We are proud of our excellent local reputation, which we believe is thanks to our highly trained, motivated and enthusiastic team. Our team has been with us for many years and this helps our patients build relationships based on a welcoming, friendly face, trust and reliability. Stephen Emms Advanced Dental Care in Doncaster adheres to – and surpasses – strict guidelines set by the General Dental Council.
GDC: 64824
Stephen qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1989 and practiced dentistry in Skellow for 32 years, owning the practice for 30 years. He has undergone extensive postgraduate training in restorative dentistry and completed a year-long course in this field at The Academy of Clinical Excellence in 2009. He has been placing implant-retained prostheses for 13 years including single teeth, multiple bridge teeth and full mouth reconstruction using fixed bridges and implant-retained dentures. He has completed restorative courses for both Straumann and Nobel Biocare implants, the two leading dental implant manufacturers. He is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantologists. Stephen has also been a Foundation Dentist Trainer for 22 years and recently awarded Enhanced Trainer status. Stephen Emms Advanced Dental Care provides a professional and friendly environment for any foundation dentist. He also has a special interest in orthodontics. Stephen likes an active life and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, tennis and taking part in motorsport. He is married with two children, Sophie and Matthew.
GDC: 62831
Richard qualified from the University of Sheffield in 1987. Since then he has undertaken extensive postgraduate education, mainly in restorative dentistry. In 2005 he completed the Certificate in Implant Dentistry on the world renowned, eighteen-month, one-to-one implant course at the University of Sheffield. In 2011 Richard completed his Master of Medical Science in Dental Implantology. Richard has undergone training from Europe's top clinicians in hard and soft tissue manipulation including residencies with Palo Malo, Patrick Pallaci and Daniel Buser involving advanced bone grafting and aesthetics. To date, he has successfully placed and restored over 2,000 implants and is an active member of the Association of Dental Implantology. Richard places Straumann and Nobel Biocare implants for which he has been made a mentor by the company. Outside dentistry, when time allows, he enjoys going to the gym, playing golf and since hanging up his boots, likes to watch Rugby!
GDC: 266376
Adam joined the team back in 2017.
Adam is an Invisalign provider and has a keen interest in minimally invasive dentistry. Combining both orthodontic treatment with Composite Bonding to get our patients the smile they want.
Outside of dentistry he is an avid football fan and loves being out on the golf course.
GDC: 113998
Kerry qualified from Leeds University in 2007 and has worked at Stephen Emms Advanced Dental Care since then. She is experienced in all aspects of dental surgery and has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment) and tooth whitening.
She has recently passed postgraduate examinations to attain the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Born and raised in Doncaster, she has a young daughter called Emily. When not working she keeps fit with pilates, cycling and walking.
GDC: 77750
After achieving an Honours Degree in Biological Sciences in 1992 she then worked in a Sheffield Hospital Laboratory. In a change of direction Joanne studied Dentistry at Sheffield and Qualified in the year 2000.
I enjoy walking the dog, socialising with friends , Music and Literature. I am an avid fan of Eurovision!
GDC: 3225
Karen Qualified from Sheffield in 1986. She has worked in both NHS and Private Practices including several years at Skellow before Stephen took it over 32 years ago! She was very happy to return to Skellow in 2022 to work alongside Stephen and his Team. Outside of Dentistry Karen also works as a Reflexologist. She enjoys the local countryside and time with her family and wayward dog.
I Started as a trainee dental nurse in 2016, then qualified as a Hygiene Therapist from the University of Sheffield in 2022.
Outside of work I enjoy live music, Glastonbury being my highlight of the year, I’m a keen amateur CrossFitter and love my 2 cats Polly and Arthur.
GDC: 111576
Joanne has worked at Stephen Emms Advanced Dental Care for 20 years. Originally trained and qualified in the British Army she uses her military organisational skills to ensure all dental equipment including the sterilisation machines in our dedicated decontamination room are correctly serviced and comply with the latest legislation. She oversees and arranges staff training to keep the team up to date with the latest guidance. Joanne also monitors all aspects of our day-to-day operation to ensure we comply with national requirements. Away from work, she heads out to North Yorkshire walking and visiting her mum.
