Jessica Walklate - Hygiene Therapist
DipDent Hygienist, DipDent Therapy
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​GDC Number: 175126
Jess is an accomplished dental hygiene threapist with an unwavering commitment to enhancing oral health and crafting captivating smiles. Boasting over a decade of hands-on experience, she is thrilled to infuse our dental practice with profound insights and a passion for fostering enduring dental wellness.
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Jess is also trained to perform certain restorative procedures, such as placing fillings, which allows her to provide a holistic approach to dental care.
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At the heart of Jess' practice lies the commitment to fostering an environment underpinned by warmth and care. She champions open dialogue, investing time in attentively assimilating patient concerns and queries. This approach fortifies a patient-professional alliance, ensuring every individual receives bespoke care while being empowered to steer their oral health voyage.
Jess' story...
After 7 years away Jessica returned to Cottage Dental.
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Jessica began her career as a dental nurse before graduating from the Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals, with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Diploma in Dental Therapy awarded by the Royal of College of Surgeons of England in March 2013.
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​On graduation, she was awarded the Clinical Therapy Award and Academic Achievement Award. Jessica has a keen interest in oral hygiene education, preventive dentistry, and periodontal care. She has experience treating a range of patients and as a qualified dental therapist she can also carry out fillings, dental impressions and tooth whitening.