. Richard has been awarded the prestigious Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

He has a passion for providing quality ethical care to help his patients achieve the best outcomes possible. Richard has also achieved a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry, enabling him to undertake comprehensive treatment for patients in need of complex dental rehabilitation.

Outside of work, Richard spends time with his partner Sarah, his two daughters, and chocolate labrador Ruby. He follows football and enjoys live music.